Is a 13 year old girl too young for makeup?

Question

I really wanna where makeup. All my friends get to wear it and i cant. My dad is really stubborn and its really hard to try to convince him. Besides, I want it to be natural (mascara, lip gloss, concealor, and thats it). Its not like it will put on tons of foundation. I just wanna be more grown up now because i dont wanna be treated like im 6.

Also, does anyone know any good ways to try and convince my dad that i can wear makeup??

Answer 1

I think 13 is a good age to start wearing make-up, I was around that age when I started wearing it. I dont think you should wear mascara when you first start wearing make-up, but you should be comfortable with yourself. I have a friend who never wears make-up and is proud of that.

Answer 2

My sister is 11 and wears makeup and even has some peircings. Its not bad. Have your dad read this if you want. It's just a look. Kids want to fit in, let them. Wearing makeup does not mean all the boys are going to be coming after you anymore than they already are...if they are. Especially if you just want to wear lipgloss, mascara and concealor! Thats the natural look, very nice. Besides having your dad read this I have no idea how to convince him. Dads are dads...he probably thinks its what is best for you hun. I don't agree but oh well. This is the year 2006 almost 2007 things have changed since he was a kid....he needs to let you live in this year not his childhood years. Hope he understands! Good luck!

Answer 3

I started wearing makeup at about 12 or 13. I was only allowed to wear a tiny bit though. When you have a free minute at home sometime, put on a little makeup, like a little blush and lipgloss, or maybe lipgloss and mascara. Make it subtle. Show your dad and ask if he'd be willing to let you go out like that. If he says yes, only put as much on as he had originally approved. If you push him, he will likely end up saying "no makeup at all"

Remember, you don't want to wear makeup just to wear makeup, you want to use it to accentuate your features. So use neutral colors and keep it simple. Too much makeup will make you look fake.

Hope I helped.=)

Answer 4

The best way to convince him is to go to a place like Sephora or to Macy's or Nordstrom and get it done professionally. Make sure to tell the make-up artist how old you are and what you really want. And watch how they apply it and what they used. Then show your dad. He will see that it is possible to look natural with make-up on.

Just avoid dark eye stuff- for some reason all parents hate it.
I did this to convince my mom and she bought me all the stuff the lady used plus some extras for my birthday- over $250 worth!!

Well, good luck!!!

(p.s.- the make-over is free- in case you were wondering)

Answer 5

i'm 12 (13 in below a week) an I positioned on beginning place, concealer, lipstick/lipgloss, eyeshadow - usually black, brown or gray, mascara - black, eyeliner - black on appropriate and backside waterline besides as around finished eye smudged bellow, Bronzer till i choose to look diminished coz i'm of course diminished and my beginning place suits my dermis tone, i will apply a highlighter on my foreheadbone and cheek bones, I now and returned fill in my eyebrows, and that's approximately it different than perhaps an eye fixed primer and powder and stuff yet yeah. makeup is approximately expressing your self so somewhat this is all approximately what makes you gentle and you suspect to portray who you're. My mom and dad do not somewhat care what makeup I positioned on on the grounds that i purchase it and that they by no ability say something. because of the fact this is me expressing who i'm and what my type is, and that i don't care what others think of they understand that it kinda ability i don't care in the event that they don't like it. Expressing who i'm is a long much greater important than making those with chuffed on the subject of ways you seem.

Answer 6

I started when I was 13. be adult when talking to him about it, tell him you don't want to wear a lot and that you understand too much makes you look trashy, especially at your age. I usually try the "you raised me well enough to know..." in your case I'd try something like "you raised me well enough to understand I'm too young to wear a lot of makeup, I'd just like a little that still looks natural" tell him it'd help you be more confident. try making a deal with him, you wear a little and wear it responsibly to his specifications, allow him to approve what you buy and how much you put on at a time. tell him there are a bunch of brands aimed for girls your age that has stuff that is subtle and age appropriate. suggest brown mascara which is more natural. hope that helps!

Answer 7

My daughter is 13 and wears makeup. It makes her look a lot older which in turn makes older men look at her. Maybe this is your dad's fear?
Try a father-daughter bonding trip to the makeup counter at the mall or a specialty shop where the staff can help you get the right look and show you the correct way to apply makeup. (Also, don't forget skin care is very important at your age too!) Your dad will have the chance to ask questions of the staff and to see for himself what is available for you. If he is a tough nut to crack, try meeting him half way through compromise.
Good luck!

Answer 8

There shouldn't be any hurry to wear makeup. 15 or 16 is the most ideal. Peolple won't treat you more like a grown up just because you have lipgloss on. Doing things just because your friends are doing it shows a lack of maturity and discernment. Your Dad is not being stubborn he is being a good parent .
Trying to change your Dad's mind on house rules is immature and manipulative. Asking strangers to help you is plain scary.

Answer 9

I would tell your dad that you're not interested in wearing makeup to just meet boys and appear sexy. He's probably nervous because he wants to make sure you're making wise decisions and being safe. Assure him that you know right from wrong and just want to gain confidence. I would have a friend over who has some makeup, and put it on the way you want to wear it, then show your dad. Maybe he'll see that you don't have to wear it like Gwen Stefani!

Answer 10

Totally! You should b wearing make-up by know. U might be naturally beautiful( lucky people) but i started when I was maybe 12. It should ,look natural but still have your own touches. I love glitter and bright colors, so i put on blush w/ shimmer in it and i would put on bright pink eye shadow or whatever matches my outfit. Tell your dad it just enhances your beauty. Tell him it will look natural but have a pretty glow to you, u can also tell him that u need to express your creativity by putting on the colors that you feel like wearing.