Why are some girls so superficial with their looks?

Question

I hate it when all girls at my school and some of my friends are centered around make-up, clothes and looks! They spend hours looking in mirrors and it drives me crazy. Some people say it's because they're insecure. Why?

Answer 1

Honestly i dont know......i think every girl worries about her apperence.I bet you do too but not as much as your friends.Its normal for girls to worry soooooo juss let your friends be.I mean come on even guys worry about their apperence.But if it really bugs you juss talk to your friends about how superficial they are being......tell them they are pretty the way they are and do not need to obsess over their looks.
Hope i helped!!!!!! ♥

Answer 2

The reasons why any of us becomes insecure are as varied as we are. Many of us learn that we are supposed to do this to attract a good mate (take a college human sexuality course.) Don't worry, they will only attract the men who like those looks. There are far more gentlemen who prefer the soap-fresh, clean-washed woman. Some of the overly-made-up girls are superficial, but not all of them. A few are deep, intelligent, beautiful and successful. You'll meet some over your life time. Get to know them. In fact, get to know all the people around you. Understanding is important, and individuals are just that, not groups. That understanding will help you throughout your life.

Answer 3

You think it is bad in America? You should try moving to Europe!
I did and I couldn't believe the difference. I thought doing your hair for 2 hours, putting on a pound of make-up, and blowing a whole year's salary on a wardrobe were just teenager things. Wrong!
When I was in the States if I just wanted to run to the grocery shop or gas station then I threw on some jeans, sneakers, brushed my hair and I was out the door. No one looked at me strange or thought I was abnormal. After all, jeans and t-shirts are what normal everyday people usually wear.
I moved to Europe and a whole different world emerged. I went to the zoo with my kids and I saw women walking in skirts and high heels. I wanted to ask them who they were dressing up for, the camel or the donkey?
Now, don't get me wrong...I understand that some people like to look nice and they feel that fashion is an important thing. But, there is a time and a place for it...trudging around the zoo is not one of them.
Anyways, I could sit here all day and write you up an article on why I think some people are so insecure that they have to constantly primp themselves. But, then I would be nit-picking and nagging.
I just wanted to say that I understand.
Good luck!

Answer 4

ummm well im not really the superficial kinda girl like trust me i know exactly the type ur talking about but im just a normal girl who is pretty but is nothing compared 2 the superficial girls who wear pounds of makeup so i know exactly where ur coming from and seeing them all glammed up makes me insecure about the way i look so the way i cope with it is by just wurrounding myself with good people who have the same morals as me and just love u 4 u and like 2 do the same things as u
hope this helped : ]]

Answer 5

Hmm... It actually depends on each person's viewpoint.

It is true that some people cover themselves up in heavy makeup because they feel insecure about their looks, that they don't look good enough. They wanna make sure that they can fit in.

However, some people also treat this as sort of a respect to others. I mean you wouldn't want your friend to look all sloppy and unkempt right??? It's a personal responsibility to look good in front of others, to dress and and put on some makeup. But overdoing it is also too crazy.

I admit that I'm one of those girls who loves to look in mirrors and dress myself up. But it's natural that girls love to dress up and look good. It's in our blood! Haha. I mean which girl doesn't wanna look pretty right?

Looks are superficial but they are what people judge when they first see you. It gives them their first impression of you. Honestly in the society now, first impressions are very important.

So maybe you can try to accept this fact and try dressing yourself up too. It doesn't take up too much of your time =)

Answer 6

maybe a kind of illness? Being too obessive with their look aint so good. I do agree that being attractive will bring you more benefits than harms but being overly indulge in look seemed too much.

Superficial like you said.

Answer 7

They are insecure and want to catch the eye of a cute male . but they dont know that that kind of guy may be cute but looks dont really matter the inside does

Answer 8

because they don't have any natural beauty or that the inner self isn't very nice, then they are trying to cover it up.

remember: you can't judge a book by its cover.

in school everyone is trying to be attractive to the opposite sex. Most worth while guys like a girl that is down to earth.

Answer 9

im in ur positon and havint met a decent friend since i entered middle school and im now gonna be a freshmen... girls r 2 guy crazy and they think they need to impress someone...I say screw that if they like u they'll tell u...one day ull end up married he'll c u without ur makup and then he'll want a divorce... BE URSELF!!!

Answer 10

HEY.
its because they really are inscure. they think that make up and all this time in the mirror can help them " look hott" or what ever. but its really is because they arent happy with what they were given and they want to hide their true looks.
which all means that they are inscure withthe way that they look.