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Why We'll Spend $500 on Beauty But Feel Guilty About Everything Else
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- Softly Unfiltered
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- May 6, 2026
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- 2275
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Summary
In this episode Blake and Ashlyn are getting into something every woman can relate to but Black women feel on a whole other level. Why do we spend $500 on beauty without blinking but feel guilty spending money on anything else? From hair as mental health to corporate America's beauty expectations, to the moment you realize marketing has been manipulating you the whole time, this one hits. We got into: • Why beauty spending feels like a necessity and not a luxury for Black women • How our hair and appearance directly affect our mental health and confidence • Navigating corporate spaces as a Black woman and why keeping your hair done is armor • The coworker who asks if everything is okay the moment your hair isn't laid • The unsolicited natural hair compliments and why we are over the small talk • Whether beauty spending is about results or peace of mind • How working in beauty and marketing changes the way you shop forever • At what point beauty maintenance shifts from enjoyment to full obligation • The tension between not wanting to dress up for a man and realizing you have to be what you want to attract If this episode resonated, drop a comment and let us know what beauty expense you refuse to feel guilty about. 📩 Email us: [email protected] 📱 Follow us on all platforms: @SuburbanBlackGirlPod ⭐ Leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!