Prep
Wash hands, tie hair back, moisturize, and start with clean tools.
Confidence. Creativity. Community.
Glow & Grow
A supportive workshop program designed especially for Chinese, Chinese American, new immigrant, and cross-cultural teen girls.
Makeup is optional. Chinese and English support is welcome here. Respect, hygiene, and comfort come first.
Workshop Resources
Guides and updates in one place
About Glow & Grow
A safe place to begin, learn, and try.
Glow & Grow is a student-led community project starting in Orange County. The program centers Chinese, Chinese American, new immigrant, international student background, and cross-cultural teen girls who are learning how to express themselves while adapting to school and community life in the United States.
The goal is not to teach one correct look or create a closed group. The goal is to help each participant feel respected, learn practical skills, meet supportive peers, and become more comfortable trying new things. Students from other backgrounds are welcome when they respect the space and the cultural experiences it centers.
Makeup Guide
Beginner workshop steps
Concealer
Use a small amount only where needed. Blend gently and build slowly.
Foundation
Optional. Keep it light and use a sponge or brush with clean technique.
Contour
Use soft placement and blend well. The goal is dimension, not sharp lines.
Eyes
Start with simple shadow, then optional eyeliner if it feels comfortable.
Color
Add blush and lip color with clean, individual tools. Skip any step anytime.
Workshop hygiene: Do not share personal brushes, eye products, lip tools, sponges, or anything that touches skin directly.
Brush Care Guide
Keep tools clean and comfortable.
After each workshop
Wipe handles, let brushes air out, and keep used sponges separate until washed.
Weekly wash
Use gentle soap, rinse until water runs clear, and avoid soaking the handle.
Dry flat
Lay brushes flat on a clean towel with bristles hanging slightly over the edge.
Replace when needed
Replace sponges that tear, smell different, or no longer rinse clean.
Product Recommendations
Simple, safe, and beginner-friendly.
The first version of this section focuses on product selection principles instead of fixed brand lists, so the page can stay useful as budgets, skin needs, and availability change. Chinese, Asian, and US products can all be considered when they are safe, clearly labeled, and appropriate for beginners.
- Choose sealed products from trusted retailers.
- Look for clear ingredient labels and shade names.
- Start with fewer items: moisturizer, concealer, blush, lip color, and basic eye shadow.
- Compare techniques for Asian facial features and everyday US school settings without treating any single style as the standard.
- Use disposable applicators for shared demonstrations.
- Stop using any product that causes burning, swelling, or strong discomfort.
Upcoming Events
Future workshop schedule
Coming soon
Glow Skills Workshop 01
Beginner makeup skills, hygiene, brush use, and starter kit introduction.
- Date
- TBD
- Location
- Orange County area
Future program
Grow Together Circle
Peer support, school adaptation, and confidence-building conversation.
- Date
- TBD
- Format
- Small group
Future program
Study Bridge Session
Bilingual support for school vocabulary, notes, and learning transitions.
- Date
- TBD
- Format
- Small group
Contact
Questions, partnerships, or workshop interest
For workshop questions, partnerships, or registration interest, check back here for the final contact links.
Email coming soon
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Registration link coming soon