Unique traits and features that people find attractive around the world
Beauty can be different to every person.
What’s beautiful to one person may not be beautiful to another. Around the world, different cultures are said to find different things beautiful. Here are some different traits that are deemed beautiful in different countries around the world.
Body Scarification In Sudan
In some tribes in Sudan, body scarification is a form of beauty for women.
The body scaring on the men is a symbol of a warrior. To them, these are symbols of beauty.
Face Tattoos Of The Māori Women
The Māori women in New Zealand wear tattoos on their chin.
The tattoos represent their true identity. They believe that each one of them wears one of these close to their heart and the tattoo artist is simply bringing out what they wear on the inside.
Henna Tattoos Of India
Henna tattoos are a cultural symbol of beauty in India.
The tattoos are temporary but they represent health and prosperity in a marriage. They are made with a dye that sits on the skin’s surface.
Body Hair In France
The vast majority of women in France do not shave their body hair.
It’s said that they believe that women should not have to shave off all of their body hair, as other cultures believe.
Red Clay Hair In Namibia
The women in the Himba tribe put red clay in both their hair and on their skin.
The hair is very important in their culture and can represent marital status, age, wealth, and their level of seniority in their group.
Turmeric Face In India
India is home to many of the spices that the rest of the world has become accustomed to.
One of those is turmeric, which in many parts of India, when rubbed on the face combined with a little bit of water, is seen as beautiful.
High Forehead Of The Fula Tribe
Having a high forehead is not something that North Americans think is very beautiful.
The people of the Fula tribe in Africa do, and they will even take out their hair to have their forehead even higher.
Unibrows In Tajikistan
In Tajikistan, a unibrow is a desired trait that is seen as beautiful.
It is seen as a sign of purity in women, and for men, it is seen as masculine.
Footbinding In China
Footbinding is something that is looked at as a part ph being physically beautiful in China.
Women’s feet are practically broken to become smaller. It looks incredibly painful to have done.
Limited Makeup In France
Women in France are seen as beautiful when they wear little to no makeup.
It is something that is different than what is seen as beautiful by many in North America.
Bagel Heads In Japan And Canada
The Canadians invented the bagel head, which is injecting saline into the forehead.
It was something that really took off in Japan and is said to be desired by some people.
Shaved Heads In Africa
While a lot of cultures believe feminine beauty equates to long hair, the same can’t be said about Africa.
There, it is thought women are more attractive with a shaved head.
Big Eyes In Japan
In Japan and other Asian countries, there is one female attribute that is thought to be beautiful — having big, wide eyes.
To achieve this, some people get plastic surgery while others wear makeup.
Straight Teeth In The United States
In The United States, people tend to gear towards people with pretty smiles. This means straight pearly whites.
Having straight teeth is a sign of wealth, health, and taking care of oneself.
Dying Teeth In Japan
Teeth blackening is an ancient tradition in Japan known as “Ohaguro.” The black dye is applied to young boys and girls when they come of age and for young women who are of marrying age.
It is considered to be a fashionable and pretty look, especially when paired with white face paint.
Stick Piercings In The Yanomami Clans Of Brazil
Instead of a traditional metal facial piercing, the Yanomami clans of Brazil do something a bit different.
For women of the tribes, stick piercings around their face, namely the mouth and chin, are considered the epitome of beauty.
Slim Cheeks In South Korea
In South Korea, many people think slim cheeks are more beautiful than full cheeks.
This beauty standard has resulted in people getting buccal lipectomy to reduce the fat cells in their skin, resulting in a slimmer-looking face.
Long Necks In Burma
The long necks are a symbol of a beautiful woman in Burma.
The more rings that a woman has around her neck, the longer it gets. Women with long necks are said to be more beautiful.
