Okay, so there are constantly new beauty trends being introduced into society via social media platforms and word of mouth. One of the most recent trends to emerge is getting a spa pedicure that involves a bunch of tiny little fish that are included in the process. This trend is extremely popular among celebrities such as Jessica Simpson and the Kardashians, among many more.

The type of fish that are involved in this pedicure process is called the Garra Rufa fish, or otherwise known as “doctor fish”. These fish originally come from the fresh water of central Eurasian rivers.

So how exactly does this pedicure work? Well, these fish essentially use your feet for their lunch. The Garra Rufa fish has the ability to eat dead skin without drawing blood or damaging any healthy skin cells.

And while the thought of little fish biting your feet may turn you off, it is good to note that these fish don’t even have teeth. They are able to rid your skin of dead cells by sucking off your dry skin.

These fish are typically starved in order to most effectively remove all of the patient’s dead skin. This has moral implications for some who believe that starving these fish is wrong and should not be done.

Another concern is that because they are living creatures, the fish can’t be sterilized and are often used between patients, which may increase the ability for infections to spread.

This super weird, yet super popular trend seems to be continuing to grow as acclaim builds for the softness that the pedicure provides and the cool experience that many people seek when engaging in this type of pedicure.

Okay, so let’s be real. Growing up as a young girl in somewhat confused, somewhat angsty, and somewhat socially awkward pre-teen and teenage years, there was usually one wish shared by the majority of girls ages 12- 16. That wish was to develop a sizable bust. Whether it is because girls wanted to look more mature, appear more girly, or just wanted boys to notice them, many young girls dream of the day where large boobs will suddenly appear.

Now, after this magical transformation occurs, sometimes these girls realize that they may have wished for something that in the end, they don’t quite want. After girls have hit maturity between the ages of 18-21 or so, some of them are confronted with the complete opposite problem. Due to a variety of factors such as starting birth control, gaining weight in college, and eating food with different additives that have been proven to increase bust development, many women regret ever wishing for boobs in the first place.

As young adults, wearing trendy off the shoulder tops, cut out dresses, and anything tight is basically not an option for these young women, unless they want to try to wear a strapless bra, which to be quite honest, is a very brave attempt. Along with more limited fashion choices, having large breasts also make it extremely hard to exercise, let alone even find a supportive sports bra.

These cons, along with a nagging discomfort experienced throughout the day because of the two unwanted guests just hanging out on your body have caused many younger women to seek out breast reduction surgery than ever before. Having large breasts not only decreases your fashion choices, but it also increases pain in your back and a lack of ability to exercise to your full extent.

Wearing makeup is one of those rights of passage moments that any girl can’t wait to experience. Girls start wearing makeup typically between their middle school and high school years. The ages of makeup experimentation does vary, though, and some girls start experimenting with makeup much earlier or much later than their peers.

Regardless of your age, it is important to understand what makeup looks are appropriate for which occasions. Here are some guidelines of appropriate makeup looks for any age and any occasion.

 

Middle school- sophomore in high school 

Have you just started wearing makeup? Maybe the first brands you’ve tried were the ones sitting on your mom’s dresser. Or, maybe your friend who started wearing makeup a bit earlier has let you try her out.

When putting on makeup for the first time, people are very likely to go overboard. This can be seen with a bunch of younger girls heavily masking their eyelids and water lines in black ink. If you are just starting to wear makeup, start with purchasing a brown eyeliner pencil and some mascara. Skip the highlighters, eyebrow contouring kits, and fake lashes for later.

 

Junior in high school- freshman college

Now is the time to get a little more risky when experimenting with your makeup look. Again, you don’t want to make anything too dark, but you definitely want to start enhancing your features instead of just going for a very natural look.

Now would be a good time to find a foundation that you love and an eyeshadow palette that you can use for different occasions.

 

Sophomore in college and beyond

 Now is the time to really find your own style and experiment with new looks. Try a nude or bold lip color, use sparkly eyeliner and perfect your cat eye.

Really, makeup is a form of self-expression and as you grow into yourself as an adult, you can find ways to have makeup reflect your style.

Okay, so there are constantly new beauty trends being introduced into society via social media platforms and word of mouth. One of the most recent trends to emerge is getting a spa pedicure that involves a bunch of tiny little fish that are included in the process. This trend is extremely popular among celebrities such as Jessica Simpson and the Kardashians, among many more.

The type of fish that are involved in this pedicure process is called the Garra Rufa fish, or otherwise known as “doctor fish”. These fish originally come from the fresh water of central Eurasian rivers.

So how exactly does this pedicure work? Well, these fish essentially use your feet for their lunch. The Garra Rufa fish has the ability to eat dead skin without drawing blood or damaging any healthy skin cells.

And while the thought of little fish biting your feet may turn you off, it is good to note that these fish don’t even have teeth. They are able to rid your skin of dead cells by sucking off your dry skin.

These fish are typically starved in order to most effectively remove all of the patient’s dead skin. This has moral implications for some who believe that starving these fish is wrong and should not be done.

Another concern is that because they are living creatures, the fish can’t be sterilized and are often used between patients, which may increase the ability for infections to spread.

This super weird, yet super popular trend seems to be continuing to grow as acclaim builds for the softness that the pedicure provides and the cool experience that many people seek when engaging in this type of pedicure.

Okay, so let’s be real. Growing up as a young girl in somewhat confused, somewhat angsty, and somewhat socially awkward pre-teen and teenage years, there was usually one wish shared by the majority of girls ages 12- 16. That wish was to develop a sizable bust. Whether it is because girls wanted to look more mature, appear more girly, or just wanted boys to notice them, many young girls dream of the day where large boobs will suddenly appear.

Now, after this magical transformation occurs, sometimes these girls realize that they may have wished for something that in the end, they don’t quite want. After girls have hit maturity between the ages of 18-21 or so, some of them are confronted with the complete opposite problem. Due to a variety of factors such as starting birth control, gaining weight in college, and eating food with different additives that have been proven to increase bust development, many women regret ever wishing for boobs in the first place.

As young adults, wearing trendy off the shoulder tops, cut out dresses, and anything tight is basically not an option for these young women, unless they want to try to wear a strapless bra, which to be quite honest, is a very brave attempt. Along with more limited fashion choices, having large breasts also make it extremely hard to exercise, let alone even find a supportive sports bra.

These cons, along with a nagging discomfort experienced throughout the day because of the two unwanted guests just hanging out on your body have caused many younger women to seek out breast reduction surgery than ever before. Having large breasts not only decreases your fashion choices, but it also increases pain in your back and a lack of ability to exercise to your full extent.

Wearing makeup is one of those rights of passage moments that any girl can’t wait to experience. Girls start wearing makeup typically between their middle school and high school years. The ages of makeup experimentation does vary, though, and some girls start experimenting with makeup much earlier or much later than their peers.

Regardless of your age, it is important to understand what makeup looks are appropriate for which occasions. Here are some guidelines of appropriate makeup looks for any age and any occasion.

 

Middle school- sophomore in high school 

Have you just started wearing makeup? Maybe the first brands you’ve tried were the ones sitting on your mom’s dresser. Or, maybe your friend who started wearing makeup a bit earlier has let you try her out.

When putting on makeup for the first time, people are very likely to go overboard. This can be seen with a bunch of younger girls heavily masking their eyelids and water lines in black ink. If you are just starting to wear makeup, start with purchasing a brown eyeliner pencil and some mascara. Skip the highlighters, eyebrow contouring kits, and fake lashes for later.

 

Junior in high school- freshman college

Now is the time to get a little more risky when experimenting with your makeup look. Again, you don’t want to make anything too dark, but you definitely want to start enhancing your features instead of just going for a very natural look.

Now would be a good time to find a foundation that you love and an eyeshadow palette that you can use for different occasions.

 

Sophomore in college and beyond

 Now is the time to really find your own style and experiment with new looks. Try a nude or bold lip color, use sparkly eyeliner and perfect your cat eye.

Really, makeup is a form of self-expression and as you grow into yourself as an adult, you can find ways to have makeup reflect your style.