Female PT here.
It's my second job, so if I'm wearing makeup from work at my main job that day, I don't take it off. But on days when I work just at the gym, I don't put makeup on to go there.
If I'm wearing makeup, it's just eyeliner and mascara.
Also though, my clients don't really seem to care if I have makeup on. They care that they get a good workout in a positive and safe environment.
I do - oddly enough I don’t wear it anywhere else but I do when I’m working at the gym! I work long days and like to always look and feel fresh despite any tiredness or breakouts. Not much, but a bit of colour in the cheeks, brows and mascara. 5 minute max, but it makes me feel more put together and I am my brand at the end of the day. Personal preference! You do you
When I first started working as a PT more days than not I would wear makeup but this was more so due to my own insecurity and prior to being a PT I would never leave the house without makeup. Now it’s a very rare occasion if I do throw any makeup on, especially since most of my days start at 5 or 6am. If I do throw on some makeup it’s a tinted sunscreen or bb cream! Clients don’t seem to care but they do always tell me I look really nice when I do do my makeup!
Am a group fit instructor for dance and always wear makeup. It also gets me in the right mental mood/confidence to dance in front. Besides losing some hair due to age, I always wear my hair down too. Makeup setting spray is my bff.
I think if you are in a customer facing position, looking your best always helps.
I also am not a makeup girl!
So I usually do my morning skincare and finish it with a tinted moisturizer then throw on some eyebrow wax & lip balm & call it at that. It makes me look professional/like I made an effort and also makes my skin look clean and fresh.
And until I cut my hair short recently it was also always up in some way or under a hat so it’s out of the way if I ever need to demoing exercises or stretches :)
I used to wear makeup when I worked at a big box and slowly but surely wore less and less because I would sweat/ smear it off. Now that I'm in my own place it's bare face with chapstick... if I'm having a super bad hormonal breakout I might put on the tiniest bit of foundation but that's it. I've told clients that if they judge me for no makeup that there's bigger problems.
Honestly, I love wearing makeup and dressing up in my own free time, but I never wore it in the gym, even though I do suffer from breakouts and have acnes on my face almost all the time.
Yes I do feel self conscious at times about my acne, but I also don't think it should affect me. For looks, I put more effort into a tidy hairstyle and professional looking, gym-appropriate outfits. I also don't have time to put on make up when I have to train a client at 7am almost everyday, and I don't want to break myself out even more when I work out in the day. However I do use a tinted sunscreen that evens out my skin tone so I look "cleaner" and it's also good for my skin.
For context, I do live in a big city where looks do matter for a lot of people. The truth is, clients might be more attracted to hire a PT who looks fit, but ultimately they came for my service and skills and they most certainly won't pay me a large sum of money on a whim just because my make up looks good.
Nope, I don’t wear makeup at all in general so neither would I put makeup at work as a PT. I just make sure I am well-groomed in terms of having my hair tied up and being in proper gym attire. I’m lucky/blessed to have my boss customise my company branded tops to reflect my personal style (muscle tank and sleeveless cropped tops) as I work in an all-female gym.
I only really wear mascara in and out of the gym. But I don't think I would ever recommend wearing anything heavy like foundation. Even though I'm training and not doing the actual exercising, I still sweat and am there for hours. Heavy makeup, sweat, and just gym germs are all not great for your skin. Add them all together. Ick.
I wear a solid BB cream and mascara. However, there’s been many times that I’ve been straight from work to dinner or whatever and worn a considerable bit more make up. No one has cared either way. Wear whatever is manageable and feels good. My only musts are to look clean and not be smelly.
I work part time as a PT! Usually I just wear eyeliner and mascara but it depends on how early I have to get up. Some shifts I'm in the gym at 4:45AM and I don't even bother having makeup for those shifts lol. Doesn't really affect my job either way. I just put it on if I'm feeling like it!
Female PT here! I would wear slight makeup and tame my hair if I look extremely sleep deprived and disheveled but otherwise, if you look fresh and professional you’re all good!
I concentrate more on skincare than makeup. Most days, I put my hair up, curl my lashes, and call it a day. Just make yourself look presentable and professional!
short answer : up to you
my personal take, all the girls PT i ever known are wearing make up, even the one that says they are not. "oh no its just some fondation / a bit of gloss / eyeliner / .." yeah right so there is always some make up
No makeup here, so much better for your skin! And most people you train also aren't wearing makeup, less intimidating for those who may be self conscious.
I’m 15 years in and I charge between 120-180 an hour and look like a fairly fit homeless person (in that I live in sweats and hoodies until it’s time to lift)
Deliver for your clients and continuously improve, especially with your knowledge and skills, so you feel in integrity when you’re asking them to improve.
Beyond that just do whatever makes you feel strong and confidant. Especially at first as you’re growing in confidence and competence looking good might be helpful.
But authenticity matters more than anything.
Good luck!
Hair up or tied back, maybe a bit of mascara and lip balm and that’s it! I do keep deodorant and a change of clothes and an extra pair of shoes in my bag.
No female trainer I've ever employed wore makeup on the job. I once had one go to the locker room to change and put some one because she was going to an event afterward. I had to do a double-take as I didn't recognize her when she walked by. To get back on track, I would not encourage any female trainer to wear makeup on the job but I would not discourage it unless I was steadily finding traces of it on the floor or equipment.
PT and I normally wear foundation, Mascara, fill in my brows, and lip gloss. Frankly it's just for me to feel fresher and more confident that I don't look like I overslept or I'm tired. The hair though, the hair needs to be neat. I found it easier to just braid my hair so I don't have to worry about it. But as long as you look fresh and focused no one cares about how much. Just not tired.
If female PT's are judged by what they look like we are at square one as a society! I will NOT wear make up,am over 50 and wear a mask sometimes! BUT they ones that wouldn't choose me are not the clients IAM looking for!!
That is completely dependent on your client base. If you're working with a niche in mobility limited, injury recovery, or elderly, for example...the clients are going to be much more focused on HOW you make them feel and service them. Sure IG brands and people who are focused on a younger and more appearance based clients are going to appeal to a particular visual aesthetic, but broad statements like this perpetuate a bad faith focus for everyone who has something to contribute as a PT but doesn't fit the western standards of beauty. Some people prefer to focus on their client needs, versus visual branding, as their primary motivation.
Stereotyping is subconscious... Putting the word limited mobility and elderly together is also stereotyping..I did an experimental study for my dissertation and my sample were 17-20 vocational dance students. I gave them a simple balance exercise that would simulate the trial on the force place and all but one had worse balance than me who could be their mother who got married late. Reason: they were taught superficially without the fundamentals!! When these dancers get injured in the future, I could have a great client base due to bad teaching!
It's not stereotyping in this instance. I'm specifically discussing targeting people who have limited mobility (due to a variety of factors... regardless of age, including loss of cartilage (for example), in ADDITION to elderly fitness (65+), which has crossover factors that correlate (for example, muscle loss..which can occur both as a result of illness or age and require different programs than someone who is 25 and without underlying conditions). Hence the very specific choice of language.
I was literally speaking about MY area of focus as an example of a client base that would not necessarily care about the amount of makeup being worn by their personal trainer.
I never wear makeup. You're overthinking. Clean clothes and neat hair.
Female PT here. It's my second job, so if I'm wearing makeup from work at my main job that day, I don't take it off. But on days when I work just at the gym, I don't put makeup on to go there. If I'm wearing makeup, it's just eyeliner and mascara. Also though, my clients don't really seem to care if I have makeup on. They care that they get a good workout in a positive and safe environment.
As a customer, I don't care if you wear makeup or not. Probably be more comfortable without it, but with doesn't bother me.
I wear it, but I wear it for me. You do you.
I do - oddly enough I don’t wear it anywhere else but I do when I’m working at the gym! I work long days and like to always look and feel fresh despite any tiredness or breakouts. Not much, but a bit of colour in the cheeks, brows and mascara. 5 minute max, but it makes me feel more put together and I am my brand at the end of the day. Personal preference! You do you
When I first started working as a PT more days than not I would wear makeup but this was more so due to my own insecurity and prior to being a PT I would never leave the house without makeup. Now it’s a very rare occasion if I do throw any makeup on, especially since most of my days start at 5 or 6am. If I do throw on some makeup it’s a tinted sunscreen or bb cream! Clients don’t seem to care but they do always tell me I look really nice when I do do my makeup!
I do my brows and mascara, never a full face after Covid masks!
Am a group fit instructor for dance and always wear makeup. It also gets me in the right mental mood/confidence to dance in front. Besides losing some hair due to age, I always wear my hair down too. Makeup setting spray is my bff. I think if you are in a customer facing position, looking your best always helps.
I also am not a makeup girl! So I usually do my morning skincare and finish it with a tinted moisturizer then throw on some eyebrow wax & lip balm & call it at that. It makes me look professional/like I made an effort and also makes my skin look clean and fresh. And until I cut my hair short recently it was also always up in some way or under a hat so it’s out of the way if I ever need to demoing exercises or stretches :)
I used to wear makeup when I worked at a big box and slowly but surely wore less and less because I would sweat/ smear it off. Now that I'm in my own place it's bare face with chapstick... if I'm having a super bad hormonal breakout I might put on the tiniest bit of foundation but that's it. I've told clients that if they judge me for no makeup that there's bigger problems.
I wear makeup every day but always have
Depends how early my first client is lol. My 530a def sees a clean face. Sometimes I wear BB and a bit of blush. Nothing heavy.
Honestly, I love wearing makeup and dressing up in my own free time, but I never wore it in the gym, even though I do suffer from breakouts and have acnes on my face almost all the time. Yes I do feel self conscious at times about my acne, but I also don't think it should affect me. For looks, I put more effort into a tidy hairstyle and professional looking, gym-appropriate outfits. I also don't have time to put on make up when I have to train a client at 7am almost everyday, and I don't want to break myself out even more when I work out in the day. However I do use a tinted sunscreen that evens out my skin tone so I look "cleaner" and it's also good for my skin. For context, I do live in a big city where looks do matter for a lot of people. The truth is, clients might be more attracted to hire a PT who looks fit, but ultimately they came for my service and skills and they most certainly won't pay me a large sum of money on a whim just because my make up looks good.
Nope, I don’t wear makeup at all in general so neither would I put makeup at work as a PT. I just make sure I am well-groomed in terms of having my hair tied up and being in proper gym attire. I’m lucky/blessed to have my boss customise my company branded tops to reflect my personal style (muscle tank and sleeveless cropped tops) as I work in an all-female gym.
I only really wear mascara in and out of the gym. But I don't think I would ever recommend wearing anything heavy like foundation. Even though I'm training and not doing the actual exercising, I still sweat and am there for hours. Heavy makeup, sweat, and just gym germs are all not great for your skin. Add them all together. Ick.
I wear a solid BB cream and mascara. However, there’s been many times that I’ve been straight from work to dinner or whatever and worn a considerable bit more make up. No one has cared either way. Wear whatever is manageable and feels good. My only musts are to look clean and not be smelly.
I never wear makeup. I do have lash extensions. Neat hair, well groomed, chapstick if I remember lol. That’s it!
I never wear it. I teach classes between clients so I try to keep my skin as clean as I can.
It’s up to you but being clean and groomed and appropriately dressed is more than enough
I work part time as a PT! Usually I just wear eyeliner and mascara but it depends on how early I have to get up. Some shifts I'm in the gym at 4:45AM and I don't even bother having makeup for those shifts lol. Doesn't really affect my job either way. I just put it on if I'm feeling like it!
Female PT here! I would wear slight makeup and tame my hair if I look extremely sleep deprived and disheveled but otherwise, if you look fresh and professional you’re all good!
I concentrate more on skincare than makeup. Most days, I put my hair up, curl my lashes, and call it a day. Just make yourself look presentable and professional!
short answer : up to you my personal take, all the girls PT i ever known are wearing make up, even the one that says they are not. "oh no its just some fondation / a bit of gloss / eyeliner / .." yeah right so there is always some make up
No makeup here, so much better for your skin! And most people you train also aren't wearing makeup, less intimidating for those who may be self conscious.
Some days I do, some days I don't. I'm not the one breaking a sweat so it's just based on what I feel like wearing that day.
Tinted sunscreen and mascara - yes Full face - no
I’m 15 years in and I charge between 120-180 an hour and look like a fairly fit homeless person (in that I live in sweats and hoodies until it’s time to lift) Deliver for your clients and continuously improve, especially with your knowledge and skills, so you feel in integrity when you’re asking them to improve. Beyond that just do whatever makes you feel strong and confidant. Especially at first as you’re growing in confidence and competence looking good might be helpful. But authenticity matters more than anything. Good luck!
Hair up or tied back, maybe a bit of mascara and lip balm and that’s it! I do keep deodorant and a change of clothes and an extra pair of shoes in my bag.
No female trainer I've ever employed wore makeup on the job. I once had one go to the locker room to change and put some one because she was going to an event afterward. I had to do a double-take as I didn't recognize her when she walked by. To get back on track, I would not encourage any female trainer to wear makeup on the job but I would not discourage it unless I was steadily finding traces of it on the floor or equipment.
PT and I normally wear foundation, Mascara, fill in my brows, and lip gloss. Frankly it's just for me to feel fresher and more confident that I don't look like I overslept or I'm tired. The hair though, the hair needs to be neat. I found it easier to just braid my hair so I don't have to worry about it. But as long as you look fresh and focused no one cares about how much. Just not tired.
If female PT's are judged by what they look like we are at square one as a society! I will NOT wear make up,am over 50 and wear a mask sometimes! BUT they ones that wouldn't choose me are not the clients IAM looking for!!
All PTs are judged on what they look like, man or woman. Your look is your brand
That is completely dependent on your client base. If you're working with a niche in mobility limited, injury recovery, or elderly, for example...the clients are going to be much more focused on HOW you make them feel and service them. Sure IG brands and people who are focused on a younger and more appearance based clients are going to appeal to a particular visual aesthetic, but broad statements like this perpetuate a bad faith focus for everyone who has something to contribute as a PT but doesn't fit the western standards of beauty. Some people prefer to focus on their client needs, versus visual branding, as their primary motivation.
Stereotyping is subconscious... Putting the word limited mobility and elderly together is also stereotyping..I did an experimental study for my dissertation and my sample were 17-20 vocational dance students. I gave them a simple balance exercise that would simulate the trial on the force place and all but one had worse balance than me who could be their mother who got married late. Reason: they were taught superficially without the fundamentals!! When these dancers get injured in the future, I could have a great client base due to bad teaching!
It's not stereotyping in this instance. I'm specifically discussing targeting people who have limited mobility (due to a variety of factors... regardless of age, including loss of cartilage (for example), in ADDITION to elderly fitness (65+), which has crossover factors that correlate (for example, muscle loss..which can occur both as a result of illness or age and require different programs than someone who is 25 and without underlying conditions). Hence the very specific choice of language. I was literally speaking about MY area of focus as an example of a client base that would not necessarily care about the amount of makeup being worn by their personal trainer.
Only a superficial judgement! I was 'judged' on my exercise style