The Problem with Pretty

“In The Problem with Pretty, Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks examines beauty’s seductive, uplifting–and insidious–power and its enormous effect on women.”–Donna Britt, author of Brothers (and Me)“Conditioning around beauty is strong. We’ve been trained to think that beauty is elusive, restricted to a select few, and unobtainable unless you look a certain way. The Problem with Pretty teaches us all to take a long, hard look at where these biases came from, and by doing so, allow us to redefine and–more importantly, reclaim–society’s outdated, arbitrary, and problematic beauty standards.”–Eboni K. Williams, author of Bet on Black“Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks masterfully unpacks the intricate web of beauty, perception, and societal control. The Problem with Pretty is a rallying cry for women to reclaim our narratives, liberate ourselves from oppressive beauty norms, and embrace our inherent power–we are so much more than what others see! This is a must-read for anyone ready to challenge the status quo and redefine what it means to be beautiful.”–Christine Platt, author of Less Is Liberation“A book that embodies everything Dr. Ally is and the work she is doing - smart, validating and deeply necessary. In a world that tricks us into picking ourselves apart, it’s about time we start redefining what beauty is and question who decided it belongs in the eye of the beholder.”–Kamie Crawford, TV and podcast host, Relationsh*t

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 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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