Trolls call me a ‘toothless catfish’ because I go from bland to glam when I have my makeup on & clip in my dentures
A WOMAN with no front teeth has gone viral thanks to her impressive makeup transformations.
Sarah Andres, who lives in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, shocked social media users after showing how she can transform her looks using carefully applied cosmetics, and clip-in veneers.
The 37-year-old lost her two front teeth in a quad bike accident back in 2017 and initially struggled with self-esteem issues.
But now the makeup fanatic uses her platform online to show beauty is within and to help others embrace their insecurities.
“Losing my teeth initially did affect my self-esteem, however in the long run it’s helped me gain self-esteem and love myself more regardless,” Sarah says.
“I started using the clip in veneers in 2021 and they have changed my life.
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“I’m so much more confident with them and they make me feel good about myself.
“I do hope to get mine permanently fixed when I’m financially able to.”
Despite spending two hours on her elaborate makeup transformations, Sarah says she doesn’t typically wear much day-to-day.
“I wear very little makeup during my daily life but I do wear my veneers every day," she explains.
“I wear my glam looks for date nights with my boyfriend or filming.
“Other than that, I’m pretty much natural.”
In a recent post, Sarah filmed herself before applying any makeup and without her veneers, before showing herself fully made up with pink eyeshadow, long blonde tresses, and her trusty clip-in teeth.
Though some users pointed out the apparent use of an old age filter in the ‘before’ clip, she was widely praised for the stunning look.
One person commented: “Please share the secrets and what teeth are you using.”
Losing my teeth initially did affect my self-esteem, however in the long run it’s helped me gain self-esteem and love myself more regardless
Sarah Andres
“She’s an icon,” said another fan.
Someone else added: “Aww dam wish I could do my makeup that good.”
“Stunning,” another user agreed.
Another viewer added: “Woah! Those are skills!!”
WHAT IS CATFISHING?
By Ellie Flynn
'Catfishing' is when someone creates fake profiles on social media sites to trick people into thinking they are somebody else.
It is most common on social media and dating apps like Tinder.
They make up life stories and use photographs of unsuspecting victims to create fake identities. Catfishers add life experiences, jobs, friends and photographs to the fake accounts.
Where did the term Catfish come from?
The term was first used in the 2010 documentary 'Catfish' - in which Nev Schulman discovered the gorgeous woman he fell in love with online was a middle-aged, married mum.
Schulman fell in love with "Megan" - but also spoke to her mum Angela, half-sister Abby and stepdad Vince online.
At the end of the documentary Schulman discovers "Megan" was a fake account run by Angela using a family friend's photos.
After becoming suspicious Schulman drives to "Megan's" address - and finds Angela, who admits she was behind the account all along.
At the end he tells a story about how live cod were shipped along with catfish to keep the cod active and ensure the quality of the fish.
He uses the metaphor to describe Angela, saying there are always "catfishes" in our lives who keep us alert, active and on our toes.
Schulman later turned the documentary into the 'Catfish' TV show, where he helps others solve their online relationship mysteries.
Despite the positivity, Sarah has also been subject to trolling, with people dubbing her a “catfish”.
“I have received so many negative comments online, but what I’m trying to do is show women that beauty has nothing to do with outward appearances," she says.
“The negative comments come from a place of self-hate and have nothing to do with me, so they don’t affect me at all.
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“I would like people to know that true beauty lies in your character and how you love others – everything else fades.
“And for young girls to tune out any bullying or hate, because it’s always a projection.”
