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How do I look? I've been feeling very euphoric with the new clothes but nervous if I pass or not..

But I've at least been feeling super cute lately and I try to push the doubts down. ^-^

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[–] Kyatto@leminal.space 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Ohh that's some great advice thank you! I think the main thing I'm doing differently is the drying, I was avoiding a hair dryer unless I really needed it because I thought that can damage hair even if done right but I'll try using it consistently now to see how much of a difference it makes. The spray bottle is genius!

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Yes heat can do damage. Personally I focus on managing that. So like when I hit it with medium heat for 1 or 2 seconds I'll leave it and move. And then I'll do a cold pass.

Also when showering you'll want to keep it on warm, not hot. And finish with cold. Also for your skin. Doesn't have to be annoying cold, but just to cool your skin and hair down.

Think of the heat as being stored in it and you have to remove it again, and you don't want to get it too hot.

You might wanna look up some info on that if you really wanna know. This hairdryer was 13 euros and an Airbnb guest bought it because she needed it. She had beautiful long hair.

Note that spray bottles can suck. You'll probably wanna get one from a beauty store.

[–] Kyatto@leminal.space 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'll switch up my routine tomorrow thank you <3

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

If switch up you shall then switched up you will be.

[–] ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 year ago

Look in to a diffuser for your hair dryer