I have been a lifelong crossdresser but struggle with makeup. Especially around my eyes. Do you have any suggestions? How did you learn? Are there any businesses to teach makeup to crossdressers? Eyes are tricky! I can do my foundation and lips just fine, but even after all this I still can't do anything more … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
When I first started dressing I was taught to use tape to pull my eyebrows up and give me a more feminine look. I would rather focus on my makeup. The taping is not very enjoyable. Do you have any suggestions on my eyebrows and more feminine look without taping? Of course, there are no … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
Of course makeup isn't "practical" in the traditional sense. I don't wear makeup because it benefits my health. If anything it can work against healthy skin. Mascara dries out and makes your eyelashes brittle. Foundation can cause you to break out. Ever get liquid eyeliner in your eye? BUT! Makeup needs to be practical. It needs to WORK. I … Continue reading Jecca Blac Makeup Review!
Do you have any recommendations for dealing with (permanent?) razor burn? I can be made up, dressed to the nines, feeling pretty--and then I'll notice that the razor burn on the side of my neck is visible even through my makeup. Ugh! Any products you can think of to help me get rid of this … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
I recently came across your site and am glad I did! I’m wondering where you have gone locally for makeovers, or do you do all of your own makeup/dressing? I’ve tried to separate places in Las Vegas with mixed results. One was really expensive, and didn’t deliver all that they claimed, but the showgirl outfit … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
I'm looking for a place to help me turn from a man to a girl makeup wise. A place that would do my makeup for me. I want to look like a girl for Halloween, but don't know how to use makeup. I live 2 hours west of the twin cities in Minnesota. There are … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
The mission of Jecca Blac is a cause I wish all designers and companies had. From their website: Jecca Blac's mission is to be a brand that represents all beauty lovers: all expressions, genders, sexualities, abilities, pronouns, shapes and sizes. As well as providing beautiful makeup products we also help bring our beautiful community together. Jecca … Continue reading Genderless Beauty
Makeup was one of the most intimidating and wonderful skills I've ever learned. Over time I learned techniques beyond just simply how to apply foundation, such as using eyeshadow primer to help lipstick stay on longer. What are some of your favorite makeup secrets you know? Love, Hannah
I was looking at my Flickr account the other day and I saw that this photo was one of my top pictures on my Showcase, which, I assume, is based of off view, likes, and comments. I love this photo. My makeup was done by friend Corrie Dubay and it was from a photo shoot … Continue reading The Power of Pink
Last year I had the honor of visiting La Femme Mystique, a gender transformation studio in Saint Paul run by the incredibly talented Rebecca. I know many of you have had the pleasure of getting a makeover and photos from her, and I wanted to share the pictures from my visit. Not only is Rebecca … Continue reading La Femme Mystique Photos!
Hannah McKnight 