I was a flight attendant for 10 years. From nail color to body size, these were the strict beauty rules I had to follow.

When I started my career as a flight attendant at 22 in 2012, the beauty rules for women immediately surprised me.

I worked for the now-grounded Kyiv-based Ukraine International Airlines, the nation’s former flag carrier, from 2012 to 2021. From the minute I submitted my application, it was clear that appearances were a major part of the airline’s image.

The upper age limit for new applicants was a strict 27. Supervisors checked candidates’ bodies for tattoos and scars during the initial medical exam. For those polished enough to pass, keeping up with the various grooming standards was almost a second full-time job.

My hair, nails, makeup, and…

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