How to teach your dog to be a hair and makeup stylist

A guide to getting glam with your fluffiest beauty expert

Wouldn’t it be amazing to wake up with perfect hair and flawless makeup, thanks to your trusted pup? While your dog may not master contouring or curling irons anytime soon, this guide will help you pretend they’re your go-to beauty guru—and bring some joy to your morning routine.

Step 1: Set up the glam studio

Create a mini salon in the corner of a room.
Must-haves:

  • A mirror big enough for both of you to admire yourselves

  • A stool for you, a plush pillow for your assistant

  • Makeup brushes, hair tools, and an optional tiara
    Hang a sign: “Salon Fur-çionista”

Step 2: The professional presentation

Dress your dog in a sleek bandana, non-prescription glasses, and a tiny stylist’s apron. Say things like:
“Can’t believe I scored an appointment with the hottest stylist in town!”
Play gentle spa music and offer them a treat to set the mood.


Example: very stylish doggie

Step 3: Your furry style consultant

Show them a few lipstick or eyeshadow options. If they sniff one for more than two seconds, that’s your color. If they yawn—hard pass. If they lick it… well, clearly they love it.

Same for hairstyles. Scroll through selfies with different looks and see which one makes them wag. That’s their version of a vote.


Step 4: The service simulation

As you do your hair or makeup, keep your pup nearby. Say things like:

  • “Is this eyeliner even, Monsieur Pooch?”

  • “We want volume, not chaos!”
    If they come in close to sniff your brushes, say: “Thank you for the finishing touch.”

Step 5: Stylist selfie

After your “appointment,” take a selfie with your star stylist. Post it with the hashtag #GlamByDog. Then give them a treat and say, “You’re the most fabulous part of my beauty routine.”

woman with curly bon being kissed by a brown dog Photo by Tamas Pap on Unsplash

Conclusion

Your dog may never master winged eyeliner, but they will make your morning more fun. This silly tradition turns grooming into bonding—and let’s be honest, no human stylist makes you feel as beautiful as your dog already thinks you are.