American women may fawn over the man bun, but nothing shows that beauty is in the eye
of the beholder better than the beauty standards for men around the world.
Here's what women find attractive in places around the globe.
Tajikistan digs the unibrow
Tajikistan is a small country of just over 8 million people in Central Asia, which has
a strange yet popular style that both men and women enjoy.
While Western beauty has made hair removal a popular trend, Tajikistan seems to go the
other way.
There, men who rock a unibrow are considered attractive and masculine.
Even the ladies get in on this fashion statement, as Tajikistan women with unibrows are seen
as more pure and beautiful.
Frida Kahlo probably would've had a good time if she'd visited.
Bending gender in Japan
According to The New York Times, women in Japan are really into men who practice a style
called simply "genderless."
Japanese guys put on makeup, wear their hair longer and often dyed, and accessorize with
jewelry and handbags.
Masafumi Monden, who researches Japanese fashion and culture at the University of Technology
Sydney, explained that in Japan, unlike in Western countries, a person's choice of style
and sexuality are typically more separated.
This growing trend is just starting to take off, and may continue to spread.
Double eyelids in South Korea
South Korea is considered the plastic surgery capital of the world.
While both men and women around the world are investing in nose jobs and face lifts,
double eyelid surgery is by far the most popular procedure in the world with 1.43 million people
getting it done in 2014, according to Business Insider.
Women reportedly find this look more appealing, as it gives men bigger eyes as well as a Westernized
look.
All of this can be achieved for a relatively reasonable price, between $1,000 and $3,000,
so it's no wonder so many people are getting it done.
The surgery is reportedly not just about attracting a partner, but can also be an indicator of
success.
Dr. Hang-Seok Choi, director of JK Plastic Surgery, explained how one's appearance in
South Korea will weigh heavily on their options in the job market.
Beauty actually matters so much that job applicants are required to provide a photo along with
their resume, which has led to many people Photoshopping their images.
Sharp dressed men in Italy
Alongside their sexy accents and well-tailored suits, Forbes notes that men in Italy attract
the ladies with their swagger by adding a colorful accessory to an ordinarily plain
outfit.
They do this with a bold belt, pocket square, or even a hat and all the women swoon.
What makes them stand out from the styles of other men around the world is their lack
of graphic tees or t-shirt with silly slogans on the front.
Arab men with light skin and eyes
The Guardian reflects how Arab women have come to find those with lighter skin and eyes
more attractive as that's what they're used to seeing in the media.
That said, even though these guys might appear to have it all with their devilishly handsome
good looks, it seems being "too sexy" is looked down upon in some Arab countries.
Several men attending a festival in Saudi Arabia were spotted and deported back to the
United Arab Emirates, where they were citizens, for being too sexy.
"Too sexy?"
According to the Arabic newspaper The Telegraph quoted for its story:
"A festival official said the three Emiratis were taken out on the grounds they are too
handsome and that the Commission [for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vices]
members feared female visitors could fall for them."
Sounds crazy, right?
While the identity of the three men wasn't officially released, the media speculated
that actor, poet, and photographer Omar Borkan Al Gala was one of these men, according to
The Huffington Post.
The social media star hasn't confirmed he was involved in the deportation, but he hasn't
exactly denied it either.
You only need to look a picture of him to agree that Al Gala very well could have had
something to do with this "too handsome" epidemic if he was in the area.
Being true to themselves across the world
Despite these trends, there's really nothing more attractive than a man who is true to
himself, regardless of where in the world he's from.
Confidence will turn more heads than any fashion statement or hair style.
Whether a guy is into clothes, video games, or tattoos, it's his confidence in who he
is that attracts women the most.
While outer beauty might be what lures some women in, inner beauty is what makes them
stick around!