I was obsessed with filler & looking fake – trolls say I'm a ‘different person' now and call my natural look a ‘big no'

The Sun

22-05-2025

A MOTHER has revealed that she became obsessed with filler and looking fake, but has now had an epic glow-down.
In a bid to embrace her natural beauty, Shannon Dyer, 28, ditched her lip filler, fake eyelashes and blonde hair.
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Now, Shannon has left people gobsmacked after sharing her before and after look - but while some think she is 'stunning', others have claimed she looks like 'two different people'.
In a new trend, we're seeing more and more social media users sharing their jaw-dropping glow-downs, with many ditching fillers and heavy make-up for a more natural look.
There have been plenty of epic transformations posted online, but Shannon's has left people particularly stunned.
A glow-down, similar to the ' clean girl aesthetic ' trend, is rooted in the idea of 'less is more'.
It promotes enhancing natural beauty - rather than covering it up.
With a glow-down, we're seeing people ditch long hair extensions, colourful fake nails and mega lashes - and instead, people are learning how to take care of their skin to make it look youthful and radiant.
Before embarking on her transformation journey, Shannon was barely ever seen without her fluttery lashes and regularly dyed her locks blonde.
However, after giving birth to three daughters, she soon realised she had had enough of the fake aesthetic and decided to give herself a brand new look.
Sharing her jaw-dropping makeover online, Shannon uploaded a short clip after she became more confident in her skin.
As she sat in her car, the content creator rocked a much more fresh-faced look, showing off her natural lips and bare eyelashes.
Not only did she go back to her natural hair colour, but instead of the heavy make-up, Shannon's beautiful freckles were on show.
The mother then explained: 'Became so obsessed with being fake…I almost forgot who I really was.'
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The term "glow-down" refers to a woman removing what once was the most popular beauty choices, for a more natural look.
Eyelash extensions - Thick, bold "Russian lashes" used to be all the rage, but nowadays, girls are opt for subtle, individual eyelash extensions to lengthen what they already have.
Nails - Gone are the long, plastic talons, more women are favouring BIAB or gel manis.
Hair colour - Remember when everyone wanted icy white hair? Not anymore! Millions of women are trying to go back to their roots (literally), and have soft blondes, and warm gold tones added to their hair, in a bid to achieve the "old money blonde" look.
Makeup - Sculpting your face shape through the art of contouring is no more. Ladies are adding freckles and sweeping blush across cheekbones instead.
She claimed that it took her 'so long to feel comfortable' in her own skin, but beamed: 'Crazy what getting your filler dissolved and going back to my natural colour can do.'
As well as this, Shannon later wrote: 'One of the main reasons I wanted to embrace being natural was for my three daughters - I don't want them growing up wanting to change what they look like as they are beautiful as they are.'
Social media users react
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ shannondyer01, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 360,800 views.
Not only this, but it's also amassed 13,600 likes, 1,214 comments and 1,274 shares.
But social media users were left totally divided by Shannon's makeover - whilst many rushed to share complimentary messages about her new look, unfortunately not everyone was as kind.
One user beamed: 'You look so much more beautiful now.'
Top 40 beauty tips that have been handed down from generations
1. Never go to bed in make up
2. Moisturise daily
3. Don't pick at your spots, to avoid scarring
4. Get enough sleep to prevent tired-looking skin
5. When it comes to make-up, less is more
6. Trim your hair regularly to prevent split ends
7. Don't forget to moisturise your neck and décolletage
8. Drink a big glass of water each morning to cleanse and rehydrate
9. Gently pat your face dry with a towel instead of rubbing to avoid irritation
10. Avoid using too much heat on your hair to prevent damage
11. Remove makeup gently, especially around the eyes
12. Use a lip balm to keep your lips soft and prevent chapping
13. Put cucumbers on eyes to help reduce puffiness
14. Choose a foundation that matches your neck to avoid a mismatched face
15. Wash your face in cold water after cleansing to close pores.
16. Rinsing hair in cold water to increase the shine
17. Wear sunscreen/SPF protection every day, no matter the weather
18. Use a cold spoon to reduce under-eye puffiness
19. Use petroleum jelly to tame brows and moisturise lips
20. Test skincare products on a small patch of skin before using them all over your face
21. Never spend longer than 30 minutes in direct sunlight
22. Exfoliate your skin regularly to remove dead skin cells
23. Wear gloves on hands and socks on feet after putting cream on overnight
24. Wear brown mascara for a less harsh look
25. Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks for a natural glow
26. Wash hair in beer to make in shiny
27. Invest in a good quality eye cream
28. Keep your makeup brushes clean to avoid breakouts
29. Apply eye cream to reduce puffiness and dark circles
30. Apply a heat protectant before using styling tools on your hair
31. Brush your hair 100 strokes per day
32. Head massages for hair growth
33. Deep condition your hair weekly to keep it healthy and shiny
34. Wrap hair in a warm towel to enhance a hair treatment
35. Use a silk pillowcase to reduce hair frizz and skin wrinkles
36. Use a facial mask once a week for deep cleansing
37. Use a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser to prevent clogged pores
38. Exfoliate your lips using your toothbrush
39. Use mayonnaise as a hair conditioner
40. Use a primer before applying foundation for a smoother finish
A second shared: 'You look stunning now…naturally beautiful and classy.'
Meanwhile, someone else gasped: 'What a natural beauty! I'm so glad you have accepted your beautiful self.'
It's like two different people
TikTok user
However, at the same time, one person said: 'You looked so pretty before, now it's just a big no.'
Another added: 'Prefer the before.'
Whilst one woman claimed: 'It's like two different people.'
Eager to clap back to the haters, Shannon later wrote: 'People saying before is better please be real - I have over filled lips that migrated up my face.
'Also I don't want to look better like people are saying, I want to look like me.'