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Prior to researching beauty across different cultures , I was very close minded to the differences in our world. Now that I have researched I came to the conclusion that there really is no real definition of beauty. People all view it differently. Depending on what cultural group you identify with and surround yourself around will influence your perception of beauty. I found some of the practices done on women to achieve this idea of beauty to be disturbing but because I was not brought up around it, I have a much different view than someone who was born into a cultural who practiced some of these things. I feel many women follow, and will accept the norms pushed by society to fit in and not cause any trouble. Most of the beauty practices are done solely for men to be attracted to them and not for personal needs.

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It is becoming more popular in North American society but in India, women are known for practicing a beauty ritual of using paint to create detailed designs on their bodies. There are endless designs that women are able to choose from and it is not permanent so they are able to wash it off and create new ones.Indian women also use beads, jewels,rings, and exorbitant jewelry. They feel like this enhances their features and makes them appear rich. Make -up is usually done glamorous to attract men.
(Indian Wedding Henna,2017)

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In Iran, it is a sign of social status and wealth if you are able to afford plastic surgery. Iran is known to be one of the biggest paces for rhinoplasty. Women of this country enjoying "showing off" the fact that they are trying to become more beautiful and will often leave surgical bandages on longer than needed. This is to ensure that everywhere she goes she will feel beautiful and people will be thinking of her as beautiful. Some will even purchase surgical tape to make it seem as if they just received plastic surgery .
(Beauty Standards Around the World, 2016)

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In parts of Japan and Asia the idea of having pale white skin is known to be considered attractive. Women will avoid sun exposure and wear hats that completely cover there face to ensure the sun doesn't color their skin. Also, some women who are not as naturally while will go to the extreme of bleaching their skin to achieve their idea of beauty. Most women compare themselves to the china dolls and aspire to look like them. The white complexion also brings out the colorful patterns and kimonos.
(Geisha, 2016)

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This beauty tradition is practiced by women of Northern Thailand who wish to appear to be having long necks. Women at a young age, begin to add rings to their necks to create an illusion of a longer neck. They usually begin at a young age and continue adding more as they grow. The women who practice this do not remove it while sleeping or resting and believe that a longer neck equals a more beautiful appearance.
(ClickZoom, 2016)

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Ta moko is permanent body and face tattoos done by Maori people of New Zealand. The process of tattooing is slightly different from traditional ways, as the skin is not smooth after and has grooves. No Ta moko is the same, and that is what makes it beautiful to them. The tattooing is used to bring out a women's features such as her , lips and eyes.The tattoos also can indicate status within a given community.
(ClickZoom, 2016)

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Stretched Lips -Mursi Women of Ethiopia 

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Stretched Lips -Mursi Women of Ethiopia 

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This fashion trend is widely practiced across Southern Ethiopia. Lip stretching is significant to Mursi women because it means they are becoming a women. Girls begin at age 13, and gradually stretch their bottom lip until its the size of a small plate. It is also a part of the marriage ritual signifying that they are to serve their man. Women to have the right to choose the degree to which they stretch their lips. This body modification is extremely painful, but women are willing to do it for the means of being beautiful. It is important to know that once stretched, they are unable to return to their normal lip size.
(ClickZoom, 2016)

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In the Maasi tribes of Kenya, women believe that long earlobes are beautiful. Many tribes around the world practice different types of modifications like we do here in North America, but there concept is much different. The women of Kenya stretch their earlobes out so they are able to hang beads, bangles and ornaments from them. This cultural trend is making its way into Canadian culture as many people today are starting to stretch there original piercings to fit larger ones in. The people with the largest holes in their ears usually mean that they have been part of the tribe for a significant amount of time. Women in Kenya use their ears as a way to express themselves.
(ClickZoom, 2016)

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Ethiopian women are known for their practicing of scarification to express their cultural identity.  Women scar all over their bodies to create unique scars that they define as "beauty". They create designs using a knife or a sharp object to penetrate skin, and then use plant juices to create a slight infection;enough to make the wounds become scars. After receiving all the scars necessary required by tribe, the women then becomes available for marriage. It has become a cultural norm for Karo girls to practice this in order for men to be attracted to them.
(ClickZoom, 2016)