Question: I like to apply fake lashes for a date to make my eyes look big and flirty -- do you find that sexy?
Answer: "There's a fine line between flirty lashes and tranny lashes. Don't make them too ridiculously long and wear them only for special occasions."
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Tip 8: Lip gloss is your safest bet
Question: Date night is lipstick night for me, do you like it when I wear bold, bright colors to draw attention to my lips?
Answer: "If you're all dressed up and it's a special occasion, sure. Or if your look is kinda punk rock it may also work. But don't overdue it. Also, a lot of guys find lipstick off-putting, so stick to lip gloss when possible."
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Tip 9: Don't stress about blackheads
Question: I'm convinced that my date cares about how clear my skin is, which is why I get regular facials. You are looking to see if I have blackheads, right?
Answer: "Jesus. No."
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Tip 10: Shave the parts that count
Question: I spend extra time in the shower shaving off everything. Is any body hair a turn off?
Answer: "Depends where it is. Shave your legs and pits. Your ... area is more up to you as long as it's kempt."
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Tip 11: Don't be orange
Question: I apply sunless tanner to give myself a glow. Do you like me better bronzed?
Answer: "Pretty much everyone looks better with a little color. No one looks better when they're orange. So make sure you're not orange."
WARNING: The following beauty tips are from a man, therefore, should be taken with a big, hefty grain of salt.
Alright, now that the elephant in the (virtual) room has been spotted and smacked with a handy warning label, let's get on with the beauty tips, shall we?
The truth is, no matter how much of a feminist or "you should love me for me"-type of woman you are, you still probably care what your heart's desire thinks about your looks. It's natural to want to look attractive for your mate. It's also natural to want to know if he actually even notices some of the beauty practices you spend cumulative hours on. Like, does he appreciate the fact that you spent an extra half-hour in the shower exfoliating and shaving every last inch of your body, not to mention racked up the water bill? This got us thinking, when it comes to beauty tips and tricks, what is worth spending precious time on in preparation for a big date and what isn't?
We decided to investigate by asking readers what they do beauty-wise to get ready for a romantic night with a man. We mostly heard things like whiten teeth, fake tan, wax, apply extra sexy makeup and the like -- with the occasional "wrap your entire body in a big red ribbon with a big bow where it counts"-advice. We then took those practices to Ky Henderson, Editor-in-Chief of ModernMan.com and dating columnist, to tell us if all these beauty tweaks actually get noticed. Here he drolly offers some beauty tips for your next big night out.
