This Is How Much Male Politicians Actually Spend On Hair & Makeup (Hint: It's A Lot)

For female politicians, investing in your appearance is a double-edged sword. On one hand, studies have shown that women who wear visible makeup are perceived to be more competent than those who go bare-faced; on the other, it also puts them at the mercy of critics who see a female leader’s hypothetical facelift or “thick makeup ” as fair game for scrutiny. Nobody ever asks a man in power how he stays “looking so fresh ” on public radio — but if they did, perhaps they’d uncover the truth...