Women Are Ditching Razors and Redefining Beauty: “Be You, Do You, For You”
For generations, beauty standards told women that shaving was essential to appear “clean” or “feminine.” But a powerful wave of body positivity is challenging that belief. More women are now embracing their natural body hair — and proudly rewriting the rules.
“I haven’t shaved in over two years, and I don’t think I ever will again,” one woman declared. Others echoed similar sentiments: “Nothing like the breeze on your leg hair” and “Four years of self-love.”
For some, it’s deeply personal. One woman recalled her mother criticizing her for shaving at 13. That moment left a lasting mark. “I shaved for years, even though it irritated my skin. Only after moving out did I finally stop — and feel free.”
Body hair has even become a statement in life’s most celebrated moments. “I got married today and wore my natural body hair as a beautiful accessory,” one bride said. “Engagement pics? Leg hair included.”
Model Ashley Graham helped normalize it too, proudly showing off her armpit hair in a postpartum selfie.
“Be you, do you, for you.”
From street style to wedding dresses, body hair is no longer hidden — it’s honored.