Q&A for How to Look Older (for Pre Teens)

If you would like to create wrinkles, I recommend using liquid latex. This will help you create a different skin texture that you can then apply foundation over. It's a great way to age your face.

Dress according to your age and be confident in who you are. Your personality also can be a big factor as to how people perceive you. If you act young, people will think you are young. If you act mature, people will think you're older.

You could try to emphasize your eyebrows, as this is usually what many people take into account when they look at your face, whether they realize it or not. Try getting them tweezed or threaded into a shape that you like, and practice filling them in. However, make sure that the color of the eyebrow product you're using matches your hair color. Filling in eyebrows can be difficult at times, but the end result is well worth it! Make sure not to overdo it with the makeup. Often, people want to look older because they feel they look too young, but end up wearing loads and loads of makeup in an attempt to make up for that.

Like it said in the article, side bangs are a great choice. Also, cutting your hair shorter can make you look older.

If you have really thick hair, try using a strong hold gel to put it up in a bun.

It depends on who you ask, but generally the range is ages 10-12.

Try high ponytails, and don't wear plaits or pigtails. Your face will be shown more and you will look older and more grown up!

The whole class is saying something this mean? That's nuts and it's bullying. And you shouldn't feel that way, you are beautiful inside and out, and you shouldn't feel the need to "look pretty" for your class. If you are really concerned about it however, wear clothes that fit your body shape well, and wear light makeup. I personally think you shouldn't do that, but it's up to you.

You just have to start with a high ponytail where you want your bun, and then wrap it around the foundation of the bun and bobby pin it.

Try talking to them about this. Let them know that you're trying really hard to be a mature and responsible preteen, and you don't like the fact that they're treating you like a child. Don't whine, just calmly explain your feelings and ask to be treated a little more grown-up. I'm sure they'll try to respect your wishes.

Act older as a first thing. This means sitting tall and talking/writing maturely. You can dress older by wearing smarter clothes. If you really think they are good friends, tell them about your youthful appearance; they will accept you for you and not for how young you look. Just remember to be safe on the internet.

Don't whine or complain to them about meals or chores. Offer to help with more advanced tasks like babysitting your siblings, and try not to ask for their help for simpler things, like a ride to the library when it's six blocks away. You could also talk to them privately and tell them that you think they treat you like you are a little kid, and that makes you unhappy. Hopefully they will understand.

Dark, emo colors. They also usually wear dark eyeshadow, without blush. You could also wear your hair in a ponytail.

Wear shoes that make you look taller; if your parents won't let you wear high heels, try wearing high platform shoes. You could also wear shirts with vertical lines and just plain colors to make yourself look older and taller. Choose pants that are full length or shorts.

A few things that work include wearing heels and a high ponytail or bun, and for makeup try to cover acne spots and do your mascara. The most important thing is to stay true to yourself and don’t try to be someone you aren’t!

Wear what you like that still looks good. Look at what is in style and try to pick a few items of what look good matched with the clothes that you do look. On the whole though, you can get away with many different styles these days.

Avoid hot pinks or very light 'childish' colors in your sporty clothes. Wear the kinds of clothes that look put together or slightly more expensive, (e.g., don't buy sporty clothes from a box store, because their preteen section is more like an 8-year-old section).

Yes! Any makeup can make you look older, and mascara is especially good!

Improve your posture and try to deepen your voice. Also, try to wear your hair up, it can make you look older and show more of your facial features.

Try to start small with something like lip gloss, and then gradually work your way up to eyeliner and eyeshadow and whatever else you want. Always be polite and respectful when you're talking to your parent about this, because if you whine and argue, they'll definitely say no.