mom makeup help?

Question

All of my friends have started wearing makeup recently (even my best friend, who is a totall tomboy) and i want to start trying. My mother wears makeup everyday but i still don't kno how to tell her. I always get up on my way to school waaaay before her so i guess i could borrow hers but there's no way i could get it off before she would find out. We are close but matters like this are hard to bring up and she has a tendency to tease me about silly things like this. Advice? Plz be nice. I really am that geek that never has a seat in lunch too so i could use some makeup tips also.

Im afraid she'll say something like "Honey, you're okay without makeup" like the zen mom she is

Gawd y can't people in real life be this nice?

Answer 1

The best way to ask for advice is to sugar-coat it.

I'd just ask her something like "Mom a lot of the girls are wearing makeup to school, and some look really bad, I'd like to wear some but I don't want to look like a clown."

Most mothers will jump at the opportunity to help out, and assuming you're age-appropriate for makeup, she'll be glad to see you making a decision not to overdo it, and should eagerly lend a hand.

Remember the cardinal rule of makeup : Less is more.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

Okay here's what you do
You need to tell yourself, what's the worse that could happen? Not a lot! Sure, she might say, "You're too young." The world won't end. You just need to tell her how you feel, and why you want to do it. Don't say, "because everybody else is." Put it like, "I want to try it, I want to be more mature and i think starting now is a good time, can you please help me with it?" I also don't know how old you are, so you need to be positive that you're ready for it.
If she teases, you'll be totally embarrassed it's true. But asking never hurts, does it? And you can ask her not to tease, that you are uncomfortable in asking. I'm sure she'll talk with you about it. :)
And DON'T steal her makeup, that's the worst idea ever! First of all, it's hers and it's personal, that stuff has been in contact with her eyeballs. Plus, she'll notice eventually and then makeup will become an embarrassing taboo in your house. You have to talk with her about it :)

And a tip, if she lets you wear it, start with natural looks. hold off on eyeliner; wear lip-tints, a little natural eyeshadow, mascara. Don't overdo it, just take it slow :)

Hope that helps~

Answer 3

Don't worry about a thing! I am 14 and have been wearing makeup since I was 11. Here is how to tell your mother:

Go up to her when she is in a good mood and your not interrupting anything, and calmly ask, "Can I ask you something kinda serious?" She'll of course say yes and then take a breath (it helps with nerves) and say, "I would like to start wearing makeup."

Your mother will know best, and she'll guide you through the rest. Don't let this be an embarassing situation, because makeup is kind of a right of passage. You are becoming a lady and I'm sure your mother will help you through it.

Good luck!

Answer 4

One evening when she's not busy, you could ask your mom when she started wearing makeup. Chances are, she'll answer and ask why. I just asked my mom from there whether I could experiment, just to see what it'd look like. If she says you look fine without it, tell her that she does too, but you just want to try and see what it looks like. This works best in the evening because in the morning before school, people tend to be more frazzled and the first time results in a few time-consuming mistakes.
My mom can always tell when I'm wearing make-up, even if I think I've washed it all off, so I think being up-front about it works best. :)

Answer 5

LOL. What i used to do when i was in 7th grade was, before the bus would come pick me up in the morning i used to go to my older friends house and she did it for me, and i got away with it for a while, but one day i forgot one of my books at home and ran inside to get it, and my mom saw me and then she saw the makeup, and she asked me if i was wearing makeup and then i got scared but then she was actually ok with it she told me to go wash it off so i did and when i got home she took me makeup shopping, and turns out the colors and stuff my friend was using on me was waaay to much!!! SO i think you should just ask instead of sneaking around because chances are she will be ok with it, and might tease you a little but thats just a part of growing up!! Good luck!

Answer 6

I would try not to compare yourself, that usually puts pressure and a sense that the parents arent fairing well against others. I recently started wearing makeup too. Just politely bring it up like "When or do you think I can start wearing makeup?" Offer to buy it and if it will boost confidence and self esteem add that. say its something that you want but dont argue, it takes time. ask her what year she started wearing it and ask her if you can match it. but my mom was cool about it, and she is very helpful and it helps if you are close. using it before her i believe would be just like stealing. just remeber to bring it up calmly.

Best of Luck! ;]

Answer 7

well, firstly your go to your mom and tell her how u feel about this situation, exactly like u just typed it and im sure if u guys are real close she will understand, lus tell her about how you dnt like being teased, how you know shes kidding but sometimes it hurts.
makeup help?
try to watch a couple shows and go online for tips it all depends on skin color and hair that decides what you look best in

and trust me, the whole geek is cool
im a total dork and i love it
just have self-confidence and pretend like u dont think ur a geek and everything else will fall into place. if you dont feel confident at first fake it and you WILL start feeling it, try pointing out all our good qualties and justbe yourself, cuz theres only one of you

Answer 8

well, personally I think that if you are at least 14 , i think it is OK to wear some makeup, as long as its not overdone. some eye shadow, a little lip stick. Make up doesn't make a girl a hoochie. i would just go up and ask her if you could borrow some of hers, ask her for some tips, and if she picks on you just let her know , that you don't appreciate her making fun of you especially when you know most kids wouldn't go to their parents for help now a days. Good luck girl !

Answer 9

Maybe you could tell your mom that you're kind of interested in make up and ask what she thinks about that. I don't know your age but when I was about 10 I started playing with my sister's make up (she was older). I'd play "dress up" with it and my mom and sis got a kick out of it. I started wearing it for serious at 12. Just mascara and lip gloss (the first time it was in style).

Answer 10

There are a lot of websites dedicated to makeup tutorials, or you could go into a makeup store and ask for a makeover and some tips :] good luck!