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The ability to quickly flick an eyeliner pen or effortlessly blend two eye shadows?
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That’s a privilege.
After developing hand tremors, some people may feel like makeup isn’t something they can enjoy anymore.
“It takes time to balance your hand to be able to do a line, for example.”
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Below, an outline of all the best tips onhow to apply eye makeup with shaky hands.
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First things first: It’s time to take your go-to makeup space into consideration.
A wide expanse of counter space provides the added benefit of quick accessibility.
To counter this, you’re free to use products and tools that have grip-friendly packaging design.
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Urban Decay’s series ofNaked eye shadow palettes, for example, are some of her favorite products.
“That’s traction and grip for a person like myself,” Ishbia explains.
Long handles on things like mascaras, eyeliners, and eye makeup brushes are helpful too.
Some brands, like Bryant’s Guide Beauty, offer tools created with these features in mind.
You know thosestick-on ringsyou can attach to your phone case?
Ishbia does the same thing with acleansing balmand extra-long,surgical-grade cotton swabsthat she can grip with her palms.
“I approach delicate looks with all the assistance I can get,” she says.
This way, Connell knows exactly which tool methods work for certain looks.
Shortly after developing tremors, Connell recalls feeling angry and ashamed of failing when doing her makeup.
Its important to be kind to yourself.
Then take a step back from your mirror so as not to get caught up in the details.
She advises, “Always take a step back and look at the complete canvas.”
For the same reason, Connell recommends giving yourself as much time as possible when doing makeup.
“Makeup is universal; it connects people,” Ishbia says.
“People with disabilitiesoften feel alone, and makeup is what keeps us feeling like ourselves.
Besides, makeup has no rules, and true perfection doesn’t exist.
I don’t have to avoid anything in 2020 exceptfascists and racists,and neither does anyone else.”
Read the rest ofThe Beauty of Accessibility.
