Viral Japanese Makeup Trend Features Hot Melted Glue Application

A viral Japanese makeup trend uses hot melted glue to create bold, artistic designs, captivating beauty enthusiasts worldwide.

The trend has sparked backlash online, with many expressing concerns about impressionable teenagers potentially harming themselves while handling hot glue.According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), a new makeup craze in Japan involves using hot melted glue to form tear-like droplets that are applied to the face, becoming popular among teenage schoolgirls.

Dubbed "3D teardrop makeup," the style gives wearers a delicate, tearful look designed to evoke sympathy, creating the illusion of crying.This trend has quickly gained traction across Japanese schools, even leading to reports of hot melt glue gun shortages in some areas.

Experts note that such unusual trends frequently emerge on social media in Japan but typically fade away after a few weeks.

The process involves squeezing hot glue onto a smooth surface, letting it cool and solidify, and then attaching it to the face with fake eyelash glue.Many social media users have criticized the trend as "ridiculous" and "bizarre," while others have questioned its appropriateness for young schoolgirls.

Comments online have ranged from disbelief about teenagers engaging in such trends to inappropriate comparisons regarding the appearance of the glue designs.This isn't the first time hot melted glue has been used in beauty trends; last year, TikTok creator Vanessa Funes used it to create futuristic eyeliner designs.

Experts strongly advise against placing hot glue directly on the skin, suggesting the use of safer surfaces like stainless steel or parchment paper for such designs.

Earlier this year, another peculiar beauty trend went viral in the U.S., promoting the consumption of dirt for supposed health benefits, which also garnered significant criticism.

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Source: NDTV‍