10 times Disney movies lied to us about beauty

Don’t get me wrong, I luuuuuuuurve Disney movies. I could probably still sing the words to every song from Pocahontas and 100 per cent wanted to be a mermaid from ages eight to 10 (to the point where I refused to leave swimming pools).
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But as I’ve grown older, some scenes within these films have caught my attention (and no I’m not talking about the sexual innuendo jokes they put in there for adults), I’m talking about the unrealistic ways in which beauty is portrayed.
I’m more than happy to believe in fairies, but I’m not falling for any of these. Here are ten times Disney movies lied to us about beauty.
#1 Despite the wind blowing Pocahontas’ hair absolutely everywhere it remains completely knot-free
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While the rest of us are dousing our strands in De Lorenzo Infinite Detangler and reaching into our handbags for the Lady Jayne Tangleze.
#2 When Ariel brushes her hair with a fork
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That is just a recipe for split ends Ariel.
#3 And lived under the sea with vibrant red hair
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Even if that red hair was natural, all that salt water would surely cause fading, not to mention dryness. And I doubt she’d have any Pureology Reviving Red Shamp'Oil down there.
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#4 When Sleeping Beauty showed zero signs of drooling
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Or smudged mascara - doesn’t she know it’s a skin care sin to sleep with make-up on?
#5 When Cinderella tied her hair in a ponytail using nothing but a ribbon
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There’s no way hair that thick would hold up without a Gliders Tubes Ponytail Holder.
#6 When Jasmine placed a hood over her head and her hair didn’t flatten one bit
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While the rest of us have to carry around PPS Root Lift.
#7 And don’t get us started on how it held up during that carpet ride
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That girl must have had at least 10 coats of TRESemmé Freeze Hold Hairspray.
#8 As if cutting your hair off with a sword is that easy Mulan
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At least not without having some jagged edges and uneven lengths.
#9 And there’s no way red lipstick can be applied so swiftly
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Although Ulta3 Moisturising Lipstick does glides on pretty smoothly.
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#10 Also, please tell us what magic make-up remover you had up your sleeve?
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Because unless it was soaked in micellar water, there’s no way you could have taken all of that off in one swipe. Us mere mortals usually have to use Rosehip by essano Gentle Cleansing Facial Wipes to take it off that quick.
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156 Member Comments
This was a great read. My favourite disney film is Aladdin as that's the first movie I saw at the cinemas. I would have been around 8 years old. I loved the theme song 'A whole new world'.
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Yeah, I reckon Sleeping Beauty would have woken with a massive case of pillow creasing on her face! ;)
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I've actually tried to brush my hair with a fork and yep.. Definitely doesn't work!!!
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Haha I wish it was that easy
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I loved Snow White. I'm still bumbed that wildlife won't help me out in my day to day life.
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If only we could wake up and look so gorgeous
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I can't even remember the last time that I saw a Disney movie.
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:O!!! You HAVE to see 'Frozen' Petal! Perfect for a rainy Sunday. x
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Hahaha this is so funny!!
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Haha, some of these are so true.
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How does Elsa work in snow with high heels on without slipping?!?!? I need that magic ish stat!
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Hahaha I loved this article! Very funny :)
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First world problems! Or lack there of for those lucky Disney princesses!
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Lol. Love Disney.
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I've never been into Disney Princess movies. Was an entertaining read, tho :)
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Loved reading this. I wish beauty in real life was more like a Disney film. My favourite Disney movie is Cinderella.
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What a clever and funny article. Love how it promoted real world solutions whilst also highlighting the unrealistic expectations.
Great job, loved it and lol.
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Yes they really lied to us didn't they.
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I never even thought about all of these! More unrealistic models for young girls....sigh....
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Love the wonderful world of fairy tales. :-)
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Love that sleeve makeup wipe. It also shows that she had been wearing the wrong shade of foundation.
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Maybe Cinderella going to the ball in THAT amazing dress (and shoes!!)?
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