Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital

Holly says: "It’s impossible to ignore the impact of beauty culture in Korea, from the ubiquitous sheet-mask shops to the women riding the subway with their bangs pulled back on soft rollers. This new book from Elise Hu, which I first heard of in an interview between the author and WSIRN alum Anne Helen Petersen, considers historical context and includes hours of interviews with South Korean women. Hu paints a picture of the complex intersection of capitalism, beauty, success, and culture, while inviting us to imagine what could be different. I found it fascinating."