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Comparing everything to North American standards of beauty it is interesting to see the similarities and differences.

Hairstyle and makeup were extremely similar between America and Mexico, mostly likely because of how close the two nations are. As we move down to Brazil, we also see similar trends for people to have athletic bodies and large buttocks like in North America. Brazil also has a high amount of individuals getting plastic surgery for butt implants and other touch ups to meet this trend.

As we move East we see a large trend in countries that want lighter toned skin like India, China and Thailand. Besides the Gyaru subculture of fashion trends, Japan also produces models similar to its neighbors. It would seem Asian countries try to replicate western ideals of beauty.

Saudi Arabia does not provide much in terms of freedom of expression to its women. Women in most cases are required to wear long black gowns called niqab's which do not allow any skin to be shown. This may change in the coming years as women are being given more rights. When the time comes, women may look to neighboring cultures for fashion trends.

Sweden has always been known for its fair skinned women that are usually blonde with blue eyes. Even researching different models, I found that the women with brown hair are usually of lighter shades than what you would see in North America.

Overall, what I found was that countries that have access to western media have tried to adopt more and more trends from those countries. While countries that put restrictions on what its people can and can't see tend to stay more traditional in their beauty standards.

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Japan/Gyaru retrieved March 20, 2018 from https://japlanning.wordpress.com/2013/07/30/harajuku-the-takeshita-dori/gyaru_kei/

Brazil retrieved March 20, 2018 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11dNs7nnzfE

Saudi Arabia retrieved March 20, 2018 from https://ijr.com/2017/03/824195-saudi-officials-show-real-war-women-looks-like-one-picture-girls-council/

China retrieved March 20, 2018 from http://china.org.cn/arts/2017-01/03/content_40030119_2.htm

Mexico retrieved March 20, 2018 from https://blazepress.com/2015/04/changing-beauty-standards-in-mexico-over-one-hundred-years/

India retrieved March 20, 2018 from https://www.worldblaze.in/top-10-hottest-indian-female-models/

Thailand retrieved March 20, 2018 from http://social.diply.com/beauty-standards-across-world?config=21

Sweden retrieved March 20, 2018 from http://beauty-around.com/en/tops/item/59-samyue-krasivyie-swedki

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Blond hair with blue eyes and skinny bodies is a staple of Swedish women.

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The popular beauty standard for Thailand is lighter skin, big round eyes and noses, and slender bodies.

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A common trend in Indian Models is the need for lighter complexions, with longer hair usually beneath the shoulders.

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Over the years Mexico has followed very similar trends to beauty like it's northern neighbors.

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A popular beauty standard in china is to have lighter skin and rounder eyes.

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Women in Saudi Arabia are very restricted when it comes to beauty/fashion. Women are usually required to wear a Hijab or Niqab.

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Popularity peaked in the early 2000's. Characteristics include dyed hair, highly decorated nails and heavy use of makeup.

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Generally the ideal physique for women in Brazil are toned bodies with smaller breasts and larger buttocks. Long hair is also very popular.