Little details can make a big difference in your feminine image. This is definitely true of an Adam’s apple.
Reducing the visibility of your Adam’s apple can make you look and feel more feminine as a crossdresser or trans woman.
The good news is that there are some easy ways to disguise a MTF Adam’s apple.
In this blog post, I share 5 ways to hide an Adam’s apple without surgery. Read on to learn more!
1. Tie On A Scarf
I believe that every crossdresser and transgender woman should own a collection of beautiful scarves.
Tying a scarf around your neck not only hides an Adam’s apple, it adds a flattering pop of color to your face. Two great benefits with one chic accessory!
2. Apply Contouring Makeup
Another easy way to downplay your Adam’s apple is to apply contouring makeup over the protruding area. Dark colors make an area look smaller, which visually reduces the size of your Adam’s apple.
Here’s how to apply contouring makeup to minimize an Adam’s apple:
- Select a contouring cream or powder that’s one to two shades darker than your natural skin tone.
- Apply a thin layer over the Adam’s apple and blend well.
See the video above for a quick, step-by-step tutorial.
3. Wear A High Collared Top Or Turtleneck
High collared tops and turtlenecks are great for concealing an Adam’s apple.
Look for shirts and jackets with collars that stand up around the neck. This will hide the side view of your Adam’s apple. Ruffled collars are especially feminine and flattering.
For complete coverage, opt for a turtleneck. Problem solved!
4. Choose The Right Hairstyle
Long hair with soft waves or layers around the neck is great for hiding an Adam’s apple. The length and shape make the Adam’s apple less visible from the side.
A bad hairstyle would be a bob that cuts off right at the level of your Adam’s apple. It draws the eye to that area – NOT what you want to do!
5. Swallow When Posing For Photos
Your Adam’s apple is less visible when you swallow. Use this knowledge to your advantage when taking photos!
I suggest practicing in front of a mirror first: Swallow about halfway and hold. The trick is to keep your face relaxed (and smile!) while you do this.
What About Surgical Adam’s Apple Reduction?
The tips above are the easiest ways to disguise your Adam’s apple, but what if you are looking for a more permanent solution?
Tracheal shaving is a common male to female feminization procedure. This surgery reduces the cartilage of the Adam’s apple and gives the neck a more feminine contour.
The procedure costs around $4,000-$7,000 in the U.S. Like all surgery, it’s not without risks. The biggest risks include unsightly scarring on the neck and/or damage to the voice box.
If you are curious to know more, check out this RealSelf article on Adam’s apple reduction to see costs, risks, reviews, and before and after photos.
Are you bothered by your Adam’s apple?
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic.
- Is your Adam’s apple a concern or are you blessed with a feminine neck?
- Have you had surgery? If so, are you glad you did it?
- Do you have any other Adam’s apple disguising tips you can share with us?
Please leave your comments below!
Love,
Lucille
P.S. If you liked the Adam’s apple contouring tutorial above, then you will LOVE Makeup Magic: The Ultimate Male to Female Makeup Program.
This program will teach you everything you need to know to transform and feminize your face with makeup. Learn more and get your copy here!
Being a conservative T woman, I love your use of Laura Ingram’s image with your demonstrations in who to hide and Adam’s Apple. It’s it interesting, she has such a strong personality and that we often associate strength with testosterone and that all woman and of course men have that hormone. Makes me wonder if there isn’t a lot more in common between the genders than most want to admit. Gender isn’t binary in any means except social constraints in is in fact between the brain, which means it’s as convoluted as a golf course or the foot hills between the mountains and amber ways of grain.
Thank you Lucille as always you are a wealth of gender knowledge.
thank you, especially for the tip about the make-up.
Hi ! My name is Vicky and live in Montevideo, URUGUAY at UNSASUR (South United Nations). I can write and read more or less in english language…but my spoken english and understanding is very bad. It’s the reason of why I ask you to offer your products in spanish also. I’m sure you will have a lot of customers at our TV and TRANS comunity, here and I think also at the latin comunity into de US.
May I ask you how I can obtain your materials in spanish or spanish subtitles ?.
For another side of my comments I send here one photo where I wear a pair of strech jeans and boots. It’s to ask you if it’s a good femenine position ?.
Thanks a lot and I wait your reply as soon as you can.
Bye darlings !
Vicky
Hi.
I am one of those lucky gals, my adams apple is barely noticable. But I like choker and turtleneck. I often use because they give me more feminine look.
Hi Luceill I recd your Admas apple masssege. Its too intelligent think. ilike it so. But I dont have amds apple. It looks like fem. And my real name is Savita. By c u. Take care
Hey Luicell I liketoo much your Adam’s Apple
You can also move the eye of the beholder somewhere else.
Wow you look nice baby
hi…
as for adam’s aplle…
i’m very very lucky not to have much of one…
i love a ‘choker’
but
i love the wide ribbons….
i think they’re hot!