Hey Girls

I was reading an article in D Mail about beautiful women who are transformed when they put their slap on. And the cunninglinguist writing the article showed before and after snaps of these lovelies. Many of the women looked stunning without any make up, some looked worse than us - like Madge (photo attached ) or Gwyneth or Sharon? I have attached the link to the article for those who are interested in how many cases make up can dramatically transform teh way women look.

There are lots of posts her and tips about make up from many contributors - all of which are a resource that can be used for anyone wanting to learn the art of make up. Because it is an art and a skill that can be learned - after all RGs all start practising from a young age. So rather than make a poll out of this...though we could I suppose....it would be nicer I think to share our views on Questions like >>>>

When did you first start using make up?
What do you think of yourself with make up on?
Do you look better, more glamorous or like a panda?
Have you ever had a makeover or make up lessons?
Where did you learn the tips to make yourself look more convincing?
Do you practice different make up styles or looks - e.g. slut or elegant or every day?
Did you practice a lot before you got to be "any good"
Do you still think you don't look good and need more tips on how to do it better?

I am sure there are lots of other things you will all want to talk about in your make up experience, and I look forward to lots of comments (link is below)

hugs

Pauline xxx

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2214584/As-47-year-old-Brooke-Shields-steps-make-free-reveal-stars-really-look-like-au-naturel.html

I first started using make-up in 1973.

I think I look a lot better (and perhaps a little younger) when I've got the daytime slap on in the morning. I usually try for glamorous when I'm going out, but occasionally just tart up the shadow and change my lipstick when I'm going down the local (not that anybody notices - it's a very blokey pub and they're all too busy watching football to notice what a female is wearing).

I've never had lessons or been for a makeover, Been meaning to go for a makeover for thirty years - never seem to have the time.

First of all, I gave up trying to pass a long time ago. I wouldn't pass in a burkha at midnight. But it doesn't stop me trying. I think most of what I know about make-up comes from listening to other girls, and experimenting.

Over the years I've tried all sorts of looks. I've finally settled on mutton dressed as lizard.

Did you practice a lot before you got to be "any good"? Short answer is yes. Occasionally before, and every day since the mid 90s. Trouble is, my face has changed by the time I've got any good. Especially over the last couple of years with the hormones, I think as changes happen to your face and make-up technology gets better, the art of make-up will continually evolve. I'll hopefully still be trying when I reach 100!

Steph xxx

This post was edited by Wrolf Blinkdog at October 11, 2012 1:28 PM BST

About 7 years i went for a couple of makeovers first learnt by watching them and started to practice on myself still have a lot to learn.
Website taaz.com has helped can try looks to see what suits me without having to apply it.

Will write more later but ......
Started as soon as I won't out. Never had real lessons but had a very helpful RG for my first photo shoot - I did what she said! Been for a make over at Boots - worth it. Who did I learn from, wife and two daughters in 20s. Do I practice, yes as often as I can. This has help me change styles and to know the difference between daytime, party and OTT. Do I look different, I'm told I do (and by RGs)

I started using makeup about 4 years ago, and I looked like an extra from a zombie film!! Fortunately I had help and over time I've started to look better, well maybe lol. Don't get much practice these days, but I do take my time to ensure I look my best
Suzy xxx

God I feel old - first eye shadow and lippy back in the 1970s. I thought I looked good but fortunately there were no digital cameras around back then. To be fair to an institution that does not always get the best press here I used a leaflet I was given at "Transformation" (the one by Euston Station in Eversholt Street London) as a basic guide. It had useful tips and then I discovered that a combination of practice and experimentation created a far better look than my early attempts at house painting! Marianne

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Does wearing your mum's lipstick aged 6 count?

I bought my own first lot in about 1985. God, the colours were horrendous back then.

I don't think anybody could look good in electric blue.

A couple of years ago, when I gave up on the roles I was playing and went back to being me, I got some more. I've not got enough yet!

Does makeup change my face? Definitely.

Can I do it properly yet? Nope.

I spent 4 hours one day just applying, removing and trying again with eye make up. It's hard to get it right, but when you do, it's like "wow". I think the eyes are the most important bits to get right. They can change the way your entire face looks, almost as much as a wig. I've just about settled on a 'palette', but I reckon I could do with a lesson, or ten.

I've mainly learned by practice and by watching You Tube videos. Something I didn't have in 1985. There was a lot of things I didn't have in 1985 (heels, Veet, a slip), but at least I had my own hair.

I'd suggest putting up a with and without picture set...but it's not Halloween yet, and we don't want to scare the kids!

Debbie

When did you first start using make up?-When I was about 12looked really bad like krusty the klown on crack ha ha
What do you think of yourself with make up on?- I love make and do like my look always trying to improve it
Do you look better, more glamorous or like a panda?-i think I look better and my brother does nuff said lol
Have you ever had a makeover or make up lessons?-never had a make over yet would love one and I just practice not had a lesson
Where did you learn the tips to make yourself look more convincing?-i do now check online for tutorials and such
Do you practice different make up styles or looks - e.g. slut or elegant or every day?-normally do the same for hoovering or going out ha ha
Did you practice a lot before you got to be "any good" -still practice now still looking to make it better
Do you still think you don't look good and need more tips on how to do it better?-always nice to get tips advice and new ways of applying it

xxamyxx

Down the years, I have had about 6 sessions at Transformation shops - Euston, Birmingham, Newcastle, and was always pleased with the results. However, since I discovered Ann's Dressing Service at the Philbeach, where the make-up was done by tgirls rather than real girls, I found that tgirls were just as competent, if not more so than the "professionals", and a fraction of the price. Sybil and Ann always did an excellent job on my rather old and craggy face. I miss them greatly.
My main difficulty is what should be the simplest - the foundation. I never seem to hit the right balance, and I won't do anything with my eyes or lips unless the foundation is correct. I think I need to go to a good dressing service!