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Older Adults, Tell Us The “Weird” Beauty Trends And Routines That Used To Be Popular Back In The Day
Beauty trends change all the time. And if you come from an older generation, perhaps you’ve taken part in some unique trends that would seem super strange today.
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So, older adults, we want to hear it all: What were the popular beauty trends and routines from the past that were actually pretty “weird?”
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Like, maybe you remember when big, teased hair was all the rave in the ’80s, and you used some ~unusual~ tricks and/or products to get your hair to stay voluminous alllll day long.
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Perhaps you can recall when, in the ’70s, people didn’t really reach for sunscreen to protect their skin; instead, they were all about tanning oil to get the perfect tan in the sun (which is very harmful).
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Or maybe there were distinct makeup trends that were VERY different from today’s more subtle looks — like neon eyeshadow and bold brows.
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Older adults, tell us about a “weird” beauty trend and/or routine from the past that would confuse young people today. Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, feel free to use this Google form. Your response could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.
