Here are some tips from one of my sissy’s diary on how they became more feminine!:
I grew my hair!
This was the easiest and cheapest way to progress in my transition because it cost no money at all and I could do it without even thinking. (Of course, I realize that not every girl wants to grow out her hair, but this was something I wanted to do.) Caring for your hair with nourishing treatments and oils can help to make it grow, but the best part about this extra hair care is that I was able to give myself some self-care, too.
Body hair removal
On the topic of hair: As well as growing it, there may be hair you want to remove. Everyone has different preferences to body hair, but my body hair always made me feel dysphoric. So even though I wasnāt living full time, Iād still do things like shave my legs so I felt more feminine. If you want to also have your hair removed, you can consider laser hair removal on your face (and consider that it’s a process that can take time).
Moisturizer is everything
I took time every day to moisturize my body from head to toe, and I donāt mean just slapping it on in a rush! I really took time to connect with myself ā massaging it into my skin, showing my body some love. This really helped me battle my body dysmorphia and it improved my skin; win, win.
I painted my nails
Similarly to the moisturizing routine, this was a way of showing my body and myself some love. Looking down and seeing a feminine hand is a small but significant way I would affirm my gender to myself during this period where I wasnāt allowed or able to express it to the rest of the world. I wasnāt confident enough to go for a bold color during this period, so Iād just keep them filed and buffed with a coat of clear gloss, but this was enough to keep me feeling feminine during this hard time. Try it!
I practiced my voice
I began working on my voice. Sadly for us transgender girls, unlike transgender guys, hormones donāt do anything to our voices, so if you want a more feminine one (not everyone does!) youāll have to train it yourself. There are loads of YouTube videos that will teach you how do this. It takes time and practice, though, so if this is something you want for yourself, get on with it as soon as possible. Alternatively, if this is something you donāt care about, good for you ā thatās one less thing to worry about.
I practiced wearing makeup
Firstly, let me say that no, you don’t have to wear makeup to be a woman. But if makeup is something you want to use, it does take some practice! I’ve realized that this waiting time is the perfect opportunity to perfect the craft. One way to start learning the basics is to look up “morning routine” videos, where makeup artists show you their daily makeup routine.
I started my wardrobe
I started building up my female wardrobe, which helped me feel like I was progressing. If you’re tight on money, I suggest making a Pinterest board of clothes you want to (and will!) wear.
Eat well and exercise
Eating well and exercising is something we should all be doing (I aināt judging you, I canāt talk!), but it’s extra important to do so during this time period. There are certain exercises you can do to create a more feminine figure if this is something you want. Squats, for example, will give you the ass of your dreams, no hormones required. Exercise, as we all know, is great for your mental health, too ā so that’s an added bonus.
Started saving money early
I started saving my money. Transitioning can be expensive, especially if you want any surgery (though not everyone does, which is totally OK). But even the things like laser hair removal, makeup, and a new wardrobe add up. Saving money means youāre still progressing toward your goal and not staying stagnant during this period of waiting.
I learned to love myself.
This is the hardest, but most important, tip on this list. You donāt have to be on hormones or living full-time to start learning to love yourself. All the tips on this list have focused on changing yourself physically, but if you donāt learn to love yourself first, you will keep changing yourself until youāve lost yourself ā and even then, you still wonāt love yourself. Start from within. If you tell yourself youāll only be able to start loving yourself once youāve transitioned, thatās not truly loving yourself. To love yourself means to accept yourself, wholeheartedly, as you are. Loving yourself doesnāt mean you necessarily like everything about your body, but it means you wholeheartedly accept everything about your body, and thereās nothing more beautiful, powerful, or important than that.
Bailey
says:That last section about loving yourself should be at the beginning of the article, at the front page of your website. Spread self love. Help save lives. We all know the tragic numbers around transgender suicide rates.
I happen to struggle with this daily. I’m working very hard with therapists and at home to help. But it’s a struggle every day sadly.
I feel like an honest and loving approach to your clients is going to serve everyone the best. Happy clients are repeat clients š
Brandy Moorehead
says:Just a closet girl learning to become fulltime. These stories help me so much. Thanks !