Group A - they are actually there to use the equipment. Get muscle, lose weight, etc.
Group B - desperate people who equate a gym with a bar & think it's a place to hook up.
What anom describes are Group B. They are shallow people desperate for attention. In the male category these are the muscle-bound meatheads that grunt like gorillas in heat while lifting weights & drop weights, etc.
There are some women who claim they do this before work or class. That's a bunch of bullshit. Without having a quick shower they're going to have to spray themselves with an entire can of scented body spray not to stink like the gym at work or class.
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I am generally attractive. I have never had to wear makeup or dress revealing to get men's attention or have men do double-takes. Confident, intelligent young woman in a professional blouse/skirt. It's attractive to decent/respectable men. More than prostitute wannabes standing around half-naked are to men who'll screw anything.
I belong to Group A.
When I go to a gym I am going to work out. And I usually spend a few hours there.
No I don't relate to anon but it seemed that your question is emotionally charged, that you're upset that he is curious. You even had to throw shade on him and say they don't do it for him. Where is this resentment coming from
Oh look at men getting so triggered for a perfectly reasonable response to a stupid question. Like what else do you expect when asking something like that?
What are you on your period or something? They do dress up just for us dudes cause they want us To get hard and look. Females be making it real difficult To workout. Like for real for real. Females wanna see dudes with hard ons. But I ain’t fitting to go to the Gym no more I got Tired of getting hard ons and trying to Hide my big dick.
@marshymallowI and @cubstershuraf The fact you both feel the need to divert from the question in this way is a dead give away that you're trying to run away from facing a reality you don't want to admit. Why do people care? Because it's a valid question in regards to an environment which women are often yelling not ot be bothered, yet for some reason they are makign themselves look pretty to be approached or at the very least getting eyeballed. Because any person with a brain knows that being perceived as attractive would boost their self-esteem.
The reality is, someone who makes themselves look good, wehther it is the way they dress, doing their hair or putting on makeup, cares for how they are being perceived. That's where the self-esteem comes from.
@TruthBringer if you really wanna know the absolute truth, it's because different people have their different reasons and there is no one good answer that applies to everyone.
@CubsterShura Ah, another genius. I put on lipstick, because my long dead mom always said, "Put on some lipstick, Ann. It always dresses you up!" And it won't sweat off and keeps your lips moisturized. She was correct and it's very simple.
Now there are some gals who do the whole schlamiel: perfect hair, waterproof makeup, etc. I briefly roomed with a young woman at LSU who would not leave the room unless she was in full makeup. Something as to how she was raised. I was not from that school. My mom rarely wore anything and was unpracticed at application. I've read glamour and vogue and have tons of Mac lipsticks and eye shadow. But, less is more. I don't want to look like a clown or a drag queen, and the older you get, the less you should glam. Enhance is the goal. But people come from all walks.
@Screenwriter lmao chill out, it's not that deep. I love makeup and do wear it when I am going out for a hangout or special event. But otherwise I find it too tedious to wear makeup to gym as I like the idea of being able to use face wipes or just splash my face with water if I want to and having a bare face just helps with that. If I wanted to go to gym with full glam makeup that shouldn't be anyone's business either. You can go to gym looking like a sack of potatoes, you can go to gym looking like a drag queen or whatever else you like. Your life your choice.
@CubsterShura True that there is no one absolute reason. However, we are discussing overalls. And that was my point which you seem to agree with when it comes to why women wear make up in general or in the gym. I merely addressed how pathetic it is to flip the question back at the OP for wanting to hear perspectives, like Marshy here did. You both sounds quite defensive which is an indication of a guilty consciounce.
@CubsterShura So in other words, the issue here is not whether a gal should wear make up or not in or outside the gym. It is about flipping a normal question that opens a dialogue back to the asker and then be all defensive and tell him it's none of his business. This response would be appropriate to a loaded question, which clearly this one happens not to be.
@CubsterShura That's one way to say "I'm too closed-minded and not mature enough to have a civil discussion and try to understand other people's views". With that being said, if there is someone here who shouldn't be taken seriously is you. Considering the fact that you're throwing an emotional tantrum just because you're dealing with a guilty conscience. By all means, don't let me stop you from projecting, love.
Because they feel good when they are being perceived as attractive. That's literally the main reason. Even for the dudes they aren't interested in themselves. Knowing that there are guys out there who want to fuck them boosts their ego and self-esteem. ESPECIALLY the guys out there they do deem as attractive. Never believe the nonesense that they "do it for themselves". That is a half-truth. They indeed do it for themselves, but they need OTHERS for it.
I mean it depends on the girl. But I know for girls keeping up their looks has more of a personal pride aspect to it. For instance, the Ukrainian ballet dancers who fought in or are fighting in the war have often done so with makeup and styled hair.
But if she has a camera or a phone recording video, she's probably not working out. She's probably wanting to milk the extra attention for looking like she's working out.
The only makeup I always wear daily is lipstick. My lipstick is a 24-hour wear so chances are if you see me in the gym with lipstick on it's because it's 24-hour wear and it's waterproof if I'm at the gym now wearing mascara it's most likely cuz I'm coming out of work and my mascara I only wear to work and it is also waterproof so I don't need to worry about sweat affecting either the mascara or the lipstick. Now why would I have my hair done well let me think because I don't care to have messy hair duh. I don't care if I'm going to the gym about taking out my trash I'm not stepping out of my house with messy hair!
Insecure girls do. How much makeup one wears is directly associated with how insecure they really are. The actually pretty girls hardly wear makeup because they look good first thing in the morning and are confident that they’re beautiful so they don’t need to mask blemishes or fake cheekbones and big eyes etc. They already have good skin and nice features.
1. Wow never knew I'm not a girl because I never wear makeup to gym.
2. If you are asking this based off of seeing photos of women at the gym on social media, remember that it's a SOCIAL MEDIA POST and they most likely did a PROFESSIONAL SHOOT which is why they have hair and makeup done and it may not represent how they look in the gym normally. If you've seen women in real life going to to gym with makeup and hair done, as such women do exist, then it's...
I've worked out in make up and done up hair before, when I'm getting a workout in at lunch or after work.
I don't really care about other people in the gym (unless they get hurt or something like that where, yeah, help em out). I'm there to work out, not socialize.
i am guilty of doing things like having a shave and tidy up before going to gym, making sure my stuff looks okay.
also It greatly depends when you are at the gym, at 6am very few girls have make up on, at 6pm a lot have it on and it’s mainly due to them being at work first etc.
i tend to wear make up at the gym a lot because i applied it beforehand and didn't feel like taking it off. in the rare cases i go in the morning i don't wear any make up though, would be dumb to put it on just to take a shower afterwards and wash it off again
Some people are insecure about the way they look with zero makeup. It's not always about getting ATTENTION or trying to look very attractive. For some people, it's about not wanting to be perceived as ugly and being afraid of being judged for their natural appearance. If I was going to the gym, I might put a little lipgloss and mascara on, just to bring out my good features and detract from things I'm insecure about.
When I was going to the gym. I never wore make up because I would take a shower after workout and would just have to reapply it again anyway after I got home. but yes there are two kinds of women that go to the gym, the kind that think they will get picked up by a rich man and those that actually want to get in shape and stay healthy.
To look good and as others have said to post photos online. Here is the thing. What does it matter what other people do? I understand being curious and asking but some people really just call people dumb and stuff like that. When in reality people choose what to do and what do not do
Okay honest answer I only do hair and eye makeup because sweat and foundation is bad for your skin so I never do that but!! I do what I do because I go to ufc gym sooooo many hot men why would I wants to look bummy in front of them? I’m trying to get a man LOL
Also I work out very hard and so I know I swear therefore I do no eyebrows foundation I just wear lashes and lipgloss also my hair gets messed up during workout but why come with it “messed up” I like to look presentable in any public place.
unless they just came from work, job interview, a date or some kind of event. many that have their full makeup and/or hair done before they get to the gym. are likely seeking attention from others at the gym or social media rather then trying to build up a good sweat. since in many cases makeup will likely run once they sweat and hair will likely get in their way if left down. now if they fix their makeup and/or hair after a workout/shower it's likely because they have some plans.
At the gym, I often bump into wives of friends and acquaintances who I only meet at social gatherings. They are always social-ready and made up. I am sure they do not want to be seen as if they got up from the bed, wore their gym pyjamas and came for a workout. Nobody wants to look unflattering in public.
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Most likely from being insecure or trying to get a man’s attention, possibly even a females attention depending on what they like. Some days you may wake up, slept to “heavy” so now you look like trash even after you showered so to cover that maybe you need makeup.
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Probably bc they just got back from work or somewhere else and they already have their makeup on. Or that they want to take pics and feel good in makeup. I personally would break out like crazy if I wore makeup while working out, my bf’s sister always wear makeup at the gym even though it causes so much acne tho
You're asking the wrong question."why do women wear makeup when their sweating will just make it all run?" Would be a better wording. Wanting to look good is honestly understandable, but when the makeup runs due to sweat, it really defeats the point of putting on makeup.
Well they obviously want to look extra presentable just like when they're going outside on a normal day. They also might be taking pictures so a good look is essential.
Probably just came off work? One of the woman in my taekwondo class arrived in high heals and red dress once. Something to do with work. We all had a good laugh with her as she ran for the changing room.
There’s quite a spread in the answers! Different girls wear makeup for different reasons. Some do it because it makes them feel pretty—even at the sweaty gym. Others do it to get attention while sweating at the gym. Others do it to get attention while NOT sweating at the gym. Some wear it because they’re on the way FROM work—that IS a real possibility! TO work is a little less likely and might be a lie. :P Anyway, lots of reasons.
I do my hair and makeup and put a pretty outfit just to stay home all day. We do it for ourselves because it’s fun and it makes you feel nice and all cute.
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I wear makeup to the gym because it was drilled into me to ALWAYS have my appearance on point because you never know who you'll meet. The only time I'm not wearing makeup is as soon as I get out of the shower and when I go to bed.
I dont think they are thereto do a workout. Sad little people. I dont see runners or athletes wear faces full of makeup, honestly it's a generation of idiotic narcissistic wasters
Whenever I go for a workout, I make sure I don’t have any product on my face! I’m there to workout not to flirt or look for a hookup or seek for attention.
That is something I will never understand. I had seen girls at the gym working out with nice hair nicely done and make up. Really? Make up? If you later are going to sweat. That is the dumbest thing a lady can do.
I never have and I personally hate makeup but I’d say they do it cause either A. They want guys (or girls if they’re into them) to notice them and be attracted to them B. They’re self conscious even in the gym and chose to wear makeup to feel less insecure C. They just like makeup and probs don’t leave the house without it
and the girls who do tend to wear makeup everywhere. these are the same girls who look like crap without makeup because wearing makeup daily ruins the skin.
if I wore it it’s cuz of insecurity. Sometimes I stare in the mirror and think I’m so ugly and with makeup I could feel more confident and less ugly :/
Don't go to the Gym to often. If I did I usually put it up in a pony til. I don't where that much makeup so I guess I'd wear enough that it doesn't smear.
Exactly i dont wear make up at all cause I know the sweat will be all over and the make up be all over me running what is the point then of wearing make up at the gym? If you want to hit on guys then do it somewhere else where you dont smear your make up. I believe ladies who wear make up at the gym are only to show off and impress rather than to actually working out
For the same reason a particular woman I work with dresses like a whore: to get someone's attention. The manager is something of a pervert so he allows this.
The gym I workout in as sort of hardcore so the girls usually show up in sweats with a baseball cap on. I do not really notice any makeup. They come in to workout and not pick up guys.
Because they want to look good while training to look good. I don't know if you've realized this yet, but society incentivizes women to be rather vain creatures.
I dont do my makeup because i rarely use that... but i do my hair because i like to look good for myself :))
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Thank God for that. I see people who go to the grocery store in pajamas and slipper. A woman who caries her self with respect no matter where she goes has my praise.
Obviously, they are interested in meeting men (or perhaps another woman) and want to look their best and feel self-confident. There is nothing wrong with that.
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Because they ain’t there to work out. Theyre there to catch some males
probably because you're Not a girl... working out might be about getting "Fit and beautiful" I don't know, I'm a guy. So, hair and make-up completes the picture?
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