You are all dressed, ready to go and feeling sharp. But there's one "problem"....That baby face! Awww!
Many people like myself were blessed with a face that just forgot to age alongside the rest of our body. Ever looked in the mirror and felt self-conscious about it? I sure have. I used to try whatever I could to change it. But I came to terms with my looks and decided to try and rock it, and it turns out you can rock it like that old rocking chair!...Get it? Baby face, rocking chair...
Although my face is not as baby-ish as some, I still found several tips that made me feel confident (AND YES, YOU NEED CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF). Here they are! I hope you may try them out and find results somehow.
1. Find The Right Date
Disclaimer: The latter part of this advice sounds cliche and possibly to you, stupid. I can explain through messages.
This advice is extremely common for dating advice, but is often ignored. I am not saying you lower your standards. In fact, you can go after the hottest person you see!...Just make sure they are the right person.
Some people are not okay with a partner with a baby face because that's just how they are. I don't think though that those people come by the millions. But the baby face can do so much to another person: It helps you give off that "innocent" look. You can play it up by making yourself seem "childish" by being honest, faithful, and maybe even a little gullible. The right person can be seduced by this because they may be a powerful type, or a leader type. They see you as a way to really let go of their stresses in life, and to them you are the person they need to have fun with. They also may see that they can take care of you (not financially), and with that they are able to fulfill their need to "lead" and feel important. I know, it sounds weird and cheesy, but people are also weird, so there's that.
2. Guys, Don't Rush the Beard
Don't cover your baby face with a terribly patchy beard. It looks gross and you will just look bad, plain and simple. If you can rock a mustache then do it, but only if you can really rock it. Clean shaven is the best option for when you cannot grow a beard fully, so just man up and accept it. I know, it sucks. But so does a patchy beard.
3. Don't Try to Act Tough
When people recognize their baby face, they may think the best route to go is to appear tougher and act very assertive. If it's not your true personality, then don't do it. Don't sport that leather jacket, or a put-on mean face, or walk like you own the world. There's no need for it because babies don't rule the world; that'd be silly. Humor, you gotta get it. Just be you and do whatever flows. Don't put on a show all the time because people really do see right through it. If people find this out, they may just automatically link it to your face and assume you are insecure, and respect may be lost. You never know who you will come across.
4. Don't Talk About It
But aren't I doing just that? Yes, I am, but let's keep this on the DL. If you are a great person and show confidence, and are able to give off a good vibe, then people simply may not even notice it that much. Keyword: "That much". They may not really care because you are just a good person. Does this sound complicated? No, it doesn't. It's pretty basic advice that you have heard before isn't it? There is no need to make some issues turn into a calculus problem. Don't say how you are insecure. Don't joke about your face unless it REALLY fits the situation and you are okay with that type of humor. Make sure it fits the other person's style of humor as well. Typically anything self-degrading is not seductive at all (not saying a baby face is gross, but that type of humor may sound like it).
5. Get The Right Hairstyle
I see so many people with a baby face that sport the worst possible hairstyle, and it makes them look oh-so-bad. For guys, I recommend a hairstyle that keeps the hair off of your face. Girls, perhaps bangs or something of that nature (I don't know many women's hairstyles, I am a man after all). Of course, you always go with what you feel comfortable in and what you like. I'm also not saying you need bangs or hair off your face in order to look "beautiful". Don't allow someone on the internet to make you feel bad. This is my opinion on this matter, but also it's advice that anyone in any situation can use. I do know that for guys, you need to wash and brush your hair. Invest in a hairdryer as well and see what you can do with it. For some reason bad hair on a baby face looks....even worse. But again, in my opinion: guys= hair off face and maybe even forehead. Girls= more hair up front.
If there is any other small tips I can offer, is really just basic stuff. Clean yourself up, be nice, etc etc. A baby face is not some anomaly that you can't make look good. It can be something to distinguish yourself among everyone else in a positive way. Never hate it and always love what God gave you!
-StDamage
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Many people think they look young, or young for their age, but they actually don't.
this. I hate when they say this just so people will be like "yeah you look so young omg" unless you are told this really often, it's not true. And better yet, don't point it out! Let other people say it!! mostly applies to women rather than men but whatever
@lucyy422 true but I can understand their desperate cling to youth.
it's best to only believe it if strangers assume you are younger on a daily basis and not in a situation where they are trying to compliment you and not carding because at many places they card everyone
I was told the other day I look younger than my age. So, sad. 😢😭
it's always a good thing