Any other ladies think the whole hair/makeup/eyebrow game is outta control these days?

[Chelsea Bridge]

Definitely. The caked on foundation, contouring, highlighting and extra long lashes is too much.

 

[agnosticlady]

YESSSS

I love makeup, doing my hair, doing my nails and etc, but all that drag queen make up is too much. A full done face should be used for like prom, weddings, photoshoots, and etc. Every other day for me is just concelaer, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick/lip gloss

 

[KinksandCoils]

Yes but I think a big portion of it is because instead of just doing your make up cute when you go out and keeping it moving we now have social media to share our techniques with. Which may not be so bad. At one point I was wearing makeup, just foundation and I didn't know I was supposed to be using a concealer and I didn't know I was supposed to set my make up so it would come off on my clothes making my collar look dirty.

I didn't have anyone to teach me. Im still somewhat clueless. And of course when I did my make up I wasn't countouring.

I can't get down with these eyebrows, weaves, wigs, and witchy poo nails people do though

 

[Rusty Kuntz]

Yes but I think a big portion of it is because instead of just doing your make up cute when you go out and keeping it moving we now have social media to share our techniques with. Which may not be so bad. At one point I was wearing makeup, just foundation and I didn't know I was supposed to be using a concealer and I didn't know I was supposed to set my make up so it wouldn't come off on my clothes making my collar look dirty.

I didn't have anyone to teach me. Im still somewhat clueless. And of course when I did my make up I wasn't countouring.

I can't get down with these eyebrows, weaves, wigs, and witchy poo nails people do though

That's the thing; you don't have to use all that if you have decent/good skin. Luckily, puberty didn't do me too dirty, and I' haven't developed adult acne **knock on wood** so I don't have much, if any discoloration. I can use a tinted moisturizer and I'm good.

Use what you need/want; yeah, all that other stuff is available, but if you shouldn't feel pressured to use it just because you're "supposed" to.

 

[KinksandCoils]

That's the thing; you don't have to use all that if you have decent/good skin. Luckily, puberty didn't do me too dirty, and I' haven't developed adult acne **knock on wood** so I don't have much, if any discoloration. I can use a tinted moisturizer and I'm good.

Use what you need/want; yeah, all that other stuff is available, but if you shouldn't feel pressured to use it just because you're "supposed" to.

unfortunately I don't have good skin. I have skin discoloration and I scar dark. I've been using BB cream around my mouth area lately.

 

[Rusty Kuntz]

unfortunately I don't have good skin. I have skin discoloration and I scar dark. I've been using BB cream around my mouth area lately.

Have you thought about doing a series of chemical peels to get rid of the discoloration? My sister had some serious hormonal acne/discoloration as a result of her cycle being out of wack, and chemical peels have helped a lot.

 

[KinksandCoils]

Have you thought about doing a series of chemical peels to get rid of the discoloration? My sister had some serious hormonal acne/discoloration as a result of her cycle being out of wack, and chemical peels have helped a lot.

are they safe

 

[Rusty Kuntz]

are they safe

Yep. We (Blacks) shouldn't do stronger peels because of a higher risk of permanent discoloration, but the milder peels, such as (low concentration) mandelic, glycolic, salicylic or Jessner's peel, done over a period of time, can work wonders.

I will occasionally do a peel at home whenever my texture is feeling a little off. What my sister did was have an initial consultation/session with a derm, got one treatment, then she just ordered the chemical peel solution from Makeup Artist's Choice (At Home Chemical Peels Anti Aging Acne Scars).

 

[sanityovar8ted]

i do makeup on rare occasions, its too hot in tx for all that shyt. i be on fb and some of these chicks look like they melting. i am however fascinated with eyeshadow i just have no clue on how to apply it tho.

 

[sanityovar8ted]

and i dont have the best skin but its like accept me for who i am or fucc u

 

[KinksandCoils]

Yep. We (Blacks) shouldn't do stronger peels because of a higher risk of permanent discoloration, but the milder peels, such as (low concentration) mandelic, glycolic, salicylic or Jessner's peel, done over a period of time, can work wonders.

I will occasionally do a peel at home whenever my texture is feeling a little off. What my sister did was have an initial consultation/session with a derm, got one treatment, then she just ordered the chemical peel solution from Makeup Artist's Choice (At Home Chemical Peels Anti Aging Acne Scars).

I think I'mma half to pass on that.

Thanks though

 

[-DMP-]

Man this and camera filters done fukked up the game. Think you getting hitting Halle berry and wake up to Felicia. Bye Felicia

 

[SouthernBelle]

I like makeup. Not drag queen, full contouring and all that jazz (my face is already angular, so I don't need to contour), but I'm all about lipstick, mascara and bronzer/blush. When I'm feeling fancy, I'll throw some eyeliner on. I like looking polished, and makeup helps with that.

My hair is simple; I wear buns, bantu knot outs, and occasionally I'll wear it straight or get braids.

If chicks wanna do all that extra stuff, more power to them. It's not my cup of tea, but if it helps them feel more confident/secure, then I say go for it.

I like make up too. I wear it (eyebrows, light foundation, lightly done eye shadow, and mascara) everyday when school is in session (and wear a dress everyday too). However, I only wear it when going to dinner and outings in the summer. Most people think I looked polished and well put together and not over done.

To each her own though.

 

[Rawtid]

I've never worn make-up and probably never will but I have to agree women are doing the most.