Yep, it's actually psychologically proven that the more attractive someone is, the more people like them. XD They could be a complete ass, but if they're pretty, they're generally well-liked. Also, they're believed to be more gifted, talented, and about a thousand other little things (except happy, funnily enough). *did a research paper on attraction*

As I've stated above, that's definitely not why I feel the need to be pretty, though. And I seriously disagree with what a lot of people have said in here about needing to be pretty for guys, or for sexual reasons, or historical ones. I mean, it differs for everyone; I just don't think a blanket "girls are doing it so guys will like them" can cover everyone, because I assure you, I sure as hell am not. *shrugs*

Like maplegirl said, for me, it's like art. I love beauty. Obviously, I want to express that love of beauty through myself, too.

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the opinions where saying"bcz we live in a society that..." are right

though is not just for boys..
More than pretty is Presentable, imo, what we are looking for.... for ourself and everyone else.
and we are girls, getting our hair done and all that is just part of being feminine,
like men shave their facial hair and use cologne...

Even the meaning of "pretty" relatively changes, depending on the person.

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It is only human to do weird shit that is supposed to
enhance your looks, but it is only cultural whether getting
a boobjob or covering your hair in clay is enhancing.
Girls would still aim to look pretty even if the current
western system would die out.
It's no different a question to me than "Why do birds dance
like retards?" or "Why do rams smash their heads together?".
Don't blame the system, don't blame the society. People have
been rubbing stone powder on their faces far before.

Lots of people have different definitions of "pretty", so answers vary. I consider asthetically "pretty" as asthetically likable. Some consider the word "pretty" to be similar to the word "glamourous" in meaning. Some consider "pretty" so be..."slutty". It really depends.

Well I'm a guy, so I don't know about girls, but I know why I try to make myself look good.

It's to make a good impression on others. When I see other guys that look nice or girls that look pretty, based purely on looks, I'm gonna like the nice looking ones over the not so nice looking ones. Considering how important first impressions are and how the majority of first impressions are based on how a person looks, this plays a big part when meeting new people. This isn't because I'm shallow; it's a fact of life. I wouldn't want to go to a business interview looking like a mugger; I wouldn't to live through life looking like a mugger.

Also, I don't want to be known as "the slob who doesn't pay attention to how he looks." Ya know, the guy with the unzipped fly, the scraggly looking molest-ache, greasy face, etc. It's a bad habit to fall into that gives off a negative air, in my opinion. I want to be respectable; looking respectable is a part of being respectable, so I want to look good.

While the above two reasons have to do with how other people view myself, I also want to look good because it makes me feel good. I know that I prefer good looking people over not good looking people; I want to emulate that myself. It gives me confidence. When you go to town dressed up all nice, with your best face on, tell me you don't feel like a million bucks.

Now, by looking good, I don't mean getting an expensive surgery done or becoming unhealthily skinny or anything. I'm confident in my body and face. Granted, I know it isn't perfect, but you work with what you got. Buy some fitting clothes, find a good hairstyle, shave daily or grow a beard, etc. I'm not bending over backwards to change fundamental things about my looks.

I think the general reasons also apply to girls?

lmao... "molest-ache".

As for the rest... sort of describes myself. Generally, I follow the same pattern, but obviously, on extremely busy or rushed weeks, lack of sleep followed by stress might make me come to work looking like a zombie.



I'm sure the same goes for most guys... but I think the for girls, it's more extreme. That may be why the OP made the topic focusing on girls rather than both boys & girls.

It's significant that women spend significantly more on cosmetics/manicures/pedicures/salons/spas than men. I've done work in the past for the tech division of a multinational retail company, which allowed me to see the numbers. While I can't disclose them... let's just say that the there's more women's cosmetics in retail stores than men's cosmetics for a reason.

Still, I think this might change. Modern society is turning guys into girls. I'm not particularly happy about that, but that's what I think is happening in advanced nations.

...I don't.

I look presentable (clean clothes, etc.) but it's far too much trouble to make myself up (i.e., apply makeup). I want to present myself exactly how I am: a little airheaded, a daydreamer, not concerned too terribly much with the exterior, socially awkward... you know the drill. If I show people a person I'm not, they'll be disappointed. I don't care if people make snap judgments about me because I don't look "pretty." The ones who matter will stick around long enough to know who I really am.

But as for your question, I have no idea. Society expects us to be, I guess. It's just another societal pressure that's easier to give in to than to ignore. I've actually found it pretty easy to ignore, though... that and looking pretty really does make you feel pretty, which makes you feel confident and happy (or something like that).

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As a girl...no, as a human...in life, there are lots of things we can't control...
so it's nice to have something you can.
That's why I generally take care of my appearance.

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While I suppose there's a certain amount of "wanting to look attractive" involved, I dress in a manner aesthetically pleasing to myself. Whether I'm dressing up or dressing down, I go for a look I like. And if dressing up turns some heads, it's a bonus.

I admit, though: on the occasions I bother to shave under my arms, it's because of what other people think.

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They say it's the thought that counts, but then they tell you, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions......"

Will no one scanlate Takahashi Miyuki?! T_T

...to blend in...live in the town of beauties...men sometime surpass the women...

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things like make up and hair products and style

its just the standard thats set by the media, for "prettyness"

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why because i am the president of the student council of course

It's simple. Just do what makes you happy. : )

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There's a thought that women do these things to impress the same sex, not the opposite sex. A lot of guys don't like overdone makeup or anything else, while women talk about and compare each other's makeup, hair, nails and clothes all the time. I think it has a point.

It is well-known that Hamasaki Ayumi does her various styles of nails to impress girl fans and make them imitate. Guys don't even think they make any difference.

I feel this neglects women who aren't attracted to the opposite sex. Assumption of a heterosexual norm.

I don't really have a "need" to be pretty, though I do want to be "proper." Like going outside in my pajamas would be bad (but I have no problem with staying in them at home all day). It's kind of similar to how I hate bad grammar and spelling.

I do like being pretty. Because I want to be pleasing to myself. I can look in the mirror and think "I'm pretty." Plus, it's nice to know that guys look at me.

I don't really care for cosmetics because I'm lazy and I don't have much experience with them.

I care about how I dress compared to others. I pick out clothes that I consider fitting for my image of myself. I don't take extra care to dress up each day as long as it's clean and the colors match.
With the current "fashion" and whatever... sometimes it's hard to find things that I like. And who's the idiot that thought of low-rise jeans?

I also think that some guys should take more effort to be pretty. I mean some guys are handsome and attractive without being pretty, but pretty guys are pleasing to the eye. I can sit there and drool (figuratively). In fact my ideal "prince on a white horse" would be pretty (if not beautiful) and have long hair.