Am I pretty enough?
- 8 hours ago
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How far will we go in pursuit of beauty, the prettiest of them all?
It’s a question I’ve been sitting with lately. Not just as a style coach, but as a woman who’s grown up with beauty ideals constantly shifting around me. We live in a time where technology, treatments, and enhancements offer endless possibilities. But with that comes a deeper, more personal question: what is actually enough?
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The Temptation of "More"
We're conditioned to believe there’s always another step, another level of improvement waiting around the corner. A smoother face. A more contoured nose. Straighter teeth. Fuller hair. Flawless skin.
But at what point does self-care turn into self-erasure?
Beauty can be an empowering journey, yes. But it can also become a never-ending race if we’re not careful. There is a fine line between enhancement and losing touch with our original self.
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The Price of Transformation
I recently came across a clip from @beautywithinofficial where someone spoke about getting teeth laminates. From consultation to full-on transformation in two days, she wasn't prepared for how much her face—and sense of self—would change. And that shook me.
In an era where semi-permanent and permanent changes are more accessible than ever, it’s so easy to say yes. To save up. To spend. To sign on. And sometimes, that decision is exactly what someone needs to feel whole again.
But sometimes, we don't pause to ask: "Is this really for me? Or am I trying to become someone I'm not?"
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The Invisible Cost
Beyond money, some beauty choices come at the cost of our values, emotional health, and identity. When we scroll through social feeds and see subtle tweaks that "perfect" someone’s look, it can plant the seed of doubt: Maybe I should too.
But beauty shouldn’t feel like an ultimatum. It shouldn’t feel like a debt we owe the world just to be seen.
When the goalpost of beauty keeps moving, we owe it to ourselves to pause. To ground. To ask the uncomfortable questions:
What am I chasing?
Who am I doing this for?
What does enough look like for me?
How will I know when I’ve arrived?
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Reclaiming Our Own Enough
As someone who champions transformation, let me be clear: I love glow-ups. I love beauty. I love becoming. But not at the cost of losing who we are. Not when our reflection becomes unrecognisable, not just in form but in essence.
Beauty is a tool, not a destination. And every tool has limits—just like we do.
So today, I choose to say:
I am enough, even when I’m still evolving.
I am enough, even as I pursue progress.
I am enough, before any product, procedure, or praise.
I am enough, even when the world tries to convince me otherwise.
I am enough, full stop.
Let that be your mantra, too.
Because the truest beauty begins not in a clinic, a closet, or a mirror—but in a quiet decision to believe:
You are already enough.
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