Is it normal that i hate the way i naturally look?

I hate the way that I naturally look, is that weird? I have to hide myself behind makeup and dyed hair. My friends are always telling me that I should go a day without makeup, but I just can't. I think I'm so ugly without makeup and everything, I can't even look in the mirror and sometimes I start to cry I feel so gross. Is this normal for a teenager or am I just too obsessed with my looks??

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Based on 64 votes (49 yes)
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  • Southwestphilly

    I feel your pain. I'm a natural redhead with pale skin, and I've never liked the way I look. Couple that with the fact that I've been scorned and ostracized most of my life for the way I look, and you'll understand my pain. "You'd be beautiful if you didn't have red hair," people tell me. "You're beautiful for a redhead," other people tell me. Both hurt. Why is my beauty qualified by my hair color?

    I don't know what you look like, but I know you're not ugly. :)

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  • Ryan556

    Hm you should go a day without it girls at 18 are naturally cute and brown would suit you try it

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  • ToxicCrayons

    Your hair and makeup is awful.

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    • Ryan556

      Dude if you are a dude she is hot

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    • whatswrongwithme22

      Gee thanks

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  • Misty_Green

    Well, I m not really into ur style, but you actually look good with it.
    However, I think the reason why you need to cake on your makeup is that... your hair is super bold however your looks are kinda girl next door. Nevertheless, you are the girl next door who actually suits heavier makeup.. you know what I mean?
    I only put on bb cream and nothing else. I've trying to undo everything I've done to my skin. Not makeup, since I've never put on much. It's just bad lifestyle and lack of sunscreen.
    As my skin grows brighter and more smooth my confidence in my natural look grows. I think perhaps you need to take care of your skin more. And if you ever decide to go natural, just grow out the bangs and dye your hair back.

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  • I like blondes, never thought i do.. but it took me a few relationships with girls with a blonde hair to realize that I actually prefer this. So I think there's nothing wrong with your hair, as long as you like it.

    Make-up wise, you're certainly getting a little bit emotional about it. I don't think you're obsessed with your looks, it's a normal thing to want to look good.
    Just remember that wearing make up every day is not the best thing for your skin, might try to take a few days off.

    But I don't think there's anything wrong with you or the way you look.

    wow, I actually post a nice comment.. O_o

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  • BurnaBaby27

    I can't answer the door yet alone leave the house without makeup. I have really sucky skin, you wouldn't be able to tell because of the shitload of make up I wear, though. It's not even like I have acne, I get a pimple or so here and there, but I just found out that I'm allergic to a whole bunch of things that I had no idea about so I'm constantly breaking out in unsightly rashes because of my allergic reactions. No one understands why I make such a big deal about having my makeup and stuff, but it's a big deal to me. I genuinely feel like a freak without it.

    Your look looks amazing on you, I go for more of a natural look..just to cover up the marks I have on my face.

    You could try to go natural for a while and see how you like it, I'm sure you look just as lovely as you do now!

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  • I was thinking very normal until I read this: "I can't even look in the mirror and sometimes I start to cry I feel so gross." That is not healthy.

    Dye your hair, wear your make up, and do it with some pride. Okay, so you know that your friends are not into that sort of thing and they think it is strange that you are. So what? They might have a point or they might not. You should really only care about your own preferences regarding your own body and find it acceptable for yourself.

    As a tip though, the best makeup is the makeup that is applied so well that it is virtually undetectable - it enhances beauty but keeps it looking natural. Look up books written by Kevin Aucoin or Bobby Brown for instructions on how to apply this sort of makeup. Or if you're not into books, use Youtube to look up how to videos of women who know how to get the "natural" look with make up. Or you could go to your local MAC store and have them show you how to apply your makeup so that it doesn't look like your wearing paint.

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    • whatswrongwithme22

      So your saying that my makeup looks "painted on"?? I'm guessing youre saying that it looks bad and that I wear too much. Yeah thanks for the advice...

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      • No, not at all. I LOVE to wear makeup myself and always have. However, I don't feel like less of a person without it.

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  • Mellifluous

    It's normal, but you're stunning anyway! I use makeup all the time too. I think it would be quite inconsiderate of me to expose the human eye to such a repulsive face as mine without it :-P

    You look like you have a really bold style though, particularly with your bright blonde hair. Maybe the makeup just keeps your look in balance? If that makes any sense at all...

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  • Captain_Kegstand

    Makeup or not, you are quite pretty! Don't worry so much about how you look, worry more about how you feel. If you are more comfortable one way or the other I would say do what makes you happy. Just don't do it because you think other people will like it better.

    You really are quite pretty, and I dig the style, don't worry so much!

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    • whatswrongwithme22

      Thanks :)

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  • iadoreyou22

    Your stunning!! It's okay that you think you're not at your prettiest without makeup, a lot of girls think that too. Including me

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  • BlueJeansWhiteShirt

    Yes it's normal. That's why I tend to wear a shit load of makeup, hair extensions, false lashes and massive push up bras. I am pretty convinced that without them I would look just silly.

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  • whatswrongwithme22

    Please comment!!! you can look at my picture on my profile to see how much makeup I wear. Btw my natural hair color is brown.

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    • dappled

      I think brown hair would suit you just as much as the colour you've dyed it. You have nothing to worry about.

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    • AssBurgers

      You're pretty, seriously, stop worrying.

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      • whatswrongwithme22

        Thank you

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