beauty

I think it's safe to say that the concept of beauty pageants is somewhat outdated, at least in their original format of judging and ranking contestants' physical attributes only. But nestled among the beauty pageants of old are the lesser-known vintage food-themed contests, which saw women's beauty celebrated alongside various produce. From Miss Idaho Potato, 1935 to Donut Queen, 1951, here is the only beauty pageant I will endorse. Mixing food with fashion is something I will always support, and celebrating food, in general, is a worthy endeavor. So scroll through these bizarre pictures of the food industry's beauty queens and be as baffled but amazed as I am at their splendor.

There aren't many body parts you can't cover when it comes to glitter. Some jazz up their armpit hair with the stuff, whereas others like to bedazzle their butt cheeks. Whatever floats your boat. But perhaps one of the weirdest places to put glitter is your tongue (and probably the most dangerous, unless it's edible glitter), but for some reason, people are still doing it. Instagram is the home of all ridiculous beauty trends, and this one certainly takes the cake. Just search the #glittertongue on Instagram and you'll see plenty of similar images to the ones below. Honestly, where does it end?!

Earlier this year, we introduced you to Nail Sunny, a nail salon in Russia famous for its intricate but impractical nail designs. From mini strippers to mini coke bottles, to human hair, they put anything and everything onto nails. Check out their latest designs, and then here are some more of their creations for when you're done.

We've already bought you the trend that saw people jazzing up their armpit hair with glitter. But, if you're anything like me, then the thought of getting glitter anywhere near your body stresses you out, because, let's face it, glitter lingers for literally months. So if that's you, then you might be drawn to this less messy version — the beauty trend (or blunder, in my eyes) that has people dying their armpit hair bright colors. For what reason? I couldn't tell you. But they're doing it, and they're documenting the process. What do you think? Beauty blunder, or not?

They say that makeup is meant to enhance a person's natural beauty. These people clearly didn't get that memo because their makeup attempts are next-level and should be considered crimes against all-things-beauty. Take a look at these hilarious makeup fails, and cringe along with us.

We love bringing you all the beauty blunders we come across. It's crazy how someone will do something to their face or body that makes it look WORSE, just because it's trending. The latest beauty fail is in the form of Bratz Dolls makeup looks. That's right; people are transforming their faces to look like the big-eyed, big-headed popular children's dolls. The talent might be exceptional, but the final look? No. Thank. You. Check out some of the makeup looks below and let us know what you think.

We're back with this week's ridiculous beauty blunder, and it comes in the form of mullets. Yes, that's right, possibly one of the word's most divisive hairstyles and one that you thought died with the '80s. It may come as a shock to learn mullets are still very much alive today and is actually celebrated at an annual festival called Mulletfest. Taking place in Kurri Kurri, Australia, it is, according to the official website, "an event that honors the best Mullet cuts in various styles and categories, including 'everyday', 'grubby', 'ranga' (red hair), 'vintage', 'extreme', 'international' and 'junior'". 

You're probably like me and had no idea that so many mullet options existed. You learn something new every day. Photographer Craig Gibson from the UK attended the Mulletfest 2020 to document all of the best, aka worst contestants of this horrific hairstyle. Here they are for you to peruse. 

Unfortunately, people tend to stare when they come across anyone who appears to be physically distinctive in some way. It's just human nature, but we unknowingly perpetuate stigmatization of being 'different'. It's not a good thing! Photographer Elisabeth Van Aalderen is trying to create beauty out of our differences, by capturing pictures of women who have Vitiligo (a skin condition that causes patches of skin to lose its pigment cells (melanocytes), resulting in the discoloration of patches in different areas of the body). Seeing the positivity in all types of physical appearances spreads the message to these women and the general public, that everyone is beautiful, no matter what they look like on the outside.

We've shown you some pretty outrageous beauty blunders in the past. From glitter armpits to ridiculous manicure designs, there's something for everyone when it comes to makeup and beauty. And sure enough, here's another one that made us say "What. The. F?" If you love glitter and you love showing off your butt, then the latest #glitterbutt trend is for you. Enjoy scrolling through these glorious pictures of people smearing glitter all over their behinds. Don't say we don't treat you!

Anastasiia Pokreshchuk, a 31-year-old Ukrainian Instagram model and influencer has made headlines because of her addiction to cosmetic fillers. The model favors the injections in her cheeks and lips, but instead of getting them done by a professional, she carries out the procedures by herself, injecting her own face with hyaluronic acid. Even though she claims to use the help of a doctor's online tutorial and is aware of the risks involved, she insists that she will continue because it makes her happy. Hey, whatever floats your boat. Check out the pics of her insane fillers below. 

Some beauty trends are truly beautiful and go viral for all the right reasons, but others are too awful to comprehend. Whoever thinks of the bad ones needs to be fired from the industry asap, even if they do make for entertaining content. For example, this latest trend which involves women putting glitter on their armpit hair? Why? Who knows, but it's a thing. Just use the #glitterpits on Instagram and you'll see what we're talking about. Here is a selection of the weird trend to brighten up your day!

It's no secret that a good haircut can transform your face, but sometimes the differences in the before and after pictures are truly a sight to behold. Sure, good lighting and makeup can make the differences seem more obvious, but in some cases, a fresh new haircut and overall style can really change a person's whole appearance. Check out these photos of people who prove how true this is. 

We've all sat in the chair in a hair salon looking into the mirror, wondering if we were always this ugly. We've also all wondered how many days we can get away with not washing our hair and disguising the grease with dry shampoo. We know you know what we're talking about, and these hairstylist memes unite us in the trials and tribulations of hair maintenance. 

Behind every successful selfie posted online are tens of ones that didn't make the cut. Either the lighting was off, or the filter wasn't good. Or, the grimace was too strong! These girls show how dramatically different someone's face can be when they pull a grimace or goofy smile, proving that behind the beauty is also a great sense of humor! 

For decades, women have been dying their gray hair as they get older, ashamed of the natural signs of aging. The high beauty standards of the Western world mean that unfortunately, aging gracefully isn't a thing anymore and women are spending hundreds of dollars a month to color their gray roots. But one hairdresser is trying to change that; Jack Martin, from California, is helping women to embrace their gray locks, and the results are stunning. Check out some of his amazing work below. 

In a world so focussed on external looks, social media, and "ideal" beauty standards, it isn't always easy to feel beautiful. While we should be embracing our "flaws" and "imperfections" — because that's what makes us unique — we live in a society that encourages us to photoshop the blemishes from our pictures and get surgery to fix anything that's less than perfect on our bodies. Although there's a growing movement to change these attitudes, there is a lot more that come be done. One woman's tweet about the shape of her nose looking like a "before" photo, but loving herself anyway, has gone viral and has inspired other women to comment on the same topic. Here are some of the beautiful replies from women who have learned to love the unique shape of their noses and embrace their bodies.