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Lilly3:
As a cis female, with a MtF partner and other friends who are transitioning.. I have noticed there are some things that MtF females miss out on.. The little hints that are passed down from mother to daughter or friends or things you just figure out while growing up cis.

One of the biggest ones I've noticed is watching some trans girls struggle to put a bra on.
You do not have to do this the hard way!
Spin that darn clasp round to the front between your breasts and do it up, then spin it back around the the back and put your arms through the straps. Who cares if this is "cheating" at least 80% of cis women do it this way too. It's easier.

The other big hint I have is for brushing hair.
For those starting to grow their hair long for the first time, by the time your hair is reaching about shoulder length.
Start brushing from the bottom up!
Brush the tangles out of the ends before brushing the full length of your hair in one stroke.
If you just drag the brush from the top of your hair to the bottom, all the loose knots condense and tangle at the ends and create split ends from damage.

And for the love of goodness if you have just had a hair transplant be careful, I noticed my friend who had days before just had a hair transplant about to brush her hair the "wrong way" which would cause knots and tangles and probably pull at the scars..
Gently untangle the bottom first, before brushing from scalp to ends.

This also applies to wigs, if anyone is looking after their own long length wig and not taking it regularly to be styled at a salon, brush the knots out of the ends of the wig first, if you try and do the whole thing in one motion it will tangle and you will pull out a lot more strands of hair from the wig damaging it.

As a cis woman these are my two biggest tips for MtF trans women I have noticed so far.. Simple things that help make life a little easier.

Do you have any other hints or tips that you wish someone had told you at the start of your transition?


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AnneK:

--- Quote ---Spin that darn clasp round to the front between your breasts and do it up, then spin it back around the the back and put your arms through the straps. Who cares if this is "cheating" at least 80% of cis women do it this way too. It's easier.

--- End quote ---

That's the way I do it.

JeanetteLW:
 Thank you Lilly3,

  As an old lifelong crossdresser and having been married for many years I've become fairly adept at the behind the back bra hooks. But yes I will spin it occasionally or if it has more that 3 hooks. I have also become adept at wig ruining. You'd think I'd know better by now but, well yeah.

 Thank you again for the tips. (

 I hate the recent bastardization of the word "hack") Hacking had a definitive meaning which had nothing to do with providing a tip or shortcut. Sorry, it's a personal pet peeve.

 Hugs,
   Jeanette

Dayta:
(A collaboration with my partner).


Make-up:

Apply eye makeup first, then foundation/concealer, in case of miscues on your eyes without having to redo everything. 

Apply moisturizer first thing in the morning, allowing for absorption by the time you're ready to apply makeup. 

Apply eyelash adhesive to post-it note or scrap of paper, curl the paper to match up perfectly with the shape of your lash. 



Hair:

Condition hair dry overnight with a cap, wash/condition in the morning. 

Twist hair into small "ropes" to find split ends, which will appear as "fuzzies."

Condition ends before shampooing, then wash and condition overall. 

Use satin pillowcases to reduce wear/friction on hair and skin wrinkles while sleeping. 



Laundry:

Leave several dry bath towels in the dryer to speed up drying or reduce dryer heat setting. 



Clothing:

Always test dress lengths by walking towards a mirror, as the movement sometimes reveals surprises not evident at rest. 


Erin

LizK:
My 76 year old mother offered this gem of advice last time we spoke...do not wash your hair every day give it one day of nothing...Give your hair a chance to produce natural oils which help it remain healthy and strong.

Liz

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