How does a blind person put on makeup?

“I use a brush, do five swirls across my blush and tap it to remove the excess,” says Christine Ha in a YouTube video which shows how she applies make-up without a mirror. “I smile to find the apples of my cheeks, then lightly brush [the blush] on from the apples to my temples.”

How does a blind person do laundry?

Instead of the usual detergent liquid or powder, use detergent packets (i.e Tide Pods) when washing your clothes. All you have to do is throw in the packet directly into the laundry and then place the washer on to start. This makes it easier because you won’t have to measure anything.

What is the blindfolded makeup challenge?

The idea is to simply grab a partner, place a blindfold over their eyes and have them do your makeup. When they have finished, switch roles and apply makeup to your partner’s face with a blindfold over your own eyes. Remove the blindfold and VOILA!

How do blind people apply make-up without a mirror?

Putting on make-up is tricky enough if you have practised in front of a mirror for years. But how do blind people do this most visual of things? “I use a brush, do five swirls across my blush and tap it to remove the excess,” says Christine Ha in a YouTube video which shows how she applies make-up without a mirror.

How do you put on eyeliner if you are blind?

Methodically does it. Eyeliner can be tricky to put on without sight, because you experience little sensation in your eyelids, making it difficult to feel how it has been applied. Some blind people get liners permanently tattooed on for this reason. Lips are more sensitive and so lipliner is easier to do.

Why do blind people put eyeliner on their lips?

Some blind people get liners permanently tattooed on for this reason. Lips are more sensitive and so lipliner is easier to do. Davison says that “blending in make-up is particularly important for blind people”, who can’t see where lines have appeared between colours, or where foundation ends and skin or hair begins.

How can assistive technology help a low vision or blind person get dressed?

Here are some examples of assistive technology that can help a low vision or blind person get dressed. One of my favorite ways to see my clothing up close is by using a digital closet app such as Stylebook.