"Natural" look??

Katefab26

So, I decided to stop straightening my hair and wearing eye makeup because I was starting to realize that I'm entirely too vain about my appearance :laugh:

Here's the funny thing: every guy I see HAS to stop and tell me how good I look! I'm not sure what to make of this -- don't get me wrong, I'm very much enjoying the attention, I'm just wondering if guys enjoy the "natural" look better? What do you think?

oddyogi

My hair turns into a fluffcurtain if I don't blowdry and straighten it, so feel lucky that your hair looks nice in its natural state! Lol

Katefab26

My hair turns into a fluffcurtain if I don't blowdry and straighten it, so feel lucky that your hair looks nice in its natural state! Lol

Hahaha I'm actually shocked that my hair does look ok! I am feeling very lucky right now :laugh:

Nerple

I'm just wondering if guys enjoy the "natural" look better? What do you think?

Yes. That was easy.

Prahasaurus

Not sure where you're from, but American women in general wear way too much make up. I don't like it at all. Natural is so much better.

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Roadie2000

I'm just wondering if guys enjoy the "natural" look better? What do you think?

Yes. That was easy.

I agree wholeheartedly.

pa_jorg

Hmmm, I'm a minimal makeup wearer, so the answers here are refreshing!

rml_16

Not sure where you're from, but American women in general wear way too much make up. I don't like it at all. Natural is so much better.

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That's an extremely broad generalization. I'm an American woman. I've lived in three states and have friends and family all over the country. Some wear too much makeup, but most of us wear very little to no makeup 95% of the time.

On the other hand, I'm currently on my way back from Disneyworld where I saw a lot of women in too much makeup who wrre not American.

Katefab26

Not sure where you're from, but American women in general wear way too much make up. I don't like it at all. Natural is so much better.

--P

I'm American -- and an opera singer. Two strikes I guess -- you tend to get used to the whole "stage" look I suppose. (I'm sure there are plenty of opera singers who don't do this). I do remember when I was in Germany for a while that it was almost refreshing to not have to worry about my hair and makeup. My best friend is German, and she told me that they just don't care about cosmetics all that much -- now clothes on the other hand? Different story...

skinnybearlyndsay

I actually despise wearing makeup. I'll wear it for special occasions pretty much. I did wear it for a few dates with the guy I'm seeing, but prefers me without it (thank goodness).

My hair, on the other hand, is so curly and unruly it's almost always done in some way to prevent me from looking like I stuck my finger in an electrical socket. Maybe getting it cut would help... :laugh:

Prahasaurus

Not sure where you're from, but American women in general wear way too much make up. I don't like it at all. Natural is so much better.

--P

That's an extremely broad generalization. I'm an American woman. I've lived in three states and have friends and family all over the country. Some wear too much makeup, but most of us wear very little to no makeup 95% of the time.

On the other hand, I'm currently on my way back from Disneyworld where I saw a lot of women in too much makeup who wrre not American.

That's why I wrote that "in general..." My comparison is mainly with European women, who tend to wear less make up. Can't comment on the cross section at Disneyworld.

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rml_16

Not sure where you're from, but American women in general wear way too much make up. I don't like it at all. Natural is so much better.

--P

That's an extremely broad generalization. I'm an American woman. I've lived in three states and have friends and family all over the country. Some wear too much makeup, but most of us wear very little to no makeup 95% of the time.

On the other hand, I'm currently on my way back from Disneyworld where I saw a lot of women in too much makeup who wrre not American.

That's why I wrote that "in general..." My comparison is mainly with European women, who tend to wear less make up. Can't comment on the cross section at Disneyworld.

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"In general" is another way of saying "most," which just isn't the case. The cross section at Disneyworld is pretty much every country in the world where there are people who can avoid the trip. I couldn't begin to count the accents and languages I heard in two days thre.

Katefab26

"In general" is another way of saying "most," which just isn't the case.

I would respectfully disagree. "In general" is another way of saying "generally". Hence, the broad generalization. European women do tend to wear less makeup, in general.

Darkskinned88

we like the more reserved look, not too intimidating, it shows you dont stress over appearance and makes you seem more approachable

Prahasaurus

I'm American -- and an opera singer. Two strikes I guess -- you tend to get used to the whole "stage" look I suppose. (I'm sure there are plenty of opera singers who don't do this). I do remember when I was in Germany for a while that it was almost refreshing to not have to worry about my hair and makeup. My best friend is German, and she told me that they just don't care about cosmetics all that much -- now clothes on the other hand? Different story...

Well, being an opera singer is not a strike. Quite the contrary. When I first moved to Prague (a long time ago), I had a small apartment about a 5 minute walk from the Statni Opera. I was there every month, usually by myself. I love the opera and actually - I swear I'm not joking - dated a Czech opera singer for a while. I later learned she was married. And, apparently, her husband knew about our relationship... I prefer my drama on the stage, so that ended that...

When I was in Tuscany last summer, I practically forced my kids to go with me to Lucca, just to see Puccini's birthplace. They were not thrilled, but I bribed them with gelato. Seeing La Scala about 15 years ago was the highlight of my first trip to Milan.

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Katefab26

I'm American -- and an opera singer. Two strikes I guess -- you tend to get used to the whole "stage" look I suppose. (I'm sure there are plenty of opera singers who don't do this). I do remember when I was in Germany for a while that it was almost refreshing to not have to worry about my hair and makeup. My best friend is German, and she told me that they just don't care about cosmetics all that much -- now clothes on the other hand? Different story...

Well, being an opera singer is not a strike. Quite the contrary. When I first moved to Prague (a long time ago), I had a small apartment about a 5 minute walk from the Statni Opera. I was there every month, usually by myself. I love the opera and actually - I swear I'm not joking - dated a Czech opera singer for a while. I later learned she was married. And, apparently, her husband knew about our relationship... I prefer my drama on the stage, so that ended that...

When I was in Tuscany last summer, I practically forced my kids to go with me to Lucca, just to see Puccini's birthplace. They were not thrilled, but I bribed them with gelato. Seeing La Scala about 15 years ago was the highlight of my first trip to Milan.

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Oh, Puccini! How could you not love him? I want to sing at La Scala someday, although it is rather notorious for singers getting booed off the stage. I think at this point it's almost a rite of passage!

Carl01

Yes to natural and if make up is worn then just enough to highlight or enhance but otherwise not be noticeable.

AnnaPixie

yes, i thnk in the world of make-up that 'less is more'! :bigsmile:

_SpeshK_

Men love the "natural" look.

AnnaPixie

And i do beleive that most men find women at their most attractive when their hair is a curly blob/mess,their make up is wiped off, face glowing, all smiles, from the throws of passion!!

So yeah, at their most natural :flowerforyou:

Carl01

And i do beleive that most men find women at their most attractive when their hair is a curly blob/mess,their make up is wiped off, face glowing, all smiles, from the throws of passion!!

So yeah, at their most natural :flowerforyou:

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Katefab26

And i do beleive that most men find women at their most attractive when their hair is a curly blob/mess,their make up is wiped off, face glowing, all smiles, from the throws of passion!!

So yeah, at their most natural :flowerforyou:

Well, yes, I have noticed this. That's not quite how I look at the moment -- not that I would mind if I did :devil:

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porcelain_doll

I wear just enough make-up to make me look healthy. With my light/blonde features, I tend to look tired or sick without it. At least that is what I have been told. My eyebrows and eyelashes are so light that if I don't use a brow pencil and some mascara, they are nearly invisible.

morganhccstudent724

I used to fight the corkscrew curls. I had to stop. My hair is entirely too thick and has gotten way too long. And let me run into some rain or humidity....fugatboutit...

I feel like it is always a mixed review with the curls vs straight debate.

My makeup is always pretty natural.

oddyogi

And i do beleive that most men find women at their most attractive when their hair is a curly blob/mess,their make up is wiped off, face glowing, all smiles, from the throws of passion!!

So yeah, at their most natural :flowerforyou:

So you're tellin me.. that to attract a man, I should walk around with sex hair, pinched cheeks, and no makeup?

That wouldn't match my "going out" dresses!

I'm tellin' ya.. I wish fads of the 70s would make a comeback for big hair. I would totally own that *kitten*.

Laura_Suzie

I get the most male attention when my hair is curled and I have a lot of makeup on. Also when I wear skirts for some reason... whenever I wear skirts I can't walk two blocks without some guy yelling how good I look... haha

Anyway, it really depends on what kind of guy you want to attract. Every guy is different. My brother says he hates when girls don't wear makeup and don't wear stylish clothes. He was engaged to a girl for a short time and he said the things that bothered him about her was she didn't wear makeup and shopped at Target for her clothes.

It may sound vain, but women look better with makeup...

oddyogi

He was engaged to a girl for a short time and he said the things that bothered him about her was she didn't wear makeup and shopped at Target for her clothes.

Really? Sounds like a nice guy. :grumble:

Katefab26

I get the most male attention when my hair is curled and I have a lot of makeup on. Also when I wear skirts for some reason... whenever I wear skirts I can't walk two blocks without some guy yelling how good I look... haha

Anyway, it really depends on what kind of guy you want to attract. Every guy is different. My brother says he hates when girls don't wear makeup and don't wear stylish clothes. He was engaged to a girl for a short time and he said the things that bothered him about her was she didn't wear makeup and shopped at Target for her clothes.

It may sound vain, but women look better with makeup...

Hold up, I didn't say I looked like a slob! My hair has a very nice natural wave to it and I naturally have very expressive, large green eyes. I am just coming to the realization that I don't have to cake on makeup and spend hours on my hair to be pretty. Everyone is different. It's just nice to know that I can be more natural with my appearance and actually get a much more positive reaction!

cdngirl71

I hardly wear make up, only mascara and eyeliner. My hair has a natural curl to it so I'll I do is let it air dry, give it a few puffs of hairspray and I am good to go. Very low maintenance, ha ha.

dbrightwell1270

He was engaged to a girl for a short time and he said the things that bothered him about her was she didn't wear makeup and shopped at Target for her clothes.

Really? Sounds like a nice guy. :grumble:

I think I would dig this girl. I wouldn't fear her spending me into the poor house with shopping excursions.

Katefab26

He was engaged to a girl for a short time and he said the things that bothered him about her was she didn't wear makeup and shopped at Target for her clothes.

Really? Sounds like a nice guy. :grumble:

I think I would dig this girl. I wouldn't fear her spending me into the poor house with shopping excursions.

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I was just wondering what is wrong with shopping at Target anyway. I am always super proud of buying clothes that look good without spending a lot of money. One of my favorite stores is Second Time Around, which is the one of the only places I know of where one can get extremely cute clothes without breaking the bank.