How to ask your firneds if you can give them a makeover??

Sep 10, 2011

Kat K.

Hi guys! I have a few friends that could really use some makeup, and I know what would do the trick to make them look great, but how do you go about telling them without making it seem offensive? Like, I wouldnt want to say, hey um you need a makeover. any different ways to tell them, or advice?

Sep 10, 2011

Steff J.

If it were my friends I would just ask them if I could practice my artistry skills on them and if they'd like to model for me just for fun one day. Other than that I wouldn't tell them they need anything.

Sep 10, 2011

Drea L.

"Hey, can I practice makeup on you?" -or- "Do you want to be my model for the day?" - "I learned this new makeup trick! I need somebody else to do it though, want to help?"

Makeup isn't permanent, so if they're not into the idea, then chances are they are probably content with their looks & you should leave it at that.
But what's the hurt in just asking? If they ARE into the idea, you could throw in a "OMG, you look great!" - "your complexion looks so much brighter" or "your eyes stand out so much more" - Just simple compliments so they'd actually want to keep up with the routine.

Sep 11, 2011

Kelsea M.

I agree with everyone else. Just ask if you can practice on them! Just keep it positive. If you're negative while you're applying the makeup, there's a much larger chance that they'll feel negative about the makeup, no matter how good it looks. For example, if you think they need a big of concealer you could gush about how much you love concealer because it makes your skin look so good. No need to excessively point out their acne or redness or dark circles. That could make them feel insecure and then whats the point? I find as long as your positive, things usually work out! =]

Sep 23, 2011

Isha S.

Today I just did a look on a friend. She knew I liked makeup and we went shopping and when we saw the product I would tell her, "This is great to brighten the under eye" or "I like this blush". I think just go with the topic and see what they think and then ask them. You always have a no, you can try to get a yes.

But don't try to push them into something they don't like though like Andrea said.

Sep 23, 2011

Maria L.

My favorite way of introducing my friends to a new look (especially my "neutral only" girlfriends) is to have a "makeup day" at my house. I'll send the kids and my husband away and invite a couple of my girlfriends over for coffee, dessert and makeup. They learn get to try something new and I get to have some wonderful quality time with them. Win-win.