Image 1 — Is this a good balayage?
Image 2 — Is this a good balayage?
Image 3 — Is this a good balayage?
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Is this a good balayage?

I just got my hair done by a new stylist yesterday. I’ve had a lot of balayages done in the past and this one is definitely bottom 3. I am very particular though, so I don’t know if I’m just being picky. The thing I dislike the least is that she dyed the underside of the back of my hair very solid dark.. is this common? The first 4 pictures are of my hair and the last is my inspiration picture. It also cost $400! Should I ask for her to fix it? What exactly should I say if I should?

u/KayleighMax — 11 days ago

[Routine Help] fine lines,congestion and large pores

Reposting because I forgot to add my pictures and I’ll give a better timeline. I don’t know what to do! The pictures look better than it actually is in person too
So originally my skincare routine was:
AM:
Rinse face with water
Elf holy hydration serum
Byoma mucin
Elf moisturizer
Eucerin sunscreen

PM:
Elf oil balm cleaner
Vanicream wash
Elf hydration
Byoma mucin
Ponds moisturizer

I added retin-a .05% after my serums, but before my moisturizer on June 7 & my face started getting pretty dry on my chin, so Im taking a break from it (started my break around July 31 roughly)

I made a large order on Beauty of Joseon and when I ran out of my elf drops, I started using the BOJ milky toner instead (around July 27) also started using the dynasty cream when I ran out of the ponds(august 9th ish) oh and I started using the boj sunscreen instead of eucerin (July 22)

What can/ should I do to make my skin better?

u/KayleighMax — 2 months ago

[Routine Help] Fine lines, congestion and large pores :(

The title says it all. I don’t know what to do! The pictures look better than it actually is in person too
So originally my skincare routine was:
AM:
Rinse face with water
Elf holy hydration serum
Byoma mucin
Elf moisturizer
Eucerin sunscreen

PM:
Elf oil balm cleaner
Vanicream wash
Elf hydration
Byoma mucin
Ponds moisturizer

I added retin-a .05% after my serums, but before my moisturizer & my face started getting pretty dry on my chin, so Im taking a break from it and my skin just looks horrible! It looked bad before and during the retin-a, but even worse now.

I made a large order on Beauty of Joseon and when I ran out of my elf drops, I started using the BOJ milky toner instead. I also started using the dynasty cream when I ran out of the ponds.oh and I started using the boj sunscreen instead of eucerin

What can/ should I do to make my skin better?

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u/KayleighMax — 2 months ago

Looking for a strapless bra that actually fits!

I’ve never had a strapless bra that I actually liked! I ordered this one off Amazon in 34 DDD. The cups seem too big. Do you think it would fit right if I were to go down to 34 DD? I think a problem I have is that my boobs don’t have any fullness up to. I’d like a strapless bra that almost acts like a push-up bra! Any suggestions? https://postimg.cc/gallery/RJJr9Mr

u/KayleighMax — 3 months ago

I don’t like my “sleeve”

I can’t exactly pinpoint what I hate about it, but it just doesn’t feel like the other patchwork sleeves I like and used as my inspo. I absolutely hate the text on my wrist and bouquet of flowers (which sucks because it has the most meaning.) Any advice on what to do to make it better? I’ve added some examples off Pinterest of some that I like to show the vibe I’m going for

u/KayleighMax — 4 months ago

Somnipods vs Soundcore?

I bought both to compare and plan to return one, but I cannot decide which ones! I’m finding the noise cancelling on them to be very similar.

Pros for soundcore:
Cheaper
Feels more “high end”
Feel very secure in my ear
The case shows the battery life
Better sound quality
Longer battery life

Pros for Fitnexa
More complicated to return (not really a pro for them, but it would be much simpler if I were to return soundcore to Amazon)
Comfier to sleep in

Anyone have any advice between the 2? Maybe know how they will hold up in the long run? Which would you keep?

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u/KayleighMax — 4 months ago

Which size is better? Ink

I got my first pair of Birkenstocks! I originally ordered a size 40, but they felt so huge and clunky. I went in store and tried on + exchanged for 39, but I just don’t know if they fit right either. They seem just a tad too small. The 40’s also seemed WAY wider at the top of the foot even on the tightest hole. Which is the better fit? First photo is 39 and second is 40

u/KayleighMax — 4 months ago

First pet portrait

I’ve finally finished (maybe) my pet portrait! I am very new to painting and would not have been able to paint it without the help of this sub. I am happy with it, but I am second guessing the background. I just don’t want to try to fix it and end up ruining it. Should I leave it or any suggestions?

u/KayleighMax — 5 months ago

I want to buy a set of oil paints. I am just using Meeden paints from Amazon right now and I’m running low. Which of these sets are better? Or is there a different one that’s better than these?

u/KayleighMax — 5 months ago

I’m trying to do a pet portrait for my mom… this is my pet portrait and I’m really struggling already with just the nose 😭 I asked ChatGPT for advice and I think it’s worse than it was. can I save it? How can it be fixed?

u/KayleighMax — 6 months ago

I’m trying to recreate this painting I found on Pinterest, but I cannot figure out how to make it “splotchy” (I don’t know if that’s the right word) mine looks too smooth?? Any other tips or critiques are welcome too!

u/KayleighMax — 6 months ago