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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries - August 2023
Welcome all newbies and regulars to this very friendly and chatty thread where we give lots of lovely tips on how to use up your stash and lots of support and encouragement if you need them. Thanks to @Hodgepodge for starting last month's thread. Keep up the pampering and keep down the spending: let's make the naughty step…
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Help with dying hair
Hi I have some greys coming through and would rather try to dye it at home iv bought a hair dye but terrified to actually try it. I have hair just above my shoulder length. My question is can I apply it like shampoo? Or is it necessary to section it and brush the dye on? Thanks
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Experience on gum disease and dental implants?
Hi there I have been battling an early stage gum disease for about 3 years now, going to dentist regularly (NHS appointments) and doing what my dentist has told me to do. Now in July one of my front teeth has suffered major bone loss around the root and it has to come out. My dentist recommended me somebody specialised in…
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Losing weight
Now I'm aware that eating one specific food will lead to a lack of vital vitamins and minerals, however that is not my issue here. If I was to eat only noodles or rice, perhaps even pot noodles or similar, would I lose weight? I am quite active
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Dentist Complaint
I am looking for help not sure what to do next. I have been with my current dentist for 17 years and the last year with them I found out that my jaw was not aligned and I think this played a massive part in my teeth breaking- they admitted that this possibly was the case and offered to fit me with a bite retainer for night…
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Pitbull (Skull) Shaver
Hi all has anyone any opinions on the above at all? I am thinking of getting the platinum edition (as opposed to the Gold edition) but wanted people's opinions / thoughts before I commit. TIA s_d
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Hairdresser help
Colour problem with hairdresser I’ve been going to a particular salon for nearly 2 years , I have my extensions , colour , toner and blow drys done there . I get my family to get vouchers from there for birthdays /Christmas etc … my point is I’m a loyal customer and I spend a lot of money there. I feel like I have a good…
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Occupational Glasses
Hello all, Having saved quite a bit of cash with on line glasses (distance) through following the tips on the forum I'm getting a little confused with what to do about my other glasses. A few years ago I got some "occupational glasses" from specsavers which are great for close up work, at arm length work and a little…
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Dentist overcharging-£3000 for Mouth Disinfecting
Hello I went to the dentist who said I needed mouth disinfecting. The cost is £3000. I was pretty shocked but I know I have bad gums so was prepared to pay. He did the first of two sessions yesterday. It cost £ 1400 and took him 40 minutes. I think I am being ripped off. HOw can he charge that? I am calling to get other…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries July
Welcome all newbies and regulars to this very friendly and chatty thread where we give lots of lovely tips on how to use up your stash and lots of support and encouragement if you need them. Keep up the pampering and keep down the spending: let's make the naughty step an empty and lonely place this month (rather than one…
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Independent Orthodontic Report
Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I'm seeking some advice and assistance regarding a situation I'm currently facing. Back in May 2022, I got braces fitted, but in the past six months, I've been experiencing a clicking sensation in my jaw, which might be a symptom of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ).…
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Band 2 Dental Charge
My husband attended two prebooked dental appointments today. First with his dentist for a routine check up and then a few minutes later he saw the hygienist for a scale and polish. He had no other treatment. He was charged £70.70 which I see is a Band 2 charge. Does this seem right?
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Dentist going PAYG instead of Denplan
I have been paying a dental subscription with Denplan for many years, and I am contemplating the idea of going on pay as you go. I have got a price list for treatments from my dentist, and on the face of it, it will be a lot cheaper for me to pay per session than paying via Denplan, based on everything that's been done in…
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In my 50s - new to makeup - help!
Although I have left it late, I have decided to wear a bit more than my usual 'eye shadow and mascara' from now on. But I have no idea where to start. I could go to the make up counters in a local Department store but I don't think that would end up very money saving! And I think that 'heavy' look would be wrong on me when…
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Are Boots Opticians frames now single use?
When your prescription changed at Boots Opticians you used
to be able to have the updated lenses fitted to the existing frames. Last
Friday I was told that it was now necessary to buy new frames – last time
(2021) my prescription had changed but I needed new frames anyway so it wasn’t
an issue. Does anyone know when Boots…
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Multifocal Contact Lenses
Anyone have experience of these. I bought some with a recent prescription and found them very blurry. Neither far nor close vision was good. In fact they would be very dangerous to drive with. Think I'll stick with single (far) vision ones in future.
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Ear Wax removal - Qualifications and insurance required?
Would anyone know if specific medical qualifications are required by law to operate an ear wax removal service? Also what would the required public liability cover be?My investigations so far reveal that there is no official body. The NHS no longer carries out this service. There are groups/companies that will offer…
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Shower Gel
Dear All, A bit of an odd question,, but this has been one of my biggest bug bears in recent years. I always go for the cheapest shower gel on offer. However it seems that all these shower gels seem to literally exhibit the quantum phenomena of superfludity in that as soon as I use it literally half of it rolls off and…
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Teeth whitening options
I asked this question a while ago: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6345621/teeth-whitening-at-the-dentist#latest. I am thinking about teeth whitenin again as I recently had a checkup. Here are the options that are available now: Philips Zoom Whitening 3 syringe kit £269 (10% or 16% carbamide peroxide).…
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Dandruff - alternative to Nizoral
Hi, I have not posted anything for a while, but I am at the end of my tether and was hoping perhaps someone had similar experience and can advise. So few years back I have developed dandruff. I always had slightly scaly scalp, but Head and Shoulders kept it at bay. 2-3 years back however it got bad. The only thing that…
