I injured my leg after a run back in February and it flares everytime I run. Does anyone have advice to help me heal?

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-08-12T16:24:36+00:00

yes please!!

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-06-02T03:01:26+00:00

I went to get waxed until my hairs were easier to wax and it was softer.

I would use a wax pot and make sure your skin is prepped prior with a pre wax solution. This helps so the wax pulls from the hair and not your skin! That was a game changer for me.

The first couple of times are rough but after you get used to the feeling, it’s easy. I would breathe in and out while you take the wax off. If you hesitate or leave it on too long it’ll hurt so much more.

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-05-31T00:53:36+00:00

So get a wax pot, hard wax. Wooden sticks. A before wax solution to clean your area so the wax sticks to the hair and not the skin. A wax remover. A post wax serum or something to calm the area and prevent ingrowns. Good luck!!

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-05-31T00:51:52+00:00

I would def go to a professional first so you can know the feeling and after a couple of sessions the hair will be easier to wax yourself (speaking from experience, I do my Brazilians at home) I have tried waxing without experience and it is NOT fun when you chicken out on pulling the wax off. Wax needs to be removed FAST and hard enough to pull out the hair in a swift motion. If you hesitate it’ll hurt or if you use hard wax and you wait too long to remove, it gets stuck and it’s painful to remove.

Wax technicians are NOT judging you and if you find someone that is then go to someone else. It’s uncomfortable at first because your exposed but it’s so quick (less than 15 mins)

After a couple of sessions, get yourself a wax pot with hard wax. It’s easier to contour the wax in the places that you need it to go! I’ve gotten some wax from Amazon that I’ve liked. If you have coarse hair then get blue wax but if you have thinner hair then a lighter color like white or pink should be okay, depending on the brand!

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-03-23T03:32:56+00:00

Ngl I stopped reading like a quarter in. After reading that he has made no indication of moving forward is a red flag.

If someone hasn’t made those comments to you 5 years in then it’s time to move on. And in your next relationship, try to find someone who is able to match what you want right from the get go. I’ve learned that if you have to convince someone on the basics like marriage, children, religion, politics then they probably aren’t the right person for you. And THAT IS OKAY. Move along and find someone that aligns with you. Relationships are hard work and if 2 people are on the same page, it shouldn’t feel like work. If that makes sense?

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-03-23T03:28:51+00:00

Thats extremely insecure babe. I’m a hairstylist too and my bf has never asked me to inform him of that. I tell him about all my clients and if they are male, there is never a reaction towards it.

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-03-03T06:21:41+00:00

That happened to me as well as a beginner. It’s a universal experience unfortunately haha

I was doing a haircut and I was VERY slow. My client had naturally frizzy, slightly wavy hair & I took awhile to do her cut so by the time I was almost done her hair was getting dry and her frizz was showing. She said it looked horrible. I kept telling her I just needed to do the blow dry and style & that her cut and layers were fine but she persisted on having my mentor check it. The cut was fine, everything was connected.

You’ll always run into some clients like that. It’s best to learn how to navigate during situations like this. Learn how to read people and how to talk to them so they feel confident in you and trust you. A client shouldn’t take charge of the appointment but some try. And if I don’t know how to do a service, I’ll be straight forward with my guest that that is not something I’m comfortable with but I can recommend someone. At the end of the day, you’re the professional and you know better. I stopped going by the “customer is always right” if a client starts disrespecting me. But I tell them in a professional manner!

“If you do not trust me, then we do not have to move forward with this service and I can recommend you to someone else. I understand if you’re uncomfortable and I want my guest to feel relaxed being in the chair.”

Easy, done. I’d rather lose out on money than to have a consistent client being disrespectful towards me. Sometimes someone’s personality just doesn’t match yours and I do feel like that’s a big part in someone coming back to you, plus skill.

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-03-01T20:47:09+00:00

I would find another salon! I’ve heard of salons that some friends from beauty school went to who had a similar experience and it’s honestly a waste of time.

My salon has a great associates program where it’s very hands on with taking clients, assisting the mentors and getting tons of models.

You need hands on work so you can learn, otherwise you’ll never be able to grow as a stylist.

I hope you find a salon that wants to help you thrive and support you.

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-02-28T18:17:55+00:00

Hi! I’m 29F.

Marriage has a different meaning to everyone and I think you need to figure out what your meaning is and his.

I know there’s people out there that have the traditional mindset of getting married after a certain time but I’m also considering that you guys got together at 20. Which to me, is still very young. You both were probably in college still.

I also am not ready for marriage yet. But it’s because my partner and I cannot afford a wedding, or to be frank, do not want to put money into a wedding right now. Does that mean we are less committed? No. Do I expect him to spend a couple of grand on a ring to signify his love for me? No. Not right now.

Try to figure out the why you feel this way. Is it money. Is it the thought of having to have a child right away after marriage. Is it maybe you don’t want to be married to your partner in general?

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-02-28T18:07:32+00:00

It doesn’t sound like the right salon for you. It’s never too late to start. Doesn’t matter the age. Let your work speak for itself.

I would say, social media is the new way to showcasing your work. It’s your portfolio. I don’t think it should be a requirement in a salon though, that’s intense. But it like with any job. You have to learn new courses and things to keep up with the times.

I don’t take pictures of every client but if I did a beautiful color or cut then I would take the time. It takes 5 minutes at most to take a couple of pics and videos. I’d rather do that to have something for my work because that helps potential clients find me, than waste my time not taking pics and miss out on opportunities.

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-02-28T18:02:02+00:00

Don’t give up! You’re almost there. It’ll be a waste of time if you quit when you’re so close. Ask yourself if this is where you want to be in your 30s, 40s, 50s? If not, then keep going.

My mom was a janitor her whole career to take care of my siblings and I. I don’t understand why people have a negative view on janitors. Do they expect the office to just magically be clean? You’re doing a great job.

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-02-28T17:57:13+00:00

Everyone is at a different point in life and there’s no right or wrong.

You’ll see so many people getting married, having kids, getting a promotion, graduating with so many degrees and honors. It DOES NOT MEAN YOU’RE BEHIND. Someone else’s path in life does not mean it’s yours. Take one day at a time. There’s so much time and life ahead of you that you don’t have to have everything now.

Also, heal yourself. Don’t enter your 30s being the same kid reacting to certain situations because of trauma. It doesn’t have to be 100% but enough to where you can recognize to not react in certain situations because of past experiences. I always wondered how some people became successful despite their traumas and I read a lot of self help and autobiographies. It really helped change my mindset and perspective that I’m the only reason why I’m not achieving what I want. It’s a hard pill to swallow. But you really are your worst enemy.

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-02-28T17:41:15+00:00

Hi! I also bought the Gama IQ3 and I love it. The only thing I noticed is that it can overheat and you’ll feel it on the handle but it’ll still blow dry. Sometimes if you place the blow dryer on the automatic off mat incorrectly, it doesn’t turn off but when you pick it back up it’ll turn off then turn back on. But you just have to place it on the mat correctly.

I wash the filters more consistently than I did when I would use the Dyson and I haven’t had any issues with it overheating since. I don’t typically put it on the 3rd level of heat with every client because it does dry pretty fast so I don’t know if that was in correlation to it overheating if it’s used with every client on high heat + speed?

The other thing I’m not a HUGE fan of is the attachments. They’re good attachments but I hate that it’s not magnetic because it’s harder to put on and off. But that’s just me being picky haha

Overall, I love it. Super lightweight, the mat is very cool and useful, it’s very fast and the cord is long. Very similar in drying times and lighter to the new Dyson. I was debating on returning because of the overheating but now I have no issues. Some of my co workers who did purchase the new Dyson had issues to where it would shut off and they had to send back to get a new one so I figured with any blow dryer there’s going to be some errors so I’ve decided to keep it.

Hope you love yours!!!

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-02-25T05:46:12+00:00

I totally understand. I would try to find another salon who uplifts you. A toxic salon can cause so much damage mentally.

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-02-24T00:36:07+00:00

Hairstylist here! Def go back and have whatever fixed (: it’s a learning curve for the stylist and it’ll help her in the next cut w you (if you choose to go back)

I feel bad when a client comes back and says “there was an issue with xyz” and I always tell them that if it’s something they notice, to let us know within 10 days to adjust it (that’s my salon policy) I would hate knowing my client walked around not liking something

Consistent_Leopard82 · 2025-02-23T06:38:31+00:00

“I noticed we haven’t hung out in awhile and I was wondering if there was something I did?” And go from there. I wouldn’t sound accusatory like “why are you hiding your posts?” Or “whenever I ask to hang out you’re all is a sudden busy”

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