How do I convince my mom to let me wear makeup in Junior High?

Question

I just really want eye liner and colored lip gloss but if I ask my mom, I know she'll say no. Any sugestions?

Answer 1

Maybe lip gloss. Skip the eye liner. Be as natural as you can because you'll look a whole lot better.

Answer 2

Well, you have to make sure that you ask her in a cool way and do not mention that all the other girls use make up too, 'cause moms hate that.

Let her know that the last time you went shopping you saw this light colored lip gloss but did not want to get it before you got her opinion on it to see what she thinks... then after sometime go for the eyeliner, let her know that you don't want to wear too much make up, but would like to put some eye liner to define your features...

Answer 3

I'd recommend NOT sneaking aorund with the makeup as others have suggested. Moms WILL find out, and then you'll be in trouble AND not allowed to wear it.

I'd sit down with her, and ask her when she thinks a good time would be to learn how to apply makeup correctly. One mistake most girls make is wearing colors that are all wrong for them, and applying way too much of it.

Talk with your mom, even if you think she might say no. Explain what you want to wear, show her that you know how to apply it without putting way too much on, and show her you will trust what she thinks.

Going behind her back is the worst thing to do. One day, you'll slip up and come home wearing it, or she'll find it, and then you're toast.

Answer 4

View my profile, then look at the questions I asked, I asked the same question :)

just look at the answers people left on my page :)


Oh, by the way, i thought my mom was the strictest mom out of all my friends, BUT, it tured out for the better,,, when i ask her to do something that im 100% sure she will say no on, it turns out that she said yes.

I remember once last school year i asked her if i could wear a little make up to school (when she was sleeping) and she said "well if you know how to put it on" which was a BIG shocker!

(i dont wear makeup now, but i am determinend to next school year) So what Im gonna do, is this:

When we go school clothes shopping with her, i am gonna make sure I go past a spot where they sell make up( things like mascara, lip gloss, and maybe eyeliner) and make sure she is in a "good" mood, and say something like "ooo, that looks pretty" and see what her response is. If it is "yea" then just ask her if you can buy it. if her answer is "oo yea, do you want some" then ur good to go!


Good luck :)

Answer 5

Well, I suggest taking your mom into your room, and letting her see what it is you want to wear.

Sit down, just the two of you and let her watch you apply your eye liner and lip gloss....don't go very heavy on either. Don't use the "everybody is doing it" line, because that will have the opposite effect.

Answer 6

I don't really have this problem, i wear as much makeup as i want to, i started in about 6th grade and my parents didn't care. Hmm..i would have my mom put it on for me the first couple of days after you beg her so you can wear as much as she wants you to wear, then eventually she will let you wear alittle more and more and so on. Just start off with really light make up, maybe just colored lip gloss and alittle eyeliner later

Answer 7

Eye liner is a big step...Start with maybe clear mascara and a light color lip gloss. REMEMBER ...when you are young, less is more! :) And if Mom says No...there is usually a reason, so don't get to upset. You will get to wear it before you know it!

Answer 8

Ask your mom if you can use her makeup for fun one night and put the liner and gloss on tastefully and light and ask her if it looks pretty? If she says yes, ask her if that would be ok for school too. Or, show her a pic of natural girl with minimal makeup and see what she thinks.

Answer 9

Whatever you do, do not sneak the makeup at school. Not only is this dishonest, it is a show of blatant disrespect for your mother. Since you wish for your mother to respect your desires, you should do what you can to show your respect for hers.

Many factors play into your mother’s decision about you and makeup. These include your social situation, religious beliefs, personal values, etc. Discuss all of this with your mother. If she already allows you to wear makeup for special occasions, ask her to work out a plan with you so that you may wear makeup for school occasionally. Perhaps come up with a one or two makeup days each week. One way to get her to see your side is to ask her for help in applying the makeup, or asking for her opinion on how you applied the makeup. While talking with your mother about this topic, remain calm and do not get upset if the conversation does not go your way. I feel certain that one of the traits your mother wants to see before allowing makeup is maturity. Wait a month or so before bringing up the topic again. Avoid saying childish things like, “Mary-Jo’s mom lets her wear makeup.” Pressure like that seldom works on adults.

At the age of 12, my niece wanted to start wearing makeup to school. My sister did not allow it at first. My niece talked to me about it, and we approached the situation with a lot of patience and a great deal of maturity on the part of my niece. When my niece did not get into any serious trouble, and she did not go crazy when her mother did not allow makeup, her mother finally gave in around the holidays. My sister delivered her “permission” via a small makeup kit for my niece and a Post-it note saying, “For Use on Wednesday and Friday Only.” The next year, my niece could wear makeup at her own discretion. By the time my niece entered high school, wearing makeup became more of a chore and something she chose not to do as often.

Respect and maturity will get you further with your parents than dishonesty, blatant disrespect, and/or sneaking ever will.

Will D
Enterprise AL
http://www.notagz.com

Answer 10

Well, I am a mother of a 13 year old daughter. The best way to approach your mother is by letting her know that you feel that you can come to her about anything. Tell her that you feel like you dont have to hide anything from her. That you are interested in wearing eyeliner and lipgloss. Let her know that you respect her enough to not do it behind anyone back. That you are coming to her like a responsible teenager. Let her know that there are alot of other things that teens are getting into that you are not. That should work! Good luck!