Community Classes

What the Class Covers

The 2hr class is focused on skincare & makeup, where you will receive step by step advice and techniques from our trained facilitator on how best to apply each product. The tips are practical and relate specifically to addressing some of the side effects due to cancer and its treatment, to help you feel like you again.

You will receive a Feel Better confidence kit with a specially selected range of donated skincare and makeup products to suit your skin tone. Kits are packed based on the information in your registration form. Whilst we do our best to match kit contents to your skin tone and preferences, contents may vary based on availability.

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.

You are welcome to bring along a friend or family member to support you and to share this fun and relaxing time with you.

Community Class FAQs

Who can attend a Feel Better class?

Free Feel Better Classes are free for 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 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 confidence 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.

"It was a definite confidence booster."

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