Has anyone from the UK gone grey and bought directly from a Chinese vendor? I have recently moved to the UK, and am in need of new batches.
However, I am a bit scared of customs and of my package being seized. Has anyone from the UK had any issues with their packages from Chinese vendors lately?
I don’t know why I’m so paranoid lol. I read a dude who had cops show up to his door? Like wtf!
I need advice! I recently straightened my hair for the first time in a year! Rookie mistake, but I didn’t use heat protectants as I had just moved to the UK, literally like 2 days before straightening my hair and didn’t have nor managed to get any.
Yesterday was wash day. I did my curly hair routine and noticed some strands, the front pieces and some of my ends, are still straight. I have straightened my hair before and it takes me like 3 washes to get all my curl pattern back, however, I’m worried this time around.
I bought OlaPlex No.3 and plan on using it in my next wash. My hair is my everything and it would kill me if I have permanently damaged it.
So I ask, is straightening it one time caused such permanent damage? Has anyone went through something like this and has used products that have helped? I texted my hair stylist back at home, who advised hair masks and finger coiling for now. She said that if the curls don’t return, I might need to cut off an inch.
Any other advice? Thank you. (I’m losing my mind)
I can’t believe it!! Just got the approval a few hours ago! Here’s my timeline!
Applying from: USA
Applied: June 7th 2026
BIO: June 19th 2026
ECO: June 22th 2026
Approved: July 21st 2026 @ 11:16AM!
I am in disbelief! It was quite quick, I was prepared to wait for much longer!
I genuinely believe it was because I added in the application that I had a trip to the UK planned for literally today, July 21st! I believe that caused it to be approved a bit quicker than expected!
What I added:
HOUSING EVIDENCE
- Council Tax
- Letter from Home Owner
FINANCIAL EVIDENCE
- P60 from fiance
- Letter from fiancé’s employer
- Bank statements for 12 months
- Payslips for 12 months
- Fiancé’s Work Contract
Intent to Marry Evidence
- Email receipts with various registrars
Relationship Evidence
- Relationship Timeline
- Relationship Communication Evidence. [I added screenshots of conversations of my fiance and I for every single month since we met, as well as phone call logs]
- Photographic Evidence [pictures of us together and with family, even FaceTime]
- Travel Evidence [Plane tickets for all the times we visited each together]
- Letter from Myself, and one from my fiance.
Identity Documents
- Mine and Fiancé’s passports
- Birth Certificates
I wish you all luck, and a happy marriage! Over the moon!!!
Hello! Just wanted to share my timeline so far, to hopefully find others that are also in the waiting game with me! It’s been so undeniably stressful and I can’t wait to receive THAT email!
Applying from: USA
Applied: June 7th 2026
BIO: June 19th 2026
ECO: June 22th 2026
Nothing so far! :( Bit nervous as I have an upcoming trip to Scotland with my fiance and worry about having any issues with the pending visa! Hopefully I get a response prior to my trip!
Feel free to share your timeline and where you’re applying from!!! Best of luck to absolutely everyone!!! ^-^
Hi! Just a small question. I have my biometrics appointment in two days and cannot find what to wear! I understand it’s pretty casual, but I don’t know if there’s any restrictions when it comes to clothing.
Are spaghetti straps alright for the photos? Or should I cover my shoulders instead? Can I wear my bangs out, or will they have me move my hair from my face?
Any advice would be highly appreciated!
My fiancé and I have been thinking of applying for a Fiancé visa, so that we can finally marry in the UK. He is British, while I’m American.
I have been doing a lot of research about it, and my biggest worry is the financial requirements, as my fiancé makes around £27k. However, he does also earn commission, which if taken into account, can surpass the £29k requirement.
We also have around £10k in mutual savings. I doubt these will be taken into consideration as we currently don’t share a joint bank account together, due to the distance.
Would it be worth it to apply? Or am I risking wasting the money spent on the application fee? I am genuinely lost in what to do. I just want to be with him, and marry soon.
Hi! I’m very confused!
I was accepted into a university in the UK and was looking into funding. After completing my FAFSA, and sending it to my uni, I was then sent a funding offer.
Maximum total loan available ($): 67,005
Of which, maximum Subsidised Loan ($) : 3,500
Maximum Unsubsidised Loan ($) : 6,100
Balance as private loan ($) : 57,405
I cannot make sense of it. I’ve never taken out a student loan before so I’m extremely LOST. Are they offering 67k? Then what do the 3,500/6,100 mean?
Any insight is highly appreciated! Help a clueless student today
Hi! I’m selling some AirPods on depop, and need help. I followed someone’s advice on listing the AirPods for $5, but put the real price on the description. I now have a person interested and need to know how to proceed with the order?
I tried sending them an offer with the real price, but depop does not accept it. Is there a way to send them an offer with the real price? How do I go about this? Thank you!
Hi! I have been on a calorie deficit for around 7 months now. It has gone exceptionally well, I have lost around 30lbs. My partner has now begun to worry, as losing weight and eating less has become easy for me. When eating, I get full much faster and thinking of food sometimes can make me a bit nauseous. Is this a sign that I am cutting too hard, or is this normal?
Just for reference, I’m a 24 year old, 5’2 woman. I started my cut weighting around 140lb and now, I’m at 110lbs. Due to my height, I still look chubby, and so I’d like to lose a few more pounds, but not overdue it. Am I cutting too hard, or is this completely normal? Should I adjust my diet somehow? Any advice on how to do that, while still on a deficit and losing weight, would be highly appreciated.
I’m interested on your guys’ thoughts on One Meal A Day. I’ve seen a lot of people on it, and losing weight consistently. I’m currently on a calorie deficit and can see myself considering it.
Any thoughts on it, negative or positive? Any tips are welcome!
I am a 5’2, 24 year old woman weighting 115lbs. I know my weight is within the normal range, but I am simply interested in dropping a few pounds. The gym is currently not an option as I am moving very soon and cannot create a membership anywhere.
Any other tips on how to lose the stubborn weight would be highly appreciated.