The TikTok Mirror Trend isn’t a challenge some users would want to miss out on, but what exactly is it? Halloween may be over, but this trend will help recycle those costumes. It could also be a user’s ticket to a viral video.
While many TikTok memes depend on filters, some get creative outside the software. For example, the ‘Squirrels in My Pants’ trend used distance and blocking to achieve the illusion of a person trapped in someone’s hands. These memes tend to go viral because of their ingenuity. Now there is a new clever trend gaining popularity, the Mirror trend.
This new TikTok meme can be funny, but it is also engaging. The Mirror trend is a challenge where individuals pass by a mirror multiple times but in new attire each round. As the song progresses, the outfits tend to get more unbelievably unhinged. TikTok user, SlipperyBags, got inventive and used a combination of wearing regular attire in absurd ways and randomly using household objects. The user even walked out in one pass in a hard hat and vest. SlipperyBags’ comedy-worthy facial expressions contributed to the video receiving millions of views. Some users cosplay books and television characters, while others use the trend to highlight daily outfits. Don’t hesitate to pull out a decade-old costume to try the challenge.
Participate In The Mirror Challenge
TikTok’s Mirror trend is as fun to create as it is to watch. Start by opening the app and tapping the ‘+’ to begin a new video. Open the Sound menu at the top of the screen and search for ‘Astronomia by Chiky Dee Jay.’ It will be the music to put over the video. Now, stand in front of a mirror in everyday attire and tap the red record button. Stand in position as the song begins to build. The camera should be facing the mirror. Moments before the beat drops, walk left out of the mirror view. Stop the recording right as the beat drops. An easier way to achieve this is by using the Timer feature on the right-column menu. Now do a quick wardrobe change. Stand on the right side of the mirror. Begin recording and pass by the mirror quickly and on beat. Stop the recording, do another costume change, and repeat the process five more times. When the recording is complete, tap the check mark to continue to the post-editing page. Insert the captions in addition to any other alterations and publish.
The process sounds easy, but getting the timing right is a lot of work. It is also possible to use CapCut to edit the footage and upload it to TikTok. If choosing that approach, remember to link to the sound to ensure the artist still receives credit. Another pro tip to use during this trend is the Drafts feature. While in a wardrobe change, save the current recording as a draft. This will prevent losing footage should the app close out while switching clothes. The TikTok Mirror trend is rising; try it out before the novelty wears off.
