Pretty simple question. I'm assuming most people would say yes, myself included.
Buuuuut as a person who absolutely hates wearing makeup (makes me feel fatigued, can't find the 'right' makeup for my skin, makes my face oily, just generally uncomfortable), I absolute dread getting ready for work every morning. I'm mainly interested in knowing if you would feel uncomfortable, or think that it was unprofessional, for your dental practitioner to not be wearing makeup; more specifically, your dental prosthetist.
Is Makeup a Requirement in Professional Dress Standards for Health Practitioners?
lizzle on 31/07/2017 - 20:06
Last edited 31/07/2017 - 20:09
Last edited 31/07/2017 - 20:09
Poll Options
- 3Yes
- 24No
- 39Couldn't care any less
Comments
As a male, I find it amazing that a female should feel that they have to wear makeup. So from me a resounding NO.
I find too much makeup off-putting.
Well to be honest, it's a bit weird if you're a dude. But whatever floats your boat.
…but you should make up your head about important issues?
OP - BB cream changed my life, I don't both with foundation any more unless I'm going to a super fancy occasion. I highly recommend the Chi Chi one, and it's regularly 30% off at Target. Stay away from Garnier, that stuff has so much oil in it.
I wish I didn't need to… but I have to wear mascara to work, or I have colleagues asking me all day if I'm sick… :(
Thanks for the tips. Your colleagues are probably just used to seeing you with eye makeup all the time, but I'm sure they could get used to you without it too!
I only do mascara, I value my sleep far too much! I can't believe some of the girls who go full eyeliner in the morning!
I had an eye infection in 2015 and had eye drop antibiotics for a month and wasn't allowed to wear mascara.
Every. Single. Day. I had someone at work ask me if I wasn't feeling well! I have dark brown hair, but the tips of my eyelashes are alllllll blonde :(
Yes because we all know you can't apply you knowledge in medicine if you got no make up on.
Can't have you taking a drill to my teeth or sticking a needle in my gums if you ain't got the female war paint on.
/sarcasm
Ok serious answer. Certain proffesions require make up. Fashion model, hair and make up stylist. Airlind stewardess. Sure. But health practitioners. Just dress up according. You know not looking like a hobo helps.
Great, I'm feeling reassured from the responses. Maybe will just trial not wearing makeup into the clinics for a while and see if anyone says anything haha. I'd like to think I'm usually otherwise well presented.
My sisters use tinted sunscreen from Mecca and swear by it. It is really light on your skin and if you have pretty decent skin to begin with, it will add a dewy texture to your skin. Would really recommend that if you need to start somewhere. Also try tinted lip balm as it is not as heavy but does add a little bit of colour onto your face. However, please do not feel obligated to wear any sort of make up.
Don't wear it. Close thread please mods.
Yes it's a requirement along with thigh high boots, a line skirts and something up top that shows belly button.
My dentist smokes
I'd be more concerned if you had really bad teeth if you were working at a dental practice? Not that it has any bearing on how well you'd take care of other people's teeth though lol
Nope, don't give a fig. I don't wear makeup to work in an office, the only place I'd find it odd to see someone not wearing makeup is if they're selling it :).
I don't notice when females don't wear makeup, unlike the drag queen look when the skin has a thick layer of pasty cream colour. That always draws my attention to the makeup, instead of the overall look.
I would expect all staff to be nicely groomed. Makeup isn't necessary , but don't rock up to the practice looking like a meth head.