November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Ways to enhance personal beauty Many women are on an eternal quest to enhance their beauty, spending thousands of dollars each year on cos- metics or hair care products to emulate the pictures they see in leading magazines. Studies going back to 1995 have determined that it can take only a few minutes of looking at a beauty magazine to cause most women to feel depressed, guilty, and shame- ful. In the 1980s, models weighed about eight percent less than the average woman. Today’s models weigh 25 per- cent less on average, establishing a standard that many women cannot meet without sacrificing their health. How- ever, models and celebrities have entire teams devoted to making them look attractive, sometimes spending hours receiving cosmetic applications from stylists and makeup artists. Women struggling to live up to unrealistic standards can look beyond many makeup and cosmetic fixes to bring out their beauty. There are many different strategies that have stood the test of time. Confidence: A woman who exudes confidence and security about how she looks may come off as more attractive. By comparison, women who hide behind layers of clothing or makeup may seem like they are trying to disguise their true selves. Those who walk with their heads held high can certainly have all eyes pointing in their direction for the right reasons. Good posture: Standing up straight can improve health and appearance. Stooping posture has long been associ- ated with old age and symptoms of frailty and lack of energy. Simply standing tall can elongate the body, make it appear slender, and help portray a younger appearance. Healthy hair: Hair is one of the most visible aspects of (continued on page 21)