Do you wear makeup?

bluesky, BSN, RN · Apr 8, 2004

Makeup is part of my morning routine, and believe me, the world is a better place for it! :chuckle
I don't obsess about it though - it's rare that I reapply lipstick, for example, even after having a cheeseburger for lunch ... Kinda makes me laugh - I'm the polar opposite of my mother, who has been telling me that I need lipstick since I was about 12, and NEVER appears in public unless she's totally put together.

:chuckle :chuckle ITA!!!! Me too.

Mandylpn · Apr 8, 2004

Make-up? You betcha, mascara, blush, powder, eye pencil, lip gloss in light color. do I care if it slides off my face by the end of the day? No. I think a person should wear enough to make the patients think you are well groomed. Some people do not need it, though, I agree. I would rather not look like a cadaver at 7:00 am. :chuckle :chuckle

Mandylpn · Apr 8, 2004

Oh, yes, I am 46 and you gotta fill in the cracks (in your face that is).

HyperRNRachel · Apr 8, 2004

Yes, I do wear make-up and fix my hair for both class and clinicals. There are days when I would rather not wear make-up to class but, I keep thinking if I show up with no make-up to class my classmates will wonder if I finally cracked under the pressure. I also wear makeup to clinicals because I do not want to have a patient wake up and think the grim ripper is there to take them to H***.

So that is why I continue to wear my make up. :uhoh3:

RNKITTY04 · Apr 8, 2004

I haven't stepped outta my house without full hair and make-up for 10 years, why would I start now?

jenrninmi, MSN, RN · Apr 8, 2004

I have been wondering about this for some time now! lol
Does anyone worry about hair/makeup while in school and at clinicals/on the job? It may sound silly for me to ask, but for me, knowing how "dirty" the job can be, it helps me to feel good if I am well groomed. (does that make sense?!)
Anyway, just wondering what your thoughts are on this!

I don't think it sounds silly at all. I think it's important to be well groomed. My shoulder-lengthed hair has to be up in a clip or ponytail and I wear light makeup. Makes me feel better about myself.:)

theblondeone · Apr 9, 2004

I usually wear a little eyeshadow, light eyeliner, mascara and lipgloss but if I'm in a hurry, it's mascara and lipgloss only. I have light blonde hair, light blonde eyelashes and blue eyes. If I don't wear at least mascara I look like a cocker spaniel. The lipgloss is either Clinique "Kissyfit" or Bonne Belle Dr. Pepper, depending on my mood...LOL

newgrad2004 · Apr 9, 2004

I would feel sorry for the people I work with if I didnt. But in school, I wear it but dont bother to do my hair a lot of times. Wore sweats to class a lot too! Especially those late night lab times. Bleh!

RedSox33RN · Apr 9, 2004

My make-up routine consists of......................moisturizer! And that be it! :chuckle

I think if I dug around in my purse a little, I may find a dried out Lancome lipstick in a color I wouldn't put on my dog. :imbar

newgrad2004 · Apr 9, 2004

LoL a cockerspaniel!! haha

I usually wear a little eyeshadow, light eyeliner, mascara and lipgloss but if I'm in a hurry, it's mascara and lipgloss only. I have light blonde hair, light blonde eyelashes and blue eyes. If I don't wear at least mascara I look like a cocker spaniel. The lipgloss is either Clinique "Kissyfit" or Bonne Belle Dr. Pepper, depending on my mood...LOL

Catma63 · Apr 9, 2004

I have been wondering about this for some time now! lol
Does anyone worry about hair/makeup while in school and at clinicals/on the job? It may sound silly for me to ask, but for me, knowing how "dirty" the job can be, it helps me to feel good if I am well groomed. (does that make sense?!)
Anyway, just wondering what your thoughts are on this!

I haven't read through any of the other replies yet...Just figured I'd interject my own thoughts first.

I wear makeup every day. I fix my hair every day. I don't see the point in letting nursing school stress appear obvious...haha.

And good grooming is a plus.

Think about it: I truly feel a patient would much prefer looking at a nurse who is wearing a little makeup to brighten her features than a nurse's face demonstrating fatigue and all that....Makeup just gives a little lift. No, doesn't take a whole lot. A little dab'll will do ya; but it will do wonders for the patient (and you!)

And don't forget....At this time, being in nursing school, you do NOT want to start neglecting yourself or your needs.

LauraLou · Apr 9, 2004

I wear light makeup at clinicals: foundation, waterproof mascara and blush. I am not comfortable leaving the house without a little makeup. I am very pale and without some blush and mascara, I look like an albino.

I would avoid heavy eye makeup and anything that requires touch ups during the day. And remember not to wear any perfume or scented lotion as it can make patients nauseous.