Fresh Face Forward

I am 14 and have just entered high school. I'm sort of a tomboy and I really never wear makeup. Everyone in high school seems to take so much time doing their makeup. They put it on in class, in the bathroom, in their cars, etc. A lot of them wear a lot when they really don't need it. I think they look really trashy.

We recently had a dress up day and I came to school with makeup on and everyone said I looked so pretty. So, I wanna know, should I wear make up even though I don't think I need it? Is there something wrong with me for not wearing makeup?

-Old Enough For Make Up?


There is ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong with you for not wearing makeup. I didn’t wear make-up when I was 14 and I still felt confident and beautiful. Why trouble yourself? I say if you don’t like it, don’t wear it. Some people think that everyone looks better with makeup when really it just depends on what you like and don’t like.

Maybe your friends think that you look better with makeup because when you do wear it, you fit in better with everyone else at the school. You’re your own person, and you shouldn’t let others influence your decisions, especially when it comes to your appearance. I TOTALLY support you. 

Who says that just because everyone else does it, you have to? Stand by your decision and be an example to all of the girls at the school who don’t like wearing makeup either, but wear it just to fit in. Who knows, maybe after hanging out with you, your friends will spend less time in the classroom, bathroom and in their cars primping. 

In the end, they know what’s best for them just like you know what’s best for you. I say, all a girl really needs is a little lip gloss, but again, it depends on the person.       

Hugs,
Chardae B.

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8/13/2009 2:30:00 PM
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