How do I get my mom to let me wear make-up?

I wear makeup, and im the eigth grade, I do it for a form of expression because we have uniforms -_- id say for natural Just wear mascara and lip gloss. tell your mom that, and she might be okay with it. (:

yea. I think she would agree if you wear just light make up for the meantime that you are still in such a tender age and then adding a little more as you grow more mature.

I use to feel that way when i was in 7th grade. my mom finally let me wear it. after a couple of weeks of wearing it everyday, i got tired of it. and i dont wear as much anymore. so i wouldnt stress out about this make-up thing. just because people at school wear makup all the time does not mean you have to. if someone at skool says somthing mean to you about it. just say .. “sorry, i propally dont need makeup as much as you do !!” anyway !! i also think you should tell your mom how you feel..like you told us!! i wish u the best of luck!!

i agree wearing to much is trashy i remember i was in 7th grade instead of my ma being the one that was difficult it was my dad he was not budgin so what i did i would just go to scholl a little early and put it on at school then before i go home i would wash it off in the bathroom my dad never knew this went on till 9th grade then i was allowed to wear by then so it was great !! if you do this be carefull ..miss v

I’m in middle school…and no one wears make up..

Just talk to her about it. If she agrees, problem solved. If not, follow these tips:

Ask you mum if you can wear a little bit, like mascara and lip gloss, maybe concealer if you have a spot. No more than that. Let it continue for a week and add a little eyeliner.

Wait another week and add foundation and blush if you rally really really need too. (REMEMBER: NEVER TOO MUCH MAKE UP OR THE PLAN WILL FAIL MISERABLY!)

Then, if your mum is fine with what you are doing, Ask her if you could go shopping at a local mall for some make - up. remember, nothing to drastic like fake eyelashes!

Just shop for brushes and more simple make-up. Sponges too. Look at her facial expression every 5 minutes or so. Is she ok with all of it? or does she look frustrated?

If so, just get rid of some of the make-up that your going to buy and save it for another make up trip. She will definitely lighten up!

Use these tips and you will be ok in no time!

I hope I helped!

I’m having same problem so I’m writeing her a Peter saying that Im mature enough and I want to do it to look more unique and how wome throughout history have done it to express individaluty. I’m coming up with some fake quotes, and when I’m done I’ll translate it into Spanish which I’m supposed to be learning in school.

my mom is the same way I feel you pain! im only in the 7th grade to but what I did was tell her that I didnt want to put a lot of make-up o to look like a slut, I just wanted to wear a little mascara and lipgloss and she was ok with it. And if she still says no show her how mature you are. AND DONT ACT LIKE BABY OTHER WISE SHE WON LET YOU!!!

I wore it when i was in 7th grade first too. So we have something in common :) Anyways, with my mother, I tried to let her get me to wear make-up. I kept arguing that everyone would think im alittle baby and even told her some people would beat me up becayse i wouldn’t fit in! Thats how dramatic I got. Here’s what became of it : She did NOT back down. So prove to her that you’re growing up. If you’re going to whine about it and spunk and act like your a little baby, thats how shes going to treat you. Now, i dont know your mother, but I do know most. Im a lot older now and I figured out that you show a little respect. Not that you dont but maybe do things for your mom, tell her how prety you look. And maybe for al ittle reverse psychology, tell her how you dont like your hair, or yur eyes, and tell her that maybe if you used a TINY BIT of mascara on the edges, it may make your eyes look bigger. maybe she’ll buy it! Least you can do it try! Hope it helps, pet.

applexbomber , everyone starts wearing makeup in late 7th-all of 8th grade. It’s stupid and immature to wear it just because everyone else is doing it, because you will just end up looking trashy and ugly. I disagree with llewellyn, because some girls and women could actually use a little bit of makeup to make /themselves/ feel better. Because my parents see me as a 10-year-old though I am not and quite mature for my age, I have had self-esteem issues for many years; unfortunately, there’s nothing I can do for myself. Hopefully you’ve fixed your problem by now.

I remember feeling that way when entering 7th grade. My mom had the same arguemnt as your mom. We fought alot the summer before, about me wearing makeup. My mom eventually let me wear clear mascara and lip gloss. It was a compromise.

If I were you I would have a nice dicussion about it with your mom, and maybe settle for something a little less then alot of makeup- like my clear mascara and clear lipgloss. Thats all you really need. Nothing dramatic or crazy.

Your young- people shouldnt care about whether you wear makeup or not. Be happy with the person you are!

I have to say that I agree with your mother. If I had a daughter your age, I would not let her wear it either.

I am twice your age, and I don’t wear it, so it’s not even just about age. It’s about how fake and disgusting I think makeup looks. People just look so much better natural in my opinion.

Makeup also reinforces negative gender stereotypes.

Also, wanting to be popular is not a good reason to do anything.

I agree. Circa 20 years ago, children and teenagers didn’t wear make-up so much and early. I’m not sure many young teenage girls today really want to wear it, many just feel a pressure from their friends.