Chinese Teens Make Hairy Underarms Popular on Social Media
Jana Pijak — August 1, 2014 — Pop Culture
References: en.rocketnews24 & oystermag
To groom or not to groom is the question sparked by these unusual armpit selfies. The recent fad has Chinese teens taking photos of their ungroomed underarms and showcasing them proudly on various social media platforms. While you may be familiar with the Oscar selfie or with sites that poke fun at the duck face, this latest internet craze is a little more unexpected.
Thanks to our social media obsession, selfies have become a symbol of beauty, vanity and are a way for today's youth to express their online persona. While a selfie is often negatively associated with all thing superficial, China's ungroomed fad is giving the past-time a better rep and proving that real can be beautiful.
While female portrayals in the media often depict women as hairless and wrinkle-free, these brave armpit selfies show pride for something that can otherwise be deemed unsightly.
Thanks to our social media obsession, selfies have become a symbol of beauty, vanity and are a way for today's youth to express their online persona. While a selfie is often negatively associated with all thing superficial, China's ungroomed fad is giving the past-time a better rep and proving that real can be beautiful.
While female portrayals in the media often depict women as hairless and wrinkle-free, these brave armpit selfies show pride for something that can otherwise be deemed unsightly.
Trend Themes
1. Self-expression Through Unconventional Beauty - The trend of Chinese teens showcasing ungroomed armpits on social media demonstrates a desire for self-expression that challenges conventional beauty standards.
2. Rebellion Against Mainstream Beauty Ideals - The popularity of ungroomed armpit selfies reflects a growing movement among Chinese youth to reject mainstream beauty standards and celebrate individuality.
3. Embracing Natural Beauty - The rise of ungroomed armpit selfies as a social media trend indicates a shift towards embracing natural beauty and challenging societal pressures to conform.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Personal Care - The beauty industry can explore new products and services that cater to the demand for embracing natural beauty and self-expression through unconventional grooming practices.
2. Fashion and Apparel - Fashion brands can capitalize on the rebellion against mainstream beauty ideals by promoting inclusive and diverse representations of beauty in their marketing campaigns and product offerings.
3. Social Media and Technology - Social media platforms and technology companies can develop features and filters that celebrate individuality and provide tools for self-expression beyond conventional beauty standards.
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