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  • Question
    How do you do old lady stage makeup?
    Nini Efia Yang
    Nini Efia Yang
    Makeup Artist
    Nini Efia Yang is a Makeup Artist based in San Francisco, California. She is the Owner of Nini's Epiphany, a makeup and hair studio. Nini’s Epiphany offers makeup and hair styling services for clients, and also perform permanent brow and lash procedures. They also perform special event styling services, including features like custom lashes, bridal hairstyles, airbrush makeup, bridal makeup trials, and makeup and hair changes for receptions. The company is also known for their classes, where they teach customers in personal or group settings how to improve their makeup and hair abilities. Nini has over 10 years of experience in the industry, and specializes in bridal makeup. Her work has been featured in Ceremony Magazine, They So Loved, and Wedding Window.
    Nini Efia Yang
    Makeup Artist
    Expert Answer
    If you would like to create wrinkles, I recommend using liquid latex. This will help you create a different skin texture that you can then apply foundation over. It's a great way to age your face.
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    How can I look my age (14) without being told by people younger than me that I look eight years old?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Dress according to your age and be confident in who you are. Your personality also can be a big factor as to how people perceive you. If you act young, people will think you are young. If you act mature, people will think you're older.
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    I'm nearly 14, but people often think I'm 11 or 12 because I'm small and have a baby face. Does anyone know what I can do about this?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You could try to emphasize your eyebrows, as this is usually what many people take into account when they look at your face, whether they realize it or not. Try getting them tweezed or threaded into a shape that you like, and practice filling them in. However, make sure that the color of the eyebrow product you're using matches your hair color. Filling in eyebrows can be difficult at times, but the end result is well worth it! Make sure not to overdo it with the makeup. Often, people want to look older because they feel they look too young, but end up wearing loads and loads of makeup in an attempt to make up for that.
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    How do I change my hairdo to look older?
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    Community Answer
    Like it said in the article, side bangs are a great choice. Also, cutting your hair shorter can make you look older.
  • Question
    With African American hair, what can I do with it to look older?
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    Community Answer
    If you have really thick hair, try using a strong hold gel to put it up in a bun.
  • Question
    What age range would you define preteen to be?
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    Community Answer
    It depends on who you ask, but generally the range is ages 10-12.
  • Question
    What kind hair will make a 10 year old look older?
    Polly B
    Polly B
    Community Answer
    Try high ponytails, and don't wear plaits or pigtails. Your face will be shown more and you will look older and more grown up!
  • Question
    I am 11. My class says I am the ugliest girl in the class. How should i look pretty to impress my class.
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    Community Answer
    The whole class is saying something this mean? That's nuts and it's bullying. And you shouldn't feel that way, you are beautiful inside and out, and you shouldn't feel the need to "look pretty" for your class. If you are really concerned about it however, wear clothes that fit your body shape well, and wear light makeup. I personally think you shouldn't do that, but it's up to you.
  • Question
    How do I fix my hair in a messy bun?
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    Community Answer
    You just have to start with a high ponytail where you want your bun, and then wrap it around the foundation of the bun and bobby pin it.
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    I have good posture, I take care of my hygiene, and act mature, but my family still treats me like a little kid! Is there anything else I can do?
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    Community Answer
    Try talking to them about this. Let them know that you're trying really hard to be a mature and responsible preteen, and you don't like the fact that they're treating you like a child. Don't whine, just calmly explain your feelings and ask to be treated a little more grown-up. I'm sure they'll try to respect your wishes.
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    I'm 14 years old and I have online friends who are 14-16. I haven't shown them what I look like yet because I look really young and if I show them they might think I am 8. Any tips to look older?
    SunshineSea333
    SunshineSea333
    Community Answer
    Act older as a first thing. This means sitting tall and talking/writing maturely. You can dress older by wearing smarter clothes. If you really think they are good friends, tell them about your youthful appearance; they will accept you for you and not for how young you look. Just remember to be safe on the internet.
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    How do I act mature in front of my parents, even when they think am still a child and how do I prove this to them?
    Rainbow in Your Cloud
    Rainbow in Your Cloud
    Community Answer
    Don't whine or complain to them about meals or chores. Offer to help with more advanced tasks like babysitting your siblings, and try not to ask for their help for simpler things, like a ride to the library when it's six blocks away. You could also talk to them privately and tell them that you think they treat you like you are a little kid, and that makes you unhappy. Hopefully they will understand.
  • Question
    How do older teens dress?
    Catsrule444
    Catsrule444
    Community Answer
    Dark, emo colors. They also usually wear dark eyeshadow, without blush. You could also wear your hair in a ponytail.
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    How do I look older if I'm short and a preteen?
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    Community Answer
    Wear shoes that make you look taller; if your parents won't let you wear high heels, try wearing high platform shoes. You could also wear shirts with vertical lines and just plain colors to make yourself look older and taller. Choose pants that are full length or shorts.
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    I'm 11, 12 in 3 months and look like I am 9 or something. I am extremely thin and short. I also have a baby face. How do I look older? None of these helped me!
    Sarah Winters
    Sarah Winters
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    A few things that work include wearing heels and a high ponytail or bun, and for makeup try to cover acne spots and do your mascara. The most important thing is to stay true to yourself and don’t try to be someone you aren’t!
  • Question
    I don't have access to makeup or magazines and I don't like what's "fashionable" at the moment. What else is there that could work?
    Sarah Winters
    Sarah Winters
    Community Answer
    Wear what you like that still looks good. Look at what is in style and try to pick a few items of what look good matched with the clothes that you do look. On the whole though, you can get away with many different styles these days.
  • Question
    How do I look older as a preteen if I want to dress sporty?
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    Community Answer
    Avoid hot pinks or very light 'childish' colors in your sporty clothes. Wear the kinds of clothes that look put together or slightly more expensive, (e.g., don't buy sporty clothes from a box store, because their preteen section is more like an 8-year-old section).
  • Question
    Can I wear lip gloss and mascara to look older as a preteen?
    Ghuchison
    Ghuchison
    Community Answer
    Yes! Any makeup can make you look older, and mascara is especially good!
  • Question
    How can I look older if I don't want to wear makeup or earrings, or to show off my body or get my hair cut?
    Ghuchison
    Ghuchison
    Community Answer
    Improve your posture and try to deepen your voice. Also, try to wear your hair up, it can make you look older and show more of your facial features.
  • Question
    How do I change my parent's mind if they won't let me wear make up as a teenager?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Try to start small with something like lip gloss, and then gradually work your way up to eyeliner and eyeshadow and whatever else you want. Always be polite and respectful when you're talking to your parent about this, because if you whine and argue, they'll definitely say no.
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