I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about beauty—what it means, who gets to define it, and whether it’s really as inclusive as we like to think. And the more I look at it, the more I realize that Beauty or Bias Western beauty standards aren’t just about what’s considered attractive; they’re about power, control, […]
Let’s be honest—the Hidden Agenda Behind Beauty Ads is everywhere. They follow us on our phones, pop up in our social feeds, and even sneak their way into our subconscious when we least expect it. One minute you’re just watching a YouTube video, and the next, you’re questioning if your skin is really hydrated enough […]
As a Black woman who grew up navigating Western beauty standards, I’ve always been acutely aware of how Western Beauty Clashes with Black Culture, creating tension between my identity and heritage. Western ideals push a version of beauty that feels exclusionary, while Black culture celebrates diversity and authenticity. This tension doesn’t just affect how we […]
I’ve always loved makeup. There’s something magical about the way a bit of colour here, a little highlight there, can transform your look—and your mood. But I’ve also always been conscious about wearing too much. In a world shaped by Eurocentric Beauty Rules, there’s often an unspoken expectation of what’s considered ‘too much’ or ‘too […]
Over the years, I’ve seen and read a lot about how Eurocentric beauty standards hurt Black women—not just on the surface but by draining our energy and undermining our confidence. Social media posts, opinion pieces, and various storeys from everyday life all point to one painful truth: the dominant beauty ideals force us to expend […]
When I was a little girl, beauty felt like a mystery to me. But it wasn’t that I wanted to emulate White women—I didn’t. I wanted to emulate the Diana Rosses of the world and the little girls I’d see on the relaxer kits in the shops. They were the epitome of beauty to me, […]
When I first sat down to write this blog post, the title immediately made me reflect: Goodbye Eurocentric Standards, Hello Black Beauty. This isn’t just a topic; it’s a revolution, and it holds profound significance for me as a Black woman and an author of self-help journals. Writing these journals has encouraged others to embrace […]
Hey Lovely, As a Slim Women in Black Culture, I’ve lived at the crossroads of contrasting beauty standards all my life. The push and pull between the full-figured ideal of my heritage. And the Western preference for thinness sketch a complex landscape that I, and many like me, navigate daily. Here’s my personal dive into […]
Hello Lovely, I’ve lived within a rich cultural tapestry that holds its own distinct view of beauty. In my community, the preferred female form diverges significantly from the svelte figures lauded on Western fashion runways. This divergence is rooted in a deep cultural narrative that values heritage and aesthetics in a way that distinctly shapes […]
Hello Lovely It’s me, and I’m here to peel back the layers on a subject that’s been tugging at the corners of my mind: the intricate, often unspoken realities of being slim women in the Western world. Here, where the narrative of beauty is spun with threads of contradictions and the journey toward self-acceptance is […]
