Asian cultures are like a vibrant mosaic, each tile representing a unique societal norm or cultural ideal that collectively shapes our perceptions of beauty. From the serene landscapes of China to the bustling streets of India and the tranquil gardens of Japan, the essence of beauty resonates deeply within our hearts and souls. Think about […]
A brilliant smile’s appeal has gone beyond simple dental aesthetics to become a cultural phenomenon, greatly impacted by the smiles of famous people. The influence of celebrity smiles has spread from the silver screen to Main Street, and Hollywood, with its glitz and glamour, has been instrumental in creating society ideals of beauty. The quest […]
I’ve waxed my eyebrows. I’ve waxed my upper lip. But when it came to waxing my ladyparts, I passed. I checked out. I just chose to be a noncombatant. I removed excess hair on my eyebrows and on my upper lip because it embarrassed me. But did it make sense to be embarrassed — nay, […]
Here are 50 vastly different definitions of beauty that I know to be true… 1. It is beautiful to speak another language. It is beautiful to try. 2. Beauty is long hair, and short hair; brown, black, pink, yellow, or white. Beauty is a smooth bald head. 3. If you have been to hell and […]
Let Caitlyn Jenner have her moment, would you? She debuted in all of her glamorous glory yesterday on the cover of Vanity Fair and within hours, Facebook was full of critiques: Caitlyn is playing into the gender binary. Caitlyn is playing into patriarchal beauty standards. It’s the same thing that happened to Laverne Cox, actually, […]
