To sign 'blush,' begin by making the sign for 'red': place the tip of your dominant index finger on your lips and slide it down past your chin. Then, bring both hands up to your cheeks. Keep your palms facing your face with your fingers slightly spread, and move your hands slightly upward along your cheeks. This two-part sign beautifully illustrates the red color rising in your face.
Point to the person, sign 'make', point to yourself, and then perform the two-part sign for 'blush'. Add an embarrassed or shy facial expression to really capture the feeling of the sentence.
Sign 'I', 'always', 'blush', 'when', 'speak', and 'public'. Make sure to clearly transition from the 'red' handshape on your chin to the open hands on your cheeks to ensure the sign is understood.
This sign can also be used for makeup! Sign 'she', 'put-on', and 'blush'. For makeup, you might emphasize the cheek portion of the sign or even mime using a makeup brush if you want to be extra clear.
Point to the person, sign 'make', point to yourself, and then perform the two-part sign for 'blush'. Add an embarrassed or shy facial expression to really capture the feeling of the sentence.
Sign 'I', 'always', 'blush', 'when', 'speak', and 'public'. Make sure to clearly transition from the 'red' handshape on your chin to the open hands on your cheeks to ensure the sign is understood.
This sign can also be used for makeup! Sign 'she', 'put-on', and 'blush'. For makeup, you might emphasize the cheek portion of the sign or even mime using a makeup brush if you want to be extra clear.
For the most accurate and clear sign, you should include the 'red' portion first. While native signers might occasionally abbreviate signs in fast, casual conversation, learning the full compound sign ensures you will be easily understood.
Your hands can lightly touch your cheeks or hover just a fraction of an inch away from your skin. The most important aspect is the upward motion of your hands, which represents the color rising in your face.
Yes, you can use this exact sign to refer to the cosmetic blush! In some contexts, signers might also simply mime applying blush with a makeup brush, but the standard sign works perfectly for both the physical reaction and the makeup.
