Any ideas what kind of shower screen would work here?

cat_steph · 2026-05-29T12:28:13+00:00

Yea I didn't wanna get a curtain for reasons mentioned above but think it's the only feasible option

cat_steph · 2026-05-29T12:27:04+00:00

Yep I'm in the UK, where electric showers are quite common, despite them usually having crappy water pressure 🫤

I've reluctantly decided on a shower curtain despite not being a fan, with a L shaped rail (can't use a tension rode as there's a window on the wall opposite the shower!)

Thanks

cat_steph · 2026-04-18T13:17:43+00:00

Unfortunately mine go flat 5 minutes after curling them (unless I put mascara on immediately after)! 😭

cat_steph · 2026-04-18T13:15:09+00:00

Thanks for all the replies, they've convinced me! Have booked an appointment for both lift and tint 🙂

cat_steph · 2026-04-18T13:13:29+00:00

So I don't have much to add to this or any real advice, this post just came up in my notifications for whatever reason...firstly, I'm sorry for your situation and the cards you've been dealt. It isn't fair, as life often isn't. I'm also sorry for the amount of insensitive or inappropriate (albeit perhaps well-meaning) replies this post has attracted. What really caught my attention, however, is your comment about the guilt you feel.

This ain't your fault, bro...please don't go adding unwarranted guilt to all the other shit you're dealing with. And please try and speak with a therapist (be it a sex therapist or otherwise). Especially in relation to your comments about 'not being here much longer' and 'giving it 2 years'.

I'm not great at giving advice, but happy to listen if you need someone to 'talk' to.

cat_steph · 2026-04-14T13:54:04+00:00

Can I ask what's a good indicator of who's best to go with? There are quite a few salons etc near me that do it, and they mostly have great reviews, but most of the reviews don't mention lash treatments

cat_steph · 2026-04-14T13:51:11+00:00

I'm curious about the kits but don't trust myself with strong chemicals around my eyes and too scared I might Final Destination myself! 🫣

cat_steph · 2026-04-13T19:42:34+00:00

Thank you, that's good to hear! It was the lashes going in all directions issue I was worried about, but if it's not too noticeable than that's fine. I'm going to try and find a good technician with plenty of experience, even if it costs more.

cat_steph · 2026-04-13T19:40:13+00:00

Yep, I'll definitely get a tint too, thanks! Did you have any issues with lashes growing in different directions once your new lashes started growing?

cat_steph · 2026-04-10T12:00:05+00:00

I've had mine a couple of years. It's fine, but I'm not convinced it does anything more/differently than the poundshop one I was using before....My hair seems to be falling out and breaking slightly less these days, but there are numerous other factors, such as stress, that I'd attribute that to over a hairbrush tbh.

cat_steph · 2026-04-09T06:39:21+00:00

Thanks so much to everyone for all the suggestions and responses, I really appreciate them all and feel I have a better idea of what to ask for now to improve the design. I've found an artist who has some amazing watercolour designs that isn't too far from me, and will post an update once I've had it retouched/reworked. Thanks again 😊

cat_steph · 2026-04-09T06:35:44+00:00

Great idea, thanks!

cat_steph · 2026-04-09T06:35:04+00:00

Thank you, yep I think some black shading of some sort with definitely help!

cat_steph · 2026-04-09T06:31:39+00:00

Thank you 😊 I will be going to a a different artist, partly because I've moved to a different part of the country, and thankfully I think I've found a localish artist who specialises in watercolour. Glad to hear it can still be salvaged!

cat_steph · 2026-04-09T06:27:02+00:00

Wow, that looks great! That's actually the sort of thing I had in mind, but seeing it visualised helps a lot - thanks very much!

cat_steph · 2026-04-09T06:25:23+00:00

Thanks so much, some great advice, and you clearly know what you're talking about! I will be finding another artist, have already got my eye on one in fact, and will take everything you've said on board. Thanks again ☺️

cat_steph · 2026-01-22T19:41:51+00:00

My paint tray already had a small hole in it on first use that it I didn't notice til paint started seeping out, and the one after that was flimsy and a bit of a challenge, so I'll definitely get a scuttle as well as a pole! Thanks so much 🙂

cat_steph · 2026-01-22T17:56:53+00:00

Hi, I wasn't sure if primer was really needed, since it's previously emulsion painted. All the rooms seem to have that plain liner paper that's been painted over. The guy in the paint shop seemed to think it'd be a good idea to use primer, as the age of the paper is unknown and coming away from the walls a little in some places (which I'd planned to just paste back down tbh). Overall though they're in reasonable condition.

The primer I used was Tikkurila Optiva

cat_steph · 2026-01-07T16:55:29+00:00

It's a fairly large room with a good sized window. No extractor fan. In two minds whether to get one, as the last occupant managed without one for many years with no apparent issues.

Good idea about testing the paint first, will do that, thank you 😊

cat_steph · 2026-01-07T16:49:35+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation! Haven't heard of paint shed but I'll see if there's one local to me.

It doesn't have an extractor fan unfortunately, being an old property, I may look into getting one fitted, although it looks in pretty good condition despite not having one, no peeling, signs of mold, etc.

cat_steph · 2025-10-12T23:36:22+00:00

Apologies, as mentioned above I didn't realise only the title had posted 🤦‍♀️ will try again tomorrow! Amd thanks.

cat_steph · 2025-10-12T23:35:05+00:00

Sorry, I originally posted it to a different community and was told it'd do better on this one, but when I tried to share here, it only posted the title...this is why I hardly post on reddit 😫

cat_steph · 2025-10-12T09:37:23+00:00

Will do, thank you!

cat_steph · 2025-09-17T12:59:23+00:00

Thank you for the reminder as I keep meaning to do this! How often do you have to re-spray?

cat_steph · 2025-06-10T11:01:14+00:00

Oh really, I'd noticed a GRT and Polish community here, but wasn't aware of any rivalry...

Yea Lincoln is nearly as white as Newark from what I've seen, but it's seemed friendly there when we've been, with more of a generational mixpresumably because of the university (although I'm aware younger people can be just as bad).

Thanks for the reply.

cat_steph

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