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Title: Getting the right shade as a guy
Post by: yukana on August 06, 2011, 05:43:02 PM
Post by: yukana on August 06, 2011, 05:43:02 PM
I am more of a no makeup person preferring with just a fresh face (and less maintenance).
However, I have acne scars resulted from puberty and I want to (at least attempt to) cover them with makeup.
I cannot figure out the shade that matches me on my own so I am thinking of going into a store and have the girl (or guy) try to find a match for me.
The thing is, I do not really pass so I am thinking of going androgynous looking.
Will I get a lot of stares from the other customers passing by as a guy having (girl) makeup being done? From the makeup girl?
However, I have acne scars resulted from puberty and I want to (at least attempt to) cover them with makeup.
I cannot figure out the shade that matches me on my own so I am thinking of going into a store and have the girl (or guy) try to find a match for me.
The thing is, I do not really pass so I am thinking of going androgynous looking.
Will I get a lot of stares from the other customers passing by as a guy having (girl) makeup being done? From the makeup girl?
Title: Re: Getting the right shade as a guy
Post by: Tamaki on August 06, 2011, 07:03:27 PM
Post by: Tamaki on August 06, 2011, 07:03:27 PM
I've done it in guy mode and nobody cares. I was more uncomfortable than anyone in the store. Just tell them you need help hiding the acne scars and they will be happy to help.
Title: Re: Getting the right shade as a guy
Post by: yukana on August 06, 2011, 07:16:07 PM
Post by: yukana on August 06, 2011, 07:16:07 PM
I see. Thank you.
Title: Re: Getting the right shade as a guy
Post by: Cindy on August 07, 2011, 01:44:39 AM
Post by: Cindy on August 07, 2011, 01:44:39 AM
I went to a beauticians that had previously shaped my eyebrows and they gave me a complete make over on one side of the face and helped me copy it on the other. Picked my colours etc. They were great and very positive and helpful.
Our fear is often the problem, professionals are just that. Professionals looking for customers. It is pretty obvious that the place I go to gets my money for waxing, shaping anything.
Cindy
Our fear is often the problem, professionals are just that. Professionals looking for customers. It is pretty obvious that the place I go to gets my money for waxing, shaping anything.
Cindy
Title: Re: Getting the right shade as a guy
Post by: yukana on August 07, 2011, 12:43:02 PM
Post by: yukana on August 07, 2011, 12:43:02 PM
Most of my fear I supposed would be from other customers as I do not blend well.
I know several people who sell cosmetics for years in a department store and how that works.
Being professional, helpful, understanding is essential in selling anything, especially in building a repeating customer base.
Customer wise, I have seen a wide spectrum of people with different backgrounds and views and it was kind of scary working with them sometimes.
I guess I'll try early opening hours to avoid the "traffic".
I know several people who sell cosmetics for years in a department store and how that works.
Being professional, helpful, understanding is essential in selling anything, especially in building a repeating customer base.
Customer wise, I have seen a wide spectrum of people with different backgrounds and views and it was kind of scary working with them sometimes.
I guess I'll try early opening hours to avoid the "traffic".
Title: Re: Getting the right shade as a guy
Post by: Janet_Girl on August 07, 2011, 12:54:04 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on August 07, 2011, 12:54:04 PM
Pish-posh. As far as I am aware of it is still legal to buy most thinks. But it is illegal to harass people. So screw the other customers. Your money is just a green as theirs.