Feeling miserable and needing a restyle

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Is there anything I can do without spending a fortune? I think I need a restyle for my hair and makeup. I could really do with a lot of cosmetic surgery but I won't be doing that! Is a stylist the right thing to do. Any recommendations? I'm quite shy too so would hate to be sat in front of someone telling them what I hate about my appearance and I'd find it awkward.

If I’m feeling really down I will go for a hot shower use a body scrub from top to bottom I use a deep conditioning treatment on my hair get out, cover myself in body lotion and then while my hair still damp head to the hairdressers and get them to blow dry it all bouncy and curly. Gives me a real boost and then it just allows me to assess the damage a bit more objectively.

I’ll often do my fingernails and toenails and a pretty colour as well to give myself a bit of a lift it’s all about the small incremental gains

Thanks. I feel so self conscious. I've got a lob now after my hairdresser talked me into it. I like it but dream of having it curled and highlighted but hate the thought of drawing attention to myself.

Went out with some friends last night and looking at the photos today has made me so miserable

Hi OP have you got a college close by? If you do see if they run hairdressing courses as they will probably have a salon staffed by students where you can get your hair done at the fraction of the price of a salon. Check and see if they run beauty courses and they’ll probably have a salon too so you could see what they offer.

Thanks. I think it's more like someone telling me what will suit me. I think my hair needs a restyle and I feel like my face is massive!

have you got a bestie? A trusted friend who you can confide in? You need one absolutely fabulous outfit that you feel gorgeous in, the best you can afford and the style you will wear the most. I have the best fit jeans and the most beautiful blouse (super spendy but worth every cent) and a great pair of boots.

short term, I like hive bees idea! Get a blow out after a totally lux shower. I found some shower bombs in the back of my cupboard, and man, they are amazing!

once a week, pamper night. Hair masque, nails, face masque, teeth whitening, defluff!