Let's get something straight once and for all: Islam's principle of modesty places the onus on men to "lower their gaze," not on women to oblige it. The refusal of women to cater to the male gaze has manyusing their platforms for something more — empowerment, self-confidence, defiance — than just "looking pretty."
The way I understand it, Islam has never directly prohibited women from wearing makeup, although there are more conservative scholars who advise against it — one reason being that it attracts the male gaze. My response? Get it together, men. We really don't have time to be playing with your lack of self-control. Perhaps more emphasis from the clergy should be put on men to not be so thirsty. Do we really even need to say that? It's common sense.
I would have loved to explain to them that makeup gave me self-confidence, but I ultimately stayed silent. Not quite comfortable explaining to anyone, particularly to the boys at my school, why I wore makeup, I would tell myself that I didn't owe anyone an explanation for my choices. Makeup was, and continues to be a tool for me to present myself in the way that I want.
Upon entering college I became familiar with Muslim beauty bloggers from all over the world who dared to challenge the toxic narrative I was always exposed to in high school. Their tips, photos of positivity, and unapologetic presence inspired me to authentically express myself. Although I wear hijab now and I’m a few years older, people continue to advise me on what to do with my beauty regime. But guess what?crushing the patriarchy and challenging society’s definition of what beauty means.
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