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Free Feel Better Classes cover simple techniques to look after your skin, hair, body and mind so that you can feel stronger and face cancer with confidence. For anyone with a diagnosis for any type of cancer at any stage.

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Feel Better classes are free for women with any type of cancer at any stage. They are held in over 40 community centres nationwide. These free classes provide an opportunity to do something practical and to connect with others who may be experiencing something similar away from the world of cancer diagnosis and treatment.

What the Class Covers

Throughout the relaxed 2 ½ hours at your Feel Better Class trained volunteers will guide you. You will be shown simple techniques to look after your skin, hair, body and mind so that you can feel
stronger and face cancer with confidence.

During your Feel Better Classes (normally 10-12 participants) your volunteer will guide you through a 12 step skincare and makeup regime, with great hints and tips on how best to apply each product. Particular care is taken with key ‘problem’ areas resulting from cancer treatment. You will receive a Feel Better makeup pack filled with a specially selected range of donated skincare and makeup products suited to your skin tone, which is packed based on the information in your registration form.

The Feel Better Class is about having fun in an informal, relaxed and informative environment to give you a chance to meet others in a similar situation. It is a non-medical appointment day for you to focus on yourself and not your cancer.

Locations

Feel Better Classes are held in over 40 community centres across New Zealand. Find the nearest location to you in the class schedule.

No class in your area? Please let LGFB know where you would like to see a class. Contact us.

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"It felt really empowering. It made me feel not alone."

Tash, LGFB participant

Women's FAQs

Who can attend a Feel Better class?

Free Feel Better Classes are free for any women in New Zealand who have a cancer diagnosis for any type of cancer at any stage.

Can a makeup class really change how someone feels?

Finding out you have cancer can be daunting and life-changing. The added stress of the physical side effects of treatment can be hard to cope with. This can impact self-esteem and confidence at a time when a positive attitude is very important. The emphasis in all our classes is to relax and have fun. It’s a chance to do something practical, proactive and positive and to meet people in a similar situation. Many participants say that Look Good Feel Better helped them regain a sense of control and normality at a time when diagnosis and treatment make everything feel overwhelming.

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How long does the Feel Better Class take?

Feel Better Classes are 2 ½ hours. See the class schedule for exact timings for each location.

What will I learn by going to a class that I can’t learn at home?

Classes are a step by step learning sessions led by trained cosmetic and beauty professionals. You’ll be able to get answers to any questions you have such as how to fill in or draw your eyebrows or how to camouflage particular types of pigmentation. You’ll receive a personalised makeup kit to use during the session. This is yours to keep and take home with you. You will also receive the support of others coping with cancer treatment, those about to go through it, and those that have been there. Put these factors together and you have lots of reasons to sign up for a class.

Do you recommend any particular cosmetic or skin care brands to use during cancer treatment?

We do not recommend products by brand, but we do believe that mild products are best. Before adopting any skin care regimen, be sure to have your physician’s OK.

I have never used make up, will I be expected to know what to do?

Do not worry, our qualified beauty volunteers will guide you through every step of the session and make sure you are comfortable.

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Upcoming Womens Classes

Class Schedule › Women

May 2021

Womens – Hawke’s Bay 12/05

Wednesday, 12 May — 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Community Co-Lab Taradale, 7 Lee Street
Taradale, Hawke's Bay 4112 New Zealand + Google Map

Free Feel Better Classes cover simple tips and techniques to look after your skin, hair, body and mind to help you face cancer with confidence. Classes are for anyone with any cancer diagnosis at any stage of treatment.

Womens – Central Otago 12/05

Wednesday, 12 May — 12:45 pm - 3:00 pm

St Johns Ambulance Hall, 40 Brandon Street
Alexandra, Central Otago 1021 New Zealand + Google Map

Online – Skincare & Makeup 13/05

Thursday, 13 May — 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Online, with video link to be sent on registration

Feel Better Live Online Video classes are for women and men with any type of cancer at any stage. These free classes provide an opportunity to learn some practical tips and to connect in a convenient way with others who may be experiencing something similar.

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