Beauty, they say, is in the eyes of the beholder. Every woman naturally is beautiful, but some persons feel that the way they were created is not enough. They feel that perhaps the creator should have added more features to their physique.
\nArtificial beauty did not start today. It has been there ever since man existed.\u00a0 From time to time, there has been one form of additional make-up or the other that women especially, must add to their natural look.
\nWhen you look at some of our elders, especially women, you notice certain drills or symbols (tattoo) on their skins, mostly on their hands and legs, in form of designs with dark prints. That is a form of artificial beauty. These days, some young ones still use such designs to beautify themselves.
\nIt is not only women that are involved in artificial beauty, some young men also have likeness for it.\u00a0 It is common nowadays to see younger male folks spend money to pierce their ears to wear earrings.\u00a0 They also style their hairs in various forms to appear like women, so as to look more handsome. This no doubt, costs them more money than being in their natural look.
\nEvery generation grows with its own new systems, items, styles of artificial beauty.\u00a0 Before now, African women generally and Nigerians in particular had their hair in natural form.
\nAs civilisation and westernisation continued, Nigerian women started copying, for instance, perming of their hair to look like the white women.\u00a0 They started using western-produced chemicals (relaxers) to make their hairs look sleepy and smoother.
\nNigerian women used to plate their hair with black thread or go with their hair well cut at low level. In terms of weaving, it was without attachment. The issue of women weaving hair with attachment came with civilisation. That is also a form of make-up.
\nThe quest for extra beauty aside the way women were created has been from one generation to another. Looking beautiful for some persons is more important than food. Some prefer to appear trendy instead of attending to household pressure.
\nTwo or three decades ago, ladies used mascaras to darken and thicken their eyelashes.\u00a0 But in this 21st century, another system has evolved.\u00a0 Fixing of artificial eyelashes has become the order of the day.
\nThere was a lady who was fixing her eyelashes in a salon, unfortunately, she got a phone call that her mother was late, as she started crying, it was difficult for her to clean the tears that were flowing down her cheeks.
\nThe reason was for fear of the eye lashes falling off while cleaning the tears off her eyes.
\nOne funny thing about fixing of artificial eyelashes is that some persons cannot close their eyes properly.\u00a0 The beauty they have in mind before fixing it is not really achieved as their look become something anybody cannot behold.\u00a0 Both the shape of their eyes and facial outlook automatically change.\u00a0 One begins to wonder if that is the beauty they are looking for.\u00a0 Instead of looking beautiful, the reverse becomes the case.
\nAs years go by, artificial beauty becomes more sophisticated in the society. The price and cost for looking more beautiful than women were created naturally, becomes higher than their natural look.
\nThe cosmetic industry becomes one of the most viable industries worldwide because some women desire artificial beauty.\u00a0 Some engage in cosmetic surgery to alter any part of their body which does not give them pleasure, especially the fatty parts.\u00a0 Some go for surgery to make their slacked breasts to return to their original shapes as well as those with big tummies.
\nIt is interesting to note that currently, Nigerian ladies have started to give preference to their natural hair and this is attracting a lot of admiration for them. Many prefer that natural look with low cuts. With that, the cost of maintaining the hair by ladies is reduced.
\nI think this is commendable as it will save the women from the negative effects of chemicals used in manufacturing hair relaxers.
\nPeople have been addicted to artificial beauty to the extent that they insert certain substances into their bodies to make them become more robust and attractive to their admirers.
\nI do not understand why we should be crazy about adding more to our natural look.\u00a0 Every woman wants to look attractive in a packaged manner without recognising the implications of artificial beauty and make-up.
\nIn fact, women\u2019s quest for beauty has taken different dimensions as they tend to appear trendy at home, in offices and as they go about their businesses.\u00a0 That is just to feel belonged and achieve self-esteem.
\nI recall a few years back, my pastor who trained as an engineer advised women against the use of lipstick.\u00a0 He said that one of the chemical components of lipstick is lead and that it is dangerous to humans. Many women may not understand the reality of what he said until it manifests.
\nI think those who are naturally beautiful should not go for artificial make-ups. They should be satisfied with the work of their creator.\u00a0 Women should not continue to paint their faces to look like masquerades and should not lose value due to artificial beauty.
\nIt may interest you to know that persons who apply make-ups excessively are mocked instead of being admired.\u00a0 Make-ups can be applied lightly.
\nFixing of nails is another business. After fixing nails, some women find it difficult to perform house chores. Washing their personal belongings becomes a problem. The artificial nails become so long and sophisticated to the extent that the bearer cannot handle objects properly.\u00a0 \u00a0Those in that habit also find it difficult to eat food with the fingers.
\nThere are people who feel they should have been born in certain colour but when the reverse is the case, they seek artificial make-ups.\u00a0 Use of skin-toning cream and soap becomes the option for artificial beauty.\u00a0 This happens to the extent that the users start having dark spots on the skin. Blisters occur on their faces and legs. According to experts, this may lead to kidney ailments.
\nLadies should not make themselves as a laughing stock with unnecessary make-ups as they can still be cherished in their natural outlook.
\nIt is high time people had stopped following trends to the detriment of their health.<\/p>\n
By: Eunice Choko-Kayode<\/p>\n
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