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The online version of Look Good Feel Better’s original workshops comprise Zoom sessions for 8-10 people – hosted by trained experts – that help people combat the visible side effects of their cancer treatment, such as debilitating skin changes and the loss of brows and lashes. Each session provides a safe, welcoming and fun environment to learn skincare and make-up tips and techniques to combat some of the issues caused by treatment. Most importantly, they also provide an opportunity to chat, ask questions, share experiences and feel supported and connected at this very challenging time.
“It was so helpful to talk to women in a similar situation. The session was helpful in reminding us how to apply make-up and how to stay hygienic. It was also reassuring to know that there are organisations such as Look Good Feel Better, which are still functioning and which are caring for people with cancer. It made a huge difference to me and gave my confidence a real boost.” Joanne, attendee of the first Virtual Workshop
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Skin Fitness Workshops for Men
were many requests for guidance on haircare, wigs and scarf styling to help patients through the very challenging experience of losing their hair during treatment. New sessions tackling all haircare and headwear concerns in collaboration with ‘The Hair Loss Coach’ Jasmin Gupta, founder of charity Cancer Hair Care, are in trial now and will launch later this month. Similarly, cancer treatment can frequently alter body image and many patients expressed an interest in styling sessions to boost confidence. These are currently being developed and were launched in late summer.
In May, Look Good Feel Better introduced new Virtual Workshops for Men, in association with leading professional wet shave expert Mark Sproston (aka The Shave Doctor).
Regular workshops for up to eight participants are available by signing up at
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Visit our shop and see what gifts we have on offer and visit: lookgoodfeelbetter. co.uk/donate/ to make a donation. The workshops focus on practical, down-to-earth skincare, shaving and grooming advice, bringing it directly into the homes of men undergoing any form of cancer treatment. They also provide a supportive environment, helping people feel less alone, as well as boosting self-esteem.
If you would like to find out more about how you can support Look Good Feel Better please visit the website or checkout:
Hair and styling focused workshops launching soon Look Good Feel Better listen carefully to their beneficiaries in order to provide the services that cancer patients really need. There
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