Glow-Up Culture: The obsession with self-improvement through various challenges has become pervasive on social media, especially TikTok.
75 Hotter Challenge: The author took part in the “75 Hotter” challenge, which promotes fitness and self-care for a "complete" glow-up in 75 days.
Mental Health Impact: Engaging in these challenges stirred feelings of anxiety and self-doubt, highlighting the pressure to conform to beauty standards.
Changing Standards: This glow-up trend reflects a shift back to more traditional beauty ideals, leading to a resurgence of harmful narratives around body image.
Consumerism: The journey often encourages excessive spending on beauty products, reinforcing the notion that beauty is a commodity.