Wafaa’s blog

There are many brands on the market today be it cosmetics or Christmas cards that have an incentive of donating money to charity. It makes people feel better when they buy something that will also help others in return. There are shops that supply hand made cards made by people raising money for charities; they are more personal and unique because they haven’t been mass-produced.

Cosmetics are also doing the same thing buy purchasing their products they give a percentage or fixed amount to a chosen charity.

Retailers are selling ethically produced cotton clothing, when clothes are purchased all profit made go to the workers who picked cotton from the fields and the seamstress who sew the pieces together.

You can even buy fair-trade products like tea; coffee and chocolate just remember to look for the official logo.

I’ve wanted to have my teeth whitened for years so when I found a good offer read the procedure and any risks associated with it, I booked my appointment.

I had to give a deposit of around £50 just in case I cancelled at the last minute and I also received a home kit so I can a have top up when I want.

I hade my gums covered and a retractor placed to protect my cheeks then the gel was placed on each tooth and a laser placed over it. The process is about an hour.

Towards the end I did feel some pain that made my eyes water but in the end it was worth it. I had to avoid hot food, cold food and anything that would stain my teeth for a little while. I haven’t had any problems with sensitivity or bleeding gums and I am happy.

Next up is having my bottom teeth straightened!

My friend called me the other day all in a panic; she was just about to start a romantic weekend away in Paris so she decided to wax her bikini area and her upper lip.

Firstly I know not to wax my bikini area myself as its awkward trying to see what you’re doing and stay in a comfortable position. She told me that it all went wrong. As she applied the hot wax and put the muslin strip over to pull it off she didn’t hold the skin taut enough so she was left with bruises and horrible red bumps. Undeterred she waxed her upper lip and the same happened she has red bumps and the area is really red raw.

I told her she should have gone to a salon for a professional wax but she said it was too expensive. To have her upper lip done would’ve cost about £5 and to have her bikini line and £7 (these prices are an average price, expect to pay more in the west end and in well established salons ).
It surprised me because she can easily spend money on designer clothes and handbags but not £12 on grooming.

My advice is if you can’t afford to go to a salon ask a friend to help you remove unwanted hair.
My friend now has to keep the lights out on the romantic weekend away to Paris and wear a lot of foundation to cover her red bumps and rash on her upper lip.