/hb/ - Health & Beauty

Yeah I kept saying videos about it on my fyp and YouTube shorts and tbh I think it's placebo effects or just something that limits your creativity.. also are those places wayyyy too expensive for the services they offer, even consider they lay out a bunch of colored towels on your shoulders in front of a mirror and talk you into picking a side. I've seen the results of some of these and I was just left utterly shocked.
Yeah, maybe some people look better in certain tones and colors but it certainly doesn't apply to the majority of us. It feels like such a scam

>>19707
I remember this from the 90s/00s. It's just another rehashed trend

>>19663
light blue eyes, white with olive undertones, brown eyebrows with darker brown hair, streaks of blonde due to dye fading.. i have the blobfish phenotype

Honestly, shit borders on astrology. But it has some merits: I had never really wondered what color suited me best, I just used to pick whatever I liked.

>>19574
probably. i think that just being active improves the fat distribution in your face and makes you look better

>>19574
This is photoshop, make-up, lighting and plastic surgery.
>>19577
>being active improves the fat distribution in your face and makes you look better
Apparently, lifting (strength training) specifically does that.

I am doing guasha and girl, I see the result! My jawline is more defined. I’ve been doing that since this summer!! It also help with your facial muscle! Do it!!

>>19574
>maybe if I look in the mirror and make funny faces for 15 minutes every morning, I'll change my facial bone structure
nona, no… that's not how genetics works. the closest you'll ever get to actually changing the shape of your bones without the use of plastic surgery is several years of weightlifting and adherence to a diet that is conducive to testosterone production. i'm not saying "take troonpills", but rather, "eat lots of red meat and dairy and work out 3x a week".

>>19574

You mean using a gua sha ?

How do I get abs like that without leaving my bed?

Fucking keeek.

Try heavier kegels maybe? Different positions?

>>19563
Get better at painting :)

>>19608
Vaginismus

doing too much kegels might make it painful to insert things inside btw, everything is good in moderation

>>19611
Sad. I used to be like that, even skipped breakfast to have enough time to do my makeup. I'm so glad I got out of that phase and am fine with just mascara now. Hope you can find peace with yourself too.

>>19616
its not sad. i enjoy taking the time to do these things becuz in a way its self care for me. but im glad you stopped. whatever makes you happy, nona :]

>>19611
Seriously this. Like, sure, there’s the odd lucky snowflake who looks stunning with or without makeup. But for the rest of the world, it takes time and effort. Maybe not daily routines, but keeping groomed eyebrows, healthy hair, nice skin, etc etc takes some dedication and upkeep - unless you’re one of those rare always beautiful types OR so far gone that no amount of grooming can save you, but that’s doubtful.

That said, throwing on some mascara and necklace can go a long way.

What seems effortless may as well be layers of foundation and so called "natural" make-up. I read an article recently about this phenomenon
https://jessicadefino.substack.com/p/five-minute-face-aesthetic-labor
Essentially, it's another evolution of patriarchal capitalism and that knowledge doesn't stop me from falling victim to it or feeling really bad about not fitting the quota.

>>19708
Funny that you mention patriarchy and capitalism, since they add extra layers to "feminity" that you have to worry about. Also, many are contradictory. The ideal woman for capitalism is one who is constantly "improving" herself, while the ideal woman for moids is a bro-like creature they can fuck

ride my bike around the neighbourhood if the weather is nice

for mental health i write in my journal and i ban sad music after 7:30 p.m, i also draw, read, play with my girl cat, study, anything to keep my mind occupied and safe from the Sundays sadness, im too lazy to have a workout routine but i think my skincare and haircare routines can count as body health :3

journal, foodprep, reading

I drink
It helps my body health because all my stress goes away

I read, journal and crochet. Sometimes I go for a walk in the woods if the weather is nice. Or I try to anyway, I also often end up on the couch browsing. I should workout but I never do.

God damn watching this video felt like such a chore… These guys's channel is disgusting it virtually smells like broke male living space… Nothing could convince me to put myself up on a show like this, I was surprised that many women on the show were mothers maybe even grandmother's, older and responsible and mature… I thought this kind of TikTok-able content only appealed to gen z wannabe influencers with ego problems

>>19693
Slapping moisturizer on your face has nothing to do with hygiene unless you meant cleansing by skincare.

>>19669
the fact you are worried about it is proof enough you are a normal woman. You think men ever go, "am I missing out on the male experience"? You're just a bit insecure, don't worry about it too much.

Honestly, that vid was a scam because they changed the voices, and a male voice is a dead giveaway no matter how many hormones or surgeries they have, their nasty frog voices. None of them got caught because of their routine, there were even several women who didn’t have a skincare routine.

>>19669
>Is it just autism diff?

Yes

>>11306
already have this look naturally, lol

Tbh don't even know if this is the right term but this is what I've been calling it whenever I wanted inspo. Like, "goth makeup" just doesn't cut it and gives me something too dark for my taste

Edgy makeup

tumblr makeup or grunge makeup
makes me think of dark circles from iron deficiency
probably comes from punk/glam rock subculture's inspiration from kabuki and mime makeup

>cat tail coming out of the middle of her back instead of the end of her spine
Disgusting

>>8387
Yeah i thought about that too but i guess its because of her shorts

I never believed this one but Yesstyle has grown on me.. what I love about their stuff is that it feels both feminine and cute but also mature like you could see someone non weeb-y wearing it outside

shop on taobao and buy through pandabuy
there's also 42lolita

>>19731
you can translate taobao with built-in google translate on chrome or the "TWP - Translate Web Pages" extension on firefox

>Does birth control really fuck up your choice in moids?
I have no evidence in favour or against this but this sounds like incel cope to me.

I take the mini-pill, which is a progesteron only pill. Been on it for at least 8 years. Haven't had a period in all those years, not even spotting, which is absolute pure bliss! I plan on switching to a hormonal IUD. It's basically the same thing (progesteron based), except cheaper, lasts for 8 years, and no more hassle with taking a pill daily.
>Does birth control really fuck up your hormones?
You mentioned PMDD which means your hormones are already messing with you. Might as well go on BC to help ease the struggle.
>and choice in moids?
Haven't noticed change in moid preference. I still prefer fictional ones.
>blood clots
This can be a problem when you're a smoker and taking an estrogin based pill. Normally you're doctor will assess the risk by asking questions about general health. If you have a higher chance of blood clots, they might recommend the progesteron only one.
>any experiences or opinions on hormonal BC
I honestly love it. If I knew I could stop my period with BC earlier, I would've taken it the moment I started menstruating. It's great not to keep track of my period or to remind myself to buy a stash of tampons and pads. No more leaking, no more sleepless nights because of going to the bathroom, no more cramps or back pain. Greatest invention ever if you ask me!

>>19679
Good thing my moid is already feminine

>Does birth control really fuck up your hormones and choice in moids?
Now this is a totally wild claim op I think you ought to back it up or something

I have a 5head and hid it with a side part, kinda like in this pic. I have wavy/poofy hair though, not sure it would work with sleek/straight hair.

curtain bangs are the way to go for big foreheads. even these but shorter (or like the second pic op posted) are cute and always look good if bangs don't work

Honestly if there's one thing I learned from kpop it's that acting like bangs is a cheap way to cover your forehead IS cringe. Color theory, fashion study, face shapes, etc… all accommodate for what you're given in life with your shape/colors to work around it. Nothing wrong with bangs.
Maybe try those detachable "wig" bangs first, see if you like it

>>19702
sorry but I have to agree even if kpop isn't your best metric for these things since everything is heavily edited plus their have $5000 makeup on every photoshoot, the example is spot on. Lisa has never been seen without bangs aside from a few instances you can count on one hand. Those times have been rife with criticism (more like bullying) for her looks.
Use the 3 or 4 fingers method..if your 4head is more than 3 fingers, get bangs

I have a 5head and I got compliments whenever I got bangs. Also I like how I look with bangs more.