What's the most extreme thing you did for vanity's sake?
By calai618
@calai618 (1773)
Philippines
November 7, 2009 6:48am CST
I really can't think of the most extreme thing I have done because for me "extreme" would invole a lot of money and I am not the type who'd spend a lot just for the sake of vanity. But, that does not mean I am not vain..I actually think I am.hehehe. The problem though is that I ask other people to spend for me..lol..There was the time when I asked my sister to buy a treadmill and I told her she needed it when in fact I wanted it for myself (now I got a treadmill for free hehe).. I also get my beauty products from her, I share with her everything she buys. Having said that, maybe the most extreme thing I did (and still doing) is forgetting my pride just so I can stay pretty and in shape. lol
You? What have you done for vanity and beauty's sake?
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@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
7 Nov 09
When I was younger I would wear shoes that hurt my feet and belts that were too tight. Neither one of those things is really healthy.
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@calai618 (1773)
• Philippines
9 Nov 09
I remember my college days. SInce we had no uniform, we go to school with casual clothes and I dont want to wear the same clothes over and over again or at least in 2 weeks. What I did was plan all my clothes every single day. I never want people to notice that I have worn the same shirt or dress already..that was all I cared in college haha
@earth2jacq (1502)
• Philippines
7 Nov 09
Well I think the most extreme thing I did for beauty was to take growth balls. Well I am on the short side and when you are in high school looks always matter. So I saved around 200 bucks from my allowance and bought those growth balls from this home tv shopping channel. I should have known that it doesn't work. Just a waste of hard saved allowance. Well nowadays I am very much confortable with mmyself.
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@calai618 (1773)
• Philippines
9 Nov 09
lol I remember those days hehhe..I used to ask my father to buy me growth pills but eventually I stopped because I think nothing's happening..I haven't taken anything for about 2-4 years already and it's not because I have grown out of getting taller but actually because I am still on the process of researching for the best one out there. WHen I find it, i'll be sure to buy it haha..
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
7 Nov 09
calai618 I guess if we are woman at all we all do some things for vanity, I as a senior citizen do put on lipstick and eyeshadow every day just so I do look well kept, not really vain just want to look my best as I feel better when I look my best.
I think if we did not care about our looks,we would be in a state of deep depression.
@ronnyb (6113)
• Jamaica
7 Nov 09
Like you I dont spend on vanity but I remember once I went and got some furniture because I wwanted to impress this chick who I wanted to invite over to my house but in all fairness to myself I had always wanted to get these things myself .It did put me in some debt but I guess thats the price I pay for wanting to impress lol
@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
7 Nov 09
LOL, well I don't really wish to take extreme measures for vanity's sake. To me, those are things like cosmetic procedures and surgeries. I did color my hair a few times and didn't like the results, so I'm just leaving it be!
Extreme for me is wearing a push-up bra and some makeup lol.
Karen@calai618 (1773)
• Philippines
9 Nov 09
Believe it or not, I haven't colored my hair eversince! It's not because I didn't want it but because my mom kept on scaring me that I'd just ruin my natural hair..I am now not bothered with not coloring my hair.. I am not interested about it anymore..
@aixshaonline (600)
• Philippines
8 Nov 09
I think the most extreme I've done aside from buying colored contact lenses, would be drinking diet pills? 
Hahaha. I've had weight problems ever since I was in late elementary, and choosing the easy way out was really beckoning me. But I still love eating, and I know that discipline is the biggest key.
Hahaha. I've had weight problems ever since I was in late elementary, and choosing the easy way out was really beckoning me. But I still love eating, and I know that discipline is the biggest key.
@aixshaonline (600)
• Philippines
13 Nov 09
Hey! I didn't say I started when I was still a kid. I started taking them just 2 years ago, when I was in 2nd year college. Extreme, I know. 
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
9 Nov 09
Well, since Vanity and beauty has never really been an issue for me since I do not wear makeup, and am happily married, I would never say that I have had an issue with this one as well. I know that it can be a hard thing in dealing with your looks, etc. but for me I just do what I can, and know I am always trying to look my best as well. If I was to spend money on anything it would be to get my hair permed, and that would be something special for sure.
@rogue13xmen13 (14403)
• United States
8 Nov 09
Exercise every single day (still do), make sure I am extremely clean (OCD), color my hair, and shaved almost all of the hair off my of my body (I am on anabolic steroids for my Asthma, and so I generally shave off hair that is growing where is should not be growing). I hate having Asthma, allergies, and four different skin conditions. You try not to worry about your appearance because you need to focus more on survival, but you do anyway. I have so many beauty products and things to make me look beautiful, it's pathetic.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
8 Nov 09
I have not ever done anything too extreme but I did buy myself a sun tanning lamp when I was about eighteen and I attempted to get a tan with it without leaving the house. It had a pair of special goggles that should be worn whenever using the sun lamp and there is a certain distance one should keep from the lamp too. Well, being young and silly I did not bother following the instructions that clearly stated both of those things so to cut a long story short, guess who ended up in the ER with permanent damage to the eyes and a very big burn on the leg that ended up getting infected? That’s right; me and I never did a tan out of it! 
@strawberrybaby39 (2086)
• United States
8 Nov 09
I don't like asking people for things that is just me. If I don't have the money to get it them I am out of luck until I get the money. Now I do have nice makeup mineral make I use a lot and its nice on the skin. And I have tons of other makeup to. I have a big bag full like a gym bag. The only time I have ever asked for help for anything is when I need my medication other then that I don't ask. I do have dreams of owning other things but not until I get the money to own them or someone found out and got it for me for Christmas.
@maezee (41988)
• United States
12 Nov 09
The most "extreme" thing I do - and I honestly don't consider it to be 'extreme', but others might.. is going tanning. I like how I look with a little glow to me, a little darkness. This is super popular where I live, so it's not taboo (as it may be in other countries). I like how I look when I'm tan, and therefore have a better sense of self-confidence. Plus, it also helps my acne and eczema. So, it's both "vain" and utilitarian.
@mysteriousrouge (90)
• United States
9 Nov 09
WOW. Be careful with this cause using a person to get what you want can ruin a good realtionship. I don't do anything extreme cause I don't have anyone who is that close to me so I envy you for being able to be bold to be able to stay in shape. I guess determination goes above all when your trying to keep in shape and healthy.
Great dicussion. Thanks for sharing.
