Making a difference

People often associate those who fight for animal rights with negativity.  They are seen as terrorists by some.  For example,  if a group of people were to break into a fur farm and set the animals free, they would be seen as criminals.  Surely, freeing the animals who were soon to be barbarically skinned and made into a coat is an act of kindness.  Is it not the fur farm owner who is the criminal?

It is obvious for anyone to see that the human race is the reason this planet is in such a mess.  Humans have destroyed the planet and it's inhabitants.  Humans are greedy and will kill other species without a second thought.  There is no other species as dangerous as humans.  There is also no other species that will torture an animal for fun or fashion.  

Is it acceptable to skin an animal alive for a piece of clothing? No.  Is it acceptable that so many people who torture and kill animals do not get a prison sentence? No.  

Even the smallest gesture can make a difference to an animal in need.  I save spiders and insects.  People laugh at me for it but why?  They have just as much right to be here as us.  

If, in my life I have made even one person think more compassionately, then I have made a difference.  

A common myth associated with animal rights advocates is that we don't care about people.  Not true.  As much as I have just ranted on about the human race, I do care about people in need and often go out of my way to help others.  I don't like cruel, nasty people.  But who does? 

We fight for animal welfare because animals can't and unfortunately, not enough people care.  This will only make us fight harder!

Has anyone experienced negativity when trying to do something good for animals?

Semi Permanent Brows

The things I love most about beauty are eyebrows.  Good brows have the ability to transform any face.

I always had very dark brows that used to be very thick.  Before I had ever tweezed mine, I'm pretty sure I had a mono brow, ha ha.  As I got older, my brows became patchy and much thinner than they used to be.  Here is a pic of what my brows were like before semi permanent make up:

I first had semi permanent brows done in November 2013 and today, I went for a colour top-up.  Here are my brows 5 minutes after the procedure (as you can see they are not very red, but please ignore the staring eyes) :

For those of you who are interested in semi permanent make up, here are some common questions:

Does it hurt?

I would say that on the brows, it is less painful than eyebrow tweezing/threading.  I have never tried the eyeliner or lip liner, but have been told it can be quite eye-watering.  If you have got a real tattoo, then semi permanent make up is no way near as painful, in my opinion.

How long does it last?

Between 1 and 3 years depending on personal skin types.  Initially, more than one treatment may be necessary to achieve the desired result.

How much does it cost?

On average, between £100 and £400, but it could be between £50 and £1000.  It all depends on the technician, if there are any deals/discounts, your individual needs and the area you live in.  

Who can it benefit?

Anyone.  Semi permanent make up can make life easier for a lot of people, male or female. 

Is it safe?

Yes, when carried out by a qualified technician. Jane Hargreaves is the technician I decided to go to after plenty of research.  Jane is a semi permanent make up trainer and master technician, based in Liverpool.

I highly recommend Jane and think she produces amazing results.  She is friendly, professional and has a lovely, relaxing clinic/salon.  

Here is a pic of my semi permanent brows, which I consider to be a great investment:

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Is there any more information you would like to know about semi permanent make up?

Welcome to my blog!

Just want to say hello and thank you for viewing my blog.  As this is my first ever post, I will just introduce myself and explain why I'm writing this blog.

I'm Cath, a vegetarian, who is extremely passionate about animal welfare.  In my opinion vegetarians/vegans are often stereotyped as hippies.  I am very spiritual and definitely a hippie at heart but love fashion, beauty and all the usual girlie stuff.

I plan on posting on a variety of different subjects.  Some will be more serious issues e.g. Campaigns and petitions and some will be about products I love, recipes, reviews, beauty advice etc.  Hopefully, I will meet some like minded people , which I really look forward to.

Thanks for taking the time to read my first ever post.x