We have already told you about Dry July – annual campaign, raising money for Look Good Feel Better. focus editor Dee Collins had once visited Look Good Feel Better workshop in Australia and is happy to share more information about the organisation.
‘Having attended a Look Good Feel Better workshop whilst going through my cancer treatment in Australia, I remember feeling quite delighted when I was shown how to ‘feather’ on a pair of natural looking eyebrows – I felt I looked less like an alien.
Look Good Feel Better is an amazing free, non-medical service designed to help restore lost confidence and self-esteem to those women dealing with the visible side effects of cancer treatment such as hair loss, including eyebrows and eyelashes, and skin related issues. The aim is literally to help women look good and feel better.
Each class, normally 10-12 attendees, is run by a tutor and a team of qualified volunteers who guide the class through a 12-step skincare and makeup regime and give out great hints and tips on how best to apply the products. Special emphasis is given to key areas resulting from cancer treatment, such as re-defining eyebrows and camouflaging skin colour fluctuations.
The informal classes also provide an opportunity for cancer patients to escape from the world of doctor’s rooms, specialists and treatments. A time to relax, have a bit of fun and connect with other women who may be experiencing something similar…and there’s an opportunity to try on different wigs and turbans.
Look Good Feel Better classes are delivered in more than 30 locations throughout New Zealand. Last year 167 workshops were held in 23 centres throughout the country, with more than 2,700 women receiving the benefits of the programme.
The Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrances Association of NZ (CTFA) donates more than $2.5 million of cosmetics each year to the classes. Look Good Feel Better is a registered charity and relies on self-funding and community donations to help keep the programme operational in New Zealand.’
