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astrolook · 2 months ago

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🔬HOUSE PLACEMENTS IN SIGNS OBSERVATIONS 🔬

Note : These are all my personal observations and patterns I've seen over the years and based on western astrology. Take what resonates and leave the rest. One placement isn't enough to predict and should look at the whole chart to analyze what's in there. Lemme know in the comments whether it hits home or not!

1st house placements in fire signs loves the spotlight or at least love taking selfies and posting it on social media. If in earth signs, looks in the mirror frequently to make sure they look good when crying and takes mirror selfies. If in air signs, their style changes everyday and in some cases, loves to color their hair especially if they have moon in 7th, 9th or 11th houses. If in water signs, has this " cry now, think later" energy or " I'm fine" energy even if they're not.

2nd house placements in fire signs are prone to impulsive buys and spend recklessly. If in earth signs, affordable shopping or hoard things like there's no tmrw. If in water signs, holds onto things and get emotionally attached to stuffs like that's my grandma's watch or this recipe is from my great grandma from world war 2. If in air signs, cheap buys and looks for discounts, thrift stores, spends too much on something and then live on pennies for the next whole month.

3rd house placements if in fire signs, can jump to conclusions or interrupt without realizing it. If in earth signs, waits for their turn to speak which never comes if in retrograde motion, could be too blunt and brutal with their words and insult you wrapped up as a compliment. If in air signs, convos are all over the place and ends Convo abruptly and moves on to next and struggle with articulating words if in retrograde as mind processes 120 words and in 5 topics at once, they end up with speaking 20 words. If in water signs, overshares and take things personally even when others meant in a general way.

4th house placements if in fire signs, stubs their toe constantly or just prone to little/major accidents at home. If in earth signs, black sheep of the family, might seem too distant or emotionally closed off, selective affection. Constipated at times. If in water signs, can't let go of toxic people around them and pretends they're happy even though they're not. If in air signs, selective communication, gossips within family, argues sometimes and reconcile with the other person like nothing happened. Also forget things quickly like where is my key?

5th house placements if in fire signs, defensive and loves riding a bike to watch the sunrise or such. Short-tempered and into games. If in earth signs, stingy when it comes to spend for others they don't wanna spend money on. Classic "I have nothing to wear" energy. Loves desserts and likes to try new restaurants/dishes. If in air signs, smart and would navigate their way out of trouble. Doesn't like relatives showing up. Watches bad movies knowing it's bad like The Room or Neil Breen movies. The kind to spread a rumor for fun. If in water signs, never asks their crush out and daydreams about their crush like having kids and dying of old age together. Bathroom/Kitchen singer like sings while doing household chores. OCD in some cases.

6th house placements if in fire signs, watches at least 5 shorts/reels a day. Doomscrolls their feed. Watches cooking tutorial or natural skin care remedies. If in earth signs, has a schedule for when to clean and when to run errands and expects their kids to follow/help. Learns new hobbies later in life like in their 40's. Prefers a clean kitchen. If in water signs, breaks things accidentally and spills coffee or other drinks often. Religiously drinks coffee or at least into green tea and such. Into collecting things they like such as pokemon cards, art collections and such. If in air signs, they are their worst enemy and comes up with worst scenarios in their head which never happens in reality. Talks and smiles to self like if someone seen them smiling, talking to themselves, would be seen as a crazy or a weirdo. Inner voice is their best friend. Unemployed/underpaid in some cases.

7th house placements if in fire signs, has this "world is your oyster" vibe and grass is always greener on the other side for them. Has Plan B. If in earth signs, multitaskers. When comes to love, juggles between two people and also loves architectural designs like interior designs and all(eg: Pinterest and Zillow). If in water signs, never satisfied with things or people. Either a drunk or the sober friend. Also a hopeless romantic. If in air signs, struggles with decision making. Migraines and hate loud noises or loud people. If single, in a relationship with their bed.

8th house placements if in fire signs, sexual tension or sexual conquest. Loves the chase and an ego boost and defensive in relationships. One-night stands/flings. If in earth signs, picky with whom they let in. Asexual in rare cases. Transactional relationships or relationships based on sex rather than any real love in some cases. If in water signs, one-sided sexual attraction, BDSM and such. Fantasizes about their interest sexually and watches p*rn to get off. If in air signs, into hard-core p*rn fantasies, abused/cheated on in relationships, sex when travelling, aquaphobia if moon is placed, quickly jumps from one interest to another. LGBTQIA+ in some cases.

9th house placements if in fire signs, smells BS from a mile away. Likes k-pop or other culture movies/songs than their own. Would leave everything behind to pursue their passion and start from scratch. Into animal rescues and like action movies. If in air signs, prefers an apartment/penthouse/condo than a home in the suburbs. Loves to attend concerts, rallies, festival events and all. Not a homebody or gets depressed if stayed home for longer periods of time. Likes stand-up comedy. Watches true crime. If in water signs, loves to travel via water or at least swim in lakes or rivers in the weekend. Fishing/sea food in some cases. Potential to become a chef/ just food business or simply eat at buffets. If in earth signs, watches home building tutorials/DIY construction kits. Loves snow/rain. Spends at least an hour/day on shopping apps or might even sell stuffs online. Could be into vintage/futuristic fashion and buys gadgets/antiques. Into old model cars/scifi cars in some cases.

10th house placements if in fire signs, have a start-up founder like passion and energy. Moves away for career. Has Plan B,C,D like an accountant in the morning and comedian in the evening. Career change might happen later in life to follow passion. If in earth signs, two or more sources of income is possible. Strategist and an "insider". Knows things most of us don't have access to or not known by public. Sometimes becomes a stay-at-home parent after kids enter the picture and willingly takes a backseat in their career. If in water signs, values connections which sometimes gets romantic. Co-workers/colleagues are like family. Fakes their smile or acts friendly to people they don't like but do so to avoid being called rude. If in air signs, trusts people blindly sometimes, gets betrayed by people they knew well, unemployed/underpaid in some cases.

11th house placements if in fire signs, debates in the comment section, struggles to stand out from crowd/find their community or niche, feels lonely even when surrounded by people. One man army. If in earth signs, feels too old for trends like a grandma/grandpa to tech or live in the 2050s. Struggles to be heard in groups or spends time and money on people as what others think of them matters. If in water signs, talks to strangers online looking for love and connection. Long-distance relationships which might or might not develop further. Spends on celebrity products/merch in some cases. If in air signs, send pics to strangers online or an active OF account in some cases. Could get blackmailed/hacked in some cases. Probably has a troll account.

12th house placements if in fire signs, feels like the side character in their own life. Fire on the inside, calm and composed on the outside. If they do succeed in life, people around them won't even believe they can do great things. Hides their true self. If in earth signs, clean and tidy when happy, poor hygiene and unkempt hair/nails if depressed. Skin and food allergies. Body image issues/self-harm tendencies. If in water signs, falls for unavailable people, hypochondriacs, diabetes/blood pressure issues later in life in some cases. Dehydration/over-indulgence. Cries under the sheets or in the shower. If in air signs, might develop su*cidal thoughts/self-destructive tendencies, stalk exes online or gets stalked. Hides their true opinion on things and says what's acceptable in the society. Writes under a pen name. When 12th house placements move far away from native, they usually get seen/recognized by people there and loved more.

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iamhereforfunnzies · 6 months ago

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Fun idea what about a gyaru! Reader, Like she tried to get attention for being high maintenance but no amount of spending will ever dent the fortune of the wayne

Girlie you spend over 1,500 dollars with my melody inspired nails , make up cost more than an entire state of Gotham High , always shopping in taobao or out thrifting. I can also imagine this reader active in social media (Tiktok , Instagram , youtube , and etc.,). Like those bimbo tiktokers who are actually smart? Yeah that is so you.

Bruce! He noticed you because he saw you making a youtube tutorial on how you do your makeup. He always thought he never influenced you since he barely talk with you , he felt proud about it having a normal child in his mind. He didn't ruined your mental health with this batman stuff. He genuinely did care , he thought having atleast one normal child who didn't have to risk their life to crime was a gift enough of him. When he heard you talk though... The way you speaked sounded too much like him. Not as batman but as Brucie Wayne.

The persona which he fabricated so no one can guess he is Batman, he knows you don't know anything about his Vigilante life so he had a epiphany. He never actually truly showed his real personality with you did he? He appeared to always been a playboy , party animal , sex addict , and himbo to the media. The way you talk is a mirror on his persona , it terrifies him it's ridiculous.

Eversince he started trying to "clean" you , he can't have you imitate his persona that will stump your development. He started always joining you to your nail sessions , makeup spree , and shopping clothes. He legit forces you to waterdown your style by cutting your allowance and monitoring you. He even learned makeup, specifically clean girl makeup or douyin cause he finds it adorable. He loves buying you elegant dresses from Dior , Vera wang , and Channel. He genuinely loves matching with you. His Brucie Wayne persona tames down just to set a example for you.

Damian! When he first saw you , he actually liked how colorful you are. He never once talked to you just because he assumed you were dumb and the family never converse about you. He didn't want to waste his breathe but that didn't mean he didn't find you stunning.

He loved painting , drawing , and using your color combinations of your outfits as an inspiration. You always thought he was glaring at you but the truth he is admirring your makeup , wig , and charms around your bag. He loved doddling you around his sketchbook. He started an insta account just to see fits he never got to see up close. The day he saw one of your reels about you talking about finance , politics , or any topic he was dumbstruck.

He started talking to you, it was awkward at first. The first thing he said was why you dressed like that. It didn't to sound insulting he just curious but you gave him a loopy smile saying why not. A moment to himself after that conversation he wanted to be closer to you. His sibling who so colorful and fun. He hated when Bruce started to "clean" you. He wanted to rip that man to shreds when he saw less of your vibrant long nails , and colorful wigs.

#Batfam #yandere damian wayne #Yandere Bruce #neglected reader

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mithrandirl · 1 year ago

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i always get questions when i do a split gifset, and it's a deceptively simple process so i thought i'd try to show how i do it! i don't know if these types of gifsets have a more universally recognized name, but that's what i call them so that's what i'm going with.

i'm going to write this assuming you have a solid familiarity with photoshop and making gifs, but please feel free to send me an ask if anything is unclear. i use video timeline/smart objects so will be showing that (here's a great general tutorial on giffing with timeline). i will also be talking A LOT about gif dimensions, so first let's briefly go over the limits and theory a little bit.

a 1 column gifset can accommodate gifs 540 pixels wide

2 columns = 268 pixels each with a 4 pixel gutter between

3 columns = 177, 178, 177 pixels with 4 pixel gutters

i'm mostly going to talk about 2 column split gifs here (what i will refer to as 2x1 from now on - 2 across and 1 high), but the process is the same for 3 column (3x1) and so on (1x2, 2x2, etc).

so, why would you even want to make a gifset like this? i mean, let’s face it, generally, bigger is better for gifs on tumblr, and there are obvious incentives to 540 width gifs over 268 or 177/8 width, especially since the upload limit went to 10MB. but even 10MB isn’t much when you’re talking about high quality footage. gif making is a constant balance between quality (whatever that means to you: frame dimensions, sharpening, coloring, etc) and file size. split gifs are a cheat to that limitation >:)

i personally believe an untapped frontier of tumblr gifmaking is playing with dimensions and time. that sentence makes me sound like an old-timey sci-fi villain, but you get the idea: gifmaking is an art and there are many fun and interesting ways of exploring the medium. you can do a lot with 268 pixels! longer frame loops to gif longer scenes unbroken, bolder coloring on a wide shot you don’t want to pare down. and, a shorter x axis means the y axis’s bang goes a lot further on a buck. also just if you have a 2 column set but only 5 gifs so you need to make one take up 2 slots. there's a lot of reasons but the most important one is it's fun :) here are some examples of other split gifs i've made: x, x, x

this isn't so much a limitation, more of a shift in how you think about gifs, but it's important to remember that each gif should ideally be doing something still. when making split gifs, it’s easy to pick a wide scene without thinking about how it’ll be split down the middle, and then you’re left with a lot of something on one side and a lot of incongruous nothing on the other - or you're left with a person cut in half awkwardly in the middle. so while a split gif can still be a whole scene, you shouldn’t ignore the break and what it means to the bigger picture. now this is personal preference, but i like to play with the break and make it a part of the gifset. mirrored movement, subjects trapped on either side but still talking to each other, a bird flying from one side to the other. fun with frames! it can be another way of drawing attention to specific images/moments/feelings happening within the same shot.

SIMPLE SPLIT GIFS

to more narrowly define what i’m calling “simple split gifs,” it’s one set of frames split down the middle into two separate gifs that are meant to play concurrently, side by side.

first thing's first, crop your gif and uncheck delete cropped pixels if it is not already (very important). i'm cropping it to the 1x1 size, in this case 268x350. if you need to see how the full size will look, you can try it out with 536 first. but this one is pretty easy, this is the exact center of the frame (the left boundary of this crop is the center line) and both their heads fit within their respective 1x1 crop.

then color as you normally would. if your scene is very different one side to the other, it might be easier for you to color on a wider crop and then either crop again or copy paste your coloring to the smaller crop version. i do that with the 2x6s, but it's usually not that big a deal to color the 2x1s with just the small crop on your canvas at the time. this scene is very symmetrical, both in movement and colors, so i'm good.

now the fun part! once you've got one side how you want it, save/export as you normally would. at this point i also like to make a mental note of how many frames there are.

so i have 49 frames and it's still only ~3MB! this is just an example that i picked from my rotk fancy set, otherwise i probably would have made this gif longer.

then onto the other side, so i ctrl + z my way back to my smart object video timeline. to get to theoden i just drag and drop the smart object 268 pixels over. since this one is in the exact center of the image, it even helpfully guides me (this can get annoying if you are NOT giffing the center of the image fyi, but you can always manually go pixel by pixel too if you need to with your <- -> keyboard buttons. just always remember where you started and count accurately). i can never move around my smart object without hiding the adjustment layers on top of it, so you'll see me do that in this screen recording.

see how it corrected me when i dragged it a few pixels down by accident, and with all those pink guidelines? sometimes photoshop is good 😌

then make sure you still like the coloring, adjust whatever needs to be adjusted, but watch out! don't make any major changes because it still has to match the other side. and export again.

what we perceive as 1 series of frames chopped down the middle is just 2 separate gifs with the same frame rate. when tumblr loads the images, it will run concurrently in the post (even though it never does in the draft post 🙄). and that's it!

COMPLEX SPLIT GIFS

again i'm making up terms, but i call anything with more than 2 components a complex split gifset. i've tweaked some things in the process as i went along, but this is generally how i did the lotr series. these sets are basically just many split gifs with transitions. and here's where endurance becomes a factor :) there's a lot of prep done blind. but if set up well, it will be fairly easy to pull together by the end.

first i decide on my dimensions, using my upper bounds to determine how big i'm going to go. since lotr has very nice large file sizes, i can go pretty big without sacrificing much in quality. i decided on 3 rows of 350 pixel height gifs and it's worked well for me. that means my biggest gif will have a total height of 1050 pixels - fun! you could also do 8 rows, with two 2x2s or just a series of 2x1s that transition to 1x1s. there really is no limit to this except your imagination and source material.

i cap everything i'm going to use before i even open photoshop, then do all of them at once. uncheck delete cropped pixels, then i make my gifs! this is where i spend 90% of the time on this set. every gif should be the size of the smallest 1x1 gif (268x350 for me). i make all 10 into a fully colored, separate psd. (and then i usually go back through all of them a few times to get the colors to match better 😅) for the bigger ones (2x1: 536x350 and 2x6: 536x1050), i just crop them as if they were 1x1 but always thinking about how they will look when big. this gets tricky when i do the big one :) my lazy workaround for that is to basically make it twice: one cropped as it will be and one full size for me to color. then i copy and paste all the coloring layers onto the small one and voila, i know that the coloring in the upper right slice will also look good on the bottom left slice 1050 pixels away because i saw it on the full size version.

coloring is probably the biggest thing i'm thinking about with this kind of set. the whole idea is that these gifs are using the same colors, more or less, throughout each phase. even with the 1x1s, they're still part of a larger color concept, and they should (🤞) work with each other.

in a pinch, i like to eyedrop a color from one gif and add it as an accent to another. one of my 1x1s had a much more muted color palette originally, but i wanted it to have deeper blues and yellows to complement the 1x1 that would go next to it, so i added some gradients on lower opacity over it, color picked from other gifs i already colored.

i keep my coloring and the smart object in separate folders to help me in the final step of combining everything, and then i trim everything down to my lowest common denominator of frames. you might think you need to keep frames pretty minimal if you're doing 3 phases with transitions like this, but there's more room to work with on a small gif, in terms of file size. i usually do 30-50 frames for each phase, with the assumption that i'll be adding a transition on each side of each gif that will eat up some frames (i usually do 4-6 frame fade transitions). for the rotk set my final frame count was 129 and i never went over 8MB on a gif, so there's plenty of space play around with things :)

and then, combine! whatever order you start with, you are stuck with (unless you're getting even more complicated, but we won't go into that lol). for these sets i go small 1x1 -> medium 2x1 -> big 2x6. i like to think of it in phases from this point on. small is the first phase, then medium, then big. then i put in the fade transitions, chopping up the first phase gif so the last one will fade into it, restarting the whole cycle seamlessly. i'm just doing a quick and dirty fade here, but here's a tutorial if you want more explanation on transitions.

at this point i save this psd as its position, "top left" or whatever (usually it's a psb by this point too 🥲), just in case i need to go back to it. then i export this first gif and move on to the rest.

it's the same concept as a simple split gif: drag and drop the smart object to the new position, but now there are multiple phases to keep track of. folder organization has been key for me to keep everything straight. i move through the gifs in a backwards S, starting with the top left. but you could go any direction, just gotta stick with it and remember your counts. in my case, i'm always thinking of 268 pixels over and, for the 2x6, 350 up/down. it's a tedious process, but it goes quick (apart from waiting for photoshop to load each time you export).

i did this series as a color concept aesthetic kind of thing, so my theory was by using the same-ish colors throughout, that would save me in the end when it came time to export. there's only 256 colors max to work with on a gif, and that's usually what gets me over the 10MB limit. but as i said, i have never even gotten close to the size limit on this series. it's pretty hard to reach the limit on 268 pixels, but not impossible. (i did run into that on the emma set i did, and that was hell. but also not an impossible fix in the end.)

and that's it! if you try any of this and have trouble, i'm happy to help if i can but mostly this is a "click around and see what works for you" kind of process. and feel free to tag me on your split gifsets :) i love seeing them <3

#*lotrsplit #*#split gifs #gif tutorial #photoshop tutorial #usergif #allresources #chaoticresources #completeresources #photoshop tag

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anonmousegosqueak · 3 months ago

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Again, about the married multiverse but this time it came to me as hobbies they could share…

Ghostsoap have a little miniature collection, nothing big, but Simon likes carving little animals out of wood when he has nothing to do and Soap every once in a while takes his acrylics out and starts painting them, some more realistically, with fur, shadow and highlights and others (in particular two ferrets that were soooooo cute) he paints them to resemble them. One with really dark fur and a white face and one with brown fur, a lighter stomach and face to which he attacked some extra wood to recreate his mahawk (when he showed them to Simon the man hugged him tight and didn’t let him go for a few minutes for how happy he was about that dumb little project

RoachGaz have a small garden, but they use every square centimeter of it to plant some flowers. They have a bunch of plants, cactuses, aromatic plants, even some Aloe for Roach's skin for when it itches more than usual, they slend hours gardening every day and have shared a bunch of kisses between the flower pots (once a leaf stopped them from kissing and Gaz laughed so hard he had to sit down to not fall down and bring Roach with him

NikPrice have something weird going on. Price saw Nik's mom crochet ONCE and after that got a mild interest. It started with simply noticing how a lit of stuff in Nik's house was handmade, expecially things like hats, scarves and gloves. The in evolved into watching without being noticed a crochet square tutorial. Then he made a little scarf. And gifted it to Nik. He wasn't able to walk the morning after for how passionate that night was (Nik let him dominate by using it as a leash to control him) and now a lot of the kinky stuff in theri bedroom instead of being leather is crochet. This also means that every time Nik wears a scarf made by Price he gets a chub

LaswellSara. So, how do you impress a wife that is super strong, works for the CIA, is super smart and is a great investigator? Easy, rubies cube variants. Sara had started resolving a few in middle school, but then lost the passion. Then when she saw one in a store at a discout she bought it and tried to resolve it at home. Skip to several months later where a whole shelf and a half is full of rubik cubes, 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, 5×5, 6×6, mirror cubes with weird shapes, other shapes, coloured, variants… she and Laswell regularly try to beat each other's time record

You *cannot* stick the NikPrice bit in without a warning. I literally choked. Wholesome, wholesome, SURPRISE- SMUT THAT LITERALLY MADE YOU BLUSH.

(/j I love it. Gimme more weird kinky bastards that go outside the norm. I literally crochet and I can confirm, that stuff is strong and could easily be used for that sorta stuff.)

I've gotta make these shorter, I'm about to go for a walk and I wanna get my thoughts out before I get hit by a bus (and you're explanation is amazing, I don't even need to add anything)

Soap helps Ghost unlock his creativity, in return Ghost is almost like a muse. He gives things for Soap to paint, whether it's a portrait or little figurines. Also- may I suggest he carved a little goose and a little cat? For no particular reason at all, (⁠●⁠_⁠_⁠●⁠)

We literally both said Roach and Gaz have a garden and I think that just speaks to how perfect the thought is. Roach likes to grow herbs for Gaz's cooking, Gaz likes to grow aloe and other things to help Roach's burns.

Hggfhhhhhshdhhwhehe freaky Nik Price. (That's all I can say, I'm too busy losing my mind)

Rubik's cube lesbians is a beautiful genre, I will gladly put Laswell and Sara in that category (also dispite Kate being autistic, Sara is more 'stereotypical autistic'. She's the one who introduced the idea, contrary to what others might think.)

Also- why haven't we added Alejandro and Roldolfo to this?!? I need my gay Mexican cowboys doing cute domestic shit, N O W.

(they're living in Las Almas obviously, I just can't decide who gets the last name because they're both so good.)

#cod #call of duty #task force 141 #john soap mactavish #cod headcanons #simon ghost riley #kyle gaz garrick #john price #gary roach sanderson #nikprice #ghoap #cod nikolai #kate laswell #gazroach #alejandro vargas #roldolfo parra

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scaratrina · 3 months ago

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voodoo dolly - chapter 1

She clocked Niragi out easy. Nerd. It hit her one morning, sometime before noon but way too late to still be called morning, when she woke up in the haze of last night’s sweat and sex and saw him in the mirror, sliding contacts onto his eyeballs with that practiced, mechanical motion. Nerd. But you didn’t have to be blind to be a nerd. That was just the confirmation. She’d already seen it in the way he played Diamonds, in the way he grinned too wide when things got tricky, in the way his brain worked through patterns like it was just another fucking algorithm to crack. She’d seen it in Clubs, too. The dude was smart. Very fucking smart. Smart enough that when she started playing alongside him more, when she started rising up the ranks, when she started running her own crew, she didn’t question why he was still around.

They fucked, a lot, before Momo. Before everything got complicated, before the games blurred into something meaner, something less about surviving and more about controlling. And it was in that post-coital haze, bodies still slick, muscles loose but not really relaxed, that she finally asked him, one night, her fingers dragging lazy circles over his ribs, his body stretched out on the bed, half-lidded but still buzzing. “What’d you do before?”

He groaned, shifting, rolling onto his side, then onto his feet. He was naked, his skin catching the dim light, his ass—annoyingly great, small and bouncy—on full display as he stretched and made his way toward the bathroom. “Game dev,” he said, scratching at his stomach, barely looking back at her.

Saiko blinked. “What.”

A snicker. He didn’t repeat himself, just stepped into the bathroom, lifting the toilet seat with a lazy flick. The sound of him pissing filled the room, and she wrinkled her nose, but still, she sat up, arms resting on her knees.

“You made games?”

“Mhm.”

“What kind?”

“The kind where stupids like you get stuck on the tutorial.”

Saiko rolled her eyes. “That’s fucking rich coming from you, Mr. Spades Are My Only Personality Trait.”

READ ON AO3!

#niragi suguru #aib niragi #alice in borderland #niragi alice in borderland #i am the face of love's rage #niragi suguru x oc #saiko #throuple #atri tries to write

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ronqueesha · 6 months ago

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My thoughts this morning have been gravitating toward my weirdly detailed Dragon Age modern au, and how Nerio can fit into it.

Just like in Thedas, they were born and raised in a very rural small town, where most of the people work on farms and agriculture. A place rife with deeply religious, conservative and bigoted beliefs.

It was in their later teenage years that Nerio realized they were not the cis hetero son their parents wanted. They tried to keep it a secret, but many of their school peers could already tell. It was only a matter of time before their family found out.

In Thedas, Nerio rejected an arranged marriage. This set off a chain reaction that got them violently kicked out of their home. In the modern au, Nerio was instead caught (having sex) with their first boyfriend. The end result is the same, with them being treated horribly and removed from the home they grew up in.

Fortunately, this au has no Tevinter slavers to prey upon a young person with no home or support system. Instead, Nerio only spent a short time homeless on the street before they were found by Isabela and her wife Merrill while they were driving through the area. The two of them own an antique shop/small bookstore in the city not far from Nerio's town. They were in the area to find some things for the shop, but had also been alerted to Nerio's story.

Isabela and Merrill have connections to several charities, and were more than happy to take Nerio into their home for a short time, so the kid could get on their feet. To Nerio's surprise, they learn that Isabela funds this charity work with money from her old friend Sarah Hawke. The famous surgeon whose real life inspired an extremely popular medical drama tv show. Nerio's family watched every episode.

Nerio spends some time living with Isabela and Merrill, adjusting to life in the city. They get a job as a server at a restaurant, and use the money to get a phone, some new clothes, etc. With Isabela's encouragement, now that they are far from the bigotry and hatred of home, they start to come to terms with their identity and figure out who they really want to be. This is when they first buy makeup and beauty products, and dress in clothes both masculine and feminine. The farmboy slowly disappears as Nerio transforms into the person they want to see in the mirror. Merill is the first one to point out how much happier they look.

Of course, they can't stay with Isabela and Merrill forever. They need a place of their own. Fortunately, Isabela knows of a down-on-her-luck lady in desperate need of a roommate in order to keep the rent paid. Neve Gallus is a private investigator who has had a long streak of bad luck with jobs lately, and is on the verge of being evicted from her small apartment. She wouldn't normally take a roommate, but her situation is bad enough that she recognizes it's the smart thing to do. So Nerio moves in with her.

At first, the two of them stay out of each other's way. Nerio devotes more of their free time online, setting up accounts on tiktok and twitch, where they supplement their restaurant money with creating makeup tutorials/shopping hauls/get ready videos, talking about their life and experiences, and sometimes streaming games. These online ventures slowly earn them enough money to quit the server job and devote all of their time to being an influencer/streamer.

But slowly, Nerio shows interest in Neve's work. They offer to volunteer when they have free time, maybe to drive her around, or just help look over notes and files she might need. Neve reluctantly accepts the help, and the two bond. They spend more and more time together, doing good work, and even boosting Neve's business quite a lot. They start a tradition of celebrating good deeds and successful cases by buying a bottle of wine and sharing it at their apartment. Of course, this connection deepens, and soon, they don't need the wine as an excuse to get closer to one another, and they mutually decide to celebrate their success one evening in bed together.

And... that's as far as I've gotten. I don't know how Lucanis will fit into this, but I really want him to. He's definitely still rich in this au, part of a fabulously wealthy family from Italy. Instead of an assassin, maybe he's former military or special forces. Right now the only way I can see him meeting Nerio and Neve is if he hires them for a job, maybe investigating his cousin?

#i've never been sure if this AU is human-only or simply thedas with a modern aesthetic #i'm leaning human-only right now

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evprimespares · 6 days ago

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thatmittengirl2009 · 3 months ago

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A How to go blind tutorial

As I’ve mentioned before, due to stress and probably health issues (thyroid and low iron), I’ve been losing hair. It sucks.

I bought some supplements and I got the Hers brand of serum to apply after rigorous research and watching way too many YouTube dermatologist videos that now all they recommend is bald products.

As I went to apply the serum, I didn’t realize my head was tilted down as I was trying to look in the mirror. Look…mirrors have never been a thing I can handle. My brain doesn’t compute how things are opposite for some reason 😂🤣🤣. It’s why I can’t do my own hair ever. But anyway, so my head was tilted and the serum just drizzled down from the top of my scalp, through my hair, across my forehead, through an eyebrow, straight into my right eye within seconds.

I thought I was dying. I thought that was the end. I don’t know what it feels like to be on fire but I feel like this is the closest thing I will experience. I started picking out a name for my future seeing eye dog and wondering if I’d have to rock an eye patch. I didn’t know if I remembered the layout of my house enough to get around. Then I also realized a sink was right in front of me and perhaps it’d be smart to throw water in my eye. All those times in high school and college when there was a perfect eye wash station sitting there collecting dust that no one thought you’d ever need would have come in handy in that moment.

Anyway I’m fine. 🙂 my eye is the whitest it’s ever been so I guess that’s what happens when alcohol and minoxidil get in there mixing around on your sclera. However, don’t recommend. Stick with Refresh eye drops for a good time.

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darkstar225 · 2 years ago

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Twice's 10th member learns from the unnies how to use makeup

A/N: Heyyy, I'm trying to make up for the time I'm gone lol! Sry for taking so long to post :D I hope that the anon who gave me this idea on Tumblr likes it!

The request: Heeyy i want to request when Y/n joined Twice, she was still very young and didn't understand many things, especially makeup. so the members taught Y/n how to use makeup.

PS: Tysm for everyone who reads what I write, I hope I can bring a smile to your faces every time I post! I'd like to thank whoever sent me this idea 'cause I loved to write it <3

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The fluorescent lights in the dressing room flickered overhead as the door swung open, revealing the youthful silhouette of Y/N, the newest addition to TWICE. At just 16, she exuded an air of innocence that contrasted sharply with the glamorous world of K-pop. The members, in various stages of makeup application, turned to welcome her.

Nayeon - Baby, you made it!

Nayeon, the oldest of the group, chirped with a warm smile. Jihyo and Jeongyeon flanked her, the trio often referred to as 3MIX, the motherly figures of the group.

YN - Hi, unnies!

Greeted the younger girl with a nervous smile playing on her lips. She shifted uncomfortably under the gaze of the seasoned idols, feeling like a deer caught in the headlights of fame.

Jihyo stepped forward, her eyes filled with a gentle understanding.

Jihyo - Don't worry, love. We were all nervous when we started. Come, have a seat. We'll help you with your makeup.

The other members looked up from their mirrors, their eyes curious and welcoming. Momo, Sana, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu, each with their unique personalities, were quick to embrace Y/N as their newest member. It was a sisterhood, and they were determined to make her feel at home.

Nayeon gestured to the vacant chair in front of the mirror.

Nayeon - Alright, first things first. Do you have any makeup on right now?

The maknae sheepishly shook her head, her cheeks tinted pink.

Y/N - I didn't want to mess it up before coming here.

Nayeon - Smart move. But today, you'll learn the magic of makeup, the TWICE way! *chuckling*

The members gathered around Y/N, their makeup bags sprawled across the table like a colourful palette. Jihyo, being the leader and the most experienced, took charge.

Jihyo - Let's start with the basics. *pulls out a foundation and shows it to Y/N*

Jihyo - This is like the canvas for your art. It evens out your skin tone.

As 3MIX began their tutorial, the others chimed in with tips and tricks. Momo, known for her striking eye makeup, demonstrated the perfect technique for eyeshadow application. Sana, the queen of aegyo, gave lessons on blushing techniques that enhanced one's charm. Mina, with her elegant style, shared the secret of a subtle yet captivating lip colour.

The youngest watched with wide eyes, absorbing every piece of information like a sponge. She had never been particularly interested in makeup before, but under the guidance of her new sisters, it became an art form she wanted to master.

Throughout the session, the atmosphere shifted from a lesson to a bonding experience. Tzuyu, the youngest before Y/N's arrival, took a special interest in teaching her the nuances of makeup with a mischievous glint in her eyes.

Tzuyu - See, it's all about the angle!

Tzuyu explained, holding the eyeliner with the precision of a surgeon. (not my case lol)

Tzuyu - A slight flick at the end, and voila! You've got killer eyes.

Y/N tried to mimic the motion, but her hand trembled slightly. Dahyun, as the group's energizer, playfully nudged her.

Dahyun - Don't worry, little sis. It takes practice, and we're here to help you every step of the way.

As the makeup session progressed, laughter and teasing filled the room. Y/N felt a warmth spreading through her, a sense of belonging she hadn't anticipated. The members weren't just teaching her makeup, they were weaving her into TWICE's sisterhood.

Jeongyeon took a step back to observe Y/N's progress.

Jeongyeon - You're doing great, sweetie. Soon, you'll be a pro like the rest of us.

Y/N beamed with a newfound confidence radiating from her. The reflective surface of the mirror now showed not just a girl learning makeup but a young woman blossoming into the vibrant world of K-pop.

As the finishing touches were applied, Jihyo looked at the clock.

Jihyo - Alright girls, time to get dressed and hit the stage. *kisses Y/N's forehead*

The room buzzed with energy as the members gathered their belongings and headed towards the wardrobe area. Y/N, now adorned with the signature TWICE makeup, felt a surge of excitement coursing through her veins.

The first performance as an official member of TWICE awaited her.

The backstage area was a whirlwind of activity as stylists adjusted costumes, managers checked schedules, and the members exchanged last-minute words of encouragement. The youngest stood amidst the chaos, taking it all in with wide eyes.

Nayeon approached her, a glint of pride in her eyes.

Nayeon - You ready for this, lovebug?

Y/N nodded, a mix of nerves and excitement bubbling within her.

Y/N - I think so, unnie.

Nayeon placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder.

Nayeon - You've got us, remember? We're a family. Now let's go out there and shine.

The familiar melody of their latest hit filled the air as the members gathered on stage. The crowd erupted in cheers, the sea of fans eagerly anticipating TWICE's performance. Y/N, sandwiched between Tzuyu and Dahyun, took a deep breath.

As the music started, the synchronized dance moves kicked in, and the members sang in perfect harmony. Y/N, initially nervous, found her rhythm and merged seamlessly into the performance. The stage lights bathed them in a kaleidoscope of colours, and the audience's cheers fueled their energy.

Midway through the performance, Y/N caught the eye of Jihyo, who winked and gave her a thumbs-up. The encouragement rippled through the group, and TWICE's sunshine felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude.

The performance reached its climax, and the members struck their final pose. The crowd erupted in applause, and Y/N couldn't help but smile, a sense of accomplishment washing over her.

As they exited the stage, the members exchanged high-fives and hugs. Jihyo pulled her newest child into a tight embrace.

Jihyo - You did amazing, our little star. Welcome to TWICE.

The other members joined in, creating a group hug that encapsulated the bond they had forged in the makeup room just hours ago.

From that day forward, Y/N wasn't just the newest member of TWICE. She was a cherished part of a sisterhood that went beyond the glitz and glamour of the stage. The lessons in makeup had been a gateway into a world where mentorship, laughter, and support were the true foundations of their unity.

And as they prepared for the next adventure, Y/N couldn't help but marvel at the colourful journey that lay ahead, grateful for the sisters who had embraced her and the magic of makeup that had brought them all together.

And this made her have one thought:

I'll always love my dear unnies.

A/N: I'm sorry for any errors. English is not my first language. Pls, let me know if there is something wrong, ty for reading <3

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manishaasinfratecho · 1 year ago

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purpleglitch · 2 years ago

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I ramble for too long about my art (The post)

(Drawings here)

Thanks again to Nunki and Nov so much for pulling me out of art block 😭💕 I had so much fun drawing all of this and experimenting with poses and colors, etc. that I wouldn't have tried before this!! i'm so sorry this took like 2 months to finish there was lots of stuff going on but I finally finished it and i'm very happy how it all turned out. I made this post just to go through my thought process LMAO

DAY 1: Early SMP Days

This one was inspired by the "he asked for no pickles" meme and how in an early dsmp stream c!dream (in full enchanted netherite armor) asks c!george (half iron/diamond armor) to protect him with a crossbow while they go to l'manburg

At first this one was gonna be a quick drawing but then i got too invested into drawing the armor that it got out of hand and suddenly i had spent 2 days on that 💀

Also all the other drawings were gonna be like this one, a bit simple than what i usually do, but i got too invested x2 and ended up rendering(?) more the rest of drawings

C!dream is c!george's baby, like the cc's dynamic 👍

DAY 2: Objects of Affection

THE SHIELD DEMONS GOT ME 👹👹👹👹 also c!gnf keeps the mask even though it's a bit broken :3

C!gnf is a bit dirty because he doesn't shower, also he sleeps on the grass sometimes, he doesn't get sunburnt because XD protects him from that, also c!sapnap is the one that finds him like that and brings him back to kinoko

I think this is the drawing with most layers only because it was for setting the lighting

This one set the bar of how many details can i put on the next drawings haha got too silly and flew too close to the sun

DAY 3: Worship/Devotion

Inspired by religious imagery in renaissance paintings, they're very pretty and detailed and ohgggg i thought that aesthetic fit XDNF's dynamic ^_^

When I finished the drawing i added a canvas texture so it looked like the mentioned paintings' texture

The pose was so complicated but thankfully i hid all the weird anatomy under capes and hair(?) 🤭 and I have a mirror right next to my computer so i used myself as reference for the hands

The halo around c!gnf's head could be a reference to the headcanon of georgeeeHD existing and being another dsmp deity or also hinting at george's "destroying the smp" stream and how powerful and crazy insane he is!!! also the reflection of XD's halos on his eyes, they worship each other i think, xdnf makes my tummy hurt /pos

DAY 4: Visions/Dreams

Inspired by my weirdcore demons :3 i love that aesthetic so much

I did the error pop up on this custom generator!!

Saved a lot of time by making c!dream faceless since it would be covered by the pop up anyway, but it can also be symbolism for c!gnf not remembering his face or something crazy

I again used myself as reference for the hands i'm so cool and epic

Also I used a tutorial on how to make the vhs effect/chromatic aberration on paint tool sai and added grainy texture on the background for more spice :3

DAY 5: Reunion/Post-Nuke

I reused an old sketch of c!dnf side profile for this one, hashtag work smart not hard 😎 except i polished it and changed some stuff and now it looks way better than the old version

The concept was happy reunion, they're happy to see each other!! c!dnf good ending, i say in tears.

c!gnf touching the c!dritties :3 jk he's feeling his heartbeat, he can't believe he's real!!!

I had so much fun drawing the blood on the bandages and c!dream's scars, please zoom and admire them, it took so long,,,,

DAY 6: Roleswap

My demons..... my beloved rs au..... the posts i made some while ago were based on this drawing, i have a tag on my blog now for that au

RS!dnf wear matching chains!! also the concept for this drawing was that someone interrupted their make out session :3

Symbolism moment!! I like to draw characters with nail polish of the color it represents them, in this case green for dream and blue for george, but for this au, their colors are swapped: green for george and blue for dream, it symbolizes how their roles (king/knight) on that story are different and don't match with the canon. storywise, they're so in love they wanted to keep each other on themselves somehow so they exchanged nail polish colors

DAY 7: CC Roleplay/Cosplay

Sisyphus would be proud of me (<- almost gave up before drawing this), unironically i got demotivated when i finished day 6 so i took a break and then i went insane with this one

The concept was c!dnfies wearing cc!dnf outfits, dream specifically has so many outfit options but I ended up choosing the famous "dteam in madrid" outfit plus a cat beanie, and I couldn't find a fortnite jesus poster for george's shirt so i just found a silly cat pic and yeah ^_^

Thank you random twt user for the idea 👍

And that's it! I probably forgot to say some stuff more but i started to get anxious this post would be too long. Again thank you so much guys for being supportive over the wips i showed you and also being insane about c!dnf too 😭 <3

#glitch.txt

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immaqulate · 2 days ago

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ballet flats and daddy mishaps | c.s

— chris sturniolo x fem! reader

— warnings: none! just fluff, single dad softness, use of y/n, mutual crush, implied romantic interest, soft mutual pining, use of name for chris's daughter (if you dont like the name feel free to put another in place when reading :)

Chris tries to get his daughter ready for her first big rehearsal. Unfortunately, her bun is… tragic. Fortunately, her new dance coach is very, very pretty.

requested by anon! | word count: 628 | part two: espresso yourself

Chris watched the Youtube tutorials three times.

He had the brush, hair ties, and the bobby pins (that his daughter called "bobbish pins," which he found adorable.) And yet somehow, somehow, her hair looked like a lopsided cinnamon roll that lost the will to live.

"Daddy," Matilda whined, staring at her reflection in the mirror. "It's crooked! Coach says it needs to be neat or it'll fall out when we do pa de bourrées." Chris blinked. "When you do what?"

She didn't answer just huffed, arms crossed over her leotard like a very small, disappointed dance mom. "I told you to ask Uncle Matt for help."

"I did. He told me to just 'wing it.' This is me winging it."

"Then Uncle Matt's advice was bad."

Chris exhaled through his nose, crouched down to Matilda's level, and fixed her with the most sincere dad expression. "Okay, Here's the plan. We're gonna walk into that studio like everything is fine. Confidence, right? That's what I always tell you."

She narrowed her eyes. "Confidence doesn't fix hair, daddy."

"Touché."

The second they walked into the studio, Chris felt out of place. Not because of the dozen of the tiny dances fluttering around like pastel butterflies, but because he's getting looks. Other parents glance at Matilda's hair. One even whispers.

Chris kneels down, adjusting the strap on her ballet shoe. "Okay. Go find your coach. Tell her I'll be right here if he needs me." Matilda nods, hugs him tight (leotard glitter transferring to his hoodie), and she scampers off.

Chris stands, stretches and immediately bumps into someone. Someone warm. Someone who smells like vanilla lotion and peppermint tea. "Oh—sorry!" He blurts, stepping back.

You blink up at him. Bright eyes, ballet flats, clipboard in hand. "You're Matilda's dad?"

"I—I am. Chris. Hi." He offers his hand. "And... I'm guessing you're Coach?"

"Yup. I'm Y/N." You shake his hand, your grip firm with an easy smile. "I'm also guessing you did that bun?"

Chris grimaces. "That obvious, huh?" You grin. "She looked like was auditioning for The Nutcracker: Dad Emergency Edition."

He groans, dragging a hand down his face. "Okay, that's fair."

"I can fix it.," you say, already motioning him towards the side benches. "You got the basics down... it just needs some finessing."

"You're a life saver."

You kneel behind Matilda, who's already chattering about how her dad "tried his best" but maybe shouldn't be allowed near hair products.

Chris watches as your fingers move expertly, twisting and pinning like it's second nature.

"Where'd you learn to do that?" he asks, leaning on the barre.

You don't look up. "Five years teaching kids' ballet. You learn quickly what'll survive the tap combo and what won't."

He chuckles. "I've been a dad for eight. You'd think I'd have figured it out by now."

You glance up then, something soft in your gaze. "You did figure it out. You showed up, that counts for a lot."

Chris swallows thickly. You're pretty. Smart. Confident. Kind. And his daughter already trusts you.

Once the bun's done (flawless in fact, thank you very much), you tap Matilda's shoulder. "Go warm up with the others."

She scurries off. Chris watches her for a second before turning back to you. "Can I ask you something?"

"Sure."

"You got a boyfriend?" he blurts.

You blink.

His face goes red. "I—I didn't mean it like—well I did, but—shit, I'm usually more smooth than this." he says scratching the back of his neck.

You laugh. It's warm and unexpected and melts every ounce of awkwardness between you. "I don't. But I do like coffee."

Chris grins. "Then maybe after class, we could fix that too?"

You wink. "Only if you promise to never do her hair again."

"Deal."

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mysublimedestiny · 12 days ago

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Continuous integration of LED, radiofrequency, ultrasound, and microcurrents is enhancing both device efficacy and convenience. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) enables real-time skin diagnostics, pH and moisture tracking, and personalized treatment routines via mobile apps. For example, some systems now offer AI-powered skin scanning and at-home customization. Future-ready concepts like smart mirrors aim to serve as holistic dashboards combining both beauty and wellness data.

4. Demographics: Aging Populations and Prevention-Minded Youth

An aging global population is actively pursuing anti-aging solutions. By 2030, one in six people worldwide will be over 60, which is driving interest in devices targeting wrinkles, sagging skin, and pigmentation. At the same time, Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly adopting preventive skincare philosophies, using advanced beauty tools from an earlier age. This dual demographic trend is diversifying product usage patterns and broadening market reach.

5. Increasing Beauty Consciousness and Influencer Impact

Social media, influencer endorsements, and celebrity-backed campaigns are accelerating consumer awareness. Brands invest heavily in visually-driven marketing, while tutorials, reviews, and product demos continue to normalize the use of beauty tech tools in daily routines. This visual exposure is especially powerful for devices that show before-and-after results or offer clinical-grade benefits.

6. Rising Disposable Incomes in Emerging Economies

Economic growth in Asia-Pacific and other emerging regions is boosting sales of premium beauty devices. Along with growing spa and salon infrastructure, these areas are becoming crucial demand centers. Countries such as South Korea not only drive regional demand but also lead in innovation and manufacturing of advanced skincare technologies.

7. E-Commerce and Omnichannel Retail Expansion

The growth of e-commerce has made beauty devices more accessible. Online platforms enable detailed product information, video demonstrations, and customer reviews, which boost consumer confidence. Direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategies allow brands to control pricing, gather consumer data, and offer personalized product bundles. Retailers are also increasingly adopting omnichannel strategies that combine physical experience centers with robust online support.

8. Broadened Target Base: Male Grooming and Inclusive Beauty

The market is expanding beyond female consumers. The male grooming segment is growing steadily, with interest in devices for beard care, hair removal, and skincare. Additionally, beauty brands are developing inclusive tools for various skin types and age groups. Devices catering to postpartum recovery, skin pigmentation issues, and mature skin are also gaining traction.

9. Wellness Crossover and Holistic Beauty Trends

Beauty routines are merging with wellness rituals. Devices offering massage therapy, red-light for sleep enhancement, or microcurrent-based relaxation are appealing to consumers seeking holistic well-being. The concept of beauty is evolving to include physical and mental wellness, giving rise to hybrid products that deliver both aesthetic and health benefits.

Challenges and Market Considerations

Despite high growth potential, the beauty devices market faces several challenges:

High Price Barriers: Many advanced devices are expensive, limiting adoption in price-sensitive markets.

Consumer Skepticism: Some consumers are doubtful about the effectiveness or long-term results of certain devices.

Regulatory Hurdles: Devices that use energy, light, or radiofrequency must comply with safety regulations, which can delay product launches.

Rapid Innovation Demands: With so many new entrants and fast-changing technologies, maintaining relevance requires constant R&D investment.

Future Growth Opportunities

Leading companies are focusing on:

Affordable Device Ranges: Introducing entry-level tools to reach price-sensitive consumers.

Personalized Beauty: Devices with AI-based features offering tailored skincare routines.

Sustainability: Eco-friendly packaging, reusable parts, and lower-energy usage appeal to conscious buyers.

Men’s Skincare Tools: Devices specifically marketed and designed for male users.

Wellness Integration: Tools offering stress relief, relaxation, or therapeutic benefits.

Augmented Reality (AR) Features: AR and smart mirrors providing immersive beauty diagnostics and tutorials.

Conclusion

The beauty devices market is experiencing robust growth fueled by innovation, changing demographics, wellness integration, and rising global beauty consciousness. While challenges like cost and regulation remain, technological advancements and expanding consumer bases offer ample room for growth. As the market continues to evolve, successful brands will be those that balance affordability, inclusivity, personalization, and wellness-focused features in their offerings.

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