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Has anyone here tried those cheap straightening creams that claim to make your hair permanently straight or at least last several months? I found a few online like Hoegoa 3 Seconds Straight Hair Cream, EELHOE Protein Correcting Straightening Cream, JAYSUING Smoothing Blowout Cream, SEVICH Straightening Cream, etc., but I can’t tell if they actually work or if they’re just marketing.

My hair is wavy, frizzy, and pretty dry. I’ve used no‑lye relaxers before, and now my new growth is about halfway down my head. I’m trying to see if any of these affordable straightening creams can get the hair really straight and sleek without drying it. If you’ve tried any of these, did they actually make your hair pin‑straight? And how long did the results last?

Also, if anyone has tips for keeping hair straight and healthy without using chemical straightening, I’d love to hear them. I’ve also seen some YouTube videos where people make their own “DIY permanent straightening cream” at home, and I honestly can’t tell if it’s real or just clickbait. Has anyone actually tried those methods and gotten real results?

Any reviews or advice would help a lot!

I’ve been trying to learn how to put on both cluster lashes and full strip lashes, but I still can’t get them to look natural or stay in place the way I want. Some days they sit perfectly, and other days the corners lift or the whole lash looks off. I just want a beginner‑friendly way to get them on quickly without spending forever adjusting them.

I’m also confused about the glue timing. How long do people usually wait before sticking the lash on? I feel like I’m always guessing. Sometimes the glue is too wet and the lash slides around, and other times it’s already dry before I even place it. And I’m not sure how much glue is “enough” to make it hold without taking too long to set.

If anyone has tricks that make the process faster, help the lashes stay put, and still look natural, I’d love to hear what actually worked for you. I’m trying to find a routine that’s quick, simple, and doesn’t fall apart halfway through the day.

Hi y'all! I have hooded eyes with a hidden crease, and I’ve been having a hard time getting my eyeliner to look consistent. I want to do both a simple everyday liner and a clean cat eye, but the shape keeps turning out different each time. Sometimes it looks fine, and other times the wing disappears into the fold or the line ends up uneven. I’ve watched a lot of tutorials and practiced a lot, but I still can’t get it to look the same every time.

If anyone with hooded or hidden crease eyes has tips that actually worked for you, I’d really appreciate it. I’m looking for techniques that make both regular liner and cat eye easier and more reliable.

I also struggle with tightlining because I get really ticklish and blink a lot, and my lashes make it hard to reach the waterline. If you have any tricks to make tightlining less uncomfortable, I’d love to hear them.

Thanks so much.