Q&A No.1 - PERSONAL | CAROLINE HIRONS | MAY 2017

[@ladyflimflam]

The distinction between swearing and swearing at someone is really important. I'm glad you mentioned it.

[@CarolineHirons]

It really is different!

[@sharonmarkowski6262]

I just wanted to say thank you, Caroline, for showing me personally what a strong woman can look like, and being unapologetic about it. Life is messy and hard and you don't shy from the challenge of it, or shrink away from the shit it brings. I have two sons, 4 and 2, the older being special needs. Life is hard right now as I'm navigating what it means to be the mom of a special needs child. But you've helped give me confidence that I can get my shit together and be who my kids need me to be. So thank you for always being honest about going through it, calling it as you see it, and bouncing back to your fabulous, kickass woman self. You're, like, totally awesome ❤️ Oh, and thank you for introducing me to differin and hylauronic acid 😁

[@hadeel_K]

Sharon Markowski my sister gave birth to two kids, two years apart, the eldest having special needs. She's now 7 (her sibling 5). It's hard, always has been on my sister but she does such an amazing job. I think you find strength within you that you never imagined possible. Don't ever feel guilty (that's something my sister always felt) but you're doing the best you can for your kids. I believe the rewards are incredible no matter what. I think a strong support network is critical to you, and try, at some point, to be "selfish" and take care of "you". My sister is now working hard at building her own business and achieving her dreams which is admirable. I think you can achieve your dreams too by being resourceful and really thinking of positive ways to make it happen. sorry my message is long but your comment resonated with me because of my sister's experience. I wish you the very best of luck. Much love.

[@dilekdegirmencioglu7812]

Sharon Markowski z

[@lemonZEEBRA]

Hear hear! Thank you Caroline for just reminding me how BOSS women can be!

[@opodobed]

Sharon Markowski huggs!

[@alexgoodwin9038]

Sharon Markowski much love & keep up the good work, your a trooper x

[@sandyrenewannewithane]

Thank you so much for talking so openly about your miscarriage. Suddenly, I started crying because I had one last year. I was completely devastated. Thank you for always making me laugh and in this case, making me feel less alone.

[@Moomeena]

This women is a LEGEND xx

[@RB-ij5wt]

I'm so glad you left the velociraptor impression in. IT WAS EPIC :D

[@CarolineHirons]

Thank you. I've had a lot of practice taking four kids through Jurassic Park dvds LOL x

[@StavroulaDrugstoreBLover]

Ruksana Begum Although I was expecting to see a velociraptor impression because I had read your comment before watching the video, I still laughed so hard!! It was epic indeed! More videos like this Caroline, pretty please! 😁

[@abbeyward2922]

I just love how you confidently speak about your skills and strengths. I find women, in general, aren't as comfortable promoting themselves and tend to downplay their strengths, for fear of seeming conceited. It is refreshing, and a lesson to me.

[@ch4rlottekent9]

Can't explain how happy it makes me to have you back posting regularly on KZbin! You are amazing Caroline! A strong sassy unapologetic woman! Such an inspiration. If I can be half the woman you are I will be happy.

[@mini0001]

I love what you said about how we as women should not apologize for knowing our stuff and being secure in our intelligence. Your no nonsense attitude is so inspiring Caroline!

[@KatHorrocks]

One of the most genuine, down to earth, no BS KZbinrs I've ever watched. Love you and your videos to bits! My favourite was the story about having your kids - a woman's instinct is an amazing thing :)

[@drkellyncsu]

I don't have kids, but I'm 29 in a male dominated industry, looking to make some upward career movement and this is EXACTLY what I needed to hear. I need more strong, unapologetic women in my life. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the pep talk.

[@Shasha-jo5iv]

I got a bit eotional when you were talking about your kids especially Eva. Kudo's to Jim for agreeing to have more babies. Also, your hard work is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing, Caroline!!

[@vickykk7929]

I spent the last five days sick at home and I stumbled upon the Saly Hughes In the bathroom interview you did and I admire you even more!!!

[@jordanvillapando6512]

I was having a shitty day today and you, Missus Hirons, always cheer me up. You are so completely yourself and you are so enjoyable to watch.

[@lynettet3970]

I really love all your videos. It truly feels like I am face to face, gabbing with a girlfriend and you always bring out a laugh (or dozens). I have two children still at home, 17 y/o boy and 13 y/o girl- that velociraptor comment and accompanying face/motion at 17:39 had me crying from laughing so hard. "Years 15-19 are the parenting equivalent of Apocalypse Now"- so funny and so true. My 17 will be heading off to the US Air Force Academy (bittersweet) in a month so they will have the joy of the last two years of the Apocalypse. I can honestly say I will miss his witting, sarcastic sense of humor on a daily basis.

[@DoctorAnne]

I am usually here for the skincare advice, but you answering personal questions was even better. I love your sense of humor.

[@emmalou545]

15-19 .....I'm going through this now with my son....That made me smile, and nice to know there is light at the end of the "very long"tunnel...x

[@retrobebop61]

Yes. There is a light after the tunnel! I'm now 56 and my husband is 60. Our kids are 31 and 26. Our son, the oldest , gave us a run for our money!! Talk about swearing...you should have heard our house during those years!!! Our son graduated from the best technical school, has a good job, a beautiful home, a wonderful wife (I have the best daughter in law !) , two beautiful boys and another baby in the way. He is a great husband and father ,but back during his teen years ,I never thought he would turn out so good. Our daughter didn't give us much trouble . But she was an athlete and very involved with school activities. I was so happy when she got her drivers licence! We were constantly taking her to practices etc.! She just graduated from college last Saturday! She had spent the last two summers studying abroad in China and graduated summa cum laude!! She' will be going for her Masters Degree and looking for a job. I breathe a sigh of relief and my husband and I are proud of the job we did, even though we used to think we would never survive it!! All the best to you!

[@kooltom4]

I hear you, my 15 y.o is absolutely feral.

[@emiliasadler7707]

The story about the kids was just sosososo lovely. just shivers and goosebumps all over.

[@zinniapal6450]

I discovered your channel on Sally Hughes a while back and have been binge watching you for weeks. I live in the South and I think you are absolutely fabulous! You make me laugh, are such an authentic person and I've learned so much from you about skin care...I'm mid 50's so wish I knew about you 25 years ago😳. You're an amazing person, thanks for sharing snippets of your life ❤️

[@picolin152]

I need to say thank you, particularly on the last question (advise). Although I don't have kids, I'm out of work for months and rejected after countless interviews. It is simple and certainly the way it goes, but sounds like a breath of fresh air.

[@nanamaw]

Personally I live your honesty ver refreshing. I dont care of people like me or not saves a lot of heart ache. Your channel is wonderful look forward to it.

[@TheVictoriacox]

THANK YOU. I work in the beauty industry, have done for several years now. I'm currently so stressed it's making me ill, like seriously ill. And then you said the words: you need to matter to your deathbed people and that's all. Boom! You've just put everything into perspective to me. The individual causing my stress can go whistle. I KNOW I work , I KNOW I'm dedicated etc etc: I'm not wasting a second more trying to please. I'm going to reclaim my life. Thank you very much xxx

[@dizzydreamergirl]

That velociraptor impression was brilliant!

[@TheSweetnsalty1]

OMG your story about wanting a girl made me tear up , girls are so very special. Love my daughter !!

[@CupcakePixi]

Watching this with headphones next to a sleeping baby and nearly howled out loud when you did the velociraptor impression! Made my day! Thanks Mrs H x

[@stefaniemedina14]

I seriously love your videos! You make me laugh and give me the confidence to try new things I have been thinking about doing. And I appreciate your advice on children, I gave a 2 year old and a newborn.

[@margyslater4985]

Ok-the most important take away from this video for me is "if you get involved in your kids' fights, they will come at you like velociraptors." Words to live by. Thank you for being incapable of being anything but yourself. You're the best-and because of you, over the past year, I'taken care of my skin, had effective treatments (peels, IPL, no Botox or fillers) and people keep asking what I've done. ❤️😀👍

[@estherrobertson916]

Rarely comment on videos but had to for this one! THANK YOU for being an inspiring strong female role model and unapologetically yourself, and for sharing your wisdom with us! 💪🏻✨ Watched this at 5am this morning after a night of poor sleep & was feeling rather down... then I clicked play & this video literally turned my mood around. Particularly part about advice to 25 year old self & the part towards the end about how to get back into work after having a baby. I haven't had a baby (yet!) but I have just recently returned to the UK after 1.5 years working in humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. Have taken a bit of time out & now thinking about what to do next job wise & thinking about starting the hunt, but feeling a bit overwhelmed for various reasons incl ongoing health issues. I basically replaced 'you've had a baby! How hard can it be?!' With 'you've worked in Afghanistan, how hard can it be?!' Now feel ready to kick butt.

[@ReeniUK]

best Q&A ever! last bit with advice I think it applies to every women not just new moms.

[@ZacHeartVanessa]

You're always such a delight to watch! Somehow you manage to give proper advice and opinions on things without coming off as a pompous asshat, but rather a real, hilarious woman who knows what they're talking about. xx

[@margyslater4985]

Death bed advice is absolutely perfect. What they fell/think about you is important-all the rest is fluff. You are the mist grounded person ever and I thank you for it.

[@MsLookabooka]

Hey Caroline, I just wanted to leave a comment saying how much I adore you and your work! Your blog is my skincare bible and through it I was able to find a regiment that cleared up my skin without any extra help, just by staying true to your skincare product rules. Nowdays, I even rummage through my girlfriends beauty stuff and tell them to get rid of all that foamy cleansing stuff and read up a bit on your blog! Thank you for being so honest, amazing, funny and REAL. I am 24, so quite a different age than you but I enjoy your blogs and vids so so much every week. Thank you, thank you, thank you and lots of greetings from Berlin/Vienna (both cities you should visit, by the way ;) ) have a lovely day!

[@colleenanne4032]

Much love and appreciation from the Northern States! I could really go on for paragraphs about how you have influenced, in the most positive sense, my family and myself, from skin care to working through stressful nearly debilitating life moments. I landed my dream job because of this video. All you stated about owning our knowledge and not offering private info shoved me into going after a job I would not have otherwise...Thank you love!Xo

[@laurencarroll1149]

Laughing out loud watching this. You could ramble on for an hour and I would love every minute of it.

[@catswithcoffee]

I love this! Such a nice change from your usual skincare centered videos - I hope there'll be a second personal Q&A!

[@alyssac.209]

This was super helpful, especially the career advice for young women/young mums. Please continue doing these! Love, A Girl in Georgia (USA)

[@juliacolton1259]

Totally agree with years 14-19. Laughed out loud. Thank goodness they 'return' to normal!

[@sharonperry8978]

glad to see my family (siblings and children) isn't the only one that talk to each other with movie references - Monty Python quotes being the most popular. One of my greatest memories was introducing my 2 sons to Life of Brian and the Holy Grail movies and listening to them laugh hysterically. Always a joy to listen to your children laugh. Thanks again for a lovely interlude!

[@camlyncreates5503]

Your comment about and impression of a velociraptor was EPIC! Not just because it was oh so funny but because it is true! Those tweebs will turn on you in a flash! God knows I burst out laughing and I love that!

[@hannamaria11]

Great video, Love your outlook on life! Also, feeling super spoiled with all these uploads !!

[@gemqueen1866]

not caring for the opinion of others or what they think about you is something I still work very hard at. some days are better than others, but you are right. such negativity only drags you done😕

[@DianeDufourTagadiane]

That velociraptor impression made my day! So happy to have some of your videos to watch!

[@NotInSoManyWords]

I too was impressed by the velociraptor sound! That was professional-level!

[@aoifehickey6295]

Loved this. Great advice. Love your humour and how you get a point across with being condescending xxx your looking fab too

[@1985072168]

Balm cleanser, acid toner, retinol, vitamin C, spf - you did before Caroline, you mentioned it in your retinol video (fave 5). I watch and rewatch your videos and it's skin/ life changing ☺️ love all your videos and you are so funny 😊 love from Mongolia 🇲🇳

[@heatherworden2273]

Caroline, that by far was the best Q&A ever!!!! Thank you for keeping it REAL!!!❤️you From 🇨🇦

[@elainebines6803]

i think that things are sent to us for a reason, one because we are strong enough to take it and two we are better people for it - coz we've been there wire the tee shirt and survived and most importantly, learned from it 🎀

[@ruthb8220]

Great video as always! Erm..what is the person in the pink coat doing to the person in the blue coat in that picture behind you???

[@cliffcindyperry3295]

Ruth B Ha ha that's so funny Ruth , just noticed it myself X

[@rachelgrubbs]

Ruth B at some point Caroline told us it's her leg.... but then why the heck is that person's leg inside that other person's coat? :)

[@rhythmandblues_alibi]

Bahahaha omg cannot unsee! 🤣

[@smallbutsnarkysloth4381]

Hi! I really really liked this one. Feel like you are able to speak directly to the insecure teenage me, the confused 25 year old me a d the future hopefully more experienced me all at the same time...Thank you for sharing and if im allowed to say i thing you should become some type of motivational speaker, if and when you grow up Hirons! Had a really crappy morning til I watched this but now I feel better. Love from sweden

[@shellparkes25]

Wow Caroline i look so forward to your videos! I came across your videos by chance looking for another KZbinr just over a year ago! Love how honest you are about products when your reviewing them and go into detail about the products and ever so funny with it😜 Keep up the fantastic work xoxo

[@kateshyne4687]

Your blog and videos are always highlights of my day. Thank you for sharing.

[@JoyfulFreckles]

Thanks Caroline for this Q&A, it was really fun and informative. I really enjoy how you explained the kids and swearing thing. I don't have kids myself and I would never swear in front of my parents, but I could never make up my mind about swearing rules "one day" - I guess it will become apparent when the time comes, but it was interesting to see your POV, also yes the velociraptor impression was HILARIOUS

[@terrijohnson4383]

Epic! I am so happy for the frequent posts. You speak my language.

[@allaboutdaniel]

I used to work in retail and totally can relate to your stories! u r so blessed in the childrens department, me and my partner are going through ivf and surrogacy and we can only dream of having 2 babies... as long as they're healthy :) u r an inspiration to us both!

[@sharib5922]

You look absolutely beautiful in this video, your hair color suits you so well and your skin is looking so young and fresh, and makeup is perfect!

[@peggyoberlander9774]

Loved this video. You definitely have an infectious sense of humor. I just love your honesty. God Bless.

[@Vee3105]

Thank you Caroline. I find you so inspiring and supportive xxx

[@mummycool1]

I'm pmsl @the swearing bit. I'm 48 & would never, ever swear at my parents & vice versa but in our house it's pretty much a free rein , my kids are all grown now but we are always respectful of each other. Loving this video so much!

[@MahaChakriSirintorn]

Just wonderful Caroline!!! Thank you for that inspiring and refreshing video. It would be wonderful if you could make those a regular (the Q&A personal) I mean. Thanks you so much again!!

[@BeautyBarometer]

I discovered you quite late, lucky me that I have have friends who are following you since a while. Since I clicked here, on your YT chanel I simply couldn't switch to something else, I put my headset and I simply wantch your videos one after an other one. You are so normal!! :)) and so coherent, full of coherent info. I simply enjoy watching you. Congrats for 4 children, I have just one, but I feel it is enough, I am 40 and I said that \'s it :). Hugs!!

[@lexihuttonsoprano]

Your best video yet! Love it! Thanks Caroline, you bloody champion!!! Xxx

[@vastittonis2929]

Your hilarious! How refreshing,honest and original. 😘😊 velociraptor had me in 😂🤣

[@simonebridgewater1695]

What lovely advice you gave. Thank you for this video best one of the year so far! love u

[@kimb7535]

Love how you keep it real Caroline! BTW love your nail colour in this video.

[@glitterandsequins9487]

You should be proud of that velociraptor impression! I laughed sooooo hard! XD

[@VerunkaLDN]

Loved this video! You are so inspirational and so down to earth. Thank you for all your great videos! xx

[@floralzable8709]

Absolutely loved hearing some personal stuff from you! great video :)

[@jbankslink]

Love, love, love your videos and all of the great skincare advice that you give. I grew up in Mississippi and now live in Nashville...wish you would come and visit!

[@cliffcindyperry3295]

Fantastic vid Caroline , you are fantastic , ha ha, not sure about the picture in the background, it's hilarious, the mind boggles. Love you lady ! Xx

[@MishyMoshy76]

Being a mom of 3 kids and a Gigi to 1....might I say that yes, you're velociraptor impression was SPOT ON lmao I've done many impressions of everything over the years (I mean, kids, u gotta!) Lovely video, needed the laughs ty 🤘❤️

[@marymottyusa1820]

Kristina C my grandkids call me Gigi too and the youngest calls my husband G dad

[@MishyMoshy76]

Motty USA aww! Lol my hubby is pop pop.

[@jojoba11]

Excellent content - especially the last reply. We need to stop self-deprecating!

[@chantal6380]

I love your work advice, it gives a lot of confidence! Focus on you, not on your kid. And don't be so apologetic. Thank you so much!! (loved the velociraptor btw.. My boy is almost 2, luckily have a few years to brace myself for puberty;)) Much love from Holland

[@Dmsout]

Love watching your videos!!! Love your honesty and sense of humour!! 💕

[@lindsaymcnamara7829]

Can you please start listing what nail polish you're wearing in each video. They always look so good!!

[@Azoazo1]

Absolute legend. I love the tangible advice at the end. People can apply these to any industry, including investment banking!

[@chin6603]

you're amazing! loved this video from beginning to end. But please share these boy/girl diets with us pleeeease!....and thank you

[@AnitaGoaWellBeing]

The velociraptor answer was epic!! I 😂. Most affordable London real estate? Nowhere! Hahah so true. You are a breath of fresh air. Love you, Caroline 🙏💕

[@hannahwilley1423]

This made me video laugh so much! Thank you for breaking up my day of revision

[@laurapearson697]

yess 5 ride or die products was me! love the last two minutes, think you've just empowered a few women :) keep being FAB xx

[@andreaanson549]

I really enjoy your videos. This one made my laugh. Love your knowledge and your personality. I have always been into skin care, now even more being older.

[@ehw1917]

I really loved this video was very inspiring. I had been second guessing myself so I really appreciate your video.

[@stephaniec.4384]

Thank you Caroline for sharing your wisdom with us. It was so fun and full of life lessons that I ended up watching twice 😁

[@camillah3729]

Dear Caroline, So funny, supportive and informative...as always! Love you! x

[@MercedesHaywardMUA]

What an amazing video!!! Especially all the mom related answers. You're the best!! 🙌🏻

[@debbiehopkins2315]

"You have as much time as you want to make." Such truth.... goes for so much more than skincare! Good advice and I always feel encouraged and motivated after watching you! (I'm 52 and want to be like you when I grow up! LOL!)

[@chanzep]

Great video, I did not know you lived in the states, I am a Londoner living in Houston Tx, would love it if you came up here, I love your humor, you are so real keep up the good work x

[@opodobed]

me too, Caroline! impressed by that velociraptor impression! thank you, that was awesome! love and respect you even more now!

[@marti6181]

I really wish to meet you one day, reading your blog changed my skin for the best and watching your videos always makes me laugh! you are the funniest!

[@Mrs_Banjo]

Your bits about swearing in front of the kids and your text cards of ages 15-19 had me cackling. It's so true, especially about the way we act in front of the first kid versus the rest. My 8 year old wishes she were closer in age to my 17 year old and acts like it. It makes for interesting arguments between them.

[@macskak]

Lovely video, Caroline! You are an inspiration and a joy to watch.

[@bljts]

Caroline, I love your videos. Since I started watching, I use the 5 you just mentioned. It may be too late for me though with sun damage on this 54 year old face. I wanted to say that my heart is with you all in England at this terrible time. ❤️ xoxo Tracy

[@ikaw41]

So nice to watch your videos, always make me smile :D

[@sebharvey4497]

Epic. Thank you. And the velociraptor impression was very impressive!

[@aliceadler4569]

You are wonderful!!! Your skin looks absolutely glorious!!! I love my "salty" language!!! You'd be a great Country -Western singer!!! I grew up in Texas and I now live in southern Alabama which I absolutely love. I have been using DeCleor skin care since 1997 when I got back from a 3 week cruise in Australia / New Zealand and my skin was messed up like crazy!!!! Such bad condition!!! Anyway, I started going to Rosa who was passionate about skin and Decleor. I went religiously once a month till my skin went from horrendous to glorious!!! So I love Decleor and still use it and Rosa's recommendations although she's in NJ still & I now live in Alabama. Not nearly enough facials tho. One I had here used a razor blade to SHAVE my face. I nearly died.

[@jasmineharrison673]

Hi Caroline (twigletpudding from Instagram). Thanks for answering my question so honestly. You're right, the only way to manage kids and career is to have a 'village' helping you. So much of social media (if not all of it) is people showing their 'best' selves, especially when it comes to kid wrangling. Waaaaay off topic, but I LOVE your fun casual colourful clothing style. I've found 'Alternative Clothing' through you (what a gem!). It seems a lot of other's love your style too. Have you written anywhere about the places you love to shop? Adidas obvs (the pink ones were gorg!), JCrew and Alternative. Anymore we should check out? Now off to make a brew because it's one of the only things that makes playing monster trucks bearable.

[@clairemeiklejohn8077]

I really like this kind of video from you! Don't get me wrong I love your skin care advice and I have a lot of #hironsmademedoit moments but this was just lovely to hear another side of you! I really find it inspirational that you have a fantastic career and a great family along with it! As a 'almost 30 year old' and working in a high pressure job totally unrelated to beauty I find KZbin my getaway place...could I call it my hobby?! In short- thank you for the great content 😌

[@archerknight74]

First video I've watched of yours and it was hilarious! Loved the velociraptor impression :)

[@kimlarsen8515]

Thank you for the disclaimer about 15-19! That means I'm almost in the clear!!!! Love you!

[@chamilazacky4153]

I love watching you.....you are hilarious, and I love your comments on swearing and I have the same rule. I don't do it that often but struggle to keep it in check when I am driving...

[@Petakuba81]

you are super funny and full of knowledge. always honest. love your channel

[@jacque3737]

He he my daughter often says if neighbours were to hear our family banter they'd think we were such a dysfunctional family!!!! Nice to know we are not the only ones x