article_snippet.sent: Every year a trend comes around that strikes fear into the hearts of women.
article_snippet.sent: In certain warrior tribes, it was used in a similar way to war paint - to look terrifying in front of opponents.
article_snippet.sent: Lourdes Leon (right) have both adopted the trend .
article_snippet.sent: In Nepal, this practice is often used as a status symbol.
article_snippet.sent: But in the UK, America and Australia, it is mainly used as a fashion trend and to create a hippy or rebellious look.