I feel pretty, oh so pretty....

I Feel Pretty - Bernstein and Sondheim

This evening I attended the Look Good, Feel Better Program provided through the Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA).   The program is provided to help women who are faced faced with cancer to manage the effects that treatment can have on their appearance and self esteem.  

Anyone who knows me, knows that I don't wear makeup regularly.  Actually, it would be more accurate to say that I rarely wear makeup.   So this was something not in my league.

It was a small class of women with three very supportive and helpful volunteers from CCTFA.   We were first presented with a large box filled with cosmetics, creams, cleansers, etc. donated by the sponsor companies.   Then they walked us through, step by step how to apply make up - the right way.   Yes, you can teach an old 'dog' new tricks.   I had to wait a few too many decades but I finally went to a class to learn how to apply make up properly.  And, it was fun.  A bit intimidating but it was clear that everyone was testing out something new.    It was also a reminder that we should take the time to be nice to ourselves and our bodies.   Even more so when we are going through stressful situations.

There was also a woman demonstrating wigs and head covers.     Now, out of the 5 in the class, I was one of two of us with our hair still in tact.    The woman beside me was 1 treatment ahead of me and had pretty much lost all her locks.    So, it's coming soon for me.   Typically any hair thinning or loss starts 2-3 weeks following your first treatment.   No signs of it yet with me but I'm just under 2 weeks.

I was asked to model....I sensed she thought that my bad hair day needed some cover.   Well, who'd have thought that I could carry off a blonde wig but it seemed to work.   Not that I think I'll go that route but, hey, nice to have options.   Having the make up on and then the wigs really provided a boost.   The consensus with the class was that I can't pull off a black wig.   Or rather if I put one on, I should immediately pull off the black wig.

So, guess I may be out wig shopping soon.    Rediscover my red or go blonde?   Long, or stick to the short style?   Or will it just be natural scalp with head cover?    I hope I'm ready for this.