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bodyshaming, discrimination, fairness creams, hair straightening, hair styling, judgmental, skin deep beauty, smile makeover, vanity
She noticed the magazine advertisement for Fair & Lovely cream. The usual promise of utopia, of turning a shade – or hopefully, three shades lighter. Surely women should have the guts to accept their natural tint! she smirked.
She sensed the parlour attendant hover behind her chair and murmured, “Honey gold highlights, please. And of course, straighten out those darn curls of mine too.”
The parlour attendant rolled her eyes … Surely women should have the guts to accept their natural tint!
The attendant hummed as she hugged a secret to herself. Continue reading