Further to this post recommending an eyelash enhancer, I just visited an ophthalmologist. I was having a problem with my upper eyelid, purple, swollen and tender.

He diagnosed me as having a blocked tear duct so now I'm doing hot and cold compresses, antibiotic drops, etc. It's the first time in my life I've ever had a blocked tear duct. Could it be connected with the eyelash enhancer? Hmmmm. Another product on my discard list, just in case.

I guess it doesn't pay to fool with Mother Nature.

girl talk
 

There will always be a group of people who will have a bad reaction
To certain products. Sadly, I am one of them. I tried an eyelash
Enhancer and woke up with blurry vision. It was very scary.
I stopped using the product immediately and my vision returned
To normal.

Back to lash lengthening mascara for this girl.

It is very scary when cosmetics cause problems. :eek: It makes me realize that this "growing old gracefully" thing has certain advantages.

It's why I hesitate to get a little tattoo of a butterfly. Mother Nature may not approve.

False Eye lashes
 

Hello - I have eye problems and am very careful what I use and do not use.

I just want all of you to know that I appreciate you being the control test group for this product. LOL

I will once again try false eye lashes. Since I only see out of one eye, one set of lashes goes on fairly straight - the other - I am ready for clown alley.

I will look for a place that will put them on me.

Please let us know if you find a place that does eyelash extensions. Although that probably involves chemicals or glue. I really don't want to cause my eyes any more problems.

My problem when in TV is the frizzies -- I look like LuLu the Axe Murderer . . . I got the keratin hair straightening treatment in Key Largo a couple of years ago when we were wintering there. It helped. Has anyone gotten that done here and might they have a recommendation?

You might want to call Victoria and talk to her.
352-753-6505
She is very knowledgeable and experienced and pleasant.
She knows who does what in The Villages!
Victoria has a shop called Victoria Hair in Sante Fe Plaza on CR 466.
She has a lot of independent stylists working in her shop.
I'm sure she can put you in touch with someone who can help.

I say...you and the vicar-ess have lovely eyes. Leave them alone.


A little eyebrow pencil and some eyeliner will smudge up here fast in this temperature and humidity....but the lovely insides (and outsides) of both of you come shining through. I particularly like the twinkle in your eyes from your wit and sense of humor.

I use REVITALASH and have been for 3+ years. Will continue to do so, as I went from practically nothing to wonderful / full lashes. Many times I don't even wear mascara. Trust me, I did my research on this! You can buy it from CVS or Amazon @ a 1/3 of the price of the other one. I am 100% please - anything to make life easier!

Overheard from a teenager at the square when a particularly nice older woman walked by.




"She looks nice but she still looks old."

I've seen the results of some of the lash enhancer products and the results are incredible.
But ... I was using a lash enhancer, and then I got a blocked tear duct.
I ended up being treated by an Opthamologist.
I'm not sure if my problem was created by using a lash enhancer. Possibly not.
But now I'm wary of them.

My hair was snow white on top and dirty blonde in back and sides. I now have my hairdresser bleach out my whole head and put a lovely white toner on it. I love it and surprisingly I get many compliments even from men. I think it makes me look younger.

I think white hair on someone with a youthful face is absolutely stunning.

I could not help my self.
I just had to open this thread.
Am I going to go blind now ?

No, not blind.
We may hunt you down and tickle you to death.
Or maybe when you visit The Villages in February, one of your dogs will be dognapped.
Girl Talk has awesome powers, watch out. :eek:

Yeah, and we don't even need squirt guns. We can just think it.

A couple of weeks ago someone started a post on where to purchase a Mother of the Bride/Groom outfit and along with the posts was information on three (I think) really good thrift shops right around TV. Does anyone still have this information please. Looking for something formal.

Try looking at the TOTV I.D.
Sunny46
She started a thread entitled
"Help Please! Need a Dress for a Wedding!"
Several consignment stores were mentioned.

HB.....your husband has a grand idea...
I too am not ready for white lighting...
We redheads could all get together for "THE TREATMENTS"
My next door neighbor ( one of my hair colorist) is moving**from TV.. :)
So I am looking....give it a thought ....

2553 Privada Dr.

Try this: https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...edding-116797/

Amazon.com sells Wella hair care products and they deliver it right to your home.

Huh! I thought you could only get Wella with a beauty operator's license.

Does anyone have an experience with Whitney at Urban Hair Salon. I have very thick long hair and I want to make sure I get an experienced stylist.

Thanks for the response. Actually not sure which Whitney but I will certainly find out. Keeping fingers crossed that it is the one that is doing your hair.

I go to the downstairs Whitney and like her a lot. I've seen her work on people with very long hair, but I've not noticed the results.

I also just started going to the downstairs Whitney.
She gave me the best haircut and highlights that I've ever had.

Anyone had laser hair removal of lip or brows and if so are they good?
:wave:

where is this? need a hair person

Whoa! That's good to know! Thanks for the recommendation.

I went to Victoria Hair to Renee on Bare's recommendation today for a color/cut. Very nice place at a very reasonable price. Thanks Bare. I appreciate it.

Splitting Nails
 

I am wondering if anyone has a magic solution for nails that are splitting. I'm thinking of a nutritional supplement. We used to think gelatin helped, but I'm not sure if that does any good. I'm sure it's not a lack of calcium because I get plenty. And my hair seems to be healthy.

For a while I had gel nails. I loved looking at ten perfect nails. But the time spent in salons really got to me. And when the gel nails went, my real nails were bumpy and awful. So I patiently waited for my own nails to grow out.

I have a bucket full of nail hardeners. But I googled it and read that it is bad to use nail hardeners, because you have to use polish remover to take it off. And apparently polish remover is extremely hard on nails. The consensus on google seems to be ... use hand cream frequently.

So for the last month I've been using hand cream frequently. And I was thrilled because it really seemed to make a difference. Then my nails started splitting again. Maybe it's just another one of those aging things. Sigh.

No, it's not aging. I've had splitting nails all my life. I heard biotin was good, so I started taking that last winter--2500 mcg's a day. Supposed to be good for thinning hair too. I notice a difference in my hair, but not my nails. Once they get to a certain length, they split.

I had gel nails too and also got tired of all the time & $. And when I took them off, my nails were so weak and separated from the nail bed.

My neighbor is using a nail hardener, and her nails look great (online, about $7 per bottle). So I've been using it too. So far my nails don't look as good as hers. But... they look good if I keep them covered with the nail hardener and keep them too short to split. So I guess I'll have to live with that.

Oh goodness, I used Renee winter 2013. I forgot I recommended her ... glad you liked her Roz. Renee is a nice gal and I do like the salon. And the prices aren't exorbitant like a lot of salons.

Winter of 2014 I started out using Victoria. But then I moved to a different salon because the kind of color they were using at Victoria Hair really started bothering me. I think I must have developed an allergy to it. Plus the information on my card was wrong, and I kept getting a color I didn't like.

So I moved back to Urban Hair in Oxford, over by Bargains and Treasures. And I had good results from downstairs Whitney.

It makes me really nervous to recommend anyone because I move around a lot. From Kevin on 441, to Color Me Hair by Bonefish, to Pam at Root 466. And so on. If there is something I'm not happy with, I don't complain, I just move on.

Anyway, uujudy, I sure hope you like downstairs Whitney. It was actually CFrance that recommended her to me. KathieI really likes upstairs Whitney.

Downstairs Whitney was more expensive than Victoria Hair and it took a lot longer, but I liked the results much, much better. I will be going back to her when I return in the Fall.

Bare, I went to downstairs Whitney today & I'm as happy as I can be! She did a wonderful job with my hair & I made another appointment with her in 5 weeks!

Thank you so much for recommending her! :BigApplause:

I'm so glad that you liked downstairs Whitney.
She did an amazing job on my highlights and cut.
I plan to use her when I return from Canada.
I really appreciate that you let us all know.
I think it's important that we exchange names of people we feel are worth recommending.

Maybe this winter I'll get up the courage to get a tattoo.

I won't be due for new highlights for a few months, but I plan to have her do them when it's time. I just love my new haircut & I agree that we should share the names of people we feel are worth recommending. It only took me 5 years to find one who can cut my hair! Thanks again! :wave:

I have always had weak, splitting nails. I used to have acryllic nails but gave them up when Mom and I built our home in TV!

Last year, I stopped at the booth that sells nail files at LSL's Vendor Night. She recommended their nail files and Nailtiques. I bought Nailtiques at CVS for around $9. My nails got stronger but they still split.

I started using Perfect Formula about two weeks ago and I can already see a difference in my nails. I'm using the Strong Nail Strengthening Therapy, the pink gel, and the Strong Nail Daily Moisturizer. I got my kit on QVC but I looked and you can get Perfect Formula at PF's website and on Amazon. I think Ulta sells it too. It is a little pricey! Don't put it on too thick or it peels off! I do think the crystal nail files also helped.

Sable ... OK, that is encouraging information.
BUT, one question .. Do you still need to remove Perfect Formula with nail polish remover?
Because I think remover damaged my nails more than any type of nail growth solution helped.

Yes. I bought one that said it strengthened your nails. So far, it seems okay.