All-Star Youth Makeup

[cheer25mom]

Eyeliners have also gotten SOFTER. The stuff that was used on me in the 90s- OUCH. Worst time of my life.

People shy away from liquid liner but I do much better with liquid on children. My favorite for little eyes is the felt tip pen type.


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[oncecoolcoachnowmom]

ETA: speaking of glitter, I remember before rhinestones or sequins were a thing on uniforms, we would spray hairspray glitter all over our uniforms.

In high school, Claire's started selling the SPRAY BODY GLITTER.

In 90% of my school cheer pics, Homecoming pics, you name it, I could probably be seen glittering from the moon.

 

[GreatWhite92]

Or we would use "fairy dust." they would sell these giant bottles of glitter at comps and you would spray hairspray on the uniform then sprinkle the fairy dust and then spray some more hairspray. I used to do it the night before so my uniform would dry [emoji23]


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[cheernerd5678]

Or we would use "fairy dust." they would sell these giant bottles of glitter at comps and you would spray hairspray on the uniform then sprinkle the fairy dust and then spray some more hairspray. I used to do it the night before so my uniform would dry [emoji23]


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I think I'm too young and missed that stage of cheer, but don't worry, Sorority bid day had it covered. I got the hairspray --> glitter dump experience at 18 :cool:


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[uhhlyssa01]

Or we would use "fairy dust." they would sell these giant bottles of glitter at comps and you would spray hairspray on the uniform then sprinkle the fairy dust and then spray some more hairspray. I used to do it the night before so my uniform would dry [emoji23]


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Haha we did all of the above, whatever we could get our hands on. If no one had glitter hairspray we went the fairy dust route. To think of how much glitter I inhaled in my teens...

 

[FamousxMindset]

There is no way I'm putting foundation and a smokey eye on my imaginary 8 year old. Nope and I'm not sorry.

 

[Eyes On The Prize]

Or we would use "fairy dust." they would sell these giant bottles of glitter at comps and you would spray hairspray on the uniform then sprinkle the fairy dust and then spray some more hairspray. I used to do it the night before so my uniform would dry [emoji23]


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Oh my god I forgot about the hairspray, glitter, hairspray thing. That was awful. Looking back at it now it just seems like such a weird thing to do. Like if you look at it from an outsiders perspective. Dumping glitter on your head.

My scalp is itchy just from thinking about all this.

 

[cheer25mom]

There is no way I'm putting foundation and a smokey eye on my imaginary 8 year old. Nope and I'm not sorry.

Talk to me when you have a real 8 year old. I said exactly the same thing.... before I had a child with a love for the stage. I know its cliche, but its 100% true. Your perspective on things changes when you have children of your own, and things that you swore you would "never " do start happening. It really isn't as big a deal as it seems when I was a 20 something who knew EVERYTHING about raising children. Now, i just realize how much I DON'T know and how much isn't as black and white as I thought it was.

 

[cheer25mom]

Oh my god I forgot about the hairspray, glitter, hairspray thing. That was awful. Looking back at it now it just seems like such a weird thing to do. Like if you look at it from an outsiders perspective. Dumping glitter on your head.

My scalp is itchy just from thinking about all this.

Still do it for dance. The best, most sparkly glitter is loose.

 

[FamousxMindset]

Talk to me when you have a real 8 year old. I said exactly the same thing.... before I had a child with a love for the stage. I know its cliche, but its 100% true. Your perspective on things changes when you have children of your own, and things that you swore you would "never " do start happening. It really isn't as big a deal as it seems when I was a 20 something who knew EVERYTHING about raising children. Now, i just realize how much I DON'T know and how much isn't as black and white as I thought it was.

The judges need to be able to see if the athletes hands touch the mat. There is no real reason to see the face. You can't even use the facials excuse because most of the performance score comes from thigh rubbing not smiles. The shade isn't really necessary either.

 

[cheer25mom]

The judges need to be able to see if the athletes hands touch the mat. There is no real reason to see the face. You can't even use the facials excuse because most of the performance score comes from thigh rubbing not smiles. The shade isn't really necessary either.

It isn't shade its reality. Until you have a child of your own, you don't realize what "I would never" really means or the impact it might have on a child. Judges DO need to see athletes faces and the reality of this sport is that presentation and perception matter. You can argue that it shouldn't all you want, but until the perspective of judges, gym owners, the fans, and yes even the parents shifts it will be what is expected, and you either fall in line with that or find another sport. Is it really fair to let a preconcieved notion about eyeliner that I had in my 20's stop my child from doing what has become her passion?

Gyms expect you to follow the rules or hit the road. Saying "I'm not putting makeup on my kid" just isn't going to fly. They will show you where the door is. Just ask "hairgate" mom. It is not the only place either. We have done it for dance since she was 4. It is what is expected to participate, and you either do it or don't dance. It isn't worth denying a child the ability to participate.

So sure, work to change the perception, and change gym owner's opinions about makeup but don't come on here with a superior attitude and say "I would never put makeup on my child" like all of us are idiots or bad parents for doing it when you don't even have a child that you need to make this decision for. It's easy to say you would never do it until you have to decide between putting eyeliner on your child or them not being allowed to cheer. It's not as simple or black and white as you seem to think.

 

[123jump4!]

It isn't shade its reality. Until you have a child of your own, you don't realize what "I would never" really means or the impact it might have on a child. Judges DO need to see athletes faces and the reality of this sport is that presentation and perception matter. You can argue that it shouldn't all you want, but until the perspective of judges, gym owners, the fans, and yes even the parents shifts it will be what is expected, and you either fall in line with that or find another sport. Is it really fair to let a preconcieved notion about eyeliner that I had in my 20's stop my child from doing what has become her passion?

Gyms expect you to follow the rules or hit the road. Saying "I'm not putting makeup on my kid" just isn't going to fly. They will show you where the door is. Just ask "hairgate" mom. It is not the only place either. We have done it for dance since she was 4. It is what is expected to participate, and you either do it or don't dance. It isn't worth denying a child the ability to participate.

So sure, work to change the perception, and change gym owner's opinions about makeup but don't come on here with a superior attitude and say "I would never put makeup on my child" like all of us are idiots or bad parents for doing it when you don't even have a child that you need to make this decision for. It's easy to say you would never do it until you have to decide between putting eyeliner on your child or them not being allowed to cheer. It's not as simple or black and white as you seem to think.

Well said!

If I got told to put foundation on my 7-year-old I would ask is that really necessary? If told yes I would suck it up and just do it.

I feel stronger about the bra thing. That could be a dealbreaker for me.

 

[FamousxMindset]

It isn't shade its reality. Until you have a child of your own, you don't realize what "I would never" really means or the impact it might have on a child. Judges DO need to see athletes faces and the reality of this sport is that presentation and perception matter. You can argue that it shouldn't all you want, but until the perspective of judges, gym owners, the fans, and yes even the parents shifts it will be what is expected, and you either fall in line with that or find another sport. Is it really fair to let a preconcieved notion about eyeliner that I had in my 20's stop my child from doing what has become her passion?

Gyms expect you to follow the rules or hit the road. Saying "I'm not putting makeup on my kid" just isn't going to fly. They will show you where the door is. Just ask "hairgate" mom. It is not the only place either. We have done it for dance since she was 4. It is what is expected to participate, and you either do it or don't dance. It isn't worth denying a child the ability to participate.

So sure, work to change the perception, and change gym owner's opinions about makeup but don't come on here with a superior attitude and say "I would never put makeup on my child" like all of us are idiots or bad parents for doing it when you don't even have a child that you need to make this decision for. It's easy to say you would never do it until you have to decide between putting eyeliner on your child or them not being allowed to cheer. It's not as simple or black and white as you seem to think.

I never commented on your parenting or the possible lack of. However, I can confidently speak on the things I would allow and wouldn't. If my gym were kick me and my child out for not putting foundation on my 8 year old it's obviously not the gym for us.

 

[cheer25mom]

I never commented on your parenting or the possible lack of. However, I can confidently speak on the things I would allow and wouldn't. If my gym were kick me and my child out for not putting foundation on my 8 year old it's not the gym for us.

Maybe not foundation, but you aren't going to cheer pretty much anywhere in this country refusing eye makeup. Certainly not any gym that has made a name for themselves. Even Ace, famous for the athletic look with minimal frill, requires eyes to be done. So, like I said, when you have a child and are willing to deny them the ability to cheer over eyeliner, talk to me. I am sorry you are offended by this, but until you actually have a child, you have NO HOPE of understanding this discussion.

 

[cheer25mom]

Well said!

If I got told to put foundation on my 7-year-old I would ask is that really necessary? If told yes I would suck it up and just do it.

I feel stronger about the bra thing. That could be a dealbreaker for me.

Exactly. It's that or don't take the mat. What parent would be willing to tell their kid the couldn't cheer becauase Mommy or Daddy doesn't like makeup? The bra thing is a health and safety issue so I can see making a stand for that if you truly cannot find an adequate one.