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How fake are you?

Whilst applying yet another layer of fake tan last night I thought it would be interesting to see what others do to enhance or hide their natural state, I have noticed that as I have got older I seem to be doing more and more;) and wondered if anyone else was the same. Heres my list to start things off............

Things I do

Fake Tan
Tint eyebrows
Colour hair
Eyelash extensions
Hair extensions
Hair removal
Veneers on teeth
Make up and painted nails

Things I might do in the future

Botox and fillers
Teeth whitening

Be honest and add your own list, also is anyone completely natural?
Thank you for this site Martin
The time for change has come
Good luck for the future
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  • amalis
    amalis Posts: 532 Forumite
    My list:
    1. colored hair
    2.whitened teeth
    3.eyebrows done
    4. make up, nails painted
    5. fake tan (sometimes)
    6. waxing (of course!)

    Not much...
    Used to have acrylic nails, but cant afford it now
  • nearlyrich
    nearlyrich Posts: 13,698 Forumite
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    I have a colour on my hair maybe once or twice a year and I keep my eyebrows in shape with a waxing every couple of months, other than that I shave my legs and I put a bit of make up on for special occasions. Not completely natural but not a high maintenance chick either...
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  • POSSETTE
    POSSETTE Posts: 1,474 Forumite
    Im low maintenance, have epilated hair since i was 16(now 40) and i hardly have to bother with legs now,every 6 weeks or so as they are really fine and sparce!
    Dye hair 3 times a year, only just bought fake tan this year,but dont particularly like it,do my own nails/eyebrows, i have not quite straight teeth but they are naturally very white looking.:beer:..but then im of the opinion,i couldnt care less what people think of me! If you dont like how i look,then dont flippin look!!!:rotfl:;)
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  • joolsybools
    joolsybools Posts: 1,595 Forumite
    Nailpolish
    Occasional mascara (special occasions only!) otherwise may use clear gel.
    Benetint
    Vaseline (ooh er!)
    Eyebrow plucking
    Other bits shaving.

    Thats about it!

    I like being natural although cannot live without Benetint and Vaseline and nail polish for me tootsies!

    One of my mates has just had botox. They have done a great job but there's no way I would have it!
  • ~*Plushroom*~
    ~*Plushroom*~ Posts: 2,542 Forumite
    Other than the obligatry de-fuzzing, I dye my hair wacky colours frequently, and wear make-up and nail polish. That's it for me, and I tend to stick with mineral make-ups for foundation/concealer to at least make the cosmetics I use as natural as possible.

    Thinking about getting a tattoo but that's it. Not a very fake person though people do assume I must do a lot when they see the crazy hair.
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  • Sazbo
    Sazbo Posts: 4,617 Forumite
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    edited 29 May 2009 at 10:36AM
    Another fairly low-maintenance gal here:D

    Dye my hair 4x a year ( I do this largely to cover grey and tbh, the expense does grate on me - I am psyching myself up for the day when I stop doing it...)
    Hardly ever wear make-up, but moisturise a lot.
    Occasional fake tan and nail polish if I can be bothered lol in the summer
    Have never removed hair from legs and it became so fine I don't need to bother now I'm older. Other than that, the usual defuzzing:)
    Eyebrow plucking - get forest-like if I don't keep 'em in check!

    That's about it I think... I just marvel at women who manage to look groomed and polished every day - but that was just never me and I guess it's not going to happen now!:o :D

    Sazzy x
    4 May 2010 <3
  • god i'm so embarrased!
    here is my list-
    1. Colour my hair every 3 months
    2.only wear make up if its a special occasion
    3.shave.
    4.pluck eyebrows

    and that's it! Maybe I should pay more attention to my looks.lol
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  • diable
    diable Posts: 5,258 Forumite
    Hmmm as a male reading this thread thanks for the tips on what to look out for ;o)))
  • shellsuit
    shellsuit Posts: 24,749 Forumite
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    I shave my legs pits and bits.
    I pluck my eyebrows.

    That's about it!

    My hair is my own (even though I often get asked if I have extensions as it's so long!)

    My teeth are my own

    My colouring is my own

    My nails are my own

    My boobs are my own

    My eyelashes are my own


    Actually I was only saying to OH last night that I can't get over how many 'fake' people there are these days, mainly women. That come after watching britains got talent and seeing the 3 'Bratz dolls' doing the Spice girls song.

    I wouldn't mind, but it is sooooo obvious that some things are fake, so why bother??

    *doesn't get it at all*
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  • glowgirl_2
    glowgirl_2 Posts: 4,591 Forumite
    I really am fake:rotfl:I do much more than all of the replies so far I would just like to stress that its not to look young but to look and feel my best:Twhich I do, although I do get fed up sometimes with such a high maintenance routine I accepted years ago that I just don't do natural;) am I alone? Is there anybody else out there:rotfl:Might as well get it all out in the open, I also weigh myself every day as I like to keep within a certain size:)
    Thank you for this site Martin
    The time for change has come
    Good luck for the future
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