Living abroad always has some side of it that is awesome and another side that can be very awkward when you are not used to it!

Italy has its flaws but it also does have some things that are awesome. One “awesome” thing about Italy (at least where I am) is the affordability of skin and beauty products or treatments. Highlights, even the most expensive balyage or ombre rarely cost more than €100. Gel nails “reconstruction” costs usually around €25. Eyebrow waxes can be €2 or €3. One for one eyelash extensions are €35-€40. Professional hair extensions range from €200 to

Italy has its flaws but it also does have some things that are awesome. One “awesome” thing about Italy (at least where I am) is the affordability of skin and beauty products or treatments. Highlights, even the most expensive balyage or ombre rarely cost more than €100. Gel nails “reconstruction” costs usually around €25. Eyebrow waxes can be €2 or €3. One for one eyelash extensions are €35-€40. Professional hair extensions range from €200 to €250. These prices in the US are doubled or more. I prefer to do my hair or nails in Italy because the price is obviously more affordable.

The Awkward

There is always something awkward though. The most awkward experience for a woman that I have experienced is the gynecologist’s office (this is not limited to only Italy, I experienced something similar Switzerland!). At the gynecologist in the US, you are given a private area to undress and a gown or cover to cover yourself during the exam. In Italy, you are most likely, just going to take off your pants and perhaps your shirt and lie on an examining bed without anything to cover. It’s awkward at first but I just remind myself it’s a doctor’s office and now I am used to this but the first time was a shock! But it’s practically free, (if you go public), so maybe you can get past laying practically naked in front of the doctor you have never met!