Hey TGs,
My school didn’t allow make-up, even nail polish.
But that didn’t stop me. I loved nail polish and nail art – I still do – and they were one way I expressed myself.
One time my teacher lined up my class for nail inspections. He even had remover on hand for troublemakers.
I kept my hands shoved in my pockets because that particular day I had bright blue polish on all 10 nails and had also painstakingly dotted on tiny flowers using a paintbrush. It was a DIY floral mani, it had taken AGES, and I was about to get busted. Boo.
The big surprise in all of this was my teacher didn’t set me up for a date with the nail polish remover. He was so impressed with my floral nail art that he let me keep it on, just this once.
Anyway, I don’t necessarily recommend this approach. If you’re at a school with a strict uniform code, here are a few things you can do to stay glam – and out of trouble.
- A colourless manicure.
If you can’t slick on your fave shades and blingy nail art, the best approach is to keep your nails neat and glossy. Invest in a nail buffer (available at supermarkets and chemists) to keep nails ridge-free. You can apply a clear nail polish too. - Hair accessories – in your school or house colours only.
Track down some glossy ribbon in the exact same shade as your uniform and you’ll look totes pulled together. You could try a scrunchie too – they’re making a comeback. You can probably get away with some clips or pretty bits and pieces if they, too, match your school or sports uniform. - Body glitter.
It’s super fun and usually flies under the radar – adults tend not to notice it, but your besties will. Just don’t go overboard. - Lip-gloss.
If it's clear and completely colourless you'll get away with it. You could always use my personal favourite: paw paw ointment.
Tell me – what do you do to stay glam and out of trouble at school?
Love and natural beauty,
Claire XO