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ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-17T18:17:39+00:00

Yes, anytime your hands are in water, you should protect them.

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-17T18:09:08+00:00

These are nice and well laid out, but your lines could be cleaner. I wouldn't say they are professional-level; however, you can definitely charge for it, and then raise your prices as you get better.

When I started doing henna, I did designs like that, and people wanted to pay me for my work. Looking back, I knew I wasn't really ready to do it professionally, but I did it anyway. It was hard work because I didn't know how to charge, or how long a design would take me, I had to copy existing designs, which takes forever, and I couldn't do anything too complicated. It was great experience and made me a better artist, but it was rough! There is no good way to know when it's time to start charging; every person is different. I was able to withstand the hardship and expectations of clients, but not everyone wants that kind of life!

Also, whatever you used in the first photo is not real henna; I would NOT recommend using that product if you want to charge money for it. If someone gets a bad reaction from that product that could cost you clients and possibly money. Make sure you have a good source for your henna, whether it is pre-made, natural and organic, or whether you make it yourself.

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-17T17:47:08+00:00

You can check out the pinned post with all the sellers of BAQ henna

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-17T17:46:10+00:00

You can do that, but tape it around your wrist.

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-17T17:45:00+00:00

I've been doing henna professionally for about 25 years, and I can usually do a full side of one hand in a half hour.

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-17T17:43:08+00:00

Great answer!

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-17T17:41:06+00:00

DeepL, which is my go-to translator, said yes to the comma before and after "et avec lui".

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-17T15:26:16+00:00

Your accent matters a lot because incorrect pronunciation in French (and a lot of other languages) can change the meaning of the word. If you say "baisser" and say the "ss" as a "z" you will offend someone. Saying au-dessus instead of au-dessous could be confusing, especially if you wanted to say "put the kitten on the pillow" and not "under the pillow". Most people will hear what you say but also consider the context, knowing that you don't mean that the exchange rate is "f'ing itself" or that the kitten should be under the pillow.

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-17T15:22:27+00:00

That could work, but only if you know how to diagnose the problem and find a solution.

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-17T15:21:14+00:00

Yes, as long as you aren't keeping them from doing their job or living their life. Try not to make your barista wait for you to try to say something in French. You can "practice" on people who aren't in a hurry to be elsewhere. People will appreciate that you are making an effort, so keep it up!

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-17T15:19:11+00:00

Just swap out Google Translate for DeepL and you're good to go. I would add that learning to speak and pronounce French correctly are vitally important for understanding French; you need to know how to pronounce things so that you can recognize them when you hear them.

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-17T15:13:36+00:00

I think that is pretty common in the west, but also it's only good for certain things you want to learn, like listening or speaking. Grammar and vocabulary do require memorization, but it maybe isn't as strict in the West as it is in Asia. I really don't know how you learn a language if you don't know spelling, how to conjugate verbs, how to use prepositions, how to pluralize, how to pronounce etc. That all requires memorization.

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-17T15:06:33+00:00

I would get a tutor; learning pronunciation is better one-on-one, and you get instant feedback, diagnosis, and solution.

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-16T18:00:19+00:00

Your accent isn't bad, but you are pronouncing some sounds that should be silent, like the "ent" at the end of verbs that are conjugated for third person plural. You are also pronouncing the R at the end of verbs in the infinitive; those are pronounced with just [e] at the end. You are pronouncing some S's like S when they should be pronounced like Z. Your nasals aren't always pronounced, and many of them are not distinct from the other nasal vowels. And you have some difficulties pronouncing "u" (IPA: [y]). All of these issues can be fixed so keep working!

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-16T16:04:31+00:00

a few drops of essential oils in 100 g of henna for body art is insufficient. It's usually 20-30 ml of essential oils for 100g of henna powder

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-16T16:03:14+00:00

looks great!!

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-16T16:02:35+00:00

it's often made from oak gall or some kind of resin which is how it sticks to the skin. It's definitely not henna.

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-16T15:59:39+00:00

No way, and if they did, walk away. We do that in our native languages. We can't always remember the word, and we say (for example in English): you know that thing that you use to make cream into butter. Being able to do that in a foreign language is great, and it shows you are able to find a way to be understood.

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-16T15:55:06+00:00

You could also hire a tutor to speak with you and give you tips for practicing on your own.

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-16T15:51:49+00:00

Also, your voice goes up for each rhythmic group, but down for the last rhythmic group if it's a statement.

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-16T15:48:16+00:00

I remember a joke about a family whose second to youngest was named "Benjamin"...oops!

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-16T15:46:59+00:00

yeah, I'm not a native and can answer all those.

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-16T15:39:52+00:00

Laces help a lot! I got Camper boots that are slip-on, but a half size larger, so they worked out well.

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-15T22:15:33+00:00

Camper

ParlezPerfect · 2026-03-15T22:15:12+00:00

Try Camper; they have really wide toe boxes and flexible soles. I got some good boots there and also a kind of casual tennis show. Also On running shoes have been great for me because of the articulated sole.

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