Makeup and Hair
A brush that tugs at the scalp and makeup that feels sticky can make time at the mirror drag on. When each move has its own picture, it gets easier to see how many steps remain. The steps are right below.
♀Makeup and hair
A girl combs her hair and applies lipstick in front of a mirror.
About this visual support
A brush that tugs and makeup that clings to the skin make doing makeup and hair feel longer than it is. When a child cannot tell how many moves are left, every uncomfortable moment is harder to sit through, and the mirror becomes a place to avoid.
With visual support the whole procedure is laid out: wet the brush, part the hair, clip it back, a dot of blush. The uncomfortable grip becomes one of several marked steps rather than an endless feeling. Seeing the end approach makes the tugging and stickiness along the way easier to bear.
One concrete tip: place the most sensitive step, often the hair brushing, early in the picture row so it does not sit at the front like something scary. Then the child knows the hard part is soon behind them. If you want to build your own steps digitally, the Routined app lets you combine pictures, order and a gentle timer to help your child keep track at the mirror.