A question for the women ....

LittleMissAspie

I don't really wear makeup. I draw my eyebrows in some days cos they are overplucked and if I look even more tired than usual I will put some concealer under my eyes. So all the makeup I do have is like 10+ years old cos I bought it while I was growing up and never used it up.

I cut my hair myself so no spending there. I don't use styling products on it.

I don't wear perfume that often though I'm trying to wear it more often (not cos I smell...), again all the perfume I have has been accumulating for years so no need to buy any now, I'm trying to use stuff up.

When it comes to toiletries I do buy good ones. I like natural ones with a minimum of chemicals and I will never ever buy anything that may have been tested on animals. I mostly stick to two companies, Lush and MMU. I am actually looking into making some of own though, eg scrubs are easy and really really cheap to make. So in general I think I spend less than I used to.

lostinrates

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I wear my hair long (which is probably not a good idea at my age, but whatever) so I have my hair trimmed at Supercuts about once a year.

I never intend to wear my hair short, and I've recently convinced my mother to grow hers a little. I'm going to be an old lady who puts her hair up. I think that looks rather lovely really...I have a dear friend who is in her eighties who puts her hair up every morning before going for a horse ride. If I age like that I'll be very content.

baileysbattlebus

lostinrates wrote: »

I never intend to wear my hair short, and I've recently convinced my mother to grow hers a little. I'm going to be an old lady who puts her hair up. I think that looks rather lovely really...I have a dear friend who is in her eighties who puts her hair up every morning before going for a horse ride. If I age like that I'll be very content.

I have never had long hair - I've got thick, naturally curly hair, if I grow it I look like a witch. OH keeps the broomstick in the garage just in case.

I get my hair cut every 6 or 8 weeks, I won't tell you how much it costs - my sister nearly choked on her tea when she found out. But it's worth it - it takes minutes to look presentable.

The lady who cuts my hair said to me on my first visit about 4 years ago - do you want staid and middle aged or sharp and modern?

I didn't choose staid and middle aged.

But I have always wanted long hair - but getting there is just too painful - 'cos I can't do hair.

When I was younger I used to go into Fenwicks and try on all the long wigs - even the blond ones - though my hair is dark brown - my sisters used to be hysterical - I looked hideous!!

undetterred

Judging by some of the replies,ITV are looking for the lead role in Draculas daughter.

All the ladies who posted,NEED to apply:money:

izzybusy23

PasturesNew wrote: »

I've never been into makeup. Never really bought much. I'd be rubbish at it and look hideous.

I have an eye liner about 5 years old, lippy is about 10 years old (I'd love to get a new one but haven't ever managed to colour match it), foundation stuff is about 4 years old, mascara's about 2 years old, eye shadow's about 8 years old.

Total cost: £7

PN - you need to throw the lot out as it does have a shelf life you know!! Especially mascara, you could get all sorts of infections.

Personally I now feel that I wear make up more than before because I am getting older!! I feel more human with it on and my hair done. I spend about 10 a month on make up and £80 every 3 months on my hair. I've got !!!!!! else left to look forward to!

Edited to say, I do have a thing about No7 skincare.. I stock pile it when it goes on special offer when I can. And as I am developing dark circles and bags under my eyes I have a bit of an obsession about special dark eye creams which cost a fortune but have done sod all.

izzybusy23

amcluesent wrote: »

>Gents, feel free to answer too,<

Boots Vitamin A+E moisturiser, alternate around CK Obsession/Escape/Eternity as mood takes me, vain user of hair colour, Veet for men as needed.

I'm a metrosexual...

:eek: and :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

HannahIOW

I wouldn't say I wear a lot of makeup really, don't put anything on the majority of my face, just eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara. However I have tons of makeup most of which I've never used... unsure where it came from, expect I pinched a lot of it from my older sister years ago lol, also some makeup I get as freebies... I never spend any money on makeup lol

wageslave

Oh extra information required:j

My Ma is a dedicated Elizabeth Arden user and I tend to buy their stuff by the bucketload too. I have a typical celtic complexion, very pale and dry and EA' s products seem to do the job better for me. Cheaper stuff just seems to sit on the top of my skin so it is pointless buying it. I was interested in LIR's post about the castor oil thing because I have been thinking of trying it.

I have never found a foundation that suits my skin and any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

I bought an epilator and once you get past the pain it works really well. Saves me a fortune on waxing.

Hair. I used to be able to sit on it but have gradually been getting it cut shorter and shorter. I am currently blonde but that is definately subject to change. I haven't seen my own colour in a decade, and from what little I remember, I am mousey blonde

I need to do something about my clothes. I seem to veer madly between frumpy and just plain silly. I have serious issues with my body. I am a natural Monroe shape who longs to be Audrey Hepburn

I was anorexic in my early twenties ( long boring story) and my metabolism is pretty much shot so I constantly walk a knife edge between staying a reasonable size and not tipping back into an eating disorder. Like any addiction, it never really leaves you.

My DD was chubby as a small child (as was I) but I was extremely careful never even allude to her size. Barbie was banned from my house. One of the few things I have ever stood up to my mother about was my daughters weight when she was younger. I feel extremely strongly about the pressure young girls are put under to be unnaturally thin.

Victoria Beckham should be hung, drawn and quartered.

whathavewedone

Before I had children I used to spend quite an obscene amount on my appearance. I had my hair trimmed and highlighted every 6 weeks and my eye cream cost £80 and used to last around 6 months :eek:

I still wear make up and perfume every day but I get my hair cut and highlighted about every 4 months now and never get it blow dried afterwards which saves about £20.

I don't buy expensive creams any more and can honestly say that I don't notice any difference in my skin. The older I get the more realistic my expectations are. Even if I was still working I'd rather buy Boots creams and save up for a facelift when it all goes south than spend £200 on some supposed wonder cream. I cringe when I think of the money I wasted on products that did nothing whatsoever, I was a marketing man's dream.

I have a huge perfume "wardrobe" and always ask for my favourites for Christmas or for my birthday so I rarely spend money that way.

As for other toiletries I always buy in bulk so I can take advantage of Bogofs.

My make seems to last longer than it used to. Although I still wear make up every day I wear a lot less - I'd look pretty stupid going to toddler groups in bright red lipstick - somehow it only goes with power suits or a little black dress.

lostinrates

baileysbattlebus wrote: »

I have never had long hair - I've got thick, naturally curly hair,

My hair isn't very thick any more, but it is insanely curly. I can't imagine trying to manange my hair ithout some weight through length! You have my admiration!

Wage slave, what sort of skin do you have? I tend to like (besides my Laura Mercia mineral powder foundation) Chantecaille.

I never throw somehing powder based thats unfinished away...I have stuff of mother;s from the sixties...but yes, mascara a chuck (partly because I buy a new one though). In fact, I have some ancient lipsticks and pencils too.