The ‘Wealth Myth’ of Beauty Influencers
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.61173/d694cw28Keywords:
Social media meritocracy, business strategies, Internet influencers, fans actionAbstract
Nowadays, more and more beauty influencers on the Internet can turn their online popularity into a significant financial advantage easily. The results analyzed important findings and information on the procedures utilized by effective forces to be reckoned with manipulative calculations, paid advertising, and brand organizations by using data analysis and questionnaires. After analysis, it has been discovered that these factors increase engagement and participation among those beauty influencers affected and create a feedback loop between those who have better resources and backgrounds. According to the findings of the study, success on social media platforms is not entirely dependent on individual success. Instead, the top influencers’ power and profitability are heavily influenced by money, strategic relationships, and algorithmic advantages. The study doubts the concept of equal opportunity in social media into question by finding discrepancies between beauty influencers with and without a lot of resources. The conclusion emphasized the importance of increased transparency about the external factors that determine the success of beauty influencers. By revealing the truth of top beauty influencers’ advancement, results show that the company can help consumers better understand the components of online entertainment and nurture a more computerized environment. The study advocates for a more level playing field for influencers of all types to succeed and contributes to a larger debate over the prevalence of social media meritocracy.