Eyelash curlers and lipstick

7 beauty things men will never understand

Since I’ve been in this line of work for a few years now, my man has become quite established in the world of beauty.  Look, he did have a slight panic attack when I turned up with boxes full (I’m not exaggerating) of beauty products when we were moving in together, but now he smears along with me and almost knows the difference between argan oil and macadamnia oil. However there are still plenty of things he’ll never understand, along with the rest of the male population.

short hair

I am very prone to new haircuts, something men don’t really care too much for. Since a trip to the salon usually means a shorter trim, that is where the predicament begins. They automatically associate shorter trims with boyish haircuts and that alone makes it a difficult and problematic topic to discuss.

Lipstick

Lipstick. They’ll understand lip balm since it isn’t sticky, the color doesn’t wipe off, and they’ll be guilty of using it every now and then. But lipstick, or wait even worse, lip-gloss, they despise. Sure they find it pretty and it can look really sexy, but kissing someone with lipstick on, a big no-go.

Face Cleanse

I tend to stick to a rather natural look in my regular day-to-day life, but washing my face in the morning and in the evening already has him raising his eyebrows. Why would I need to wash my face if I haven’t used any make up?

moisterizing ritual

Look, you just happen to need a variety of different bottles and tubes if you want to live a wrinkle free life. One for the eyes, one as a serum, something for during the day and the evening, for your body, your feet, the list is endless. As of late, my man smears along with me, but the average man’s views on this is a little different. I know I know, years ago it may have been different but if it’s available, why not use it?

the eyelash curler

It may come across as a very exciting little device. And all you have to do with that dandy little device is hold it steadily against your eyes to give your lashes a bit of a curl. He. Doesn’t. Get. It.

Manicure

I get my nails freshly polished every two weeks so I don’t have the hassle of having to take care of them myself. I have the tendency to ruin them within seconds of applying nail polish because I am a way too impatient person. So back to the every two weeks thing, any time I come back after getting my nails done, he acts as if I had just had them done the day before. Sigh.

brows and lashes

Men don’t understand a whole lot about fuller eyebrows or adding on a few extra lashes. Using an eyebrow pencil to add a little depth in your brows is something they find to be utter nonsense. Leading me straight to the lashes, because the term fake lashes is something you have to explain a couple of times before they are even close to comprehending it. But seriously, the two basic steps you take to enhance your facial expressions is something they cannot penetrate.