What has lipstick and make-up got to do with a person's employment? A lot actually, say some of my girl friends employed with airline companies as well as those working in the public relations line.
No matter how decently or presentably they dress and carry themself, a dash of lipstick and some make-up is a must as far as their employment policy is concerned.
Although I can't seem to digest it, some people still agree with the notion that for female employees, being 'presentable' can only be achieved by wearing 'make-up'.
Read this for context: http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyID=2005-0516T143541Z_01_N13365695_RTRIDST_0_ODD-LIFE-MAKEUP-DC.XML
I'm personally not against wearing make-up and at the same time, I don't think anyone, employers included, should dictate wearing make-up as an employment condition.
I can agree if a company wants presentable looking staff but why equate being presentable with wearing make-up? I don't quite see the point, though.
Some people do and can look presentable even without make-up - I think this is a fact that all of can relate to.
