Ridiculous ways China Measures Beauty

There is no concrete definition to what beauty is; even across cultures the definition of beauty changes. However 6 crazy trends have popped up in Chinese social media, in attempts to define if you are hot or not! Remember though, that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and these trends are a bit crazy).

1. A4 Paper Challenge

This challenge involves holding an A4 paper (portrait, which is about 21 cm in width and 29.7 cm in length), in front of your waist. If your waist disappears and you can only see your hips and torso, you have met the beauty standards of this challenge. What do you think about paper thin waists?

2. Belly Button Challenge

Another challenge emphasizing thin waists but with a twist! If you can reach around behind your back with your arm and touch your belly button, you have the perfect arm length and waist ratio according to this beauty trend. 

3. Clavicle or Collarbone Challenge  

 Try fitting a roll of coins along your collarbone. If you can balance these coins in your collarbone, not only do you have money but you also have a nice, bony structure... 

4. Money Wrist Challenge 

In Asia, slim and slender is the rage. Here is another challenge involving money and beauty. If you can wrap a Chinese paper bill around your wrist, you have a beautiful dainty wrist. 

5. IPhone Knee Challenge

Sorry Samsung users, looks like you have to seize an iphone 6 to complete this challenge. Hold your iphone 6 across your knees lengthwise, if your phone covers your kneecaps then you have accomplished this challenge. 

6. Fingertrap Test

The challenge which led to the creation of all of these insane trends...referred to as the "beauty and ugliness identification method", this challenge involves holding your finger straight against your nose and chin; if your lips do not tough your finger you're beautiful because you have the perfect nose, lips and chin proportions.

Check out the video below by Double Chen on these crazy beauty challenges!

Reference: http://lifestyle.toggle.sg/en/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/beauty-galleries/hot-or-not-5-ridiculous-5680376#slideshow-7

But remember... 

- Tina