What’s Hot This Week: From Wholesome TikTok Carousels to Retail Therapy Realities

Whether you're a creator looking to connect with your audience or a business aiming to engage customers, this roundup of TikTok trends offers something for everyone. Read on if you're ready to embrace authenticity, humor, and heartfelt appreciation.

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🎶 If You Asked Me On a Deeper Level Trend

It’s been a while since we’ve enjoyed a wholesome carousel-based trend with a very low participation barrier. The idea behind this one is to give a surface-level response to a question first and then dig deeper to share how you really feel. You basically need to choose a few photos from your gallery and be ready to share your honest, raw opinion, and you’re good to go. Some audios associated with this trend include Breathe Me by Sia for carousels and this track for videos, but feel free to pick any other tune that tugs at your heartstrings.

How to use the sound. This trend is definitely more about the substance than the visuals, so don't stress too much about the photos. Instead, focus on brainstorming a truly thoughtful text overlay that helps you peel back the layers and unearth your true feelings. Upload your pictures and follow this pattern when adding the text:

• 1st photo: if you asked me about [...]
• 2nd photo: I’d say [...] is [quick, surface-level response]
• 3rd photo: but if you asked me on a deeper level…
• 4th photo: [a significantly longer caption where you share how you really feel about the topic]

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🎶 That Should Be Me – Justin Bieber

To jump on this trend, you should be prepared to get your feet—and the rest of your body—wet. But trust us, if you commit, your followers will love it. This idea is similar to the “Would You Rather?” game: you have a scenario with two options: jump into a body of water fully clothed or take on a dare. Make the dare relatable and giggle-worthy to your niche, like using the dreaded Papyrus font if you’re a designer or finally calling your dentist for that overdue appointment if you’re a lifestyle blogger. Justin Bieber’s song is often associated with the trend, but feel free to choose a different tune if you’re not feeling it at all.

‍How to use the sound. First, find some H2O source near you—whether it’s a pool, lake, or the ocean. Then, grab a friend to film you running and plunging into the water when the song goes, "That should be me." Edit it all together and add your overlay text following this pattern: “Jump into [your water source] fully clothed or [do something you dread].” If the video doesn’t sync perfectly with the song, try slowing it down a bit for a better fit, just like in the example below.

🎶  You are jealous of me – itsallforbantz

A hilarious sound that’s making a sort of comeback from 2022. If self-irony is your jam, you’ve got a bit of hidden acting talent, and you didn’t jump on this trend back in the day, now’s your chance! None of us is immune from envy, especially in the age of social media, where everyone’s life looks perfect. This relatable sound captures that familiar sentiment, reminding us we're not alone in facing the green-eyed monster. Give it a try for some good-humored laughs and connection with your followers.

‍How to use the sound. Think about a time when you genuinely felt a twinge of envy and make that your overlay text. Then, film yourself lip-syncing to the audio, exaggerating your laughter and screaming. Be prepared to do a few takes to get the emotions just right for the perfect humorous effect.

🎶 Thank you for being here

Do you remember your first TikTok followers who were there from the start and want to give them a big, warm shoutout? This trending audio is perfect for that! It works great whether you're a creator wishing to thank your early supporters or a business looking to put your loyal clients into the spotlight. Throw in a little appreciation gift, like $5 off their next order, to make your video extra charming. Customers love businesses who love them. Take a cue from @blogilates, who’s rocking this trend and sending some love to a customer from her early days.

How to use the sound. Start the video by looking directly into the camera and just being you while the audio goes, “My first follower thinking I forgot him.” Then, lip-sync the part “thank you for being here” and start pointing to the side where you'll add your first follower’s TikTok handle when the instrumental part kicks in. If you can find one of their first comments or like notifications, that would be super cute! If that first follower isn’t around anymore, don’t worry—you can still join the trend! Just keep it real, like @mattiesbasement does in her video. People come and go, and that’s okay.

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🎶 Let’s be financially responsible – House of Auto

Another trending audio that's perfect for creators and businesses promoting their products on TikTok. Shopping-loving girlies and guys are more than welcome to join in, too! It starts with the call “Let’s be financially responsible” and then transitions into an instrumental bit that totally gives off horror-movie vibes. Because, honestly, saying no to ANOTHER pair of sneakers/cute frilly top/overpriced coffee/insert your shopping obsession here can indeed feel like a scene straight out of a horror flick.

‍How to use the sound. Start with a close-up video of yourself lip-syncing to the text. Then, as the instrumental bit starts, move the camera to reveal the shopping finds you’ve already snagged or show the place you’re at, about to dive into some retail therapy. If you're the seller, use the instrumental bit to show off your too-hard-to-resist products.

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