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Scared to ask Mom about makeup

 
 
I want to wear makeup but I'm scared about what my parents would say. I always see other girls in school wearing mascara and eyeliner. I’m in 8th grade and I just want to wear mascara because I have short eyelashes. How should I bring it up?

 

Wearing makeup can be a fun part of growing up, but it can also make mom and dad feel like they’re losing their baby girl. Proving that you can handle it by following these steps will erase their hesitation and show how mature you’ve become.


Be considerate of their feelings
The last thing you want is for your parents to think you’re growing up too fast. Asking to wear make up will probably start a conversation about your maturity level, so be sure to act in a calm, sophisticated manner instead of whining and using the “everyone else is doing it!” excuse. Start the convo by telling them that you believe you’re mature enough to wear make up, and would just use it to enhance your already beautiful features. Giving full-blown examples of how you manage to walk the dog, take out the trash AND finish your math homework might be a good start.


Have Mom give you a lesson
If you get mom involved from the get-go, she’ll feel like she’s a part of the process and has some control over your make up usage. Take a mother-daughter outing to the nearest department store and have someone from the makeup counter help you find the perfect mascara. Not only will this keep your mom involved, but it will also be a great bonding experience! Ask mom what she thinks about each pick—she’ll be thrilled to think you value her opinion.

Ditch the clown face!
Prove to your parents that you can in fact wear make up without looking like you belong in a circus by only applying a little at a time. Be sure not to over-do the mascara and just use it at appropriate times, like a school dance. Showing your parents how you can use it in moderation will definitely impress them, so keep it to a minimum and don’t make them regret their decision!


Good luck, girlie!
 
 

BY CASEY LIEBERMAN ON 6/15/2011 8:00:00 AM

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i sometimes wear mascara to school, but hey just put it in ur backpack and bring it to school then u could put it on without ur parents knowing

by julia8918 on 7/24/2011 12:51:07 AM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD i asked this question before but u didnt anwser so just in case u didnt get it ill ask again. ok i really want to wear makeup my friend jazmine always wears makeup and her parents let her i only live with my dad and im not allowed ,so when i was at jazmines house i put makeup on and i actually felt pretty and more grown up,after i washed it all off and went back home my dad got upset cause i was wearing nail polish. I cant wear makeup or nailpolish and all my friends do i really want to wear makeup so how can i make my dad say yes to makeup and to let me be me instaed if treating me like a baby? sorry its so long Frown




Hey babe! I just got to your question! Go back and check your other post and my response should be there Smile  
Jess W.

by mozilla10 on 7/14/2011 11:15:55 AM

 
 



MOD MOD , i only live with my dad and i really want to wear make up ,my friend jazmine always wears makeup and her parents are fine with it she can wear nail polish any thing but i cant even wear nail polish or my dad will get super mad, so when i was at her house i tryed makeup on and i actually felt pretty i dont know it made me feel older,but my dad wont let me not even nail polish . All my friends wear some sort of make up and i dont , what should i do or how can i talk to him. i dont want to be a little kid anymore.




Hey babe! That's exactly what you need to tell him. Just be honest with him, say that you'll always be his little girl, but you need him to let you grow up a little. You're getting older now and you really want to try wearing nail polish (start small). Tell him that you won't go overboard, maybe just a light pink. You'd really like his approval. Also a good thing to do would be to ask your BFFs mom to help you put on makeup so that it looks super natural. Explain it to another woman that you want your dad to understand that makeup isn't a bad thing. I'm sure your dad is afraid of you growing up, and that you'll go way overboard if he gives you permission to try new things. Just reassure him that that won't happen. Good luck girlie! xoxo 
Jess W.

by mozilla10 on 7/14/2011 10:03:26 AM

 
 

Don't be scared to ask about makeup! It's just like asking for pads on your period, but if your scared about both, idk what to say! It's pretty easy to ask about makeup. It's just like asking for lip gloss or clothes! Just be sure to not use make-up as a mask! It's just for touch up! Check out my channel on youtube.com Type in the user name jollyrancher996, and go to beauty tips girl talk and two minute face. It talks about makeup, and how to apply a quick amount on without rushing or being messy with it. Check out all my other videos on youtube!

by queenra on 7/14/2011 12:19:55 AM

 
 

Well you just gotta break the ice with your mom. But since it is your first time wearing make-up, take it easy and go natural. I just got out of 6th grade and i wear oil control powder, loose blush, mascara, a little bit of eyeliner, and very subtle lip gloss. I was scared to tell my mom about this too but if you just say you want to enhance your features instead of covering them up I'm sure she will understand. Smile Good Luck!

by kirstykirst123 on 6/29/2011 10:53:44 PM

 
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