Make up on a 13 year old - thoughts?

[jb78]

I'm a make up artist and specialise in Airbase make up. I recently gave a voucher as a raffle prize to a charity function - the prize being to have full make up done.

Now the lady who won it has contacted me to say it was actually her daughter who won it and can she book her daughter in on such date as that is her 13th birthday party. My concern is, airbase (or any airbrush make up) is going to look too severe for a 13 year old (12 as she currently is), but at the same time I feel bad saying no as she won the prize. My general rule is I don't do make up for under 16s (other than the odd bit of lip gloss for flower girls at weddings)... am I being mean if i say shes too young or should I put my ethical thoughts to one side on this occasion... are 13 year olds the new 16 year olds maybe??!!

 

[Penny71]

I do pamper parties for girls and for that age do tinted moisturiser, eyeshadow, mascara and lipgloss - remember to get parent to sign a consent form

 

[jb78]

Yes that's what I would normally do for that age, but the prize is for a full Airbase make over (for example my portfolio includes work for vogue, Cosmo, London Fashion Week etc) and so this is the level they want... I'm just not comfortable doing that kind of make up on a 13 year old, but not sure if I'm bringing too much of my own personal feelings of kids wearing make up into it... maybe I'm being an old fuddy duddy!!!

 

[salj]

It's only makeup. Not something semi permanent or invasive. I would do it. Make her look fab for party X

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[Lady Murasaki]

come on, its her 13th Birthday and she is prob really excited about you coming to do her makeup and will be telling all her friends that a pro mua will doing her makeup for her birthday party.

Not only will she be very upset if you say no, but I can bet your bottom dollar her mother will go out of her way to bad mouth you as you would of upset her daughter.

I think you should put your personal feelings aside and do the makeover and make a young girl happy on her 13th birthday.

In future I would prob not offer raffle prizes if age etc is going to a problem or maybe put a age restrictions in the T&Cs attached to the raffle prize.

P.s I use temptu airbrush foundation and it comes up lovely and natural, not server or cakey looking

 

[Steph86]

Aww she will love it

Anything like my 12 year old sister & she will be doing her own anyway, except she may get a few tips on how to apply it correctly.

I dont offer make up in my services, but Id do it in these circumstances.

Obviously you are a professional so you will do a fab job. Xx

 

[Penny71]

Lol I'm of the "fuddy duddy" ilk as well and would find some reason to avoid the pro make up - am sure you'll find a happy medium :0)

 

[LilMissEmmylou]

I too would do the make over - it honestly will just be a bit of fun for her and I see no harm in her being treated to a wonderful make over experience for her birthday. Chat to the mum before hand and check she is looking the full on made up look though, they may actually decide that something a little lighter would be better after they have a chat with you.

Good luck!

 

[Dnx]

It's only makeup. Not something semi permanent or invasive. I would do it. Make her look fab for party X

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I've done fashion makeover photography parties for 9 and 13 year olds (I'm a pro photographer); the MUA did great eye shadow on the younger ones and a little more for the older ones.

Whatever you do will look a million times better than what a 12/13 yo does to herself.

Make her look like a star for the day - think Hannah Montana.

OR

You could ask mum if she wants to exchange it for a makeup lesson, which will benefit her daughter no end.

Enjoy!

Xx

 

[jb78]

Fab, thanks guys... you're right, think I'm just being a bit over cautious, it just doesn't sit comfortably with me, but as you've all said, it's a one off for her 13th birthday and I like the idea of giving her a few tips along the way too... that makes me feel a bit better!! Haha... thank you xx