I am struggling with the idea of makeup. I know it helps a lot with passing but I think I am part of those who find it frustrating and a bit of nuisance. I have fun putting it on because in a way it is a form of art but I don't really like having it on. I tried different kinds but had same results and it is not that it itches but more I just can't keep my hands from trying to wipe it off (like when you have sauce on your face). Lipstick is the worst too because I like biting my lips since they are always shedding.
Are there a lot who feel the same and still do it?
Also how much harm does painting nails cause to the nails? It is by far the only cosmetic thing I like having on, but I love how strong my nails are and I am afraid they will make them so flimsy I'll get sick of them.. ( I look online and there seems to be so much more negatives than positive (Positive only being that it looks pretty). I am terrified to even try it on especially when I have been dying to paint nails. I don't have any female friends so I have really no one to ask besides the internet. I do have my mother but her nails are so soft they break by touching something really hard and I have her genes too and it sucks.

Oh and for my last question (I know a lot) what should I do if I want to have earrings. Should I pierce them early or when I start to feel more confident about my transition to others. I haven't told anyone besides one friend of mines and my mother. It just lately I have been feeling tired of playing the "boy" as I have been very discreet about it but I already have been getting the whole "are you gay? you been acting odd.". Which is so weird when I am clearly drooling over some really pretty asian girls. :< I guess people are strange.. Speaking of that
Jazz came to my job (for a reality show called "All that Jazz") and I was freakin' going flippin' crazy I lost my mind and I swear to GOD I went crazy.. I was telling everyone about her and they all had this weird look like "cool, I didn't know". However 3 of the guys were so mean about it and lying to others saying "her mother made her dress like a girl at age 4. They are sick". I tried to explain to them but they are very how I shall say close minded.
Anyways sorry this was so long (((

Here:
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and here:
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could be a few hints...

you might try some nourishing products... this would give a groomed look without disturbing...

you might try some organic or soft nail products... you might look up which ones have good recommendations...

Concerning earrings there are clips... I'd look for non allergic materials and pick some where the spring is not too strong...
so you could try some first without something permanent...

Well its up to you what you say since you know them best...
one possibility would be to say being tg is biological, to do with development before birth... that brain and body develop at different times... and there are parts of the brain different in males and females... so there is a mismatch possible in a variety of different stages, thats why there is a tg spectrum...
and people feel this way, its not imagination.

hugs

Make up when done right should not itch
And here is some tips if it does

Lemons
Use fresh lemons and rub on face a few times a week
The acid is an exfoliant and evens out tone

Serums
Reduces lines

Moisturizers
The most important thing

Brushes
Do not ever use your hands to apply makeup

Quote from: yurihime on June 07, 2015, 03:20:02 PM
Oh and for my last question (I know a lot) what should I do if I want to have earrings. Should I pierce them early or when I start to feel more confident about my transition to others.

Earring converters. Sold at any Claire's that convert earrings into clip earrings. Works better, style wise, with bigger and dangling types of earrings over studs from a visual standpoint.