For centuries, women and girls have been upheld to rigid beauty standards in society and for some reason, they still exist today. While we’re not sure where these norms came from, a number of brave women today are dismantling and challenging them. Instead, their version of femininity is a more liberated one, free from the constraints of outdated beauty standards. By doing this, they’re paving a more inclusive and authentic path for women to express themselves with.
- This purple-haired beauty hasn’t shaved anywhere for the past two years. Must be nice!
2. Ashley Graham is a plus-size model who isn’t afraid to flaunt her underarm hair in a chic, monochromatic look like this. It’s all about confidence.
3. Hair isn’t just for armpits – it’s time to normalize hairy legs for girls and this advocate agrees, stating, “I support body hair! On everyone! Why remove something we all have?!”
4. Yes, you can definitely rock a floral and feminine skirt with some unshaven, hairy legs.
5. This hiker shows off some underarm hair while hiking in the desert. Not shaving also reduces heat rash and unnecessary chafing or irritation in warm weather.
