As a fellow eastern European - I was born in Hungary - I can only concur about the ironing. My parents to this day iron my underwear when I go visit them :) Beauty isn't everything - but I think it is a matter of self love/self worth to present oneself "put together". Beauty to me is not about looks - it has way more to do with kindness, humility, charm, charisma and confidence. There are far too many 'beautiful' people in todays world that are nothing more than a pretty shell. I very much enjoyed this video. You are a beautiful woman.
As a greek yes ironing is crazy they even iron towels LOL after I moved to the US I was so excited to see we have dryers. I still iron stuff but not as much as I would if I lived in Greece still.
Well said honey outside beauty isn't everything, it really is what's inside that person that matters, beauty doesn't last forever, but being a good and kind person stays forever. ♥️
My mother is Greek and she taught me how to iron my clothes when I was 10 years old. I totally agree it makes a huge difference. I have the a similar hair routine. Thank you for your hair mask recommendation in your last hair video. It’s really great!
Your references to your culture always make me smile and relate so much … I am Greek and this ironing obsession reminded me so much of my mother!! You should do a dedicated video on these Eastern Europe habits we are all stuck with… there are a lot of us here on your channel ❤
This info is so great! I was born in a 'hippie' family where investing in one's appearance was disapproved and judged. I learned everything on my own and in time I arrived to the same conclusions you state here. Beauty in general is not being superficial, is loving and taking care of yourself. I feel soo inspired by your aesthetics! Thank you Andreea for sharing this with us ❤
I appreciate your candid talk. You are a true beauty inspiration and so relatable. I've been shamed for being feminine and caring about beauty related topics, so finding your content is a much needed community that allows me to enjoy beauty topics. I am a huge fan of ALL your content, thank you for it!
I agree. I’m obsessed with my feet being as well kept as possible. And, I got my braces at 37…….no regrets. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Ty for a great video
Not that I advocate buying cheap shoes! 😂 But I wish people would just put some effort into shoes. I hate flip flops unless they are at the beach, pool, or I am on my way to/from a pedicure.
I am Croatian and grew up in France, and ironing is a must , it makes all the difference in the appearance of your clothes or home, I completely agree with you. By the way Andrea you are beautiful inside out and present yourself as a chic classy woman. Your videos are always enjoyable and informative ❤
My fabulous mama (who passed away last month) also ingrained ironing everything into me! She was like your mama who would not allow us to go in public with wrinkled clothing! If somehow my clothing got wrinkled in my closet after she had ironed it and put it away, that clothing was steamed before I left the house! 😂 I do that to this day and I knew my son had found the right woman when she also ironed everything before wearing it! 😂
You made me think of my mother who passed in 2009. I love to wear black clothing and when I would wear something black around my mother, she'd always come at me with a lint brush and while rolling it over my clothing she would say "black picks up everything but a man!" Still love wearing the color black and as I have 3 cats, I have lint brushes stashed around my house to use in a pinch. As usual, loved your video!!
Hi Andreea!☺️ When you put your hands under the UV-lamp make sure that you wear gloves to protect your skin from the Uvrays!! It’s the same concept from the other Uvrays for the rest of skin! Take a simple plasticglove..cut the fingertip and put it on bevor you start manicure! Especially if you make it every 14 days! A hug from Italy!♥️
I have always done my own Gel ( CND shellac) mani’s as I find so relaxing- I use an LED lamp ( never UV) and it looks like manicurist brand uses LED to cure as well, which is the safer way to go. I still use SPF 50 on hands and bought fingerless UV gloves on Amazon , and always wear when using my lamp- cannot be too careful-esp when it comes to skin cancer! Btw, I also keep a pair of the gloves in car and wear when driving, biking, out walking… am in my 60’s and do all I can to prevent aging hands , especially since we didn’t know these things “ back in the Dark Ages! I also do a whole routine on hands nightly …
I adore watching you not only because of makeup tips, but also because of the positive you're giving me. Specially after a hard day, whenever I click on your instagram it changes my mood!
I am also Romanian and the list is spot on. I alsi have 2 more things to add that my mom was and still is very adamant about: your eyebrows have to always look taken care of and you must have clean shoes. There you have it. Now you are ready to conquer the world😊❤
Love the fact you mentioned about teeth!!! I’m a dental hygienist and feel it’s one of the most important aspects of a great appearance! Taking care of our teeth can be easy…if you do just that! Love you Andrea!❤
I totally agree with everything you said in this video! I am half Italian and half Hungarian and from the Southern US. We ironed everything as well. There is nothing worse than looking disheveled and unclean. The old quote goes" you only get one chance to make a first impression" and caring for yourself is the way to do it.
Andrea, i was watching the video with my mom, translating everything you Said as we are Turkish. And she said out loud this is what I teached you since you're a child. Which is true ! We iron everything in our culture too (even socks 😂). All you said are basics for us. No need to tell you that I am very proud to be part of this culture ❤😊
You got me @ the ironing!!!🤣🤣🤣 Once, the baby sitter called to ask me -what was a hot underwear-…because my daughter wouldn’t put it on without being ironed!!!🤣🤣🤣 …☝🏼and I”m from the Caribbean!!!🤣🤣🤣
Yes!!! Mi Mommi y tias! Planchar! Planchar! Todo! It is a culture. In the same way, my mother would not let us leave home without ironing your clothes. Yes, bedsheets, doilies, etc. There are still some people who really appreciate the fine habit or quality to iron. My mother made a living on ironing clothes. The wives in the neighborhood would bring their husbands shirts to my mom. Soooo many shirts! I loved the smell of fresh clean clothes being ironed. It was a special time actually between my mom and I. Closely watching her as she explained every detail of the shirt. Today I might do what I can, but such busy lives it’s tough to try to keep that routine. Thank Andreea for including that in, very important ! Take care.
I'm so glad you mentioned caring for your teeth! I watch so many of these videos and everyone focuses on the make-up, but it doesn't matter what amazing products you put on your face, your biggest asset is your smile, and it's no good if you've got awful teeth. I am the same as you, if I could advise anyone younger than me, I would say to prioritize your tooth care, it's very important.
Wow, I Luv hearing about your Routine, I’m in my 60’s & just got Invisalign, never too late, their annoying but excited about having straight teeth afterwards… I like to Iron more than steam but here in US people aren’t as meticulous, I hate wrinkles so I do it
I'm from Spain and I agree 100% about the ironing!! most of my friends/coworkers don't even own an iron which is crazy to me lol. I used to iron EVERYTHING but now I just stick to the essentials due to my lack of time.
My mom was German and she ironed everything including underwear and handkerchiefs. Your absolutely correct about clothing looking better and more expensive when you iron them. I see people all the time wearing clothes that look like someone rolled them up in a ball. Both my daughter's got braces as teenager's and it's not just about looks, but for health reasons as well. Sometimes a person's mouth is over crowded with teeth causing overlapping and misalignment that can lead to increased tooth decay and cavities. Working as a nurse also meant short nails and no shellac or gel manicures allowed due to potential for fungus and bacteria under the nails.
I use Manucurist and I love that my nails now are strong and perfectly done. I had gel nails for many many years. But now I Will never go back ti gel nails. They are the best❤
I am so glad to hear from someone who agrees with me. I am Greek and I don’t understand how people go outside without ironing their clothes. I also was taught to iron everything!! I live in America now and can’t even get my daughter to iron as I was taught. It is so frustrating. Thanks for sharing. I follow you religiously anyway but now I feel even closer to you!!
I am of Central American ancestry, and I was taught to iron at 8 years of age. I couldn't make my daughter learn. When she sets her clothing on her bed before showering, I secretly iron it for her. She thinks it just magically looks good.😅
I loved this list so much! Totally agree with the teeth advice; I felt amazing after I just straightened my teeth, but now years later after not keeping my retainer-wearing up and dental hygiene up, I’m definitely self conscious about my teeth! It effects how I talk, laugh, smile. So important to keep it up and I’m definitely going to invest in them again! Also, ironing - who would have thought! My husband always irons but I’ve always liked a ‘worn’ non-ironed look 😅 I can definitely see the benefits of ironed clothes now though ❤
What a valuable video. Loved it and loved the details that you pointed out that are so important to a completed look. I'm painting my nails now and HOPE it's not too late to start moisturizing my hands every night. One if the BEST videos. Thank you 😊❤
I don't know about your hands being done but how you use your hands is expressive and inviting. I personally think that's more important than how they look.
Great video-please post your hand care routine that you do at night with AHA, retain A, cremes, etc. I couldn't agree more with all your tips. Thank you
Eastern Europe, Croatia: by the advice from my favourite beauty and lifestyle RUclipsr, I bought an iron. THE iron. Laura Star. Apart from my pro photography gear, that's the most expensive toy I own. I saw you letting the steam from your Laura in that lockdown video and the world has never been the same. Mine is black and I also iron everything. My husband's shirts are flawless, people on his work noticed and by no means he was wrinkled before. Hehe, thank you, Andrea, love and support 🤩
My mom ironed sheets, underwear, undershirts, hankies, everything. Mrs. Johnson, a neighbor of ours did too. When I was 6 or 7, Mrs. Jonson taught me to iron small things, again..underwear, hankies, pillow cases and paid me 10 cents each time I did half an hour of her ironing. In the mid-sixties, 10 cents felt special to a 6 year old. My husband doesn’t iron and when he puts on a rumpled shirt I tell him “you are not going anywhere with me looking like that”. If he paid me $10 (low price based on inflation) to do it for him, I would. I learned long ago that my time doing something for someone who could do it themselves, has a value. 😊
I recently got hooked on Manucurist as well, it'a such a gamechanger! Whoevee got the idea is a genius Can totally relate to the ironing thing, Italian moms raise us by the same rule, shame on you if you don't iron every single piece of fabric in the house 😂
😅😅😅SO SO true ! I'm Romanian like you and yes ,we use to iron our underware and even socks in order to stay flat and neat in our drawers ! God bless our parents..and you Andrea for being so bold,cute and honest !
I'm Italian and Greek, and my mom ironed everything under the sun and put creases in my jeans! I iron everything too! Love your videos! You are adorable!
Your words about ironing gave me the flashbacks about my childhood 😂 thanks to good detergents and desinfectants now we don't have to iron everything for hygiene, but to not iron shirts is very close to crime😅. I am east European too, by the way❤
I iron sheets and pillow cases . . . I so agree with you about not wearing wrinkled clothes. I have a Rowenta Steam Press that I sill use. I think you are just wonderful. I agree with all your comments. I really enjoy all of your videos. Please keep them coming. I have made so many adjustments to my makeup that I find are really making a difference! Thank you!
Hi Andrea, lovely video as always. I m interested in the manicurist nail polish because of fragile nails. Does this nail polish dry with LED/UV rays please? I m looking for nail polish that lasts but does not need LED or UV rays to dry. Any tips pls? Thnks
I absolutely love Manicurist Green Flash polish- I do my own manicures at home- this lasts a SOLID 10 days without fail. I never wore gel polish because of the removal- this comes off in LITERALLY 10 seconds- love love Manicurist
I thought everybody ironed their clothes...I learned later in life that it is not true😊Inner beauty really shines through even if you are not that pretty.Thank you for sharing these tips...❤ 17:05
Bonjour Andrea, I'm french and live in the US now. French don't always take good care of their teeth lol. Because my mom used to iron weekly, I'm used to even my tee shirts and napkins to be wrinkle from. Sunday is my ironing day . I'm also, religious about my hair but like it a bit scruffy on the weekend. Since moving to the USA, I love getting my nails done and had invisilign. Now I'm stuck with retainer at night. But you are right, those things make us a bit more confident. I don't hide my smile anymore. 😅
Hi there! I just wanted to drop a comment to let you know how much I loved your latest video. The information you shared was incredibly helpful, and I appreciate how well you explained everything. I also wanted to suggest a video idea for you - have you ever considered talking about your dental history and how you take care of your teeth now? I think it would be really interesting to hear about your experiences and the steps you take to keep your teeth healthy. Thanks again for creating such informative and enjoyable content. Keep up the great work!
I am from a Louisian Cajun French family. My grandmother was a tailer. She taught us all to sew, making and mending clothing, embroidery, without modern day patterns. We learned to cut from body measurements. The laundry was done on the back porch until the mid sixties. Maintaining clothing was also a big thing with us. I iron everything I put on. I used to iron my sheets, but it just isn't possible with age related body mechanics. We also learned we had to brush out teeth three times a day. Never go out without polish on your toes and your nails should always be clean and manicured. The only makeup she ever wore was powder, rouge, and lipstick. You have restored my faith that some people still know and do the finer things of self care and presentation.
It's interesting that the comments praising ironing are from Europeans. I haven't ironed in 20+ years, but my clothing ALWA YS looks polished and smooth. Here's how I do it. I wash clothing in "free and clear' detergent, which has fewer chemicals to mess with the fabric.I never use fabric softener or dryer sheets, again, I don't want chemicals in my clothing (or sheets or towels). I take the clothing out of the washer, shake and smooth it out, and put it in the dryer. I set the cycle to "Delicate" and run the dryer for TWO or THREE minutes ONLY. This takes the wrinkles out of the clothing. I take out the items, shake and smooth them again, and hang them to finish drying. My clothing LOOKS ironed, without all the time spent steaming or ironing. I know that most Europeans don't have clothes dryers. In that case (like when I visit friends in France whoa don't have a dryer) I shake and smooth items, hang on a clothesline outside or on hangers inside. Again, I smooth things with my hands and do so after a couple of hours to ensure an "ironed look." My techniques are energy efficient (irons use a lot of electricity), fast, easy, and effective. One last tip, this method works with all fabrics including linen. But, my choice of fabrics helps with the smooth look. Modern fabrics are a little easier to smooth with hands. As always, thank you Andrea for a lovely and helpful video. I'm off to check out the Manucurist products.
I keep a lint roller in my bedroom, my dressing room, my car...I actually enjoy ironing, but i recently bought a steamer and I love it! Now my boyfriend even steams his clothes.
I am Albanian, and my mom is the same. 😂 Everything must be ironed and look polished. I will definitely try your hair wash routine, and not wash my hair more than once a week.
I’m so glad you talked about your teeth. You mentioned what you were buying over a year ago to whiten them. Now you’re going to the dentist, I’d really love to know what you buy and what you pay. My son is getting married in August and my teeth are kind of yellow…it’s an age thing. There will be so many photos I’m dreading that part. You were brave to sort your teeth out in later life and your teeth look lovely. You are very lovely inside and out! You’ve been a good ‘friend’ to me for well over a year now and I really love you Andrea. You have such a generous spirit xxxx
I am ethnically Tatar (Eastern European) from Uzbekistan who lives in the US and I started ironing my clothes since I was 6 years old. We ironed everything down to underwear. Towels, bedding, socks, etc. Even plastic bags! We reused plastic bags until it fell apart. We would wash them and iron under cloth on a very low setting! Can you imagine how environmentally responsible that is?))) But yes, I'm glad, we were not the only ones who did that. Lol. Another thing that I pay attention to are shoes. It doesn't have to be expensive, but it has to be clean, polished (if it's leather) and brushed (if it's nubuk).
I can relate about ironing clothes even my underwear , bed sheets, blankets for my kids , for me it’s nice and easy to organize where it belongs. 😊 i can tell you have a good personality Andrea 😘
Another amazing video! It's all on the details for sure. Manicure, smile, ironing, hair they all play a huge piece of feeling confident, to act confident and being perceived as pretty. Love it Ps: In Brazil we iron every single item of clothing including underwear as well 😅
Nail polish that contains no chemicals…yeah right. It cures under a lamp, it clearly has some polymer…which guess what??? is a freaking chemical. (Not that I have anything against chemicals, it’s the marketing that annoys me) Also…vegan nail polish (not that there are many non-vegan nail polishes out there)
Yes..but be kind about the langurs barrier, you don’t smell gel nails like regular polish. If someone is sensitive to those harsh chemicals then gel is going to cause less migraines or less breakdown in the nail. If you know, you know. If you don’t, you leave snarky comments smh
@@tammystiletto it has nothing to do with language barrier, she’s definitely more fluent in English than I am. It’s just about inaccurate facts and fear mongering
You are completely right, Andrea❤ I was bullied at university in Germany because many people there only talk and trust their ‚natural‘ beauty. But to be beautiful in any age, you should work for it. Thank you for saying this because many people act so helplessly about topics like this one. It is just true.
Regards from Croatia my dear Romanian neighbour! You have come a long way. Out of all makeup artists, you are one of my favorites. I like your natural elegant style, and to be honest I like how you are not following the trends. 🥰 Coucou! 🥰
Read an article about the UV light for some nailpolish. It is worth to realise this is not good for the skin on your fingers! Never thought much about it but it makes sense!
I agree with everything ❤but the manicurist destroyed my nails so I struggled to grow them back for 1 year… the shine is completely gone after 5 days. I think the Dior and Essie nail polishes with the whole routine (base, color,top) holds better and are shiny much longer. Drying process is not so long either. But otherwise their concept is brilliant❤ it is sad that it didn’t work for me :(
I was totally with you (currently wearing Invisalign at the grand old age of 50!) until the ironing bit - I, will, not, iron. :-D I mean, I know you're right, but I'll keep that part of my frump! :-) I only wear fabrics that are drip-and-dry or that come out of the drier nice and sleek, and I would never buy something like linen that creases like crazy when you so much as breathe in it. My better half, on the other hand, irons all of his shirts and jeans, without fail. (Maybe I could convince him to iron my t-shirts while he's at it?!)
Oh my goodness-my nails are a mess! Been taking a break for too-I suffered from anemia-low iron. Some what better now-but, my nails will not grow. Can’t wait to research this product!!! Thank you!!! Love the color on your nails!!!
You are so elegant and I love your content. When I was a child I used to love watching my mom getting ready for church on Sundays (the only day of the week she wore makeup). Yes, pretty privilege is a thing and the person who gives it to you the most is yourself through your own confidence. ❤
I'm from Greece and my mother advice me the same thing, when you say in this video. You are amazing RUclipsr. Have a nice day ☺️❤️. Love from Greece. Thanks a lot of your tips.
Iron is very important here in the Middle East as well. I remember my grandma (who passed away 20 years ago) used to iron everything, even bed sheets & underwear and I was surprised of her patience with doing all this but when I got older I understood why she was doing that with love ❤
So agree with all the points in your video! I never used to iron, then I had my second baby and something changed in me where all of a sudden I had to iron EVERYTHING! My steam iron is one of my favourite things 😂 I'd love to know what your nighttime hair routine is to keep your hair looking good when curled or straight? I style my hair and the next day it looks like I've been dragged through a bush backwards! I've just ordered a Silk pillow and a Silk bonnet in the hope this will help, I'd love to know what you do that means your style can last longer than a day and still look good! Sending love from the UK 😊
I am from Puerto Rico and every Sunday my mom had an ironing party at home. It was so hot all the time and we had no air conditioning but she made us iron all our uniforms for the week, when we got old enough to do it ourselves and she ironed all of dad’s clothes. When I moved to the States my friends thought I was crazy for ironing my sheets 😂
Your makeup hues are absolutely drop dead gorgeous! Can you please tell me: 1. Which eyelid primer you recommend? 2. The eye shadows or palette you used to achieve that beautiful rose gold? 3. Love love your lip color! What lip pencil and lip matte color did you use? 4. Which fabric steamer or iron do you recommend? I saw both in your video. A big THANK YOU from San Diego, California! 🤍🤍🤍
I hope you're careful about UV lamps for your nails since you're exposing your hands every two weeks and put photosensitizing actives on your hands. There's been a study recently pointing out the potential damage of those lamps on the skin (which makes sense since it's a UV lamp).
That study had no relationship with real life use of nail lamps at all. Just because it’s Science doesn’t mean it’s true, you still have to parse the methods and results, not just read the abstract.
I couldn't be more agree with you, and I would add "shoes". I learned this since I was a child & I can't go out without a clean, ironing, and perfect smile, hair & shoes! 🥳🥳
I come from former Yugoslavia, my mom used to iron everything! I do the same. Also, my mother always told me that my husband's clothes should always be clean and ironed, because it shows that he has a good wife that's taking care of him 😅 I know, I know, but it's ingrained in me, it's in my DNA! I never go out in wrinkled clothes, my hair has to be washed at least, but I try to style it once a week, pedicure and manicure, I always wear perfume and never go out without putting on a ring and a watch: it instantly makes me look more put together.
Hi, this is such a great video idea however, I think that you can look chic even if your hair isn't perfectly coiffed. if you have wild textured hair I think that can also be really chic, if you have crooked teeth or a gap I also think that can be endearing and beautiful. (I know that you are not saying it isn't but not everyone fits into one box) I think that it is important not to put certain aesthetic expectations on people in order to acheive that chic-ness. Not everyone has the means to get their teeth re-done etc. I've definitly learned some things from this video, definitly will take more care of my hands as I usually don't and I think youre right, it does look elegant to have moisturized, clean nails and hands.
my black shirts are just starting to shine like they're greasy as soon as they're ironed. At least mine. So I just stretch them as long they're damp and hang them to dry
I am Hungarian. My mum taught us to iron everything , exept knickers. Then in my twenties went to the UK to be an au pair. Now, that is when I realized that life doesnt end if I dont iron things like beddig, teatowel and certainly towels :-) Especially these days when we have tumble dryers. With clothes, since I had a child I ve had less time for ironing, only do it with work uniforms and try to dry the rest on hangers.
I have started limiting my intake of Caffeine because they stain the teeth a lot. Others may think I'm paranoid but I hate going to the dentist. Pearly teeth is always an asset.
Thank you Andrea, its so important to love oneself and show it, as to look great for others! I would add a peaceful and happy mind, will make you shine!!! Love & light from Mexico! ❤❤❤
As a fellow eastern European - I was born in Hungary - I can only concur about the ironing. My parents to this day iron my underwear when I go visit them :)
Beauty isn't everything - but I think it is a matter of self love/self worth to present oneself "put together". Beauty to me is not about looks - it has way more to do with kindness, humility, charm, charisma and confidence. There are far too many 'beautiful' people in todays world that are nothing more than a pretty shell.
I very much enjoyed this video. You are a beautiful woman.
As a greek yes ironing is crazy they even iron towels LOL after I moved to the US I was so excited to see we have dryers. I still iron stuff but not as much as I would if I lived in Greece still.
Well said honey outside beauty isn't everything, it really is what's inside that person that matters, beauty doesn't last forever, but being a good and kind person stays forever. ♥️
Thanks Dre, I appreciated your comment 🎉
fellow Hungarian/American who irons and my 27 year old son irons!
Ironed / steamed clothes hang better and make one look slimmer. I remind myself that if I don't feel like getting the iron out 😅
My mother is Greek and she taught me how to iron my clothes when I was 10 years old. I totally agree it makes a huge difference. I have the a similar hair routine. Thank you for your hair mask recommendation in your last hair video. It’s really great!
Your references to your culture always make me smile and relate so much … I am Greek and this ironing obsession reminded me so much of my mother!! You should do a dedicated video on these Eastern Europe habits we are all stuck with… there are a lot of us here on your channel ❤
This info is so great! I was born in a 'hippie' family where investing in one's appearance was disapproved and judged. I learned everything on my own and in time I arrived to the same conclusions you state here. Beauty in general is not being superficial, is loving and taking care of yourself. I feel soo inspired by your aesthetics! Thank you Andreea for sharing this with us ❤
I’m from Scotland, my mother ironed everything too - even my brothers’ socks! It’s not just Eastern European.
Scottish here too and my mum still irons even teatowels and socks!
I appreciate your candid talk. You are a true beauty inspiration and so relatable. I've been shamed for being feminine and caring about beauty related topics, so finding your content is a much needed community that allows me to enjoy beauty topics. I am a huge fan of ALL your content, thank you for it!
I agree. I’m obsessed with my feet being as well kept as possible. And, I got my braces at 37…….no regrets. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Ty for a great video
Also italian mum are totally obssed by ironing! My special obsession in related to my shoes, i clean everyday my shoes to complete my look!
Oh, yes. The shoes are so important even if they are cheap, make sure they are clean and nice looking. ❤
Not that I advocate buying cheap shoes! 😂 But I wish people would just put some effort into shoes. I hate flip flops unless they are at the beach, pool, or I am on my way to/from a pedicure.
I am Croatian and grew up in France, and ironing is a must , it makes all the difference in the appearance of your clothes or home, I completely agree with you. By the way Andrea you are beautiful inside out and present yourself as a chic classy woman.
Your videos are always enjoyable and informative ❤
My fabulous mama (who passed away last month) also ingrained ironing everything into me! She was like your mama who would not allow us to go in public with wrinkled clothing! If somehow my clothing got wrinkled in my closet after she had ironed it and put it away, that clothing was steamed before I left the house! 😂 I do that to this day and I knew my son had found the right woman when she also ironed everything before wearing it! 😂
I’m sorry for your loss ❤
You made me think of my mother who passed in 2009. I love to wear black clothing and when I would wear something black around my mother, she'd always come at me with a lint brush and while rolling it over my clothing she would say "black picks up everything but a man!" Still love wearing the color black and as I have 3 cats, I have lint brushes stashed around my house to use in a pinch. As usual, loved your video!!
Hi Andreea!☺️
When you put your hands under the UV-lamp make sure that you wear gloves to protect your skin from the Uvrays!!
It’s the same concept from the other Uvrays for the rest of skin!
Take a simple plasticglove..cut the fingertip and put it on bevor you start manicure! Especially if you make it every 14 days! A hug from Italy!♥️
Plastic glove will work too?
I have always done my own Gel ( CND shellac) mani’s as I find so relaxing- I use an LED lamp ( never UV) and it looks like manicurist brand uses LED to cure as well, which is the safer way to go. I still use SPF 50 on hands and bought fingerless UV gloves on Amazon , and always wear when using my lamp- cannot be too careful-esp when it comes to skin cancer! Btw, I also keep a pair of the gloves in car and wear when driving, biking, out walking… am in my 60’s and do all I can to prevent aging hands , especially since we didn’t know these things “ back in the Dark Ages! I also do a whole routine on hands nightly …
I adore watching you not only because of makeup tips, but also because of the positive you're giving me. Specially after a hard day, whenever I click on your instagram it changes my mood!
I am also Romanian and the list is spot on. I alsi have 2 more things to add that my mom was and still is very adamant about: your eyebrows have to always look taken care of and you must have clean shoes. There you have it. Now you are ready to conquer the world😊❤
Yes great ones ! Specially clean shoes, always !
Love the fact you mentioned about teeth!!! I’m a dental hygienist and feel it’s one of the most important aspects of a great appearance! Taking care of our teeth can be easy…if you do just that! Love you Andrea!❤
I am from Poland 🇵🇱 and I also iron everything even sweat pants for my son .I am obsessed can't stand wrinkles 😉
Cześć, nienawidzę prasować, ale jak trzeba....
Pozdrawiam 😊
Me too😆
In Ukraine🇺🇦we also have that ironing routine. I remember my nana always ironed bed sheets and pillowcases😊
Ja to samo! Moja mama mnie tego nauczyła.. haha pracujemy nawet ręczniki 😂
@@karolinak5228 Dziewczyny!!!! Szanujcie się!!!! 😘
I totally agree with everything you said in this video! I am half Italian and half Hungarian and from the Southern US. We ironed everything as well. There is nothing worse than looking disheveled and unclean. The old quote goes" you only get one chance to make a first impression" and caring for yourself is the way to do it.
Andrea, I love your honesty and openness! And you are just so classy!
Andrea, i was watching the video with my mom, translating everything you Said as we are Turkish. And she said out loud this is what I teached you since you're a child. Which is true ! We iron everything in our culture too (even socks 😂). All you said are basics for us. No need to tell you that I am very proud to be part of this culture ❤😊
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I'm ironing (in Turkey) while watching the video and I'm from Romania😂
@@lucibek3166 😂⭐️💫
You got me @ the ironing!!!🤣🤣🤣 Once, the baby sitter called to ask me -what was a hot underwear-…because my daughter wouldn’t put it on without being ironed!!!🤣🤣🤣 …☝🏼and I”m from the Caribbean!!!🤣🤣🤣
Andreea, you are the most adorable person on RUclips. I absolutely love who you are. Thank you for inspiration and being you ❤
I totally agree!
Yes!!! Mi Mommi y tias! Planchar! Planchar! Todo! It is a culture. In the same way, my mother would not let us leave home without ironing your clothes. Yes, bedsheets, doilies, etc. There are still some people who really appreciate the fine habit or quality to iron. My mother made a living on ironing clothes. The wives in the neighborhood would bring their husbands shirts to my mom. Soooo many shirts! I loved the smell of fresh clean clothes being ironed. It was a special time actually between my mom and I. Closely watching her as she explained every detail of the shirt. Today I might do what I can, but such busy lives it’s tough to try to keep that routine. Thank Andreea for including that in, very important ! Take care.
I'm so glad you mentioned caring for your teeth! I watch so many of these videos and everyone focuses on the make-up, but it doesn't matter what amazing products you put on your face, your biggest asset is your smile, and it's no good if you've got awful teeth. I am the same as you, if I could advise anyone younger than me, I would say to prioritize your tooth care, it's very important.
Wow, I Luv hearing about your Routine, I’m in my 60’s & just got Invisalign, never too late, their annoying but excited about having straight teeth afterwards… I like to Iron more than steam but here in US people aren’t as meticulous, I hate wrinkles so I do it
I'm from Spain and I agree 100% about the ironing!! most of my friends/coworkers don't even own an iron which is crazy to me lol. I used to iron EVERYTHING but now I just stick to the essentials due to my lack of time.
My mom was German and she ironed everything including underwear and handkerchiefs. Your absolutely correct about clothing looking better and more expensive when you iron them. I see people all the time wearing clothes that look like someone rolled them up in a ball. Both my daughter's got braces as teenager's and it's not just about looks, but for health reasons as well. Sometimes a person's mouth is over crowded with teeth causing overlapping and misalignment that can lead to increased tooth decay and cavities. Working as a nurse also meant short nails and no shellac or gel manicures allowed due to potential for fungus and bacteria under the nails.
I use Manucurist and I love that my nails now are strong and perfectly done. I had gel nails for many many years. But now I Will never go back ti gel nails. They are the best❤
Does it last as long as gel without chipping? I will totally try it if it does. I can’t stand chipped nails. Thanks!
I am so glad to hear from someone who agrees with me. I am Greek and I don’t understand how people go outside without ironing their clothes. I also was taught to iron everything!! I live in America now and can’t even get my daughter to iron as I was taught. It is so frustrating. Thanks for sharing. I follow you religiously anyway but now I feel even closer to you!!
I am of Central American ancestry, and I was taught to iron at 8 years of age. I couldn't make my daughter learn. When she sets her clothing on her bed before showering, I secretly iron it for her. She thinks it just magically looks good.😅
I loved this list so much! Totally agree with the teeth advice; I felt amazing after I just straightened my teeth, but now years later after not keeping my retainer-wearing up and dental hygiene up, I’m definitely self conscious about my teeth! It effects how I talk, laugh, smile. So important to keep it up and I’m definitely going to invest in them again!
Also, ironing - who would have thought! My husband always irons but I’ve always liked a ‘worn’ non-ironed look 😅 I can definitely see the benefits of ironed clothes now though ❤
What a valuable video.
Loved it and loved the details that you pointed out that are so important to a completed look.
I'm painting my nails now and HOPE it's not too late to start moisturizing my hands every night.
One if the BEST videos.
Thank you 😊❤
I don't know about your hands being done but how you use your hands is expressive and inviting. I personally think that's more important than how they look.
Great video-please post your hand care routine that you do at night with AHA, retain A, cremes, etc. I couldn't agree more with all your tips. Thank you
Eastern Europe, Croatia: by the advice from my favourite beauty and lifestyle RUclipsr, I bought an iron. THE iron. Laura Star. Apart from my pro photography gear, that's the most expensive toy I own. I saw you letting the steam from your Laura in that lockdown video and the world has never been the same. Mine is black and I also iron everything. My husband's shirts are flawless, people on his work noticed and by no means he was wrinkled before. Hehe, thank you, Andrea, love and support 🤩
My mom ironed sheets, underwear, undershirts, hankies, everything. Mrs. Johnson, a neighbor of ours did too. When I was 6 or 7, Mrs. Jonson taught me to iron small things, again..underwear, hankies, pillow cases and paid me 10 cents each time I did half an hour of her ironing. In the mid-sixties, 10 cents felt special to a 6 year old. My husband doesn’t iron and when he puts on a rumpled shirt I tell him “you are not going anywhere with me looking like that”. If he paid me $10 (low price based on inflation) to do it for him, I would. I learned long ago that my time doing something for someone who could do it themselves, has a value. 😊
I recently got hooked on Manucurist as well, it'a such a gamechanger! Whoevee got the idea is a genius
Can totally relate to the ironing thing, Italian moms raise us by the same rule, shame on you if you don't iron every single piece of fabric in the house 😂
😅😅😅SO SO true ! I'm Romanian like you and yes ,we use to iron our underware and even socks in order to stay flat and neat in our drawers ! God bless our parents..and you Andrea for being so bold,cute and honest !
These are things only friends would tell you. Love the topic. Btw, what lipstick are you wearing today?
I'm Italian and Greek, and my mom ironed everything under the sun and put creases in my jeans! I iron everything too! Love your videos! You are adorable!
This was a wonderful video! I enjoy all of your content but this one had some great reminders.
Totally agree! I iron all my clothes and now my boys iron their own clothes. Thank you for all your fabulous content 💜
Your words about ironing gave me the flashbacks about my childhood 😂 thanks to good detergents and desinfectants now we don't have to iron everything for hygiene, but to not iron shirts is very close to crime😅. I am east European too, by the way❤
And thanks God for the dryers, it’s so much easier than the hanging on a wire to air dry 😂😂
I iron sheets and pillow cases . . . I so agree with you about not wearing wrinkled clothes. I have a Rowenta Steam Press that I sill use. I think you are just wonderful. I agree with all your comments. I really enjoy all of your videos. Please keep them coming. I have made so many adjustments to my makeup that I find are really making a difference! Thank you!
Hi Andrea, lovely video as always. I m interested in the manicurist nail polish because of fragile nails. Does this nail polish dry with LED/UV rays please? I m looking for nail polish that lasts but does not need LED or UV rays to dry. Any tips pls? Thnks
I absolutely love Manicurist Green Flash polish- I do my own manicures at home- this lasts a SOLID 10 days without fail. I never wore gel polish because of the removal- this comes off in LITERALLY 10 seconds- love love Manicurist
I thought everybody ironed their clothes...I learned later in life that it is not true😊Inner beauty really shines through even if you are not that pretty.Thank you for sharing these tips...❤ 17:05
Thanks for the manicurist recommendation! I have seen it quite a bit in different places but I trust you 100% and I’m going to order now! 🎉
Bonjour Andrea, I'm french and live in the US now. French don't always take good care of their teeth lol. Because my mom used to iron weekly, I'm used to even my tee shirts and napkins to be wrinkle from. Sunday is my ironing day . I'm also, religious about my hair but like it a bit scruffy on the weekend. Since moving to the USA, I love getting my nails done and had invisilign. Now I'm stuck with retainer at night. But you are right, those things make us a bit more confident. I don't hide my smile anymore. 😅
Hi there! I just wanted to drop a comment to let you know how much I loved your latest video. The information you shared was incredibly helpful, and I appreciate how well you explained everything.
I also wanted to suggest a video idea for you - have you ever considered talking about your dental history and how you take care of your teeth now? I think it would be really interesting to hear about your experiences and the steps you take to keep your teeth healthy.
Thanks again for creating such informative and enjoyable content. Keep up the great work!
I am from a Louisian Cajun French family. My grandmother was a tailer. She taught us all to sew, making and mending clothing, embroidery, without modern day patterns. We learned to cut from body measurements. The laundry was done on the back porch until the mid sixties. Maintaining clothing was also a big thing with us. I iron everything I put on. I used to iron my sheets, but it just isn't possible with age related body mechanics. We also learned we had to brush out teeth three times a day. Never go out without polish on your toes and your nails should always be clean and manicured. The only makeup she ever wore was powder, rouge, and lipstick. You have restored my faith that some people still know and do the finer things of self care and presentation.
It's interesting that the comments praising ironing are from Europeans. I haven't ironed in 20+ years, but my clothing ALWA YS looks polished and smooth. Here's how I do it. I wash clothing in "free and clear' detergent, which has fewer chemicals to mess with the fabric.I never use fabric softener or dryer sheets, again, I don't want chemicals in my clothing (or sheets or towels). I take the clothing out of the washer, shake and smooth it out, and put it in the dryer. I set the cycle to "Delicate" and run the dryer for TWO or THREE minutes ONLY. This takes the wrinkles out of the clothing. I take out the items, shake and smooth them again, and hang them to finish drying. My clothing LOOKS ironed, without all the time spent steaming or ironing.
I know that most Europeans don't have clothes dryers. In that case (like when I visit friends in France whoa don't have a dryer) I shake and smooth items, hang on a clothesline outside or on hangers inside. Again, I smooth things with my hands and do so after a couple of hours to ensure an "ironed look." My techniques are energy efficient (irons use a lot of electricity), fast, easy, and effective. One last tip, this method works with all fabrics including linen. But, my choice of fabrics helps with the smooth look. Modern fabrics are a little easier to smooth with hands.
As always, thank you Andrea for a lovely and helpful video. I'm off to check out the Manucurist products.
I keep a lint roller in my bedroom, my dressing room, my car...I actually enjoy ironing, but i recently bought a steamer and I love it! Now my boyfriend even steams his clothes.
I am Albanian, and my mom is the same. 😂 Everything must be ironed and look polished. I will definitely try your hair wash routine, and not wash my hair more than once a week.
I’m so glad you talked about your teeth. You mentioned what you were buying over a year ago to whiten them. Now you’re going to the dentist, I’d really love to know what you buy and what you pay. My son is getting married in August and my teeth are kind of yellow…it’s an age thing. There will be so many photos I’m dreading that part. You were brave to sort your teeth out in later life and your teeth look lovely. You are very lovely inside and out! You’ve been a good ‘friend’ to me for well over a year now and I really love you Andrea. You have such a generous spirit xxxx
I am ethnically Tatar (Eastern European) from Uzbekistan who lives in the US and I started ironing my clothes since I was 6 years old. We ironed everything down to underwear. Towels, bedding, socks, etc. Even plastic bags! We reused plastic bags until it fell apart. We would wash them and iron under cloth on a very low setting! Can you imagine how environmentally responsible that is?))) But yes, I'm glad, we were not the only ones who did that. Lol. Another thing that I pay attention to are shoes. It doesn't have to be expensive, but it has to be clean, polished (if it's leather) and brushed (if it's nubuk).
I can relate about ironing clothes even my underwear , bed sheets, blankets for my kids , for me it’s nice and easy to organize where it belongs. 😊 i can tell you have a good personality Andrea 😘
Another amazing video! It's all on the details for sure. Manicure, smile, ironing, hair they all play a huge piece of feeling confident, to act confident and being perceived as pretty. Love it
Ps: In Brazil we iron every single item of clothing including underwear as well 😅
I love to watch the Blowout professor , he gives good advice for hair care. My hair looks so much better now
The R in Iron/Ironing is silent. Just a friendly FYI I was told by a native English speaker. You're great anyway you say it. 😊
Nail polish that contains no chemicals…yeah right. It cures under a lamp, it clearly has some polymer…which guess what??? is a freaking chemical. (Not that I have anything against chemicals, it’s the marketing that annoys me) Also…vegan nail polish (not that there are many non-vegan nail polishes out there)
Yes..but be kind about the langurs barrier, you don’t smell gel nails like regular polish. If someone is sensitive to those harsh chemicals then gel is going to cause less migraines or less breakdown in the nail. If you know, you know. If you don’t, you leave snarky comments smh
@@tammystiletto it has nothing to do with language barrier, she’s definitely more fluent in English than I am. It’s just about inaccurate facts and fear mongering
You are completely right, Andrea❤ I was bullied at university in Germany because many people there only talk and trust their ‚natural‘ beauty. But to be beautiful in any age, you should work for it.
Thank you for saying this because many people act so helplessly about topics like this one. It is just true.
My husband just took me to Paris for my birthday! Our #1 stop/sight was Bon Marche because of your videos! It was such a highlight! Thank you!❤
Loved this. Looking polished is a real confidence booster. And yes we all love beauty and beautiful things.
Regards from Croatia my dear Romanian neighbour! You have come a long way. Out of all makeup artists, you are one of my favorites. I like your natural elegant style, and to be honest I like how you are not following the trends. 🥰 Coucou! 🥰
Read an article about the UV light for some nailpolish. It is worth to realise this is not good for the skin on your fingers! Never thought much about it but it makes sense!
Hi Andrea, I iron absolutely everything even my washcloths! Ever since I became a mother myself and ironed my son's cloth diapers.🇳🇱
I agree with everything ❤but the manicurist destroyed my nails so I struggled to grow them back for 1 year… the shine is completely gone after 5 days. I think the Dior and Essie nail polishes with the whole routine (base, color,top) holds better and are shiny much longer. Drying process is not so long either. But otherwise their concept is brilliant❤ it is sad that it didn’t work for me :(
I used to do shellac but now my nails are weaker as I'm older. I do Essie gel couture and lasts a week. I also like opi shine.
I was totally with you (currently wearing Invisalign at the grand old age of 50!) until the ironing bit - I, will, not, iron. :-D I mean, I know you're right, but I'll keep that part of my frump! :-) I only wear fabrics that are drip-and-dry or that come out of the drier nice and sleek, and I would never buy something like linen that creases like crazy when you so much as breathe in it. My better half, on the other hand, irons all of his shirts and jeans, without fail. (Maybe I could convince him to iron my t-shirts while he's at it?!)
Oh my goodness-my nails are a mess! Been taking a break for too-I suffered from anemia-low iron. Some what better now-but, my nails will not grow. Can’t wait to research this product!!! Thank you!!! Love the color on your nails!!!
You are so elegant and I love your content. When I was a child I used to love watching my mom getting ready for church on Sundays (the only day of the week she wore makeup). Yes, pretty privilege is a thing and the person who gives it to you the most is yourself through your own confidence. ❤
I'm from Greece and my mother advice me the same thing, when you say in this video. You are amazing RUclipsr. Have a nice day ☺️❤️. Love from Greece. Thanks a lot of your tips.
Iron is very important here in the Middle East as well. I remember my grandma (who passed away 20 years ago) used to iron everything, even bed sheets & underwear and I was surprised of her patience with doing all this but when I got older I understood why she was doing that with love ❤
Love this kind of videos. That"s why you always look so chic , neat and glamorous❤
Thanks Andrea
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Yes I iron everything
So agree with all the points in your video! I never used to iron, then I had my second baby and something changed in me where all of a sudden I had to iron EVERYTHING! My steam iron is one of my favourite things 😂 I'd love to know what your nighttime hair routine is to keep your hair looking good when curled or straight? I style my hair and the next day it looks like I've been dragged through a bush backwards! I've just ordered a Silk pillow and a Silk bonnet in the hope this will help, I'd love to know what you do that means your style can last longer than a day and still look good! Sending love from the UK 😊
This nail brand looks great! Is there much difference between the Pro Lamp and the Slim? Do you have either Andrea?
I am from Puerto Rico and every Sunday my mom had an ironing party at home. It was so hot all the time and we had no air conditioning but she made us iron all our uniforms for the week, when we got old enough to do it ourselves and she ironed all of dad’s clothes. When I moved to the States my friends thought I was crazy for ironing my sheets 😂
As a Greek of course I iron EVERYTHING 😂 but isn't it true that the feeling of wearing perfectly ironed pajamas after a hot bath is the best???
Your makeup hues are absolutely drop dead gorgeous! Can you please tell me:
1. Which eyelid primer you recommend?
2. The eye shadows or palette you used to achieve that beautiful rose gold?
3. Love love your lip color! What lip pencil and lip matte color did you use?
4. Which fabric steamer or iron do you recommend? I saw both in your video.
A big THANK YOU from San Diego, California!
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I’m Brazilian and the Iron situation is serious!!! My mom also is super picky about hair and nails 😅
I hope you're careful about UV lamps for your nails since you're exposing your hands every two weeks and put photosensitizing actives on your hands. There's been a study recently pointing out the potential damage of those lamps on the skin (which makes sense since it's a UV lamp).
Agreed - I switched to Dazzle Dry - dries in 5 min, no UV, last 10+ days, comes off w reg remover, women owned biz out of Arizona👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
That study had no relationship with real life use of nail lamps at all. Just because it’s Science doesn’t mean it’s true, you still have to parse the methods and results, not just read the abstract.
I couldn't be more agree with you, and I would add "shoes". I learned this since I was a child & I can't go out without a clean, ironing, and perfect smile, hair & shoes! 🥳🥳
I really need all the tips to look chic and polished! Thank you 😍 xx
I come from former Yugoslavia, my mom used to iron everything! I do the same. Also, my mother always told me that my husband's clothes should always be clean and ironed, because it shows that he has a good wife that's taking care of him 😅 I know, I know, but it's ingrained in me, it's in my DNA! I never go out in wrinkled clothes, my hair has to be washed at least, but I try to style it once a week, pedicure and manicure, I always wear perfume and never go out without putting on a ring and a watch: it instantly makes me look more put together.
Thank you for mentioning the nail manicurist, I've been looking for gel polish for fragile nails for ages, well give this a try.
Hi Andrea, I agreed with most of the things you said. For me getting pedicure done is as important as manicure. Also, smelling clean.
BEST VIDEO EVER, Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi, this is such a great video idea however, I think that you can look chic even if your hair isn't perfectly coiffed. if you have wild textured hair I think that can also be really chic, if you have crooked teeth or a gap I also think that can be endearing and beautiful. (I know that you are not saying it isn't but not everyone fits into one box) I think that it is important not to put certain aesthetic expectations on people in order to acheive that chic-ness. Not everyone has the means to get their teeth re-done etc. I've definitly learned some things from this video, definitly will take more care of my hands as I usually don't and I think youre right, it does look elegant to have moisturized, clean nails and hands.
Started to wear Invisalign at 24, and yes it was painful and expensive. Pain was worth it. 👍🏻
my black shirts are just starting to shine like they're greasy as soon as they're ironed. At least mine. So I just stretch them as long they're damp and hang them to dry
I like this video!☺️ feels like a sister talking to us
I am Hungarian. My mum taught us to iron everything , exept knickers. Then in my twenties went to the UK to be an au pair. Now, that is when I realized that life doesnt end if I dont iron things like beddig, teatowel and certainly towels :-) Especially these days when we have tumble dryers. With clothes, since I had a child I ve had less time for ironing, only do it with work uniforms and try to dry the rest on hangers.
I have started limiting my intake of Caffeine because they stain the teeth a lot. Others may think I'm paranoid but I hate going to the dentist. Pearly teeth is always an asset.
You read my mind … I’ve been wondering about the many small details that make a huge difference !!! Love this video
Your hair looks great, I love the colour😍
The hand cream looks gorgeous. Which one is it please ?
I totally agree with you about the laser hair removal and the semipermanent nail polish, the best things ever invented!! 😆😆
I'm from Portugal and I've been doing my nails like “manicurist”for a long time. It’s a very good technic, and much faster than gel.
OMG, yes the Ikea lint rollers are the best! And so affordable!
Thank you Andrea, its so important to love oneself and show it, as to look great for others! I would add a peaceful and happy mind, will make you shine!!! Love & light from Mexico! ❤❤❤
Sooooo true I am lebanese and these details are really noticeable in most of lebanese ladies❤❤❤