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Is a combination astringent and peroxide truly as bad an idea as it sounds for lightening body hair? Otherwise, please suggest an alternative.

Thx

 

Great idea for a thread!

What do you think about makeup for guys? What is gaining popularity (for gay or straight) these days, or is this already a trend that is passé?

 

I'm curious if you have any tips on nail polish. Do certain brands last longer or look better? Is an emery board the best way to keep your nails even? I'm finding it to be a lot of work. OTOH maybe I'm obsessing.

 

I can't help you with the nail polish (I'm actually curious if anyone else has an answer for that), but be careful not to do it with the emery boards and nail buffing. They are great for making your nails smooth and shiny, but using them too often will weaken the nails. I think I file and buff my nails once every two months, or if they get rough. I obsessed over my nails and used to file a few times a week, and for the first 20 years of my life I bit them, so I have to be really careful not to weaken my nails further.

 

The bulk of what I've noticed that can be seen on all sides of the spectrum is an increase in the use of foundation and tinted moisturizers in men. These are products that were already widely used in film and media. I don't personally use any, but I have started to noticed a slow growing desire to in men, specifically as they start to get older.

 

I drink lots of water, and use a moisturizer in the dry moths to keep my skin nice, but I've never been one to paint and powder, unless, say, I have a bad pimple or a black eye and want to make it look better.

 

Thanks for the feedback, Lipstick!

 

I would like a tip. When i go out as a female, i would like to look more feminine. The only question i have is what's the best foundation i can use for my face before i put on make up. What would you recommend, and also i'm going to be shaving my legs more often. What kind of advice can you give to keep my body from itching so much. I've been using creams infused with aloe vera which do help. Honestly, even though i am a guy. My skin on my arms and legs are smoother than a baby's bottom.

Thank you in advance.

 

Lipstick.

Specifically, how do I get it to stay on so I don't need to reapply it every time I take a swig of drink?, because I can't be bothered with doing that constantly so by the end of the night it's mostly worn off, and usually comes off really quickly.

 

After applying the lipstick, hold a tissue between your lips as if you were going to blot the color, and press a translucent powder over the tissue. Also, you may want to try a lip stain instead or use a lip liner if you aren't already.

 

Thanks for the nail tips Tzoa.

 

Sun-In Super Spray In Hair Lightener

Try that! Its great, you spray where you want to lighten, how light you want, when ever you want to do it, so much easier than dying your hair.

 

I'd never get nail polish myselves, but this method to make rainbow nail polish looks quite cool. The same process can also be used to create marble paper and other cool stuff.

 

Powder? This gets ever more complicated! How does the powder work to keep it on? Does lipstain come off easily with make up remover wipes, and does it look as good as lipstick, I tend to wear very bright red? I've been told lip liner would be a good investment too.

 

I am not out to anyone IRL yet, though with my style being revolved around Progressive Metal and Gothic influences do you think I could have gotten away with wearing black nail polish/color or do you think people would look at me funny for it?

Also I have never groomed my toenails and they start to look rather lousy... any tips on making them seem cuter without having a lot of tools to work with?

 

My mom used to lighten her scalp hair with Sun-In when I was a kid. However, I was under the impression that you had to sit in direct sunlight for awhile (not practical for wintertime) after applying this stuff in order to get any result. Is that not the case?

Also, is it really effective on body hair, not just scalp hair?

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

It works as long as you are in direct sunlight for a long period of time, but the more sun you get, the lighter it will become.

If you have dark body hair, it will turn it orange. Also, depending on how much sun exposure the area gets, it could be less successful.