Yet there is comfort in knowing Im not alone in succumbing to the allure of celebrity makeovers.
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But when Florence Pughunveiled a regal buzzcut at the Met Gala, we considered shaving ourownheads.
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Meanwhile, the ghosts of Kendall Jennerscopper hairandbleached eyebrowscontinue to haunt my local Aritzia and Pinterest.
Which raises the question: Why are we so invested in the chameleon-like transformations of the rich and famous?
Could it be a delicate dance between both?
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Meanwhile, social media has redefined how we engage with this key in of content.
And were not merely witnesses.
In a way, commenting and sharing, we are participants in the transformation.
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Our interest in the lives of celebrities is rooted in our innate human tendencies, Forster says.
So just like we connect with some people, same goes for celebrities.
We feel like we know them.
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And we feel entitled to weigh in on their choices, Forster adds.
“Like, should Justin Bieber be with Selena Gomez or Hailey Bieber?
Take, for example, the Rachel haircut fromFriendsa shoulder-length honeyed bob with shaggy face-framing layers.
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Nearly three decades later, the hairdo has resurfaced with the Y2K revival.
On TikTok,#rachelgreenboasts a staggering 5.2 billion views;#therachelhas over 18 million views.
Its human nature for us to want to feel like we are part of a group, says Bond.
We often understand our own identity based off the people we surround ourselves with.
Aping the style of favorite stars can be fun, a harmless source of camaraderie.
But it can also go to an extreme.
Yes, the internet is ridiculous.
Yes, these are extreme examples.
Pretty privilege is real, after all, and its become almost instinctive that we aspire to attain it.
It takes a lot of critical thinking and self-awareness.
And that goes beyond just understanding how Photoshop or FaceTune works.
Embrace a playful perspective, and learn to maintain the separation between yourself and what you see.
Because, in our realm of transformations, the ultimate-glow-up might just be the one you orchestrate for yourself.
