tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post4933267230063950814..comments2023-11-12T20:59:55.490-05:00Comments on Building a Jewish Life: Dr. Strangesmell (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the 3 Day Chag)Kochavahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841373131402987905noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-1120102527450113232014-09-01T18:05:24.726-04:002014-09-01T18:05:24.726-04:00What if you don't want to take a cold shower? ...What if you don't want to take a cold shower? Washing hair under cold water is especially unbearable...Shifranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-79045499305563790132013-03-13T20:13:01.229-04:002013-03-13T20:13:01.229-04:00Originally posted: October 3, 2011 at 2:19 AM
Suz...Originally posted: October 3, 2011 at 2:19 AM<br /><br />Suzanne, you are on a higher level than me :) Due to issues I don't like to discuss publicly, I really only feel comfortable with make-up on. Though the goal is generally to look like I'm NOT wearing any, LOL...<br /><br />Good suggestions, everyone! Others feel free to keep adding!Kochavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11841373131402987905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-42887372806312241072013-03-13T20:12:32.829-04:002013-03-13T20:12:32.829-04:00Originally posted: October 3, 2011 at 2:17 AM
Sch...Originally posted: October 3, 2011 at 2:17 AM<br /><br />Schvach, that must be your computer/browser because it's fine on mine! Hahahha...good catch though!Kochavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11841373131402987905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-76159939383512403452013-03-13T20:11:40.736-04:002013-03-13T20:11:40.736-04:00Originally posted: October 2, 2011 at 11:59 AM
El...Originally posted: October 2, 2011 at 11:59 AM<br /><br />Elle, that sounds awful :(<br /><br />Bethany, the holdings I have now allow me to shower, but like Shabbos, still can't wring my hair or brush it while it's wet. Also, that would remove what little of my make-up makes it through sleep, which is a deal-breaker for me. (I promise I'm not normally so vain, but I have my reasons Kochavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11841373131402987905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-78630586125867323272011-10-23T05:15:05.212-04:002011-10-23T05:15:05.212-04:00This is my first time reading this blog. I'm c...This is my first time reading this blog. I'm currently a patrilineal convert candidate, but I have been observant for a couple of years now. In terms of taking a shower, poskim agree that you can on Yamim Tovim. Some say you can't use heated water to wash your entire body, others say you can use lukewarm to wash your entire body because the standards for how often most people shower have Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-42161583244115198712011-10-03T11:44:27.990-04:002011-10-03T11:44:27.990-04:00With the exception of lipstick and mascara, there ...With the exception of lipstick and mascara, there is makeup in loose powder form which should solve your problems. The Bare Minerals sets are well worth the money and I use them all the time. You may skip the primer (which might be a problem during yom tov/shabbat depending on how you hold) and the coverage is still excellent with the bonus that it shouldn't clog up pores like liquid or Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-34126569300188670452011-10-02T21:23:45.814-04:002011-10-02T21:23:45.814-04:00You are allowed to take hot showers on Yom Tov, ac...You are allowed to take hot showers on Yom Tov, according to many poskim. The source for not allowing it stems from the fact that in the olden days, people commonly bathed once a week, and it wasn't considered a general yom tov need to bathe ("davar hashaveh lekol nefesh"). Times (and plumbing) have changed and people commonly do bathe several times weekly, if not daily.<br /> The suzannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-57710575413622006122011-10-02T17:25:47.756-04:002011-10-02T17:25:47.756-04:00I shower (without wringing out my hair) and use co...I shower (without wringing out my hair) and use conditioner so that the tangles fall out of my hair without brushing. I use a rosewater-glycerin spray instead of face cream and powder foundation and blush. Maybe when I'm covering my hair, I'll do without showers but the greasiness is too overwhelming for me at this point.Evanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-4038389202479550462011-10-02T17:07:52.688-04:002011-10-02T17:07:52.688-04:00Ok. Tried this comment before and it disappeared....Ok. Tried this comment before and it disappeared...<br /><br />My new trick is to pick out all my clothing pre-yontif and sprinkle lots of baby powder in all 'critical' areas an in all 'foundation garments'. It might be in my head, but I felt much fresher and cleaner. (At least baby powder smell covers other smells.)<br /><br />I use LOTS of dry shampoo at my roots before the Tinok ShenishBethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-73751646634991136832011-10-02T16:33:01.671-04:002011-10-02T16:33:01.671-04:00This year, I picked out all my outfits pre-yontif ...This year, I picked out all my outfits pre-yontif and shook baby powder in all 'critical' areas and in my 'foundation garments'. It may be totally in my head, but I felt much cleaner and fresher. (At least the smell of baby powder covers any other smells.)<br /><br />I applied LOTS of dry shampoo at my roots pre-yontif. That seemed to help with the hair issues. Plus, a satin Tinok ShenishBethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-90224252532585076632011-10-02T16:22:43.485-04:002011-10-02T16:22:43.485-04:00Hi there! Have you noticed that on the 'Hebrew...Hi there! Have you noticed that on the 'Hebrew Word Of The Day' gadget that's displayed on the right-hand column of your site, the Hebrew word is spelled backward and reads from left to right?Schvachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07052885350566210171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-45020904703794151642011-10-02T14:52:26.159-04:002011-10-02T14:52:26.159-04:00As for the greasy hair problem, try a dry shampoo....As for the greasy hair problem, try a dry shampoo. You can get it in a shake-on container, like baby powder, but it doesn't leave any white residue behind.<br /><br />For make-up, that's a harder one. For the face, I've heard layering your concealer, foundation, and powder VERY carefully, then using a cream shadow & blush, and waterproof/smudge proof mascara or lash tint, and a Ms. Minister of the Interiorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272110147583580447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-48846084266357862602011-10-02T10:55:57.982-04:002011-10-02T10:55:57.982-04:00I HATE not taking a shower. Last night I was ranti...I HATE not taking a shower. Last night I was ranting about it--after my first shower in 3 days! On Shabbbos and Yontif we're supposed to be as if we are before the King (this is how it is always explained to me) and all I can say is this - if the King wee coming to my house I would want my house, my children and my own body clean!!! The last thing I'd be doing is going without a shower Ellehttp://www.onbecomingdevoted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-40231628224571200812011-10-02T10:05:05.266-04:002011-10-02T10:05:05.266-04:00You can shower and wash your hair on chag. Not on ...You can shower and wash your hair on chag. Not on Shabbos.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375431332942195656noreply@blogger.com