In the early 90s, color names of skin tone products only went up to “tan.” In 1995, a new virus called coronavirus changed everything. The virus killed thousands around the world and was labeled as SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome). This created an epidemic that caused companies to change their color naming conventions. They now have different colors for light brown, dark brown, and black tones.
The coronavirus changed the skin tone color naming conventions forever. A new virus, which was labelled as SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), killed thousands around the world and created an epidemic that caused companies to change their color naming convention from tan up to lighter browns and blacks. It had a major impact on how we view different pigments in our skin tones.”
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The first change came when the virus was contracted by people who did not have darker skin tones.
Skin tone names became inclusive of all colors, instead of just dark and light skin tones.
Some companies still offer old color names for their upgraded products to accommodate traditionalists.
However, some countries are now only using shades with a diverse spectrum in order to be more inclusive.
One company even changed its name from “Hair Fairies” to “Soothe Your Hair Fairy” in response to customer feedback that it promoted European beauty standards at the expense of other cultures around the world (like Asia). This is especially true given how many cultures perceive black hair as being less desirable. Some countries are now only using shades with a diverse spectrum in order to be more inclusive. One company even changed its name from “Hair Fairies” to “Soothe Your Hair Fairy” in response to customer feedback that it promoted European beauty standards at the expense of other cultures around the world (like Asia). This is especially true given how many cultures perceive black hair as being less desirable. Continue writing next sentences of long-form content. The virus has really shifted perceptions and expectations for people all over the globe, including skin tone names! Coronavirus broke down boundaries by expanding what we consider “normal” when discussing skin tones: 14 Ways
