TikTokers saying “I Tried to Be the Sun” is a trend all about self-acceptance. Using hair transformations as a visual metaphor for self-discovery, creators are pairing the phrase “I tried to be the sun, but I’m clearly the moon” (or vice versa) with clips of themselves with light hair (the sun) and dark hair (the moon). Often set to the dreamy song “O Sol e a Lua” by Pequeno Cidadão (the audio has over 700K posts on TikTok), the trend might seem like just another glow-up challenge, but for many young users, it’s something deeper. To them, the “sun” symbolizes someone who is extroverted and bubbly while the “moon” represents those who are more introspective and quiet. The videos are resonating with young people navigating the pressure to fit in, reminding them that it’s okay to embrace their natural energy. Of course, some creators are just using it to show off their latest hair color, but at its core, the trend taps into Gen Z’s larger conversation about authenticity. (Her Campus)
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