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  • I thought that I would delve into how I have changed over the years. Thoughts on image, body confidence and mental health.
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  • @Marjol
    @Marjol ปีที่แล้ว +141

    It's your hair and style that got me interested, but it's your personality that made me stay. You always come across like the real deal, even 10 years ago. Growing up alongside you in a sense, you've shown me a lot about myself through the years. On top of that you're still a goofball that makes great videos and has a charming accent. Keep embracing yourself Helen, you're doing good.

    • @JYYB
      @JYYB ปีที่แล้ว +3

      👏🏼 literally took the words out of my mouth about Helen!!!!

    • @aura3545
      @aura3545 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Totally

    • @dameofdrains2637
      @dameofdrains2637 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeeeep! that is very much what i was thinking too!

  • @sophieabott
    @sophieabott ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Been watching since the purple days 🥰

  • @JYYB
    @JYYB ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve been here since your silver hair, big old earrings and doc martens days 🤟🏼
    You are one of the rare youtubers i am still subscribed to all these years.
    I am 32, married for 13 years and I have kids, we have different lives now but I stayed because of your personality and how genuine you are Helen.
    I adore your vlogs and your talking videos about how you grown and what others might need growing up. How you mature over the years, I agree to a lot of it. 💞 in a way same mindset. Thank you for being here for us, like a friend or sister.

  • @AllyValen
    @AllyValen ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The first video I watched from you was "How to dye your hair pastel lilac/ lavendar/ violet". What I find hilarous is that i feel like we went on the same 10 year growth together. I was also a punk emo kid gone pastel and now a plain jane with fun prints and pop of color. The most strange part of aaalll this and why I feel so connected to you is that I also have ADHD. I just got diagnosed last month LOL. When you start talking about and I kept getting Tikto videos about. It made me realize that I am not crazy, i just have ADHD. LOL anyway.... Love you so much ♥

  • @padlocksncocoapuffs
    @padlocksncocoapuffs ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I just clicked to hard on this notif! Not to be nerdy about it but I feel like we’ve grown up together. We’re the same age, have similar style and have gone through similar life situations. I’m happy to be in my 30s and feel grounded and confident. Thanks for continuing to be awesome and an inspiration to be exactly who I am.

  • @Lozenge95
    @Lozenge95 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I remember being 16ish when I found your channel! Back in 2011ish… Loved seeing you grow through the years, you’ve always given me hope and inspiration I’m usually a silent watcher lol but I’m 27 now almost 28. I was SO very different 10 years ago. I find when you get to 25+ life becomes so much different! I don’t know how to explain it apart from being more frugal, logical, more carefree, looking after myself better. This time 10yrs ago I was wearing the upside down crosses too 😂 the the vertical striped leggings or blazers, red lippy, all I remember was gold chunky things, stripes and crucifixes 😂 wild times.. Oh and drinking apple sidekick at house parties (disgusting just thinking about it 😂 wtaf was I doing lmao I hardly drink nowadays! The hangovers are evil lol) …
    But yeah I wear whatever I like nowadays a lot more neutral tones or black clothing and comfort is key!!! I could go on and on but yes, LOVE YOU! Keep on doing you 🥰🥰 you’re amazing girrrl!!! 😆❤ Girl power! 🫶

    • @darcy256
      @darcy256 ปีที่แล้ว

      I turned 25 in August and you're so right everything just feels SO different! I used to feel like a fraud adult, like I was still a teen but now I feel like a real adult my whole thinking is different its such a strange shift

    • @EnIaify
      @EnIaify ปีที่แล้ว

      Same age and years of watching and loving Helen over here!

  • @michellehernandez1411
    @michellehernandez1411 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’ve watched you for 7 years and I’ve grown, learned and cried with you! I’ve changed so much in 10 years. I never thought I’d like being in my 30’s, but damn was I wrong. I’ve learned to love myself, take care of myself and be kind to myself. Keep going girl, I’m here for it! ❤️✨ love from LA 🌴✨

  • @MUSiCx100
    @MUSiCx100 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You were (still are) my style inspo as a teenager! Especially the pink/purple hair phase (Bowl of conditioner; few blobs of ‘directions’😂) was such a precious time in my life and look back on it fondly. It’s crazy to think back how long it’s been and how much has changed, how much we have both grown since I found your channel, now watching your vids feels like catching up with an old pal ❤

  • @katienowaitee93
    @katienowaitee93 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been here 10 years, you've been such a key part of my life, I've grown so much. I was so lost.
    You are incredible Helen ❤

  • @bearybearbear9799
    @bearybearbear9799 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10 years ago I was struggling a lot. I still have work to do but I can at least say I am in full remission from my eating disorder ❤
    I remember watching you for the first time and just loved, and still love, watching your life and see what you create!
    We’ll likely never meet but I have so much love for you and really feel like I’ve grown up with you.
    Love you Helen!!!

  • @cleokate
    @cleokate ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As someone who has grown up watching you in my early teens to now my early 20s, I have noticed so much personal growth from you. Your consistent transparency and authenticity is so beautiful to see as an outsider. You’re such a kind and sweet human, so creative and so spunky and confident! I’ve also grown up so much from when I first found you in 2014. I can’t believe it’s been so long. But thank you for sharing your voice and being such a gem. Your presence on social media is so valued! Thank you for this🤍🤘🏼Rock on cool girl

  • @juliemcdougall3550
    @juliemcdougall3550 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've watched you from almost day one and totally feel that I've grown up with you. I remember watching you and just looking up to you and aspiring to be like you. I've always loved your style and let's be honest copied many outfits from you over the years, (and a tattoo or two 🙈) . I've laughed, cried and learned with you over the years. When I first started watching you I was at college doing make up artistry 😂 now I'm part of a leadership team in a nursery. Whenever I watch your videos my husband always says “are you watching melon lady” which makes me smile and takes me back.

  • @minibohobat
    @minibohobat ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I started following you when i was a tumblr teen about 8ish years ago and i can see that i've grown in such a similar way to you Helen! I'd be lying if i said there wasnt some influence from yourself in how ive evolved into an adult, in my opinion, i never watched you because you had the same style or the same music or was on tumblr etc, that was just a bonus! It was the ability to see someone who was open and honest and relatable with my one worries and awkwardnesses through life. Much love Helen and happy 10+ years! Xx

  • @rebeccasweet2958
    @rebeccasweet2958 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been watching for soooo long
    I remember when you were promoted in the shoe shop (was it office?) and you moving in to your first cottage (your grandma's?) what a wild ride Helen. I've enjoyed every moment.

  • @sarahbainbridge8309
    @sarahbainbridge8309 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fab video, very honest and that is needed. I agree with the friendship part, I have a very close small group of friends, who that's all I need. At the grand age of 42, I have most certainly changed for the better, not trying to please everyone anymore.

  • @Pixelb33
    @Pixelb33 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has it been that long?!! That’s crazy! I’ve been following your channel since I wanted to go Lavender (you taught me everything I know lol). I’ve loved watching you change over the years and still follow because I enjoy you as a person miss Helen. You let this American see what life is like across the pond, and taken me on adventures I couldn’t have gone on (I have stomach issues that make travel harder). ❤

  • @maditheband
    @maditheband ปีที่แล้ว

    I only discovered your channel a couple of years ago, but it has brought me so much joy! I wish I had found it much sooner. You are the best

  • @pollypocket6983
    @pollypocket6983 ปีที่แล้ว

    How have I only just come across your channel? I feel like your growth is exactly how mine has been…including the marriage and divorce. Crazy how much you learn from an experience like that. Excited to watch more ☺️

  • @carolyn1357
    @carolyn1357 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been watching for around 6 or 7 years and I’ve loved seeing you grow and change as I have too!!
    I’ve also learned so much about my mental health, adhd and people pleasing and grown so much in how I take care of myself! I also defs know that introvert extrovert feeling haha 😅
    It’s so lovely seeing you change but still seeing your vibrant personality over the years 😊 It’s also been so reassuring as I’ve gone through ups and downs in relationships, to have seen you also go through those things but stay strong and empowered in yourself!! ❤️❤️

  • @WX411
    @WX411 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have definitely been following you since the Helen Melon days! I think a lot of us have seen you change in many ways but you've always been YOU at your core I think. Creative and unashamed to always be yourself, which is what we love about you! 💖 I really admire your growth as well too, it's taught me a lot about myself and that it's ok to reinvent myself over and over. And I have definitely stuck around for the laughs and good humor as well!

  • @shareejeffers5389
    @shareejeffers5389 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t believe I’ve been watching you for 9-10 years! Crazy when I think about it. Started watched when you had your purple pinky pastel hair until now. While I’ve been in out over the years I always come back and check in and binge your videos. I feel like you’re such a cool genuine person which is hard to find on TH-cam or Instagram. I love you vlogs and hauls but I really love when you sit and talk about your thoughts and feelings. I feel you are so relatable, and with my own daily struggles either something you say helps me or you just brighten my day.

  • @claire...7883
    @claire...7883 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been watching you for years and it's definitely your personality that's kept me watching. I love how your style has evolved. Watching your videos it's like catching up with a friend. You share so much of your life with us, it makes me come back for more. I'm 43, married, have a 10yr old and 6mth old and i still come back for more x

  • @breeharris3256
    @breeharris3256 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been following along since 2014 - since I was 17! I’m 25 now and still loving your content, probably even more now that I am older and can relate to more everyday ups and downs in adult life. I always look forward to your videos and love following along on your journey!! ❤

  • @funkyfatandfrocked
    @funkyfatandfrocked ปีที่แล้ว

    Christ! You’re making me feel old! I’ve been watching you since I practically came out the womb! You were fabulous then and you’re absolutely bloody fab now! It’s a beautiful thing to be able to watch somebody else grow and change as a person. So thank you for letting us in! 💗

  • @rhianneseddon9739
    @rhianneseddon9739 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watched you from the very start when I was 16/17 I think watching you and being entertained by your content for this long just shows how interesting and amazing you are as you capture people’s true self. I don’t know about anyone else but it’s nice to see someone who’s similar to me in some aspects and not caring about life too much. I’ve definitely seen a change in myself from back then and it makes me proud to know what I’ve gone through and how I’ve become as a person. Thankyou Helen for continuing to make amazing content we love you!!

  • @Thirdeyeddeer
    @Thirdeyeddeer ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes!! I found you through that skyrim video where you were at the mall, and I also think I discovered your style on tumblr- I loved your style and more your personality just made/ of course still makes me so happy! I think I must have been around 16-17 y.o back then. Now as 25 y.o, I still love your videos and they inspire me and motivate me so much!
    My own growth has been very still, until about four years ago, where I started to take my health more seriously, since I always woke up and didn't have a goal or dream for myself. Then one day I had my biggest wakeup call I was so sick and sad of always starting over on educationes, and always failing the smallest tasks, and I knew that I needed to just go back and be more myself, not doing anything to please others dreams for what I should be and not be. Just listening to my own voice, and take an old dream of mine, and just work as hard as I can towards that dream which is taking an education that I have always dreamed about, but i just never felt smart enough; but I am doing it still and have never been more happy :-) -Also my diagnose I got this summer finally was and "end" of a era full of not knowing what was wrong with me. That was even a bigger bost in my will to just keep on going :-)

  • @DMZlover16
    @DMZlover16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've watched you since the beginning, I've grown with you and I think a lot of your followers feel the same way. We love you and we have grown with you. We didn't like you for what you did. We love you for you. 💜

    • @Jess236
      @Jess236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Came to comment the same thing. I think I've watched since the very start, I must have been like 16/17. Feel like I've grown up with Helen haha 😊

  • @charlottehopkins1944
    @charlottehopkins1944 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve watched you from the beginning and now I’m 26! I’ve grown up with you. I think we’ve all changed in ways, but some things remain the same or very similar! Love watching your videos! Your like the older sister I never had 🖤

  • @bunnyinfirmary
    @bunnyinfirmary ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I followed you on tumblr first, The first photo I saw was a photo of you taking a mirror selfie where you were laying on the carpet holding a camera lol. Then I looked for pastel hair tutorials and saw you again on TH-cam and followed you and subscribed. If anything I feel we grew together because I am definitely not the same person I was then either, So definitely not a fraud, this is just how people grow. I’m definitely not googling pastel hair tutorials now but more what you’re into now fashion and home decor and things of that sort. Lol I loved everything you have done and continue to do. Even tho I am no one, your vids always brought me joy. 💖

  • @ralbynb158
    @ralbynb158 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been watching for about 8 years now I think and this video hit the nail on the head of how peiole progress in life. Amazing. And you look really lovely in this vid.

  • @lelejka2046
    @lelejka2046 ปีที่แล้ว

    I grew up with Helen, i am 18 now and have been watching her since i was 11 just discovering youtube. Always such an inspiration and undoubtedly a role model!!❤️

  • @boogie256
    @boogie256 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been following you for years as well! I think it was your hair dying and tattoo videos, then piercing video's that caught my attention lol I've loved growing and learning with you. You still have the biggest heart, personality and wairua (your aura/spirit) & that's why I still love watching your video's. i love that you're always unapologetically you

  • @curlycrown3494
    @curlycrown3494 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was such a lovely reflection ❤️ I’m actually a viewer that returned two years ago to your channel after unsubbing a few years prior and I love your current content so much more. It’s great to see how you can look back, and that you are feeling yourself more too. Amazing 🔥

  • @MsDerrrrrrrrr
    @MsDerrrrrrrrr ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd watch any show with you where you would be presenting/narrating/hosting. Like Cherry Healey or Stacey Dooley. Your voice, image, personality is just so charming and I've loved you since your first tattoo video 🤩 much love! X

  • @amy-louisecurtis7273
    @amy-louisecurtis7273 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've looked up to u in every stage of ur TH-cam career , I've gone through many phases myself and I'm getting used to saying no to people or situations that don't make me feel comfortable anymore x

  • @katieparker5439
    @katieparker5439 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched your videos when I was about 16, love your style and how down to earth you are. You made me feel "normal" about my mental health x

  • @kayla6689
    @kayla6689 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi long time Helen stan here, I've been watching your videos since 2015. I found you by.... you guessed it, your purple hair tutorials. Your vlogs were the first I ever watched consistently. I guess what I've noticed most about your growth over the years is that you have matured a lot, but remained authentically yourself. I feel like in a weird spectator way I feel like were friends lol I've watched you change and reinvent yourself, go through relationships, break ups, moves, you're so rad Helen!

  • @angieb7572
    @angieb7572 ปีที่แล้ว

    The only TH-camr I watch every video and have watched for 10 years . You do make a difference to peoples lives Helen ,you did to mine …when I was very ill and in a dark place you inspired me to get back into fashion again. Keep doing what you do so well x❤x

  • @TheLemonofTroy
    @TheLemonofTroy ปีที่แล้ว

    My best friend and I have been watching you since the very beginning. I sent her your first makeup GRWM and we were both hooked. I can still remember you sat on the floor singing “nooks and crannieeees” 😂
    My ten years has been 16-26 and it has been so tough, fun, scary and empowering. I’ve gone through some pretty awful and hard stuff but I kept pushing through it and I’m so proud of myself for where I am today. I’ve got a long way to go and I know it won’t always be easy but the things I’ve learnt in the last few years will help. My foundations are stronger now, I know what I want and I’m lucky to have incredible and loving people around me. The biggest thing I’ve learned is that the days will keep coming, so push through the hard ones, cherish the good ones and love the people you’ve got while you’ve got them❤

  • @yukjellybeans
    @yukjellybeans ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been watching since you were the purple hair girl, and I've so enjoyed your growth and changes. It feels like we've all grown together here in a way.

  • @beckydahl4
    @beckydahl4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have quite literally never related to anything harder than this! Absolutely uncanny. I've been watching since 2014 or so! I still consider you one of my favorite TH-camrs and tumblr OGs of course. From what my mum says her 40's are even better than her 30's and she'd never go back to her 20's :) I look forward to getting older and I am glad to have grown up together in a way 💖✨

  • @dannidavis1615
    @dannidavis1615 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's you....we watch because of you, no matter how you have changed to us you are still our Helen and we love that. I've been watching you for maybe 10years when you were melon lady. You always cheer me up, I can relate to you, your honesty is refreshing and you are unapologetically you which is so important, you give us courage to be ourselves. Xxx

  • @emily2555
    @emily2555 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been following you since the beginning, Helen! I remember when your channel was still ‘melonlady’ or something like that 😂 I was a teenager on tumblr, dying to be a scene kid but didn’t know how to do my hair and that’s how I found you! I’m just a few years younger than you and I feel like I’ve grown up with you in many ways. Even though we live on opposite sides of the Atlantic and will probably never meet in person, you’re one of the few internet people I feel like I “know”. Of course there are things you keep private, but with your authenticity and humility throughout the ups and downs of the last 10+ years I just can’t help but keep coming back for more videos from my friend Helen. it’s been a joy to see you along the journey! You still inspire me after all this time, keep doing you ❤️‍🔥

  • @emmaatkins3957
    @emmaatkins3957 ปีที่แล้ว

    I came across you when I was searching for “how to get silver hair” and been watching you ever since ❤

  • @LittleRedTeaCake
    @LittleRedTeaCake ปีที่แล้ว

    If my memory serves me, I have been around since your tumblr days! If not, damn near close enough. How I've changed it pretty big: met the love of my life, we got married, we've moved a couple of times and we have two wonderful little kiddos. Never thought this is where things would go, honestly thought my best friend and I were going to end up platonically married and still living in our home state. My style is has evolved so many times, and almost back to with it was in high school, but with better sewing skills aka, VERY eclectic. I've really enjoyed watching your videos, regardless of content because I felt like we were growing up in kind of similar ways, if that makes sense, especially with the "fuck it i'm gonna wear what I want" you're definitely one of the people that helped me with that, and I will always appreciate that. You seem like a really fun and sweet person and I'm happy to watch your videos for as long as you make them.

  • @lifewithladyT
    @lifewithladyT ปีที่แล้ว

    Who I am now compared to who I was when I first started watching you is also very different, and it’s such a special thing that you’ve been an inspiration for all these different stages of my life. Even if my likes / dislikes are slightly different to you (which is not very often 😂) the fact you are so authentically you has always been inspiring for me. Genuinely been such a comfort for my low moments too. Even being a videographer now is inspired by your travel vlogs back in 2016! I can’t imagine what you’ve done for the hundreds of thousands that have been following too. Appreciate you ✌️

  • @Amarghh
    @Amarghh ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been watching you since the beginning, and it is SO nice to have ‘grown up’ with you. You’re the reason why I came out of my shell being more open with grungy/‘alternative’ (lol) style, and it’s why I now feel *so* confident with it. You got that Mickey Mouse ring from the Great Frog and I loved it so much it was my first tattoo (and now I also have the ring and all the other bits they released!)
    Your openness with your mental health and discovering yourself really resonates with me too. I don’t know you personally but you seem like such a ray of sunshine. Thank you for all the videos over the years, and thank you for everything you’ve done for me - without even knowing it!! (Totes emosh now x)

  • @katkennedykat
    @katkennedykat ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive followed you from the hair phase; I remember your first video. Its quite nice cause i feel like ive grown with you in a way. I was so colourful and bubbly and ive come into myself. Your advice has definitely played part! I appreciate you x

  • @BunnyBackstage
    @BunnyBackstage ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely think that the era and time has changed and grown within itself and if you haven't had grown I don't know if all of this as far as the fans that you had would be here it would probably be a different fan group so I'm so glad there's people like myself who have been here 10 plus years to be able to look into your style and love it and learn and yet connect with you because of your honesty and vulnerability with me particularly because we have the same thinkings a lot of the time and more divergencies and because of that I think you thank you for making me feel normal and all of these ages.

  • @TheBlink182fangirl
    @TheBlink182fangirl ปีที่แล้ว

    Aaah Helen I’ve been watching your videos since day 1 and it’s been an absolute blessing watching you grow into the woman you are today🥲
    You’ve literally been like a big sis to me during my teenage years. I’m now 24, 14 when I first started watching - I’m acc mind blown hahah! Thank you so much for being you and being such an inspiration in my life!! 💖

  • @katelex6666
    @katelex6666 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to see a video where you style the things you've had for the longest time! (the idea came to me when you pointed out that you don't buy as much clothes anymore) :)

  • @sarababic
    @sarababic ปีที่แล้ว

    The only person on youtube who I've been watching consistently since I was 14, so around 10 years now, it's been great growing up together, sending you lots of love!

  • @meridanrichardson9631
    @meridanrichardson9631 ปีที่แล้ว

    I actually remember meeting you at a bus stop in the city (near argos I think at the time) and I felt like I girl geeked out so much. You let me take a picture with you with a friend who had no clue who you were haha. But I really treasure it, even though you probably thought "these two weirdos"

  • @EnIaify
    @EnIaify ปีที่แล้ว

    Helen, i know you dont know me and I dont actually like real life know you either but still, you‘ve been a constant in my Life for about 10 years which is crazy and I dont want to sound it so dramatic but literally I Cant Imagine Social media life without you beeing a Part of it so please, never leave (me)!

  • @Inastudioss
    @Inastudioss ปีที่แล้ว

    My friend, I have been here... since forever.
    On different accounts ( I honestly can't remember, but I always found you) nontheless I've grown with you and it makes me happy to still be here.
    I am a lurker as well so I never comment. Love your content and always have.
    You are one of the coolest people on this platform.
    Been an honour to have been here allt his time

  • @AuntyM66
    @AuntyM66 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have definitely changed my hair was chemically relaxed, make was terrible , I had no signature style and people pleaser. Now especially my mum’s death and lockdown I definitely change for the better. At 50 plus I have finally found my style and personality 😊 My style definitely 1970s i wear things I like and not what is in fashion. My periods have already been bad. What I has improved it prior to menopause is to eat no chocolate 2 weeks before. Eat lots of greens and salad and don’t eat dairy. This made the periods easier. You are size 14 which the best size because you don’t look an ironing board. You always look fabulous Helen. Buying too much, something I have stopped now to make more space. Now shopping from my wardrobe.

  • @reddenver
    @reddenver ปีที่แล้ว

    I jumped on the melon lady train about a year into your TH-cam because we had similar style but I stayed for your amazing personality

  • @feywildmoon
    @feywildmoon ปีที่แล้ว

    found you through the purple hair tutorial bc i loved hair dyeing videos. subbed bc you seemed so fun and real. stayed all this time because you’ve grown and changed in similar timing to me. you’ve changed so much but have always been the badass i subbed for initially. anytime i talk about you to my hubby i refer to you as “my girl, helen” 😂

  • @RAWRitsAna
    @RAWRitsAna ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Helen, you were literally my style icon when I was 16/17

  • @jasminerazo2665
    @jasminerazo2665 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg you've changed so much 😭 I use to binge your videos when I was in high school ❤️❤️

  • @peacecherrymelon2
    @peacecherrymelon2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hv started watching you during back in 2014, and I rmb i got the Box of Light tees, it kinda nostalgic looking back at it. Keep doing you, and supporting you still, Greeting from Singapore xx

  • @sandynas4181
    @sandynas4181 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been watching you a long time not sure how many years maybe 7years. I appreciate your authenticity and funny goofiness. ❤️

  • @samprice5265
    @samprice5265 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gosh this is all the stuff I wish I knew in my 20s, completely get you chick! Keep talking about this stuff 🥰 x

  • @aikasenpai6794
    @aikasenpai6794 ปีที่แล้ว

    Helen a need a tutorial on how you do your bangs like this I love it way too much!

  • @mara9322
    @mara9322 ปีที่แล้ว

    In a way, I feel like you've always been "authentically yourself" Helen. Especially since you seem to have been searching for your identity online, struggled with it since you have an audience and have looked introspectively and tried to be aware of it. The struggle of being yourself I think is the actual authentic thing to do. That seems to be part of who you are, explorative, sometimes influenced, just like a lot of people would be in your position (online persona), but also outside of that.
    To me, authenticity is about self exploration, but that never comes easy. It can be a struggle and I think, although I don't wish for others to struggle, that makes it that much more relatable. You setting boundaries is growth. But also, trying to figure that out and seeing that you have maybe overstepped your own boundaries (or others have) seems very authentic to me.
    Anyways, I guess I just wanted to say that as a viewer looking back 10 years I feel like all those "Helens" are you, but you have been growing in choosing which parts of yourself you want to grow and nourish and which parts may have not been very supportive of your wellbeing. These reflections make me feel pretty proud of you and I hope they make you feel proud too!

    • @helenanderz
      @helenanderz  ปีที่แล้ว

      I love this! Thank you so so much 😭❤️❤️

  • @RAWRitsAna
    @RAWRitsAna ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember getting my first pay cheque from my first job and buying myself the romwe multicoloured cardigan if you remember it and I rocked it at Sixthform

  • @Mariguernica
    @Mariguernica ปีที่แล้ว

    I found you when I randomly saw your boot cuffs video and I liked your style and personality. A lot of my fashion taste actually came from you lol ❤

  • @WX411
    @WX411 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can also totally relate to the extrovert/introvert thing. A lot of people think I'm mad when I'm quiet! 😆

  • @HanasRoom
    @HanasRoom ปีที่แล้ว

    Helen, I've been with you since the start of Helen Melon Lady. I used your video to get lilac hair. My biggest change is my confidence in myself, and I have a sense of self. I was going through so much for so long it's only now in healing do I see how empty I was. And how painfully obvious it was; I couldn't hide anything lol.

  • @PieSwagoras
    @PieSwagoras ปีที่แล้ว

    Ayyy the old purple hair! I found your channel from the silver hair tutorial haha, stayed cos I love ya energy

  • @ellievisionBeauty
    @ellievisionBeauty ปีที่แล้ว

    We’ve all changed and grown up, you can’t be Melonlady forever 💗
    I’ve been here since, god, before you were living at your dad’s I think!

  • @viennaw8ts4u
    @viennaw8ts4u ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been subscribed since 2013! You say that you feel like a fraud because you’re so different from who you were when you started your channel but I can guarantee that everyone who was subscribed back then is also very different now. We’ve all grown with you!

  • @100akerwoods
    @100akerwoods ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ll never forget you Melon lady , you gave me all the confidence to wear a dress my freshman year of high school , now I’m 27 with a own child . Try to give her all that confidence to 💕

  • @DystopianOverture
    @DystopianOverture ปีที่แล้ว

    Ngl the hair dye 'tutorials' (I guess that were the videos full ways to have your hair fall out thanks to over bleaching lol) where I found you in my late teens/early 20s changing my hair colour every month.
    Came for the hair, stayed for the relatable ADHD personality.
    As for how my life has changed, I'm a lot more internal now, I am the intro/extro ADHDer as well, who has the 'big personality' so to speak. As I'm nearing my 30s, im needing more time to myself to recover the social juice, what doesn't help is my chronic health issues making me tired all the time. I'm a lot less tolerant of fake friends, ableists who shat on my disabilities and gaslit me into believing they were the 'reasonable' ones when in reality they were bullying me. My style is a lot lazier, my hair colour choices are either muted or my natural hair colour as it's easier to maintain.
    It's been all about what makes my life easier, and more comfortable. I won't do shit that hurts me so much it ain't worth the result.

  • @jessicailoveleo
    @jessicailoveleo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved you since the purple hair days - even dyed mine using the same products (didn't ever go as well as yours though 🤣)
    Embarrassingly, think my "style" is still very similar to back then - skinny jeans n a band tee 😍

  • @Jules8894
    @Jules8894 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have been watching since the Helen Melon days and when you worked at Mr. shoe!! Lol for some reason that always sticks in my head. In some ways I feel like I am the same person I was ten years ago, but in others I feel completely different from my 21 year old self. I was an art student back then, and now I guess you could say I have grown into your beloved art teacher. Definitely dress like it some days. Lols

  • @LaydeyKatabella
    @LaydeyKatabella ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like we’ve grown with you over the years. I certainly don’t look or dress how I did 10 years ago and like you I don’t regret it but I wouldn’t wear those things now 😅. Could you do a video on how to stop being a people pleaser? I am terrible for it 😬. Love your videos as always. Lots of love, kat xx

  • @naomi.native
    @naomi.native ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely loved this video. Would love more reflective vids

  • @amymcdowell42
    @amymcdowell42 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My comfort youtuber 🤧 loved you then and love you even more now, thank you for the content 🗣️💕

  • @annaardelean
    @annaardelean ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm watching you since 2016. You changed, I changed ) Probably we changed in one direction. I'm a grown woman now, 37 yo. I still love watching your videos )

  • @sophatt
    @sophatt ปีที่แล้ว

    You said "having ADHD just acerbated those anxieties and those worries" [of external pressure/societal cause]. There's a physician I follow the work of called Gábor Máté, who I think would make the connection the other way round. I think his work's super interesting and eye opening. There's a recommendation for everyone! X

  • @Jen.shack93
    @Jen.shack93 ปีที่แล้ว

    For us long term subbies, yes you have changed over the years, but so have we! We’ve almost grown up together

  • @salhooper
    @salhooper ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty sure I’ve been watching since 2012! I’m now 28 and in a similar place in my life with regards to friends and relationship with myself 💜

  • @moni130508
    @moni130508 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been following you since the Avon Advert 😂 can't remember what year that was but I basically saw it and said "I need to find her, she looks my style" sort of thing, like we could be friends lol

  • @CuriosityKilledTC
    @CuriosityKilledTC ปีที่แล้ว

    Vern here since you worked at mr shoes 💜 bloody love you Helen 🥰

  • @sarahg3550
    @sarahg3550 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful journey you have been on, learning about self acceptance and growth. Here’s to many more years of growth and understanding! 🌱🌳

  • @randomangelaa
    @randomangelaa ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember watching your hair dye tutorials and wishing I'd be as cool as you when I grow up. I'm now 26 and still not as cool 😅

  • @stace_d
    @stace_d ปีที่แล้ว

    You've changed, but I promise you most of us that have watched you over the last several years have changed in similar ways.. We all grow older and wiser if we're lucky, and most human experiences are more similar than different (despite what society may say)

  • @lcaronnaMCR
    @lcaronnaMCR ปีที่แล้ว

    been here since the jeffrey campbells and galaxy print leggings era. such a vibe

  • @gemmastapleford1211
    @gemmastapleford1211 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this

  • @ann-sophieschafer3827
    @ann-sophieschafer3827 ปีที่แล้ว

    I follow you for 10 years I think and I have a feeling we did the changes together ❤

  •  ปีที่แล้ว

    I love 😍 this hair

  • @redladybug9180
    @redladybug9180 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watched for years and love you ❤

  • @Sara_Arar7
    @Sara_Arar7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I followed and watched you since 2012 from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

  • @JessicaChelsey
    @JessicaChelsey ปีที่แล้ว

    I was so confused because you kept saying snags so I thought the tights company had made period pants but your ad link says snuggs 😅

  • @angieet6727
    @angieet6727 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been on your channel before you married when you use to color your hair ☺️❤️

  • @erikasankary5517
    @erikasankary5517 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you so much! All stages❤

  • @TheSupposedly
    @TheSupposedly ปีที่แล้ว

    As you evolved, as did we as your followers! ❤️ Please keep sharing your life with us.

  • @danthechatterboxman
    @danthechatterboxman ปีที่แล้ว

    Been watching since the start

  • @courtneyryder1810
    @courtneyryder1810 ปีที่แล้ว

    Random, you can mix gold and silver and it look awesome, I try and something looks off 🤣😂 I love your hair, i want hair like that but i have naturally straight hair so dont think it would look right on me. I also cba curl my hair, it's easy, sometimes I dont need brush it, easy peasy. I'm not a girly girl like with make up and doing hair and I dont own much pink. Sometimes I wish I was though. Dont know I just feel a bit weird or off all the time.