u/Shelley_112

While I was doing my cosmetology classes, I noticed the students next to me were colouring their hair with Fanta, and I was so fascinated because I never knew that was possible. We all know about the Coca-Cola carpet-cleaning method, and it always seems to work. It’s also surprising that we can drink those too. So, can you really colour your hair with Fanta and clean a carpet with Coca-Cola?

What’s the most unexpected beauty or cleaning “hack” you’ve come across that actually made you curious to try it?

Lately, I’ve been obsessed with the TV show *Heated Rivalry*, like so many others. And of course, that also led me into the world of social media influencers and following what they’re up to online. While scrolling, I noticed how many influencers and actors do brand deals with very high-priced fashion items. It made me start wondering whether their management teams ever really think about the audience they’re trying to attract. Since many of them gained fame from TV shows or viral content, they already bring in a specific audience, but can that audience actually afford the luxury brands they’re promoting? I’m all for following fashion trends, but a lot of what’s being showcased isn’t realistically affordable for most people. It makes me question the idea behind it: if the goal is to attract and influence your audience through these expensive brands, is it really connecting with the people who supported your rise in the first place?

Do influencers ever consider if their audience can actually afford the brands they promote?

We all scroll through social media and admire the dresses we come across from red carpets, movie premieres, and fashion events. But lately, I’ve also stumbled upon AI-generated photos that can look incredibly real, while others still have that obvious edited-by-technology appearance. Whether they’re AI or not, some of them are still beautiful. But it also makes me wonder, wouldn’t that feel insulting to fashion designers who are genuinely trying to build a name and succeed in the industry through real creativity and hard work?

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i am building my social media platform with content that can be relatable to students that are in the hairstylist program and i am trying to gather some content and would like your help, what are some relatable ideas that student struggle with in class or outside of class?

If you had a friend who was in her 30s and relied on her mother for a lot of things, like going on small trips, helping with dating, or clothes shopping, would you find that weird?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for work in either the barista industry or the salon industry. I graduated from hairstyling school about a year ago, but unfortunately I haven’t had much luck finding opportunities in that field yet. While I really enjoyed the hairstyling course, I found myself leaning more toward the receptionist side of the salon environment rather than becoming an apprentice stylist. As for the barista industry, I have a bit of experience and would love to continue building my skills and experience in that area as well. My main form of transportation is transit, so I’m preferably looking for places that are accessible by public transit.

If anyone has any information, recommendations, or sources, please let me know. Thank you!

While I was in Italy, we learned about gelato, which it’s obviously known for. We were taught about the ingredients, and our tour guide explained that in the United States and Canada, some versions are just color-based to excite people, especially children, because bright colours are fun and appealing. So of course, kids get excited and want to eat it, while all you’re actually ingesting are chemicals and food colouring.

Have you ever learned something about food abroad that completely changed how you see what you eat back home?

Have you ever been to a restaurant where you experienced different tastes or textures from what you thought were potatoes, only to find out they were actually cassava or sweet potatoes? Your mind just gets shocked because you were convinced it was a regular potato. I once went to an exotic restaurant and kept thinking I was eating a delicious potato, but the chef told me it was cassava, and I was completely mind-blown.

Have you ever confidently thought you knew what you were eating, and then got completely shocked by the real ingredient?

Can someone explain why our thoughts always drift back to certain memories we wish we could relive, even when we’re already having a good time in the present moment? or want to go back to the location where those memories came from?

I'm looking into doing a spa for my birthday but the one i was going for is fully booked, does anyone know places that can be booked within the following weekend?

Have you ever found a perfume with notes of orange, lavender, or almond and instantly fallen in love with it? Or do you usually prefer richer, vanilla-based scents?

Are you drawn more to light scents like orange, almond, and lavender, or rich vanilla fragrances?

Any Salon or coffee shop looking to hire a barista or a receptionist?

When you apply for jobs, you wait for a phone call inviting you to an interview, but the manager doesn’t leave a voicemail or send an email. If you decide to call the number back, should you just leave it alone since there was no voicemail or email, only a phone call, or should you call back and hope it’s for an interview?

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i am interested in starting doing some nail art for artificial nails that you glue, where do you get the equipment for that?

We’ve all heard men say that when they invite their partners out for dinner or lunch, women can’t make decisions, which is sometimes very true. I personally struggle with it, and sometimes I’d like my partner to surprise me and make the decision for me because struggling with decisions isn’t always fun. But have you also noticed that men can sometimes do the same thing?

Why is indecisiveness treated like a “woman thing” when everyone does it sometimes?

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i'm looking for more groups that i can join to socialize and do activities like hiking or bycicing or anything else, where can i find those activities and join them?

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I need some advice on a situation. My mother’s Mastercard was taken away while we were on vacation due to personal reasons, and I had no idea that she had taken my debit card until I noticed it in her wallet. I asked her why she had taken it, and she said she needed money, which wasn’t true because everything was already taken care of financially. The card had $0 on it and wouldn’t even work in another country, so I’m not sure where she though she'd go with $0 on it. Is there any solution or way to prevent something like this from happening again in the future? (the mastercard was in a safe place)

While traveling, I knew you had to make special meal requests at least 24 hours ahead of time, but since I’m not a frequent flyer, I completely forgot to request a celiac/intolerance-friendly meal. A lot of the food options available weren’t very accommodating, and there were times I just didn’t eat. I’ll take part of the blame for forgetting, but I really wish airlines would offer at least a few options people with dietary restrictions could actually enjoy instead of going hungry.

Has anyone else gone hungry on a flight because of food restrictions?

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I need your opinion on something, and I’m not sure how to feel about it. When I would book doctor’s appointments for myself, I would often let my mother know that I had booked them. When I told her, she would sometimes ask if she could take my appointment instead. I allowed it a few times, but then I would end up missing or skipping the appointments I had originally made for myself. After a few missed appointments, I started noticing it was becoming a pattern, so I eventually declined and realized she could have booked her own appointment separately. Is that considered a sign of abuse? we can all book our own appts when its needed, why must you ask and take someone else's?

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For anyone who has an Oura Ring or an Ultrahuman Ring and knows the benefits of them, while I’m someone who already sleeps fine but is interested in the other features, is it worth it?