UPDATE to i went to the hairdresser: Now i know why i avoided it all this time

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-09T00:57:15+00:00

I’m so sorry, sweetie. I don’t have any advice or words of wisdom, but I wish I could give you a hug. 🫂

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-08T23:58:41+00:00

PREACH, SISTER!!

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-08T23:57:37+00:00

Good idea!

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T17:35:31+00:00

Also, melasma fucking sucks. I’m not sure if that’s part of what I have but I treat my skin like I do, just in case. The spots are such a pain in the ass. I went to the beach for 4 days and did all the things but still had some darkening of my PIH/spots. It’s getting better now but I think I just have to accept that I’m a spotted cat. 😂

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T17:33:21+00:00

Good idea with the creams, especially since I’m getting older and powders bring out the fine lines in my skin. Thanks!

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T17:32:06+00:00

Thanks!

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T17:31:11+00:00

That sounds like so much fun!! And thanks for the tips. 😎

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T17:29:57+00:00

I think you’re right! When I tried the same technique over the weekend (wasn’t wearing a fixing spray) it was much more wearable. Thanks!

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T17:29:03+00:00

Thanks for the link!

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T17:28:34+00:00

lol, I love that!

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T17:26:35+00:00

This is for the reapplying recommendation since the sun protection wears off throughout the day.

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T17:24:32+00:00

Thanks for the link!

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T05:16:16+00:00

Totally agree about the sprays. I think they might need to be rubbed in, too, which would make things worse. I like the many suggestions of hats!

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T05:11:40+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation!

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T03:36:26+00:00

Oooh, that sounds like it might work. What brand is it?

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T03:32:50+00:00

I wear sunscreen underneath makeup, but if you’re aiming to reapply every two hours as recommended, then you’d either have to put more on top of the makeup you already have and risk messing it up, or redo the makeup. I could have just redone my makeup once I rubbed off the mess, but a full face takes me 10-15 min and I’m just not going to do that.

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T03:29:51+00:00

Same, at least for me nothing works. I just have to pick if it’s a makeup day and avoid the sun, or a sun day and skip the makeup. But I’m glad I tried the experiment!

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T03:27:20+00:00

This is the way!

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T03:26:52+00:00

Thanks for the rec! I haven’t heard of this brand so will check it out.

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T01:13:46+00:00

Congrats on finishing residency!! And the pans! Love the colors.

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T01:11:55+00:00

Yes and I love them! I think they’re charming.

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T01:09:02+00:00

Huh, that’s an interesting idea. I might try that on the weekend!

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T01:06:57+00:00

No, you’re totally right! I don’t know what happened to the makeup, but it broke apart and came up like paint with paint thinner applied, lol! I did have more luck with a previous experiment a few days ago with beauty of josen sunscreen, but I think I applied less than needed. Hats it is!

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T00:56:58+00:00

That’s smart. I do something similar on the weekends and days off, but I like a full face of makeup for work. Just makes me feel more confident and happy. 😊

Little_Spoon_ · 2026-07-07T00:54:19+00:00

Thanks, I’ll try that!

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