Finding the path to confidence is something that most people are struggling with. Everyone, including famous rappers like Cardi B, chooses to undergo plastic surgery in hopes of finally feeling that self-validation. Although most people fail to do so, some even get frustrated at their decisions. Cardi B, however, seems to finally feel that vindication she badly wanted before.
The “Wap” rapper is known never to shy away from discussing her plastic surgery journey, as she knows her story will somehow inspire and give hope to those girls who are deeply insecure about themselves.
So, despite all the negativity that some netizens throw at her, she still sticks with her belief that cosmetic procedures give her that sense of confidence that she never thought she would feel.
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Aside from the fact that this enhancement has helped her make ends meet while she was still a stripper, it also gave her that sense of identity in her music career today.
Although her talents and songs paved her way to the top, we can’t deny that when people hear her name, they always associate it with “Body Enhancement,” which Cardi B isn’t ashamed of admitting.
During an interview with Mariah Carey, Cardi stated that living and growing up in New York introduced her to this world of plastic surgery. The rapper further explained that during her teenage years, she was known to be one of the skinniest girls in the neighborhood.
Although there is nothing wrong with being thin, in the Bronx, where Cardi grew up, being thick and having a thick butt is the beauty standard. So when boys start to call her names, insulting her for being so thin, Cardi’s insecurities start to develop.
It was hard for her at first, considering she couldn’t do much about it since she was born into a low-income family. With little to no money to spend on herself, her insecurities grew each year.
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However, when she reached the age of 18, she eventually landed a job at one of the clubs in the city. Cardi decided to use her earnings to get her first-ever breast implants.
Although unsure at first, Cardi considered this as one of the best decisions she had ever made in her entire life. Two years later, after she got her breast enhanced, at the age of 20, she finally decided to do the same to her butt since it was a must for her work in the urban strip clubs.
As cliché as it may sound, the body enhancements she did help her feel like the best version of herself. This feeling somehow justified everything she did, that at the end of the day, no matter what other people say, as long as she is happy and content with her body now, she doesn’t give a damn about others’ opinion of her.
Aside from her body, Cardi also opened up about her struggles managing her hair during her teen years. With a mixture of Dominican and Trini blood running through her veins, Cardi had more naturally curly hair than most people. With her not knowing the proper way of taking good care of her hair, it became problematic for Cardi.
Whenever boys tease her about this, she gets insecure about her appearance. With her continually dying her hair, it eventually got damaged in the end. Since she can’t turn back time, Cardi finally decides to follow a proper hair care routine every day. However, instead of buying factory-made hair treatments, Cardi learned to make her own from scratch.
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With her hair now healthy and bouncy, the confidence in her even increased. So, to maintain this, the star decided to make sure that she always puts herself first more than anything else. Now that she has finally learned the formula to self-love, she can’t possibly let this slide.
To help other girls who are struggling like she is, Cardi finally taught her fans how to be perfectly imperfect. Acknowledging one’s insecurities, doing something to make them better, and taking care of oneself more than anything else is what Cardi wants everyone to take note of.
To top it all off, Cardi also shared the perfect DIY hair mask that she made. Among the ingredients, Avocado, banana, and eggs are just some. It’s a bit confusing at first, but if it does work on the star, it will surely do for others as well, right?
Others will not agree with what Cardi B is stating about plastic surgery. However, her statement will surely impact her fans, which will cause a broader conversation about plastic surgery and body image. Before that happens, you can follow her on Instagram @iamcardib for more updates.