I have had RSD now for 3 1/2 yrs in my left hand and arm. I can't hold a blow dryer and brush to dry my hair. I have grown out my bangs and now have my hair all one legnth and keep it shoulder legnth. I actually really like it, and it's so easy. As for makeup, I was never big on lots of makeup. I ussually just put mascara and maybe a bit of eye liner. Yes, I can still do it with my right hand. For occasions where I want more I ussually have my daugter help me. She's 17 and such a great support for me. I do worry though because I have tendonitis problems and pain in my right arm because of over-compensating...so worried RSD will spread.