my parents are *really* strict an they wont let me wear makeup or wax my eyebrows... im not one of those middle schoolers who wanna look like older girls either--im in 11th grade! what can i do to convince them im way old enough?!?! my mom says i cant wear makeup til im MARRIED! not even like cover up or foundation. i dont have acne or a unibrow or something, so its not that big of a deal, but i want them to know im growing up, like im going to college soon! any advice?
PS wen i did wear cover up once, my mom noticed and got ttly mad at me
2007-06-24 08:48:50 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
its not part of my religion lol
2007-06-24 09:03:16 · update #1
Well I think they're right!!, you're just 11, still a child not even a teenager...!. Maybe she changes her mind in a few years but right now you don't need it and It won't look good.
BTW, don't listen to the people who tells you to do things behind your parents backs..., If you want blessings always listen to your parents and obey them because they know better...
2007-06-24 10:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by cherry 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋
It may seem like the end of the world right now and this may sound mean but you are only 11 years old not even a teen yet. When you are 13 you will look at all the 11 year old that wear makeup and think the same as us, trust me I've been there. You are only 11 you don't need it you will just look ridiculous because you are just a little kid wearing makeup
2015-10-07 13:17:42 · answer #2 · answered by Daniela 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the world is going to end if you can't ewar makeup a few more years. Actually your parents are doing you a favor.. make up is EXPENSIVE even the cheap stuff adds up. it also clogs pores and gets old the bacteria causing zits if done wrong. Why not focus on inner beauty because that lasts. INner beauty has nohing to do with what is on the outside. styel your hair right, wear decent clothes and put on a smile with shoulders baack. Lose that grump from not getting your way and you will look tons better immediately. Even drop dead gorgeous movie stars are cheated on or look ugly at times. Stop focusing on it and get on with life. Keep the high grades and get friends that aren't so shallow. oh and stop fishing for compliments thats not attractive either. A smile, and self confidence go a long way. The stuff in resource boxes is more important than make up for friendships but it might be too hard for you.
2016-04-01 02:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really does sound like your parents are very unreasonable, but if you're living with them, there's not alot you can do about that since what they're doing is not abusive, it's just them be extremely paranoid. Your best bet is to follow the rules and look forward to the time when you can become more independent. Going to college is a huge step, and will afford you more freedom to make more of your own decisions. After college, you may have a career long before you're married. That means you'll be able to move out of your parents' home and find a place of your own and support yourself. At that point, you can lead your own life. If you want to wear makeup before marriage, that will be your choice, along with many other choices. Just look toward the future and make plans.
2007-06-24 09:01:19 · answer #4 · answered by cynthiajean222 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk with your mom about it. Ask about having a Mary Kay consultant come over and teach you about proper skin care...which does include foundation. Foundation should be the exact same color as your natural skin color. It protects your face from the sun and environmental pollutants. you can find a local Mary Kay consultant by going to www.marykay.com Even if your parents have this rule for religious reasons, maybe they will at least be open to the idea of good skin care. However, if they still say "NO" my advise is to obey them. The bible says to honor your parents that your days may be long on this earth. After all, when yuou graduate (and turn 18), you'll be off to college and in America, you'll be an adult and can wear make-up then!
2007-06-24 09:03:27 · answer #5 · answered by florida-native 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like it sucks, but take advantage of this time. Most girls our age tend to trash themselves with too much makeup. If you want to pluck your brows, try taking a hair or two at a time, gradually, so the transition is unnoticeable. I know I would look like she-man if I let my eyebrows grow in too much. ;] As for makeup, just worry about keeping your skin clear of pimples and the like. The absence of concealer must mean that your pores are rather clear. You can use tinted moisturizers to give your skin a smoother, dewier appearance.
Also, do any of your friends have parents that let them wear makeup? Maybe those parents could talk to your parents?
Best of luck!
- Lauren
2007-06-24 08:57:56 · answer #6 · answered by Lauren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start slow, maybe just wearing some coverup on blemishes and anything like that. Move slowly adding a bit of color like blush and bronze and hopefully it will be okay. Talk to your parents even, about getting a compromise. Maybe just blush for a start instead of mascara. Or say if you keep your grades up you can wear this or that. I understand if they don't want you to wear a lot, but when your 16,17, almost 18, you should be old enough to make your own decisions. Good luck!
2007-06-24 08:58:50 · answer #7 · answered by Missy R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sucks BIGtime. I thought my mom was harsh for not letting me wear it in 8th. My solution was that I always carried a bag with me when I wanted to wear make up. It had makeup and brushes and ponds makeup remover wipes (they work fast and well). Before I went somwhere I would go the bathroom of that place and apply my makeup. Before I left I would take it off. It alittle extra work but if you wanna wear makeup thats what you gotta do. Desprate times call for desprate measures. Good Luck! ;-)
2007-06-24 09:38:55 · answer #8 · answered by ♠ LeaH ♠ 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have da same problem. i started out putting it on heavy and thick with tons of eyeliner and mascara and thick blush, and bright lipgloss, and gallons of fondation. (And my moms a makeup artist, she still wouldnt let me wear it) Everymonth b4 skewl i would put that much on, then each month i figured out how gross it looked, i let my mom catch me 2 or 3 timz a month (she usually made me wash it off rite away) then in like the last month of skewl i only wore a little bit of clear lip gloss and lite blush my mom said that was okay and she would allow that. after that i went back to putting more and more on and she got used to it ( and didn't really notice since i di it so gradually.) so basically start out big go to less and less, then go big agin really slowly
2007-06-24 09:02:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obey them while you live in their home. Once you move out, it's your life to do whatever you wish. They must have their reasons. Sneaking behind their backs will take away any trust they have in you. You'll be going away soon enough and you'll feel that you were respectful of their wishes while you were growing up. They will always remember that. Good luck..
2007-06-24 08:59:46 · answer #10 · answered by puanani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going to be 18 soon, so they can't tell you that you can't wear makeup until you're married.
If you reallllllly want to wear makeup, talk to your parents. Make sure they understand that you're growing up and that you're not going to make yourself look like a tramp. And follow through with that promise.
And if that doesn't work, get married. ;) jk
2007-06-24 08:56:43 · answer #11 · answered by Violet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋