Re: Okay, ladies and other lipstick wearing friends...
Posted by:
EarthDogHarpin
(107.203.62.---)
Date: May 06, 2015 02:51AM
Hi Heather. I've been told that it's okay to wear chapstic, or, similarly, lipstick, in that it "won't get into the slide or mouthpiece of the harp". Although I don't wear lipstick while playing, I have, on a few occasions, had to wear a medicated lip balm. The harps survived the lip balm, however, I also had a polishing cloth there to wipe away any residue left on the harp (which was frequently). So, I didn't give it much opportunity to get into the harp.
Usually I have a bottle of water next to me, and I just take a couple of swigs between songs. Keeps one hydrated.