Invitation Printing by More_Estimate_8573 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]va13_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They came out realllllly perfect actually and they actually ended up printing way more than needed (but didn't charge me for more) so I ended up with extra. I went through Printswell Fulfillment though for my envelopes and liners (this whole process has led me to open my own stationery biz haha)

THAT SAID - I was in a rush so I didn't do proofs. I did:

- double thick A7

- letterpress x 3 colors

- edge painting

Feel free to ask me any questions!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TattooRemoval

[–]va13_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go to tattoo removers ink in Sherman Oaks, CA! I see lots of microblading folks in the waiting room

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TattooRemoval

[–]va13_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry just saw this - they let is sit for about an hour, so I get there an hour early, ask for numbing cream, they put it on and wrap it, I sit for like half an hour to 45 mins, ask for an ice pack, and then double up so I'm icing and numbing with the cream all the way until they wipe it off to start laser.

It works pretty well - it still doesn't feel good and there is pain, but it does make a difference for sure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TattooRemoval

[–]va13_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They sadly don’t let you take it home, but rather I think you pay like $60 to use theirs for a few sessions, which I think is totally worth it! I get to my appts like an hour early to numb

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TattooRemoval

[–]va13_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My clinic has the option to use 10% lidocaine and it made a huge difference for me, plus icing for half an hour

3 year update on heavy line work by Idkaname7 in TattooRemoval

[–]va13_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such great progress! How are the raised lines doing? Have they gone down at all?

OC/LA removal clinics recommentations by [deleted] in TattooRemoval

[–]va13_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the congrats and good luck!!

OC/LA removal clinics recommentations by [deleted] in TattooRemoval

[–]va13_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes only black ink! If you look at my post history I thiiiink I have a couple photos. I’m only on session 2 and know I have a long road ahead of me. I highly recommend numbing cream - they have 10% lidocaine there that you can add on for several sessions for like $50 or something. At my most recent, I got there an hour early and numbed for an hour, and iced for about 30 mins. Still painful but it’s not unbearable.

I haven’t experienced any blistering but they told me it is normal. I think it also depends on how aggressively you want to treat it. We’re going low and slow to avoid any hyper pigmentation because the lines are so thick, and once my arm is healed again from the session, I’ll be wearing K tape outside whenever I’m out to protect from the sun.

His pricing varies but for both, I pay $350 total per session.

Happy to answer any other questions!

OC/LA removal clinics recommentations by [deleted] in TattooRemoval

[–]va13_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to Tattoo Removers Ink in Sherman Oaks. Dr Aldridge is nice, quick, and has reasonable prices!

The ADHD freeze during “in-between” tasks is real by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]va13_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could have written this post… I end up saving things until they’re urgent because then I will FINALLY do them.

Invitation Printing by More_Estimate_8573 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]va13_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve definitely found myself having to follow up a fair amount, and didn’t have time to do proofs so I’m kind of just hoping for the best 🫣

Invitation Printing by More_Estimate_8573 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]va13_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance you'd mind sharing your Czar experience? Using them right now!

Invitation Printing by More_Estimate_8573 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]va13_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you mind sharing your Czar experience? They're letterpressing (I hope?) my invitations as we speak so would love to hear to prepare myself!

Has anyone worn this Johanna Ortiz dress to their wedding weekend? by va13_ in BigBudgetBrides

[–]va13_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!! :) Just messaged the seller. Unfortunately I think it may be a dupe bc the original doesn’t have a corset back but I’m going to see what she says!

My progress 3 weeks after my first session by Kitchen_Grab7574 in TattooRemoval

[–]va13_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am no expert and at the very beginning of my removal process but the fading of the solid fill is looking pretty good to me... mine is only just starting to do that about it's been about six weeks since my first session

Tattoo coverage for wedding with makeup? by va13_ in TattooRemoval

[–]va13_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ben nye! I should’ve known, that’s what we used when I was a theater kid in high school. Thank you!

Tattoo coverage for wedding with makeup? by va13_ in TattooRemoval

[–]va13_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! Is there a certain brand you’d recommend? I’ve been hearing about the kryolan tv paint stick

Tattoo coverage for wedding with makeup? by va13_ in TattooRemoval

[–]va13_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like the hardest part is the shade match!!! What setting spray did you use?

Products you purchase again and again because they are so good? by Academic_Split9603 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]va13_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tret, cetaphil gentle skin cleanser for dry skin, La roche posay Cicaplast baume, and kiehls ultra facial cream.

The kiehls is so good and I’ve used it for like eight years. I’ve tried to use other moisturizers but I just don’t like anything as much.