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Jennifer Perseverante, maquilleuse professionnelle
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Article published online on May 23, 2025

At Transbeauté, I support transgender and cross-dressing individuals in their exploration of femininity. You all share this common point.

Beyond that, your intimacy belongs to you, and it is what makes your uniqueness.

Vanessa’s journey, 55 years old, an engineer in Essonne, highlights an intimate reality experienced by many: that subtle moment when you begin to allow yourself to exist in a feminine way, in increasingly personal contexts, sometimes even professional ones.

Sometimes, this path intersects with shared conversations with a therapist.

Sometimes, it starts in front of a simple mirror. Vanessa shares her journey with us.

Vanessa en séance chez Transbeauté

A desire present since always

Vanessa: Like most of us, I think: since a very young age. I used to try on my mom’s tights and my sisters’ shoes. A little makeup when I was alone.

During adolescence, and even until a few years ago, it ended in sexual desire. Then, I felt shame, and so I became a man again.

Over time, the need became more present. However, I have sporting, musical (and professional) activities that still require me to live mostly as a man. Teleworking, however, gives me the chance to be myself for entire days.

I feel good, that’s all. I sense that it should be like this. But it remains unsettling at times.

A decisive step: daring to be Vanessa

I had serious health problems in 2020. I had to see a therapist.

Even if this topic was not the reason for my illness, I talked to her about my cross-dressing.

And so, I started seeing her as Vanessa.

I made my very first outings with the ABC, during two dinners. Then, as time passed, it felt easier and more natural.

My close family knows, and it causes no problem, even though they wonder how far I want to go.

I would like to tell some friends, but I know it wouldn’t be good to tell everyone.

When I go out, I increasingly tell myself that as long as I’m not excessive and walk in busy places, there is no reason for things to go badly.

Sometimes, there are looks, but I don’t care, knowing they don’t know me.

And tomorrow, maybe even more

I often ask myself this question. Sometimes I wonder if I would like to transition, but I find it hard to imagine before retirement. Other times, I have doubts…

I wanted to have complete laser hair removal. Meanwhile, I make do with pulsed heat.

I have already called on makeup artists. The first time was in 2017, but it wasn’t a great moment because I was in denial.

I had seen Jennifer’s blog, and I was mostly looking for a makeup lesson because even though I go out regularly now, I don’t yet have mastery.

I really enjoyed this moment with Jennifer. I will try to apply all the tips, even if it won’t necessarily be easy.

I also liked the critiques, especially about my outfits.

I hope to see Jennifer again.

I arrived as Vanessa without makeup and left as Vanessa made up.

I took the opportunity to do some shopping and a few purchases, with ease (after all, the salespeople are there to sell…).

Treat yourself to a moment for you

Thank you, Vanessa!

I’m not a therapist. I am a professional makeup artist.

But through the confidences shared with me, life stories, moments shared and the immediate well-being I perceive in those who finally dare to show themselves as they are, I can affirm one thing: these moments feel good.

This of course does not replace a session with a therapist. But wouldn’t it complement it?

And if, like Vanessa, you took a step toward yourself? A session, an outing, a moment of reconnection. I am here, by your side.

Jennifer

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