By Sandy Conners In a world increasingly driven by visual aesthetics and self-expression, wigs, makeup, and plastic surgery have become powerful tools for women to transform their appearance. These changes often extend beyond the physical, influencing personality, self-confidence, and social interactions. While these transformations can be empowering, they may also risk disconnecting an individual from […]
By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Yuri A. / shutterstock.com The body positivity and inclusivity movement has emerged as a powerful cultural force, reshaping societal attitudes toward beauty, self-worth, and identity. It promotes acceptance of all body types, challenges historical beauty standards, and fosters self-love and respect for people who don’t conform to conventional ideals. […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Alexander Izyumov / shutterstock.com Skin bleaching, the practice of using chemical agents to lighten one’s skin, has emerged as a widespread phenomenon in Jamaica, with both men and women engaging in the practice. Skin bleaching is not a new concept—it has historical roots in the colonial period and […]
