I miss the shabbiness of the early-2010s. In my outdated Fb photograph albums, I went to the membership with over-tweezed eyebrows, my hair extension tracks displaying, and an unmatched basis shade that may solely be described as “ghost-brown.” On the time, I believed that I used to be the peak of intercourse attraction and class. And again then, I in all probability was. But it’s apparent that within the years since, there are much more elevated expectations for make-up, hair, and pores and skin, thanks partially to rising (and at occasions ridiculous) social media magnificence traits. As extra invasive methods to alter and “enhance” our look are popularised — whether or not that’s fillers, laser remedy or buccal fats surgical procedure — common and sustained magnificence upkeep routines are more and more costly and have develop into a luxurious many really feel we have to afford, even when we are able to’t.