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Through the UV Light, A Flash of Clarity

Something hit me yesterday in the middle of a nail appointment—literally, a burning sensation. My nail tech had just applied a thick coat of polish and slid my hands under the UV light. A slight sting crept in, but I didn’t flinch. Then suddenly, it felt like I stepped outside of myself. I pictured the scene from a distance: hands glowing under a machine, willingly enduring discomfort for glossy fingertips. And I wondered—will people in 50 years look back and say, “Wait, they did what?” Just like we side-eye lead-based makeup or corsets, will UV lamps and chemical peels seem wild? It's strange how far we’ll go to meet beauty standards that are constantly shifting. Have you ever had a moment like that? Where the pursuit of “pretty” suddenly felt... eerie? #BeautyStandards #ModernMakeup #UVManicure #SelfReflection #BeautyOverTime