Looking at self in mirror & forgetting as one ages?

[Miranda]

I think when it takes me by surprise the most is catching my reflection out in public. Like a store front window, or randomly placed mirror.

It seems that lighting in the store is also the worst. The natural light in my little car vanity mirror is a bit softer to look at.

edit add: I think on the make-up our skin is different. What works before doesn't so well now. Meaning, powders and dramatic colors just seem to draw attention to the lines. I still wear make-up. Just creamier, softer, more natural matching palettes.

[jyyanks]

The bathroom at my job has the most horrible mirrors - lighting is awful and you can see every flaw. I can't help but look up at my reflection when I'm washing my hands and then, when I catch sight of myself, I'm always sorry I looked up!

[jessmarimba]

I can't really see fine detail unless the light is just right. It's nice to be ignorant of gray hairs and acne scars but a little annoying when I want to pluck my eyebrows (one of them is almost impossible to see individual hairs) or if I have to wear makeup (rare). So I don't pay much attention to my face in the mirror. I do usually check how my clothes look and double-check my cowlick if my hair is pulled up or back.

The only thing about my appearance that really surprises me is how big my hair can get if I run with it down We took a group photo after the run this morning - YIKES! Now I remember why I prefer it shorter!

[emily_in_nc]

The only thing about my appearance that really surprises me is how big my hair can get if I run with it down We took a group photo after the run this morning - YIKES! Now I remember why I prefer it shorter!

Running cap.

My short, curly hair gets HUGE if I run without a cap. I wear Halo sweatband under it as well since I sweat a LOT on my face.

[Melalvai]

My hair quit being so frizzy when I switched to washing it with baking soda & vinegar, and only every few days.

[jessmarimba]

Running cap.

My short, curly hair gets HUGE if I run without a cap. I wear Halo sweatband under it as well since I sweat a LOT on my face.

I think a ponytail holder would probably be a better solution for me

[missjean]

I think when it takes me by surprise the most is catching my reflection out in public. Like a store front window, or randomly placed mirror.

Oh boy, this is true for me too. My bathroom lighting is flattering, so when I go out and catch my reflection .

Does anyone remember the tv show Soap? Katherine Helmond played Jessica Tate, the older woman with the red hair - I always remember a scene where she was explaining the importance of, as you age, keeping your head leaning back. She explained that, because your shin was getting loose, if you leaned forward, all your skin would fall forward and you would look old and wrinkly; but, if you leaned back, all you skin would fall back and the wrinkles would flatten out & you would look younger.
As she was explaining this, she held her head almost upside down over the man she was talking to, then flipped around so her head was almost laying in his lap looking up at him, and said See? I look younger!