Saphyre
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Thanks, Veena!
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I agree with Amy in that it can take about 3 months to see results, so don't give up katana. I also had very few and tiny lashes. Now that I use it once a week, it keeps them looking natural and just the right length. When I use MAC cosmetics Haute Couture mascara they look fabulous!
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I love my Latisse! I have been using it for about 2 years. I only have to use it once a week to keep the results, so it is more cost effective as you go along. I also use it on my eyebrows, as they are super light and sparse. It has helped those as well. Keep us posted on how you like the Loreal. I am about to buy the Clarisonic Mia with my Ulta rewards points. I will only have to pay about $45! Enjoy your pampering!!
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I have had this happen to me twice. Once on my lower leg on the side of my calf, and a current one on the outside of my left thigh. My doctor told me that it is from trauma. You don't neccessarily feel it happen. It can be from repeated trauma to the same spot. He said it is actually "killed off" fat cells. It could be that this particular spot on your leg gets a lot of pole action and it is damaging those fat cells, eventually "killing" them. Since the ones around the area are still okay, this causes a depression. The good news is that eventually the fat cell redistribute and the depression goes away. The one on my calf took about 2 years to go away completely since there isn't a lot of fat there. The one on my thigh is just over a year old. It is going away quicker because there is generally a higher amount of fat in that area. This may or may not be what yours is from, but it could be. Keep an eye on it. Make sure it doesn't become painful or discolored or anything else. Hope this helps!
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Wow, Legend! That looks super painful, but you did it so beautifully!
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Hi PR. I use Dove Clinical Strength Deoderant on my hands at night. I keep it on my bedside table so I don't forget. Click some out of the container and rub your palm over the product. Click again and get the other palm. Then, I rub my hands together as if I am putting on lotion, except I don't get the backs of my hands. Make sure you get the whole length of your fingers including fingertips, between the fingers, and in the flesh between the thumb and first finger. If you do this for a while, you can cut back to just a couple of times a week. The day I pole I use Might Grip, then follow with Dry Hands. I am menopausal so I know all about sweat!! Good Luck!
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What is the suicide back hook? Sounds like fun.
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Where would I be without my Studio Veena? I have learned so much on this site I just can't believe it. The comaraderie and support is fantastic and I have met so many "virtual" friends! Happy, Happy Birthday!!https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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I'm poaching from another thread, but this is cool: cradle spin –>jamilla–>extended butterfly. I think the thread had a link to another spin to invert that started with a reverse grab–>chair–>butterfly. Good luck!
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So, just to close out my dilemma, here's what worked. I cut back on my Ibuprofen intake, continued to apply my Arnica gel and take iron, added Vitamin D cream, and Emergence-C. They went away pretty quickly after that. @Jag, I can't live without my self tanner! @lefthand, I do take the oral Arnica on occasion.
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Hi Joyful. I haven't abondoned you. I am on vacation and don't have much access to the internet. It still sounds like it's an invert issue. Keep practicing!! Let me know how it's going. xoxo
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Don't get discouraged Joyful! It's probably just a minor adjustment that needs to be made. I agree with MemphisKitten. If you could post a video, we could see what's happening and give you better advise. It could be that all you need to do is release your left hand before or as you move your leg into Gemini if you're comfortable with that. Or, maybe you just need to grip more with your knees/lower legs so you can relax your thighs a bit. It could even be that your hand placement is too high when you invert. Your bottom (inside) hand should be at about ear level, with the top hand just above it. So many possibilities.
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This makes me feel better. I'm headed to a family gathering this weekend and I've been asked to bring my pole since most of the fam has never seen me pole. I am nervous that I will have performance anxiety, but maybe I'll get this adreneline/confidence thing instead!! I hope so!!
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Not sure if this will help, but I struggled with "hand entrapment" when I first started to invert and move into other moves. What I discovered through this fabulous website is that it is all in the initial invert! If you watch Veena's lesson on the Basic Invert, you will see that she stresses that you must get your knees above your hands otherwise, your hands can become trapped. So now when I invert, I make sure that I do a sort of "pull up" with my hands when my legs and hips are up, but before I connect my legs to the pole. Think about pulling your hips or feet up to the sky. Also, make sure you are close to the pole before you invert with your hips in front of the pole. I've found that if the invert is done properly, I can move my hands wherever I need them to go! Good Luck, Joyful and set those hands free!!!!
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Funny that you posted this thread as I have a current thread about bruising also. Too bad the Arnica Gel isn't working for you. It works pretty good for me, usually. It does not seem to work as well for pole bruises for some reason. I just started taking the Emergen-C packets yesterday and I plan on going to get some Vitamin K cream today. Heard that really helps. Well, at least we're getting an awesome workout! Good Luck!
