As teenagers, we are raised comparing our image to others. It is something that happens naturally due to media and the generation we have been brought up in. We are constantly being told to not compare ourselves to others and to love our body and all the flaws that come with it. You get told "you're beautiful" but it will have no true effect unless you believe it yourself. All of us respond to this differently, some try to perfect there image and some just let it work itself out.

As a young girl, I was very confident in myself but I did hit a stage were I was not pleased with that image anymore or with the person I had become. I think we all hit a stage like this a few times in our life and we all respond differently to it. I responded by finding excitement and confidence through beauty gurus on YouTube. I watched my first video in fifth grade by Blair Fowler (@juicystar07). I have been watching videos ever since, although I have never met my role models in person I consider them my friends. They have been there for me through so much and have taught me to love myself and feel beautiful in my own skin. So hopefully you can relate but if you can't and you are struggling to find that confidence I definitely recommend checking out these beautiful inspirational women.

Dear YouTube (beauty community),

Since the age of 11, I have had you all to go to in times of need. Although we have never spoken and you do not know who I am, I have been a supportive subscriber since the beginning of your YouTube journey. You have taught me the obvious which is all things on makeup and beauty but you have also taught me much more. Because of you, I have set goals for myself and have never given up on my dreams. I have gained a new image of myself and a whole new set of confidence that I never had in myself before. You are the perfect definition of a role model, your confidence, passion, advice,friendliness and realness has had a major effect on my life. You have helped me grow into this independent and confident young adult that I am today.You are successful, inspirational women to so many people in the world. You have allowed me to believe in myself and have proved that you really can do anything you set your mind to. This is not only a thank you from me, but also from many other young girls and boys who have found you all to be great friends and beauty inspirations. Us subscribers really do view you as our friend and family because you have made a tremendous positive impact in our lives.

Thank you, your subscribers.

1.) Blair Fowler Instagram: @missblairfowler

2.) Carli Bybel Instagram: @carlibel

3.) Nicole Guerriero Instagram: @nicoleguerriero

4.) Amanda Ensing Instagram: @amandaensing

5.) Kathleen Fuentes Instagram: @kathleenlights

6.) Shani Grimmond Instagram: @shanigrimmond

7.) Maryam Maquillage Instagram: @maryamnyc

8.) Alex Garza Instagram: @alexandreagarza