Makeovers

(Verena)

On Thursday Amy, Jonica and I had the possibility to participate in a cosmetic training from our new contact, the Maltesers.

When I first heard about this project by the Mrs. Schulte-Noelle (from Malteser), who planed a beauty day for former drug addicts, I thought that it was such a nice idea. I was directly willing to support this project and I was sure it would be just as much fun for the women as for me.

When I later on realized that the volunteers who will give the massages are getting a professional cosmetic training beforehand for free I thought my dreams had come true.

I always wanted to learn who to give professional massages and I was happy that I could go there.

Surprisingly, besides us there were just five other women in the cosmetic studio, including the model Maria and a journalist who is going to write a book about women projects.

The atmosphere was really nice. We could always ask questions and the make-up artist showed us all her tricks and methods how to let the customer forget all their every day stress.The clients would get the massage for free and if they want even a bit of make up.

Mrs. Schulte-Noelle told us a little bit about her past experiences – that the make-up gave the women new self-confidence and they always got really into the role of being customer and liked to complain about the service. She said it was really nice and amusing for the customers to be put into a position where they have power.

Maria ‘the lucky one’ told me afterwards she could relax very well and she liked the half moon massage on her forehead the most.

I feel whenever we do something for others we always get so much back too.

Now we should start practicing our newly acquired skills… right girls? Today?