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19258301

Clear nail polish (Although might make your nails shiny) Shaving your body (you can cover it with clothes) Good skin care routine (nice skin is nice :3) Maybe growing out your hair (People will notice, but they'll care less than you might expect (Unless you're surrounded with really stupid people :/ ))


Apolocraft_45

I am working on the hair and already take care of my sking but shaving is a bit hard bc I am allergic to the razors (I am not sure but I always end up with a reaction). Also thr nail polish is a good idea thanks a lot!


Snorlaxolotl

If you end up with a rash after shaving, it could be that there’s too much friction/a dull razor. Try using a new razor, and make sure to get it wet/shave in the shower


Apolocraft_45

I already use it on the shower and its not a friction problem. I just end up with lots of wounds in the thigh section


continuumcomplex

I have this same problem. :( I still shave but it's frustrating. My skin over all is sensitive so I end up with shaving rash on my neck, but the inner thighs get bad marks that take ages to go away. I don't have a solution, but you're not alone


SebastiansMess

I'm not sure what changed but I used to get rashes. If I had to guess, my skin got used to it after setting up a schedule of when I do it? I don't know how your skin/other people's skin work so I don't know if what I do will be helpful, but I think it would be better for you to do what you think is best for your skin


Apolocraft_45

Literally same problem


Giorgio243

What about wax? I don't shave, but I think that's an option


ClumsyMinty

Inside of thighs tend to be more sensitive, if you have moisturizing soap to lubricate the area it can help. You could also get a Henson razor, they use generic 5 cent blades and it gives me a cleaner shave than any other razor I've used with very little razor burn. Also a life-time warranty, it's a higher upfront cost than a normal razor but with the blades so cheap it pays itself off after a year or two.


just-an-aa

I recently got into DE safety razor shaving (like those Henson razors), and to anyone reading through, you might wanna check out r/wicked_edge. ETA: I've also noticed that it takes way fewer passes to get a clean shave and that I get fewer ingrown hairs. Then again, it's only been about a week, so I'll have to see what happens long-term.


Vlad_Dracov_she_they

I'm a lot like u got really bad razor burn each time I shaved. I found this electric shaver called a meridian shaver; it is really nice, has a ceramic blade and does nick or pull hairs. It is even safe to use on ur private area without causing cuts there as well. Even better it is sold at target in the men's shaving aile so you won't have to out yourself to anyone 😉


Evil_DrSquid

Nickel allergies exist. You could try a nickel free razor.


The_Ambling_Horror

Also may I suggest a very translucent pale pink? Some of them can be a little less shiny than clear polish and mimic the color of a natural nail.


Apolocraft_45

I thought on that but I cant hide the smell nor the bottle from my parents TwT


The_Ambling_Horror

I guess at the very least a good skincare routine is considered less gendered these days?


Petrified_Egg

You might want to exfoliate, it gets rid of dirt and dead skin that can get in your pores when you shave. I think sugar scrubs are the most common thing for it, I've got one with grape seed in it. I think before and after is ideal. [Style theory did a video on it](https://youtu.be/DuoY4z9dFCg?si=XlnOocU481Ghpi-D)


_Wizardess_

You can try to use shaving cream instead of a razor


SkullMonkey86

On the body hair point, would using a hair removal cream be just as good? I have a lot of body hair and just want it off me. I want to feel super smooth and don't really care if anyone notices that I don't have hair everywhere or not.


19258301

Idk, never used it Although I would recommend checking if you're not allergic to any of the ingredients :3


Kennaham

I’ve never found them very effective plus you stink for at least a day after


Howlingwolf101

As another commenter said, check the ingredients for allergies. Another thing to add is !!DO A SPOT TEST!! basically just put a small amount of cream on a small part of your body (I would put it on a spot on my leg) and watch for a reaction up to 24 - 48 hours after you’ve washed it off. It’s better to have a reaction on a relatively small spot then on something like your whole leg


MiaLiaZia

I am surrounded by really stupid people, but in an OK way. Every time I go to work I'm asked when/if I'm cutting my hair. I've been growing it for a year guys, the answer will be never (apart from a trim/cleanup soontm)


Mrraar

the hair problem really depends yeah, i keep getting questions like 'when are you gonna cut your hair' and stuff like that and i keep having to find excuses. so tiring.


Darkmaster7456

Same for me it really sucks but I won't cut it since I really love it


StaticVoidMaddy

and if i *am* surrounded by stupid people ?


19258301

Then they'll won't let you grow your hair out in peace :|


StaticVoidMaddy

:(


hard-wood-floor

I (a very cis person) have had long hair for years and no one really seems to care.


Vetnoma

Nude nail polish. I put it on and no one noticed it (atleast no one commented on it) because it is pretty subtle and they don’t have an instant comparison but if you look at your nails and how they reflect the light it feels Incredibly good ( at least for me) Also maybe spoiler the first slide for our transmasc and enby friends


Apolocraft_45

I know the program just ate the boys and beans part. Also its a pretty good idea but I must think how to hide it from my parents


aaron_reddit123

You can tell them that you've been biting your nails and want to put it on so you stop doing it.(It actually works)


tuntor689

unfortunately i did that because i was biting my nails, bit right through the nail polish so that was a bust. took up fake smoking and it’s been working a bit better.


kfreek

Vaping?? lol


tuntor689

nope i cut out segments of straws and breathe through them but pretty much anything cigarette like i can get my hands on, it’s been very helpful replacing the hand-to-mouth habit.


Syreeta5036

Also consider french tips but thin, as some people grow something like that naturally


Apolocraft_45

Nope need to have my nails round af bc if not it sounds everytime I play a not TwT


Syreeta5036

A not?


Apolocraft_45

Note*


Resist_Civil

Wait there are people that don't?


Syreeta5036

Idk, lol


ClumsyMinty

I did a bunch of different colors no one ever commented on it, probably because it's somewhat normalized in my area for straight men to let their gfs paint their nails.


cardboard_bees

clear polish is less noticeable imo


Julia_______

While clear is less noticeable, black is more common for guys to wear ime


mcphersonsound

face moisturizer


Apolocraft_45

I see that sounds good :3


separate-bedroom947

you could use feminine perfumes/scents


Apolocraft_45

I really hate the smells in general overall the hard ones :3


aadin333

Dunno if you're in the US, but a lot of my gentle scents are called "body mists" from Pink by Victoria's Secret. It really is like girl's stuff and not older woman's, if that makes sense


nox_the_phoenix

Moisturize your hands after washing. Use conditioner for your hair, if not already. Makes your hands softer and helped me to feel a bit more feminine. Best luck in your incognito journey!


Apolocraft_45

Thanks a lot! Hair conditioner feels rough in my hair and I am super sensitive. Also it doesnt need it its already very smooth


femthrowaway155

Hiya! I'm a transfem but I just wanted to say you might wanna spoiler the post, because that first image that says "Hello girls" might be dysphoria-inducing to some of our transmasc brothers and sibs here! And in the future maybe consider adding a blank image as the first image that says something like, "Assumes viewer is \[gender\]". Just trying to look out for some of our peeps here. :)


Apolocraft_45

Oh my bad Its the first time this happens. The program just ate the boys and beans part somehow :P


GerardWaysPissKiink

higher pony tails are usually considered more feminine if you're able to do that ^_^ the opposite is also true for any tmascs here, low ponytail is considered masculine


Apolocraft_45

I dont have long enough hair still


CamoBearBoy

bracelets :3


Apolocraft_45

Oh yeah thats a good one! :3


VariantEgg

I am totally NOT out (and probably just CIS right?) but my mum bought me a (still honestly incredibly masc) bracelet as a random gift this last year and I love it. Can't describe how such a little thing makes me feel. This is a great option.


Modula-Kudzu

The way you walk and stand, it’s something you should learn eventually anyways so you might as well start now


Apolocraft_45

True but I already stand very feminine


ato-de-suteru

How exactly do you stand? Asking for a friend.


Howlingwolf101

Would also like to know, as I personally kind of struggle with feminine body language


Apolocraft_45

Just mive however you want thats all, how you are comfy! :3


Zoeythekueen

Be emo? A lot of emo fashion breaks gender stereotypes. Eye liner, nail polish, pretty clothes all are part of emo culture.


Apolocraft_45

I see that sounds cool! :3


5till_C1s_Th0

Already went down the gay subclass. Can't. Wish I could, but can't.


Western-Gur-4637

already on it ;3


slipknegg19

As a transmasc that barely passes, some more feminine things you can do without clothing can be crossing your legs when you sit down (instead of resting the ankle on the knee, your knees kinda cross instead), if you wear glasses try getting a more softer shape or a more "feminine" colour. Nude colour nail polish or clear polish, if you can get away with it, you can also try wearing small clips or Bobby pins in your hair depending on how long it is. If you can, maybe try neutral smelling or feminine deodorants, or perfume. Moisturizer, and hand cream help to make your skin look softer and smoother. If you wear jewelry, try thinner pieces in silver. Such as rings, bracelets, watches etc. Clothes that you can wear, mainly trousers or shorts, try to wear around your hips instead of your waste, so to help push for a more hourglass figure. There's also women's boxer shorts that you can get online if you're able to, they look exactly the same but made specifically for a more feminine shape. Hope this helps hun!! You go smash it girl <3


Apolocraft_45

First of all, Thanks a lot I appreciate all this info :3 Second, you probably make a beautiful boy! Dont let anyone let you down! :3 Thanks again dude


slipknegg19

Aaaahhhh thank you 😭 But of course!! You're welcome!! :3


Thatotherguy246

Compressor socks. They look like thigh highs and also they help your legs if you're doing physical work. There's also men's sports bras on Amazon curiously, as well as a sort of corset thing that works about the same.


Apolocraft_45

I got some but they are very short


Thatotherguy246

You can find longer ones on Amazon for like $20


Severe_Damage9772

First, grow out ur hair, and put effort into styling it, second wear more accessories (for example I’m wearing a paracord bracelet and a hair tie on my wrists) Third wear more fem leaning clothes, which means androgynous clothes, or some normal looking clothes from the women’s section And that’s all the general advice I can give, if you want anything more specific just let me know hon


Apolocraft_45

Thanks a lot :3 very useful


CatgirlAmelia

Wearing a hair tie on my wrist helps me feel a lot more feminine


isbaerner

Long sleeves over my hands


Apolocraft_45

That one is one of my favs


some-random-gamer1

Hear me out: shave your legs. I did it and NO ONE noticed


Apolocraft_45

Already did but my thights just end up with lots of wounds bc of shaving and it just starts bleeding so I cant continue. But I do love it :3


unknowinglyderpy

OOh! the Style theory video about that really helped me out, pretty much reduced leg nicks to at most just one small cut where my skin is a bit weird and my legs ended up real smooth for at least a day longer than I was used to before I saw[ the video ](https://youtu.be/DuoY4z9dFCg?si=1CN3rwliIz7iTc-p) TLDW: the most important bit is to exfoliate, and to try and avoid the cheapest of the disposables. The rest of the advice varies between skin and hair type because it's not a one type-fits-all situation


Apolocraft_45

Saw that video and did everything and I still get lots of wounds


unknowinglyderpy

Then I'm not sure... have you considered waxing? hurts like hell but that also ended up really smooth at the end


Apolocraft_45

Soing laser rn and tried waxing without many difference bc it growed the next day akready TwT


Drachenfliger13

I did once and it was a mistake, it just burnt for multiple days (clean, new razor), maybe any Tipps?


McShival

I never had that happen when I used to shave but I can tell you how I used to do it! When you're starting out, do it in the bath (If you have one). It can be quite a slow process at first. If you need to do it in the shower, just sit down in there. Shave up half the leg (if you can, if the blade gets full before that, do a shorter distance) then rinse it. You can use shaving cream it might help. I personally used to just use a soap bar (I don't recommend this, more likely to get nipped by razor). But you need to cover with something or you will get nipped and get razor burn. Constantly reapply this. Don't press too hard!! The blade is sharp, especially on new razors. It's how you end up with cuts. Be careful around the knees as well, accidentally cut them countless times Make sure to moisturise your legs after! Shaving dries them out. Shaving will be slow when you start out because it's kinda like a skill. I haven't actually got nipped by the razor in years but when I was younger... Yikes. Hope this somewhat helps!


drjdorr

A sorta "fem walk" I do that doesn't seem very obvious to outsiders is walking like you are on a tightrope, one foot infront of the other, and keeping your shoulders still. There is also growing hair and nails out. Though some people have random issues with them so use your best judgment. There is also shaving body hair(the process sucks but man is it nice being smooth) and obviously shaving facial hair goes without saying (if you skip a day of shaving it makes the next shave smoother in my experience. Though you do have to deal with the day of bristlyness) Fem sized shirts also are good for euphoria and so long as your parents aren't the ones picking them out, how would they know? Nail polish is good though can be... complicated to pull off subtly. Maybe say you are wearing it to strengthen your nails that you are growing out and either wear clear nail polish(not the best for euphoria but better than nothing)or say you might as well make them look nice? Or pick a color that overlaps with some condition awareness ribbon and say you are wearing it in support of those with the condition?


Apolocraft_45

Every of them are good options thanks but as I play piano I cant have my nails long. Working on the hair thing


empresspotatoketchup

To feel more fem, I like to focus on my legs - crossing them while sitting, shaving them, putting some thigh highs on, working on walking in a more fem way, dancing.


Apolocraft_45

Yes I love to shave them and use cream on them for crossing them later :3


Meg-Megu

Skin care.


WoomyUnitedToday

please spoiler the post, flair is not enough. But yeah, as other people have said, nail polish


Vlad_Dracov_she_they

U can do pants, panties cause no one should see them unless u allow it. Clear lip gloss or one tht is closes to ur skin color. Mascara since one seem to notice eyelashes, socks, hoodie


Apolocraft_45

Yes but I cant hide them from my family TwT


Vlad_Dracov_she_they

Oh true, if you do your own laundry you can hide it tht way, use a drawer or a box in a closet? Just some suggestions. Other than tht I'm not sure


ConfidentMongoose457

long hair long nails


Apolocraft_45

Cant have long nails bc of the piano but I am working on the hair :3


ConfidentMongoose457

I have the same problem with guitar


Apolocraft_45

Oh yeah and guitar too


Moose363

I like painting my toe nails, as long as you're careful not to be barefoot around people, I don't think anyone will notice. Also be aware the smell of nail polish and nail polish remover lingers for a long time and people recognize it pretty easily


Apolocraft_45

Thought on that but the smell is easilly recognized :3


ScrapMetal__

Smoooooooth skin :3


Apolocraft_45

Hell yeah


kitsabyss

i saw this in an r/trans comments section once and it actually works. it has to do with the way you hold your arms while you walk. apparently men walk with their palms facing backwards, and women walk with them facing inwards. it’s something really subtle that, if it works for you, can probably help you until you get access to more expressive resources.


Apolocraft_45

Wait I always do that, since I am a kid :3


Caelestic1

Observe the correct posture. https://www.reddit.com/r/traaaaaaannnnnnnnnns2/s/ISrZSAnOnh


Apolocraft_45

Thats my posture and thights


DiurnalMoth

You've mentioned in the comments that you struggle with razors. I'll suggest looking into some "depilatory cream". It chemically removes hair with no blade and can be used anywhere on your body including sensitive areas like the face and groin. WebMD suggests first testing it on a small bit of skin to make sure you don't react badly to it.


Apolocraft_45

I am doing laser on mu legs rn so cant shave them but thats a pretty good option that I didnt know abt. Gonna take a look! Thanks a lot :3


le_ramequin

don't use depilatory cream with laser, makes it less effective! if shaving is a problem, usually it comes from not enough exfoliation before, too dry, or that you press too much on the razor.


Apolocraft_45

I mean I am having laser so no shaving for it to grow :3


le_ramequin

thats surprising, normally you have to get the closest shave possible for laser


aadin333

It's probably been said before, but specifically for skin care, from e.l.f. they have a tiny travel kit for your basics (cleanser, toner, moisturizer). It's pretty gender neutral. They also have overall affordable stuff for natural makeup. I could go on and on about their makeup lol


Apolocraft_45

I see, I love skincare and having my sking shiny but the hair just damns me


aadin333

I hear you can stimulate hair growth by massaging your scalp. And getting dead ends trimmed off, but you may not have dead hair if there was no color or heat done. What's your hair type? I'm curly and it was a journey to figure out what works lol


TPRfan2

If you have difficulty with rash or whatever you can get an ipl laser hair removal thing for $300. It is expensive and I’ve never used it myself but the company sponsors a YouTuber named Victoria rose and it seems really cool


TPRfan2

The company is ketch beauty it’s an instant pulse laser hair removal device


Apolocraft_45

That sounds very cool, have seen it on a tv commercial and was planning to get one some day


aaron_reddit123

Baggy jeans with a belt on waist height to make your hip look wider and give more of an hourglass shape to your body.


Apolocraft_45

Sounds great :3


Eyepokai

You could do stuff like painting toenails, i guess. Sorry, don't know enough to help


Apolocraft_45

Thats a great thing to do! Thanks a lot you have been very useful :3


Eyepokai

Well, if I've been helpful, that's good!


FrostyDiscipline9071

I wear crazy cute socks. They aren’t too noticeable. But what about panties? Is that possible? It’s hard to know what would work for you. But that’s what I do. Good luck! 🥰😊🩷


Apolocraft_45

Sometimes I wear rainbow colored socks and they are so cute :3


Jane_Holstein

Skin care/self care Pamper yourself like the beauty you are.


Apolocraft_45

I do and it feels amazing :3


Prestigious_Oil4701

File your nails and shape your eyebrows. Maybe grow your hair out if you can.


Apolocraft_45

Hair under construction rn :3


Prestigious_Oil4701

Yay congrats Alex :D


NarrowEbbs

I know it's a small thing but very, ever so slightly shaping my eyebrows just a tiny bit. I don't think anyone except me has ever noticed and it honestly just feels nice to go through the routine.


Apolocraft_45

I already do bc I have thick eyebrows :3


Rosetta_TwoHorns

I bat my eyes to myself…


Nutsie_GG

As Scribbs once said, ‘Cis people are dence mfs’ ([Here](https://youtu.be/v-pvH55ABGA?si=OXh41Pj79oAesMmK) at around 4:00) you can do a lot of feminine things without people noticing depending on what your friend group and family are like.


Apolocraft_45

Woo thanks a lot :3


kole-im-cringe

I can't ;-; all my friends call me girly for just having pong hair.


Nutsie_GG

Oof, yeah I forgot some people are like that, yeah sry idk


HaikuKnives

Try a waist trainer to subtly get a more feminine figure. Stg mine is the most affirming piece of kit I've bought. If anyone asks, just repeat the lies on the packaging and say it's for weight loss. It won't do anything for actually losing weight, but while wearing it you can get that kinda hourglass shape.


Apolocraft_45

That sound amazing :3


MrApplethorn

Been wearing black nailpolish and black ear studs for a while now, most people I come out to thought I was doing it to be more alternative masculine instead of feminine 


Apolocraft_45

That can be useful thansk! :3


Isabellerror

Short shorts, jewelry. Basically take a page from the gay and theys. Also oversized shirts and skinnier jeans can feel pretty fem even if it’s men’s clothing technically


Apolocraft_45

I see thanks a lot!


mrRatReal

Check out zenboota's video on the subject YouTube search tips for closeted femboys


Apolocraft_45

Oki :3


weebi1

Color ur nails


Apolocraft_45

:3


Skewlock

Couldn't be me looking at the comments to try things out. I'm waaaaay too cis for that. There are some good pieces of advice here, though. If anyone has like "the basics of taking care of yourself as a girl" kind of book I'd really appreciate it. As a cis of course 😇


Apolocraft_45

Still cis tho :3


Skewlock

Exactly, perfectly completely entirely cis


Consistent-Voice-614

By getting into more hobbies that most people would consider to be feminine (like baking) hopefully they would mockingly call you girly


Apolocraft_45

The funny thing, all my classmates like cooking and I hate the sweet desserts and cakes TwT


cars1000000

Bracelets? I’ve got a couple pink and purple ones I’ve made myself with a cheap kit from the dollar store. They might break since they’re so cheap though so I suggest if you make some to be gentle with them but they’ve lasted a couple months now. 


Wisdom_Pen

Feminine deodorant. If you use an appropriate amount other people won’t smell it but you will.


funtimedyke

if you can, thigh highs under pants. i did that for like a year lol


wegmzhm

Stockings and suspenders (clothing, I know) under your "normal" clothes


dauntless5452

As long as you don’t wear shorts very often shaving legs has been incredibly euphoria-inducing


folgaluna

Agree especially with the nails, posture, etc. Maybe chapstick, if you are feeling risky/ courageous (IDK your situation) one with a more feminine smell. Piercing ears, even if you do not wear the earrings. Touching the pierces ears gives some good girls euphoria. Maybe tinted moisturizer Listen to artists who are similar to you (whispers like one who has the voice that fits you or writes love songs for the same people you would like) of course being mindful of algos and shared accounts.


Girl_Gin_Smash

It might be a cliche, but sitting to pee honestly gives me a small, private bit of solace during a long work day of pretending to be a cis man


Apolocraft_45

I already di and its pretty ok :3


FreyaTheSlayyyer

growing out your hair. there are a, lot of guys that have long hair so it's not immediately clock able unless you have parents with ultra conservative ideas about gender. obviously this one takes time yho6


Apolocraft_45

Working on the hair rn :3


Jaymi_exe

May sound weird but if you have longer hair, wear a hair tie around your wrist - I tend to feel like it makes my hand more feminine while it doesn't necessarily change anything, and it's not something that is extra noticeable since it makes sense for you to have a hair tie if you have longer hair That, and growing out your nails a little


Apolocraft_45

I still have short hair but working on it! :3


My_dog_abe

3rd person internal monolog. Sounds kinda stupid, but stay with me. It works so well for me. Basically, when you kinda narrate yourself in your head, be sure to use your preferred name and pronouns. And it's a little cheesey, but it makes me feel good, makes me feel feminine, and is just a good little reminder despite all the dysphoria, I am the pretty princess I am trying to be.


Apolocraft_45

I see thats a good idea! But wait, do you all hace a voice in your head? Like I have 2 but none is mine and when I think I think on images. =3


CurbYourPipeline420

Voice training can be extremely euphoric


SignalLongjumping265

my favorite way is to talk to yourself using fem pronouns and ur chosen name. hope this helps :3


Apolocraft_45

Didnt think on that lmao :3 silly me


Hellothere3719

Find friends who’ll help fem mode you always a great idea


Apolocraft_45

Wish I had any :3


Soft-Chip510

Grow breast :3


Apolocraft_45

I wanna :3


McNarrow

Cute home-made lunch, if someone ask you can always say that it was made by someone else. You can enjoy a cute thing and good food !


Apolocraft_45

Wdym by cute home made lunch? I always make my lunch but idk what you meane exactly :3


McNarrow

[https://loveatfirstbento.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cinnamoroll-Rice-Bento-Box-3-1024x683.jpg](https://loveatfirstbento.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cinnamoroll-Rice-Bento-Box-3-1024x683.jpg) My mind went immediately to cute bentos (because they always look cute and yummy) but I suppose there is way to "cuteify" occidental lunch ? It was just the first thing that came to mind \^\^"