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"Tricia" wrote:

Hence, realizing I have virtually no knowledge in an area many women
seem to have plenty, I thought I'd ask where that knowledge came
from...where did you learn it?


Tricia, I think you're getting lots of good input here, and I'm just
going to add a little bit to that. I'm the type who doesn't feel dressed
without makeup. G

First, go to a *really* good makeup counter in a big store for a free
make-up lesson. You may have to buy one or two little things (unless
you're stronger than I am g), but it will be worth it. Those gals
really know their stuff. I had a Mary Kay makeover once -- she'd had
next to no training, and it showed. Once you see how the makeup is
applied, you can decide whether to do it exactly the same way or to tone
it down just a bit or to ramp it up a notch. Invest in some little
makeup sponges; they're worth their weight in gold for blending,
blending, blending so you don't get the "clown effect". g

As for your hair, make an appointment with a hair stylist whose work you
admire -- preferably one who has done hair similar to yours. Not
everyone has easily-styled hair (I don't), and you need to learn how to
work with the kind you have. Once you find a style you like and can
maintain (and that your hair will condescend to work with), you can keep
going to whatever hair stylist you've discovered does the best job for
*your* hair.

Good luck! As Polly says, first impressions are so very important. The
lack of makeup doesn't mean you're not a good person, but you only get
that one chance to make a good first impression. People can't help being
swayed by appearances.
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