Manly men in makeup.

Jan 10, 2013

Rikki P.

"I think that many people don't want men to wear make-up because (they think) it makes them less "manly", as if being a little more "female" is disgraceful. But if women strive to be more like a man (with for example short hair, pants, a suit, and/or a manly job) its a great thing, they are strong women, and people look up to them."

THIS!
THIS!
THIS!

It's just like some guy said... I forget who he is, but his photo and what he said has been shared on Tumblr for a long time. If a woman dresses up more like a man, that's great. Because sexism still exists and men have the power. But a man wearing dresses and makeup is wrong, because woman are still shoved in the back and people still think that being a woman in general is just... ghastly. I wish I could find that post I'm talking about.

Jan 12, 2013

Kimberly E.

Many of my clients are men.. Many of my clients are straight men who wear makeup and some are gay. Who cares? Anyone can wear makeup. A lot of men will do bb creams, tinted moisturizer, or Dior Dior Skin Airflash foundation... even makeup forever hd foundation. Many use bronzers and many use mascars or lash tint. Not to mention eye liners. I've helped countless high school males with their "guy liner". It's 2013 people. Do what makes you an individual.
I've even dated a guy who wore quite a bit of makeup. He also played rugby and raced cars.

see my beauty blog (adventuresinglitterland.tumblr.com)

Jan 9, 2013

Pamela F.

adam ant was a very sexy man!!!! and he applied make up like he was plastering a wall.no probs at all

Jan 10, 2013

Rebecca F.

I think it's great! Men have been wearing make-up forever. Just think back on the 18th century, with the wigs and white face-powder and red lipsticks... or the Egyptians in the time of the Pharaohs... They still looked manly and powerful. And the 80s with all the rock-stars rocking their eye-liner. :)

I think that many people don't want men to wear make-up because (they think) it makes them less "manly", as if being a little more "female" is disgraceful. But if women strive to be more like a man (with for example short hair, pants, a suit, and/or a manly job) its a great thing, they are strong women, and people look up to them.

But they're also seen as a threat to some men if they're in powerful positions at work. It seems like in this world it's best to be a man, and you're less if you're a woman, or if you're a man with more "female" qualities that show. I want that to change! Make-up shouldn't be female! It shouldn't just be directed at females, but at everyone, in commercials and so on.

My bf used to wear eye-liner back in the day. I didn't know him back then unfortunately, but I like it and I wouldn't tell him not to wear it again if he wanted to. On the contrary!

But in the end, what I think, or what anyone else thinks shouldn't matter. Anyone who likes to wear make-up should be able to do so, with no judgement from others. To be beautiful and express yourself in your own way is something most humans like to do.

Jan 11, 2013

Cameron R.

I honestly don't think it shouldn't matter what ANYONE wears or puts on their faces, and I couldn't agree more with whoever said that society considers women to be weak, and therefore a man doing anything that is traditionally feminine, is considered weak. I am friendly with many masculine gay and straight men around my age who wear makeup on a regular basis to nightclubs and to parties and stuff, but when I run into them at their workplaces, or just grocery shopping you won't see even a gram of makeup on their faces because it's not accepted here and it can and will draw hurtful comments from perfect strangers. It makes me feel weak to admit that I am similar. I may not feel self-conscious shopping for makeup anymore, and I may dare to wear makeup during the day or to work, but I STRIVE painstakingly to make it as natural and undetectable as possible to prevent receiving unwanted attention, while still being able to enjoy wearing or using it when I feel like it. On the topic of straight men, I only know a handful of this type who might wear concealer or bronzer, and they are the same exact way. Only to the clubs or to parties, never to work or during the daytime. Maybe if I lived in a bigger, more progressive city, things would be different. But as it is already hard enough in Kansas just simply being a gay male and having the law against us, we have to take our safety into our own hands and that sometimes means compromising on things that we enjoy doing or the attributes we display in public.

Jan 14, 2013

Cameron R.

It's shocking to me when I hear women of all people, saying the things some of you are saying. Women fought so hard for so long to be treated equal to men, and to break down gender barriers, only for some of you to still hold men to cultural ideals of what they should be. Think about that the next time you put on a pair of jeans/pants, go to work, speak your mind, etc.

Jan 15, 2013

Rikki P.

That is a good point.

It is one to thing to say that you personally prefer something. It's like with shaving. You can prefer your boyfriend or your girlfriend to shave, or not to shave. (Although, in the end, it's not up to you and what you prefer.) (Notice how I used both genders/sex? ;D) It is another to call something gross, and to say something like "hand over his man card." It doesn't make a man less manly to wear makeup. Gender has nothing to do with what's between the legs and what he does or does not put on his face.

Jan 11, 2013

Cameron R.

Hey Chelsea, I apologize. I included in my post my thoughts and personal experience towards not only manly straight men, and manly gay men because where I live, it's not generally acceptable to be super flamboyant so I figured it would it would correlate to the topic at hand. I read Gottabsam's title and original post referring to "Manly Men in Makeup." Not "Manly Straight Men" in makeup. You can be gay, and manly. Also, most gay men (even the more effeminate ones) do not wear "crazy and draggish" makeup, even when they are wearing what they consider to be a lot of makeup.

Jan 24, 2013

Melanie P.

I think expression of individuality is amazing. I wish we lived in a world where everyone felt freely to do do what makes them happy without being frowned upon. Just because it's not socially acceptable YET it's taboo. Tolerance for diversity is a very important life skill. One of which I wish was more widespread. That said. I'm a fan of doing what makes you happy. Be fabulous :)  

Jan 9, 2013

Megan M.

I really don't mind, as long as the guy is happy and feels comfortable in it. I know a boy that wears foundation, eyeliner and mascara and it always looks wonderful on him! 

Jan 9, 2013

Imaan M.

I could care less about a guy wearing makeup. It's your face. If you're comfortable with it then go for the gold.

Jan 10, 2013

Merwa A.

doesn't bother me. if we women can accentuate our beauty why can't men do the same?

Jan 10, 2013

Rikki P.

If a ~*manly*~ man wants to wear makeup, then fine.
There is no rule that says only gay men and women are allowed to wear makeup.

Jan 10, 2013

Emilie M.

I think it is more a drag queen or girl thing but if it makes you more comfortable in your own skin and looks natural and still boyish why not ! but I hâte boys wearing lip gloss lol

Jan 10, 2013

Twana B.

I'm with Ema.....but do u ; )

Jan 10, 2013

Art I.

Oh it's fine. Actors n male models wear makeup all the time n still look so hot!! :)) though I'd rather not see glossy lips. More of a matte lip balm would b nicer on men. 

Jan 10, 2013

Mayar A.

Only foundation or concealer!

Jan 11, 2013

Sheena B.

I don't care if men wear makeup especially if its natural looking and if it makes them feel better about themselves then go for it. However I would not like it on my husband. I do not think he would look good with it and like him the way he is. With that said I don't think makeup is for all men. 

Jan 12, 2013

Molly R.

I love it. I think out of my top five fav beauty youtubers, 3 of them are guys.

Jan 13, 2013

Sophia B.

It looks bad dude

Jan 13, 2013

Pamela F.

huh ^ .dnt think so

Jan 13, 2013

Pamela F.

my comment was to sophia btw lol

Jan 14, 2013

Ritz P.

Men should have the freedom to express their own beauty in whatever way they please, and if it's through a tad bit or cake full of make-up,then so be it! c:
It doesn't bother me at all.

Jan 14, 2013

Monae Y.

it doesnt bother me. be free be happy(: