how do I get my parents to let me wear makeup? what should I say???

Question

my parents won't let me wear makeup, they say Im not old enough. Is there anything I can say or do to convince them to let me??? help please....

BTW, I am almost 14

Answer 1

Tell them you just put a little bit

Answer 2

You don't say how old you are. So maybe you aren't old enough.
If you are mature, then you will have to prove to your parents that you are mature enough to wear makeup, which means being responsible and all that stuff. And when you do get to wear it, make sure you keep it really light - like just a gloss and mascara. You want to enhance your looks, not cover them up.

Answer 3

Respect your parents desicion, perhaps ask them in 3 months maybe they'll change their minds, or maybe do some negoshiating (don't think i spelt that right) maybe say well can i at least wear some eye shadow and mascara (depending on ur age)

but do NOT i repeat DO not
1.put it on at school then if they find out they'll won't let you wear it any sooner, they'll just take the privlages away and will make you wait longer to wear it
2.don't beg
3. don't say "well everybody else wears it"

DO:
Repect their opion that will make you sound more trustworthy and responsible that way they might consider it in a few months if they see you're acting mature about it.


say like:
"mom dad i know i want to wear make-up and i know you wont let me, can't i wear just a little like some lip gloss and eye shadow or something"

parents: NO honey
You: okay well i guess i understand

**2 months later**
(since they saw that u acted maturly about it last time they might consider it)

"mom, dad, what do you think about me wearing some make-up now, i just want to wear some to enhance my features"

parnets: alright i suppose its alright

Now it may not take only 2 months but even if they take 8 months they will see that ur more mature about how you handle things, and maybe they'll trust you on other things such as like going alone to movies or to the mall alone or shaving your legs (if you're like young still) you see what i'm saying

p.s hope it helped ya

Answer 4

First, don't whine or do the whole "yeah, but" crap. Just sit them down and say something like, "I'd like to start wearing makeup as I feel I am old enough and mature enough to do so."
If that doesn't work, just buy some and put it on at school without them knowing.

Answer 5

well first off think about how old u r and see if they have a point. And u can say well mom dad, i'm getting older and more mature and i want to look more mature and this is what i want to wear on my face (tell them). or if they still deny u can ask them at least wear it on the weekends or maybe if i get my grades up or do more chores or whatever, make a deal with them> I wish u hte best of luck!

Answer 6

Act older. Be mature, say the age is eighteen that they won't let you wear makeup until. Act like an 18 year old, then, I bet they'll let you wear makeup.

Answer 7

Maybe you are asking for too much too quickly. For instance, first propose a compromise and ask if you can wear colored lip gloss. Then, after several months, your parents could see if you've handled yourself maturely with that and may allow you to also start to wear mascara, etc. Just try to not look too old because that may be what they are afraid of.

Answer 8

You need to talk to them and ask what you can wear, it might be a little mascara and concealer, but remember you live with them. Working with them will help you some, ask what colors they might be light colors. I would suggest something not to cause acne a mineral makeup helps some. and Physican formula is mineral, a bit expensive for someone who hasn't tried makeup, but won't break you out and cause mroe damage.

Even go shopping with your mom for some ask her advice.

Answer 9

well, first off, how old are you anyway? But, tell them makup is a form of expression! not a way to look pretty, but a way of saying! this is me, deal with it. and if it is tonned down it's okay, start by wearing a little, and work your way up. My friend, when she wanted to wear it did this, she went home and put a whole lotta makeup on, then showed her parents, she said, "i've been wearing this all day! if you haven't noticed by now, i should be able to wear it"

Answer 10

Well it really depends on how old you are. I know, i went through it too...just start small. lipgloss, maybe a little glitter...

here is your argument
"Mom, i think that im old enough to start wearing make up. i know that you think i am too young, but alot of other girls my age wear make up, and i feel really left out! im not really trying to fit in, and im not finding my confidence in make up... i just think i would feel prettier and more confident if i had a little extra shine. think it over... im willing to buy my own make up..."

stuff like that. dont yell, dont be rude about it. the important key is to act very mature when asking this, so your parents feel like you are mature also. good luck!

Answer 11

how old r u if u are 13 or older tell them that u want to look good and if u go to school i'm sure ppl at school wear makeup tell them that ppl at school wear makeup y cant u.
good luck.