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Beard Cover-Part 1

by Lynda Krupa of CDtips

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When someone who is not involved with the transgendered community discovers what it is I do for a living, they invariably ask how I got involved with owning and operating a crossdressing service. When someone within the community asks a question, it usually is: How do I cover my beard? Several of you last month asked this question. I cannot begun to answer it unless I start from the beginning.

In simple terms, I can tell you what products to buy, what I think of each, and if they really work. However, if you're going to learn the proper way to cover your beard, get longer lasting wear out of your make-up, and easier removal of products from your skin, you must listen to what I say; more importantly Practice what I say.

Here is what you have all waited for in great anticipation... as if there is a magic wand, a secret code, or potion you have to drink in order to understand the application of make-up. Ready?
There is no magic. You can't wave a wand, drink it in a cola, or wish upon a star. If you really want to learn how to apply make-up, cover your beards and be passable. Here is what you must do:

  • You must know what you want your final image to be....you must know your goal and be willing to see it to completion.
  • You must understand what each and every product can do for you. A carpenter knows what his hammer and saw will do for him. An attorney knows what his words and precedence will do in order to win his case, and you must know what each pencil, brush and liquid will do for you, so you can achieve your goal.
  • You must practice each technique you learn until you know how to sculpt your face. Michelangelo would study his marble, it's surface, it's content and it's form to perfect his final masterpiece. You must do the same. Your face, however, unlike the statue can be reinvented over and over again. Once you learn the techniques, you can, at will, recreate perfection.
  • Most importantly, you must learn to cleanse, tone and moisturize each and every day, twice a day. If there is a secret, this is it. I say, if you really want to capture the true woman within and have a beautiful face, then you must follow these steps:
    1. CLEANSE with a good cleanser not soap. Soap only cleans the surface, dries the skin and clogs the pores;
    2. TONE your face with a cotton square and good toner. This will remove the dead skin and any pollutants and impurities in the pores that the cleanser did not get. This will allow the moisturizer to penetrate the superficial layer of skin;
    3. MOISTURIZE with a good facial cream, this will help your face retain moisture and keep it from being damaged by sun, and air pollution. Your skin needs moisture and you must help it retain as much as possible each an every day, especially when you wear make-up. If you recall the old saying, "twice on Sunday," when referring to application of make-up it is twice a day everyday and three times on glamour days.

Let me leave you with these thoughts. Anyone that passes through the doors of CDtips, does so only by beginning each session with CLEANSING, TONING and MOISTURIZING. Anyone that has been to see me can testify this is true. Anyone interested in learning how to create a more believable feminine image... just call. Look at my picture at the top of this page. I have been doing CTM since my early 20's and I am 36. Now, how many thought I was 36?

Bet you're still wondering, "Okay, what about beard cover?" Well... Oops! Out of time and space. We'll cover beards next time. Promise!

This is CDTips asking for your questions, so we can all get the right answers.
Luv,
Lynda.

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