Being 'low maintenance' is an incredibly liberating quality, especially as a women. There is little need to spend more than an hour on hair and make-up. There are no worries about what you are wearing in comparison to everyone else, and you are able to have enjoyable, exciting moments with friends and family without worrying about if you will be accepted. If people want to be with you, it's because they like you for who you are. Of course, it's not all sunshine and sweatpants. Being an easy-going female also has its drawbacks, especially for modern society's standpoint.
Studies show that women who wear make-up appear more trust worthy than women who don't. Public appearance can only explain so much about someone's personality. Contrary to belief, many characters in popular movies and TV shows often have women who wear more makeup as the antagonist to the story line. However, these antagonistic women have the attention of the more natural looking main character, and pose a threat or has something that the protagonist wants, which makes the antagonist actually more desirable. These women appear 'perfect.' Great hair, fantastic wardrobe and popularity included. The main character does not seem to compare until only after a complete makeover. After the transformation is finished, the protagonist is no longer truly low maintenance. She has to keep up with the awesome hair and new clothes to stay current--until the end of the story where she becomes the combination between high style and laid back personality. A balance that is not always so easily obtained in the real world.
One of the disadvantages of being a low maintenance woman is the fact that being independent can actually be seen as cold, or distant by many loved ones. Some people like to be 'the hero' or provider in a relationship. There is no problem with this. But, in some cases, being a low maintenance woman can make you look like you can be both provider and can create a fully realizable partner. There are moment when this is true, but there are times when the independent woman needs help from her significant other. When she wants something provided for her. It can become incredibly wearing on a person when they play both roles as self-sufficient and serving to the other person. Many 'high maintenance' women are absolutely gifted in asking for help, or asking to be provided for. At times this ability appears needy, at other times, it's smart. Many men like to be the providers; it plays into a role that goes back to the dawn of human history. Men worked; women raised the children. In today's society, it is now considered 'weak' if a woman depends on a man in movies or TV. This, of course, is a complete different idea than what was seen 60 or more years ago. Women were in roles dependent on men; however, they were often smarter than their TV husband counterparts. They played being 'helpless' or 'dainty' and in turn, gained control of the situation by using their wits. Prior to that, women were pretty helpless in the media, which was expected and desirable.
Being a 'low maintenance' woman also has difficulties among other women. Women can be incredibly judgmental against one another--easily seen in areas such as body shaming or 'slut' shaming on social media or gossip. But, in a being easy going personality, there is a quieter form of shaming. Low maintenance women often times do not fit in the mainstream of women in society, especially in groups. Pursing a different interest other than the latest trend can easily place a women outside of the 'circle', much like being unaccepted by the 'cool kids' in high school. As an adult, this concept is ridiculous, but often a challenge of being a low maintenance woman. As an easygoing female, I challenge all women to talk to one another and see each other's point of view. Yes, the woman in the cubicle next to you isn't from a wealthy family, she is incredibly interested in comic books or she follows a different religion. Get to know her. The world is suffering from too much division currently. The last thing that needs to be added is continuous division in a gender. Various personalities will always have its pros and cons, the best thing we can do is communicate without judgement. You never know what friends you can make.
Makeup Study: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/13/fashion/makeup-m...
