How did you learn how to apply makeup?

Do you have it down (about right) now?

How long did it take to get to that point?

I'm trying to figure it out. Wasn't getting it, got discouraged and quit.

The Salon I go to for my eyelashes and brows is an LGBTQ Salon and they will teach you makeup as well. They will teach by appointment and have held classes in the evening on occasion. I think that was more directed towards trans youth though. Look for a similar Salon or even group in your area.

I watched a LOT of YouTube videos.

Tried different things with horrifying results. Then I bought a makeup mannequin head and practiced on her.

I look carefully at pictures of women's faces that I think are beautiful. I studied how they did their makeup. Then try to achieve the same effect.

One thing I learned is that the whole "smoky eyes" look does not work on me.

It took me a couple of years to perfect it, but only a few months to get the basics.

I have had compliments, so I think I did okay with it.

Some of you have seen my pics, so I'll let you decide. 

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 20, 2025, 03:43:50 PMHow did you learn how to apply makeup?

Do you have it down (about right) now?

How long did it take to get to that point?

One day in the mid 1990s, I walked into the makeup department of the Robinson's May Department Store in Canoga Park, California. I walked up to the Clinique counter and told the young woman working there, "I'm a cross dresser, can you please help me pick out makeup?" She stared at me for about 30 seconds, then snapped out of it and did a full make over on my face even though I was in boy mode. She explained what she was doing and how to recreate the look on my own. She then sold me a couple hundred dollars worth of cosmetics. After that she was always happy to see me walk in the door because I was an easy sale.  Asking for help and guidance at Clinique and MAC counters became a regular habit for many, many years after.

The woman who first helped me at that Robinson's May all those years ago later told me that the reason she stared at me for a long moment the first time I approached her is because the store is across the street from a high school, and she thought I was a high school student who came in to prank her. Once she realized that I was serious, she got excited for the challenge and for the big sale.

Now I'm getting old, and 2 years of Covid lockdowns completely broke me out of the makeup habit. Anyway, I'm just as cute without makeup; my wife says so. 🥰

❤️
Miharu

Quote from: Miharu Barbie on January 21, 2025, 04:36:45 PMOne day in the mid 1990s, I walked into the makeup department of the Robinson's May Department Store in Canoga Park, California. I walked up to the Clinique counter and told the young woman working there, "I'm a cross dresser, can you please help me pick out makeup?" She stared at me for about 30 seconds, then snapped out of it and did a full make over on my face even though I was in boy mode. She explained what she was doing and how to recreate the look on my own. She then sold me a couple hundred dollars worth of cosmetics. After that she was always happy to see me walk in the door because I was an easy sale.  Asking for help and guidance at Clinique and MAC counters became a regular habit for many, many years after.

The woman who first helped me at that Robinson's May all those years ago later told me that the reason she stared at me for a long moment the first time I approached her is because the store is across the street from a high school, and she thought I was a high school student who came in to prank her. Once she realized that I was serious, she got excited for the challenge and for the big sale.

Now I'm getting old, and 2 years of Covid lockdowns completely broke me out of the makeup habit. Anyway, I'm just as cute without makeup; my wife says so. 🥰

❤️
Miharu

You do look cute!

Chrissy

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 21, 2025, 05:24:22 PMYou do look cute!

Chrissy

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