As homecoming season rolls around, many students experiment with different cosmetic procedures such as spray tans, lash extensions, and brow services. However, such procedures come with controversy.
A recent Tik Tok trend coined the name “beauty blindness” brings these controversies to the forefront as it describes someone who partook in a procedure, however to what many believe to be the extreme.
“I just want to come on here and make a PSA to Liberty High School for everyone that wears lash clusters,” lash extension regular, senior Bella Riley said. “Most of the time they are hanging off your eyelid, and from the side, I can tell they are attached to your eyelash. So when applying, put them on your waterline.”
The term has become a viral sensation, with students on campus criticizing their favorite influencers or even themselves. Senior Hannah Dixon is a spray tan regular, even a former Metropolitan Sun SPA employee. Dixon is open about her experiences with tanning, even admitting to be one of those who was blind.
“I used to get spray tans all the time, and I still do [it] for cheer,” Dixon said. “It takes a second to find your tan color match. I remember my freshman year for my competitive show offs. I showed up to school with the worst tan.”
Senior Bea Dunlop will be getting her eyebrows waxed Saturday morning for homecoming. With the new trend in mind, Dunlop is fearful to be a victim.
“I’m always so scared every time I get them waxed,” Dunlop said. “I know I like them a certain way, but I don’t know what the worker will do. And no matter what happens I will convince myself I like them, so I might be blinded.”
Nevertheless, every student’s perception of beauty is different. Junior Emma Leyden isn’t a fan of the trend stating everyone should be free and confident to do what they want.
“I don’t see the point,” Leyden said. “People like what they like, let them be. I like being tan, others might not. It’s all very subjective.”
