We ask ISS to unban makeup at school and replace the no “heavy” makeup rule with a fair policy that respects student choice and self-expression. Right now, this kind of rule sends the wrong message: it polices appearance, reinforces rigid gender roles, and places unfair pressure on girls and young women to fit someone else’s idea of how they “should” look.

At school, students should be judged on their character, effort, and learning, not on whether they choose to wear makeup. A rule like this can feel especially unequal when it targets female students more harshly than others, creating a double standard that does not belong in a modern, respectful school environment.

Makeup can be a form of creativity, confidence, and personal style. For many students, it is part of how they present themselves in a way that feels comfortable and authentic. School should support that, not punish it.

We also know that confidence matters. When students feel good about themselves, they are often more focused, more comfortable, and better able to do their best work. That is the kind of atmosphere ISS should encourage.

By signing this petition, we are asking ISS to lead with fairness, equality, and respect for student expression. Let’s build a school environment where students are treated with dignity and allowed to be themselves.