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The Copy-Paste Latina TikTok Trend Excludes Black and Indigenous Latinas

Sofía AguilarNovember 7, 2022

by Sofía AguilarNovember 7, 202205898

It looks like Latinidad will never stop trending on TikTok or making waves in the community, and unfortunately it’s sometimes all for the wrong reasons. From the #CleanGirlAesthetic to the agua fresca/spa water debate to Hailey Beiber’s “brownie lips”, the...

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Why the #CleanGirlAesthetic TikTok Trend is Problematic

Nena LezamaJuly 12, 2022

by Nena LezamaJuly 12, 2022014079

If you’ve been on TikTok these last couple of months, and your FYP (for you page) is anything like mine, then you’ve probably seen the latest trend to make it into the mainstream beauty standard sphere— the so-called #CleanGirlAesthetic. The...

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Naomi Hearts is a Trans Latina TikTok Trailblazer Dedicated to Fat Positivity

Virginia IsaadJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022016727

Naomi Hearts’s signature phrase “fupanza” encompasses her message – love and embrace your body as it is. The 24-year-old content creator is a plus size trans Latina who began her transition at the age of 16 and shares her story...

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9 TikTokers Who Are Shining a Light on the Indigenous Culture

Nicole YoungNovember 22, 2021

by Nicole YoungNovember 22, 202105705

Indigenous content creators are taking over TikTok to raise awareness about issues affecting their communities and culture. They are sharing their own personal journeys with their Indigenous identities and cultural history with the world. Creators like Juan Guerreo Maya showcase...

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Hollister Launches ‘Good Vibras’ Program for Latinx Digital Creators

Virginia IsaadSeptember 27, 2021

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 27, 202105040

We at HipLatina are all about supporting Latinx digital creators including Afro-Latinxs using TikTok to educate and inform. With so many Latinx creatives blowing up ln social, we’re excited about the opportunities that are starting to pop up to cultivate...

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10 of Camila Cabello’s Best and Funniest TikToks

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 31, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 31, 2021010634

Something has come to my attention lately that I totally was not expecting: Camila Cabello is funny! I’ve always thought she was a pretty standard polished pop star and that her relationship with fellow singer Shawn Mendes was cute, but...

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10 Latin American Dishes You Can Learn to Make on TikTok

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJuly 30, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJuly 30, 202107831

We’ve all seen those viral TikTok recipes at some point, and while some may roll their eyes at the thought of making a recipe that’s been condensed down to three social media minutes, there are actually some really awesome recipes...

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TikTok Reggaeton Dances Challenges You Need to Try

Nicole YoungJuly 30, 2021July 30, 2021

by Nicole YoungJuly 30, 2021July 30, 202108987

TikTok dance challenges have been growing in popularity partially because of having spent a majority of 2020 in quarantine. TikTok has literally pushed songs to the top of the charts and it’s not just limited to one single genre of...

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Hilarious #LatinaMomsBeLike Videos on TikTok

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 6, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 6, 2021014072

We love our Latina moms, you could even say we adore them most of the time. Some of us already are them! But OMG, they can be so extra sometimes. It’s actually pretty hilarious all of the quirks, superstitions, and...

Beauty

9 Viral Beauty Products that Blew Up on TikTok

Nicole YoungSeptember 16, 2020September 15, 2020

by Nicole YoungSeptember 16, 2020September 15, 2020014194

Every day during our TikTok scroll, we see endless viral beauty products being pushed by influencers and regular people who are just trying out new trends. While we may feel that we know more about beauty than ever before, social...

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25 Latinx Celebs to Follow on TikTok Right Now

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 3, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 3, 2020016907

Just when you’re getting used to your social media accounts, a brand new one pops up to disrupt everything. TikTok is the latest craze, inviting everyone to learn new choreographed dances, be silly and have fun, and share who they...

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14 TikTok Accounts to Follow for Latinx Beauty Tips

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 12, 2020September 1, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 12, 2020September 1, 2020013755

TikTok started as kids lip-synching to their favorite jams but has quickly evolved — becoming the hottest social media platform for Gen Z to share viral dance challenges, beauty tips, and a whole lot of laughs. Within the social media...