The Problem with Pretty

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appearnace
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Beauty
beauty industry
bias
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colorism
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forthcoming
human behavior
perception
Psychology
self-image
self-worth
social critique
social media
sociology

Product details

  • ISBN 9781538772713
  • Weight: 280g
  • Dimensions: 136 x 206mm
  • Publication Date: 25 Jun 2026
  • Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
  • Publication City/Country: US
  • Product Form: Hardback
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Most of us believe beauty is about how we look, but Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks reveals the real problem isn't your appearance-it's how you're trained to see it. Blending science-based research and personal experiences, The Problem with Pretty dismantles beauty myths from their roots and dissects what it really means to be beautiful. She exposes how our brains take shortcuts, latching onto tiny visual cues and filling in the rest with socially constructed ideas that have nothing to do with reality-and this is just one example of how our perceptions of beauty are warped.

The Problem with Pretty rewires how we perceive beauty. Drawing on years of coaching, Dr. Ally breaks down the biases that shape our self-worth. She sheds a much-needed light on the systems that profit from our insecurities and offers the practical steps we need to reclaim control and understand beauty. With humor and her signature straightforward style, Dr. Ally provides the tools you need to stop chasing pretty and start living free.

Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks is a mental health and relationship expert, television personality, and the founder of the DOUX Consulting Group. She hosted the acclaimed show Like Mother Like Daughter on Discovery+ and the Oprah Winfrey Network. She's also featured on the Never Ever Mets, Family or Fiance, Profiled: The Black Man, Love and Hip Hop, and on NBC, HBO Max, MTV, FOX, and VH1.

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