Is Your Daughter Ready for Makeup?

The truth is that it is hard to raise teenagers, especially girls. They want to grow up so fast, much faster than we want them to. In fact, your daughter may be starting to think about wearing makeup. That being said, you are the parent, so it is up to you when you will allow this. However, it isn't always such an easy decision.

Here are some things to consider when trying to figure out if your daughter is ready for makeup.

Really listen to your daughter. As soon as your daughter starts to show an interest in wearing makeup, you need to take time to sit down and talk to her about it. You should try to figure out why she is interested in makeup. Is she trying to fit in with her friends? Does she want to feel more like a grown-up?

Is her self-confidence low? Does she think makeup is going to help? If so, you may want to look for other ways to make her feel better. If her clothes are bothering her, can you take her shopping to find some outfits that help with her self-esteem? Maybe she needs to lose some weight. Can you both go walking daily to see if that helps?

Is she responsible enough for makeup? Before you spend money on makeup products, you need to make sure that she is responsible enough. You don't want her to take lipstick to school, only to lose it.

She also has to take responsibility for herself. She is going to need to up her skincare routine, once she starts using makeup. You need to know that she is going to wash it off every night before she falls asleep.

Once you are both on board, you are going to need to help her apply her makeup. Here are some tips to help her get started.

You should always start small. The first experimentation with makeup should include lip gloss. She may even want to start experimenting with her nails. Once she has done that, you may find that she is ready for a little bit more. You can then work your way up to lipstick, eye shadow, and more.

Let her choose her own makeup (within reason). Many teenagers love to go shopping for makeup. You can make this a fun bonding moment between you. Take your time and let her choose what she wants.

You may need to step in to help with colors. There are times when you may need to put the brakes on buying some pieces that are too expensive. However, other than that, she should be able to choose what makes her feel good.

You are going to have to help her get started.

The first few times that your daughter does her makeup, she is going to need your help. Show her the correct way to put on each piece that you bought. Remind her that you are only trying to enhance her natural beauty, and not trying to change the way that she looks. It may also be fun to watch tutorials and try different things with her. This could be a fun way to spend some quality time together.

It can be hard to decide when is the right time to let your daughter wear makeup. You need to make sure that she is responsible enough and that she isn't going to just lose it. You also need to know that she is going to take care of her skin. That includes washing it every night, so it stays as healthy as possible.

Then, comes the fun part. You can go shopping together and help her wear her makeup properly. Make sure that she knows that less is more, and she should just use makeup to enhance her features instead of hiding them. That being said, it can also be fun to watch tutorials on YouTube and try something different! This can really help your relationship in the future.