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Jennifer Perseverante, maquilleuse professionnelle
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Article published online on March 16, 2024

In many testimonials shared here or during our online exchanges, at the studio, a recurring theme emerges: your first connection with femininity.

This personal revelation, often marked by the very first moment you see yourself in the mirror, dressed in feminine clothes, is an instant filled with light and emotion.

It is an intimate encounter with your femininity, a moment of pure truth where the reflection looking back at you speaks in a profound and unprecedented way.

I know this.

Anaëlle, like many of you, has experienced this overwhelming moment.

A moment that, although brief for some, leaves a lasting imprint.

It is an intense emotion that overwhelms you, revealing yourself in a completely unique way.

This is what happened to Anaëlle, whom I welcomed at the Transbeauté studio.

The Duo in Green Skirt Anaêlle and Jennifer appear in a selfie taken in a fitting room mirror. The person on the left wears a black turtleneck, a short olive-colored skirt with decorative golden buttons on the front, semi-sheer black tights, and black ankle boots. The person on the right, holding the phone, is dressed similarly but wears different boots.

My Story: Meeting My True Identity

Hello, my name is Anaëlle, I am 54 years old, and I am the eldest of four children, with three younger brothers.

Originally from the Centre region, I moved to the Paris area for professional reasons and currently work as a stock clerk in a large amusement park.

I identify as female because, as they say, I am a transgender woman.

This gender dysphoria I experience dates back to childhood and truly revealed itself during adolescence, a very complicated time for me, marked by physical and sexual insecurities.

I really felt uncomfortable in my own skin.

Discovery and Acceptance

The first "signal" of this difference was when I secretly entered my parents’ bedroom.

I rummaged through my mother’s things, and the very first thing that caught my attention was a pair of nude-colored tights that I immediately put on.

I found a skirt and a blouse in her closet, looked at myself in the mirror and liked what I saw; I felt good, I felt like myself.

This scenario repeated several times, hidden from my family.

It was probably at that moment that, unconsciously, I understood that this was not just a passing desire; it concealed something deeper, something I struggled to explain but that felt so natural.

I felt rather ashamed to have these feelings, society not being open to transgender people.

Being very shy at the time, I remained silent.

The Path to Self-Acceptance

I continued my little life as a transgender girl in secret.

I wouldn’t say it was a desire but a vital need to be myself.

Being able to be oneself is not easy; we all have different personalities, and that is what I have always sought since childhood, and I believe I’ve finally achieved it today.

Moving to the region nearly thirty years ago, I was finally free to express my femininity but not yet ready to assume it openly in a society just beginning to open up to transgender people.

Today, society has evolved a lot and mentalities have changed, even if the path to full acceptance is still far ahead of us.

Homophobic and transphobic assaults are a reality.

I have painfully experienced this, which made me realize that words hurt more than blows.

The lack of information is the cause of these assaults.(ED: in case of assaults and prevention: 17 or 112 and the FLAG app to find a refuge)

My wish would be to join an association to inform people and change mindsets.

A New Chapter: The Power of Transformation

The next step in my feminization is to start hormone treatment and then proceed with a sex reassignment surgery called vaginoplasty to finalize my transition.

What I currently would like is to go to a party for transgender people, dressed up, styled, and made up to meet others like me and, why not, make new friends in a pleasant and discreet place without fear of assault.

If I reached out to you, it was to get advice on makeup and how to coordinate my outfits.

Testimonials as beautiful as they are touching convinced me to do it, and I have no regrets.

This makeover session with you was a first for me but definitely not the last; I felt truly beautiful, truly comfortable in my skin.

At the end of this day by your side, I was sad not to see it continue but happy about everything that had happened.

This session allowed me to take a new step in my life, to discover and publicly embrace my femininity for the first time, with a natural ease and spontaneity; I felt like a woman.

I have only one desire now: to renew this experience as soon as possible to gain confidence and show the world the woman within me.

Thank you so much, Jennifer, for your listening, support, and respect.

I hope my testimony will help others in my situation to reveal themselves.

Ladies, you are beautiful, so be fearless!! Anaëlle D.

Conclusion

Certain key moments in our personal lives sometimes mark a true turning point, revealing hidden facets of our personality.

For Anaëlle, seeing herself for the first time in the mirror wearing her mother’s clothes was one of these revealing moments. It is much more than discovering clothes; it is a moment of deep recognition of her femininity, accompanied by an intense emotion.

At Transbeauté, this sensation is often recreated through makeup. Seeing oneself made up, in harmony with one’s female identity, offers a rich emotion, sometimes (often) intense.

It’s not just about appearance, but a declaration of your essence.

This moment of alignment between outside and inside is filled with emotion, signifying a genuine self-recognition.

As Jennifer, of Transbeauté, I guide you sensitively into this space where you can freely express your femininity.

The first makeup session goes beyond beauty to become a true revelation, an affirmation of your femininity, filled with emotion and wonder.

And what if you shared your first feminine experience with me in the comments!!.

JENNIFER

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