The overdone makeup is my opinion. Seeing young girls in lots of eye shadow and rouge bothers me personally- and I fully realize that "a lot" is subjective. However, if you read all of what I said, you will see that I said
I truly feel that way. Do what makes your kid happy. I get it, I really do. I just sometimes wonder if those are the looks the children would select given the choice. As mentioned above, I've seen some beautiful outcomes and some that make me question whether that was what was intended.
ETA: Here's picture of hairstyles that would take roughly the same amount of time, and could have fun colors or accessories added.
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I seriously support the kids having fun, just wish they had more options. Having never been there, but only seen the outcome,
I wonder if girls with short hair are encouraged to wear extensions? My mind always goes to the small things adding up to perceptions of expectations down the road. Totally get that a lot of people are super comfortable within those boundaries, and that I am overthinking something meant to be quick and easy fun/profit off kids and their families.