BROKE but still BEAUTIFUL

UPDATE: Still broke.

FURTHER UPDATE: I still want to be beautiful!


There are a lot of things I will spend (a lot) of money on.

My hair - highlights, lowlights, keratin, cuts, blow-dry, sulfate-free shampoo!
My face - retinol-a, facial, tons of creams and wrinkle releasers.
Money on mani/pedi's, all sorts of clothing, shoes, and accessories, food, and entertainment.

Of course, during this time these luxuries are few, and far between....

But - I refuse to give up my beauty!


 For the longest time now I have wanted to get Latisse. For those of you who don't know what that is (and live under a television-less rock), it is a liquid that is applied to the lash line to make your eyelashes grow in fuller, longer, darker, and much more fabulous. For obvious reasons Latisse is not covered by insurance (and for the record, it will not be covered by "Obama care" either), and the cost ranges from state to state. The cost is inconsistent because in some states you can get the product from a doctor's office, while in other states (like mine, freaking New York!), you have to get a prescription from a doctor, and fill it at a pharmacy.  The cost ranges - $75 - $180 - so it isn't a ton of money - but - I don't want to spend $180 dollars for something if I don't have to. Also - this cost is for a 1-2 month supply. Some people use this product for 6-9 months to get the desired effect. That being said -- I began to google -- see if there are any alternate treatments out there - and if the cost was worth it.

Most similar  growth serums seem about the same - made from a few drug components I don't really recognize (or pronounce) - but - it seems - mostly comprised from things like "vitamins" "proteins" and honey (really?). These serums are much cheaper (around $50 for a 3 month supply) BUT - are not evaluated, or approved by the FDA.

I decided I would try some "at-home" treatments. They are cheaper, and safer (I hope).  After a lot of google- research I have decided the best test treatment for me is the "Vaseline Treatment".

For the next 6 weeks I will be applying Vaseline to my eyelashes at night (before bed). Rumor has it the Vaseline strengthens the eyelashes, moisturizes them, and conditions them -- causing them to grow in longer and thicker.

I will be documenting my eyelash growth every week.

This is how it began: 

I will keep posting my results!





Xo.

DSB