Beauty, Social Media, and Authenticity: Redefining Standards

Blindian Brown Girls Podcast

In this candid episode of Blindian Brown Girls, Dr. Aumatma Simmons and Tanya Mitra explore the evolving standards of beauty, the role of social media in shaping our perceptions, and how authenticity plays into it all. From makeup tutorials to the influence of bots and fake engagement on social media, we discuss how modern platforms affect self-perception, relationships, and what it means to be authentic in today’s world. We also touch on the impact of social media in interracial relationships and how it can add layers of complexity to trust and communication.

What We Discussed:

• How beauty standards have evolved from skinny, blonde ideals to more diverse forms, but still with unattainable elements.
• Social media’s impact on our perception of beauty and authenticity, from press-on nails to makeup tutorials.
• The emotional and relational complexities introduced by social media in interracial relationships.
• How AI and fake engagement are altering what we see and consume online, shaping trends and preferences.
• Why authenticity and trusting relationships are harder to maintain in a social media-driven world.

Key Points & Quotes:

• Nails and Press-ons: "I’m into press-on nails right now… it has changed my life!"
• Makeup and Authenticity: “There’s this idea that makeup makes you less authentic, but honestly, it’s part of who I am. It’s playtime.”
• Beauty Standards Shifting: "Everyone has the same lips now… it’s crazy how these things become trends, but it changes how we see ourselves."
• Social Media and Trust in Relationships: "Social media can be the third wheel in a relationship, constantly feeding insecurities and creating new ones."
• Influencers and Authenticity: "We have access to all these people’s lives, but it’s a highlight reel—this isn’t real life."

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