Getting your ‘cool glow’

Ashma John

You have probably had a friend tell you: “You are way prettier than her.” Or perhaps you have even asked for this justification to feel better about yourself at some point in time. I know I have.

The commercial concept of beauty which encompasses the perfect skin, face shape and brow definition has fuelled the beauty industry for years. It has caused many of us to question where we fit in – beauty wise.

For me, the constant battle of placing myself on this scale of average, extremely gorgeous or okay looking went way too far. I remember going through high school as the misfit. The other girls seemed to have already found their “cool glow” and were completely happy with themselves. I, on the other hand, figured I was not accepted because I always had the things they