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They’ve ditched their razors and have embraced their body hair.
Here’s why they love it.
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One of the biggest pioneers of the pro-body hair movement is arguably women’s razor brandBillie.
What’s the point?
No, it’s not just to save cash on razors.
(Sounds like another part of thebody-positive movementthat we can certainly get behind.)
“It makes me feel beautiful, feminine, and strong.
“Roxane S.
“I felt liberated and more confident in myself.
“I grew out my body hair for a performance as part of my drama degree in May 2018.
After a few weeks of getting used to it, I started to like my natural hair.
I also started to like the lack of uncomfortable episodes of shaving.
Then I thought of Januhairy and thought I would try it out.
I have had a lot of support from my friends and family!
Why should we be called lazy if we don’t want to shave?
And why do we have to be proving a point?
If we do something/see the same things over and over again, it becomes normal.
Of course, a good challenge!
“It helps me feel sexier and more alive.
It makes me feel some like I’m not trying to be somebody else.
“To let the razor burn heal for good.
Why had I been doing this to myself?
Did I think scabby armpits were sexier than hairy ones?
I made the choice to love and accept my body as it is.
Also, razor blades are expensive, so I’ve been enjoying saving money.”
“Because body hair is natural.
“I stopped shaving my body hair because it is a part of who I am.
Society has told women for so long that their hair is gross and improper.
To me, it’s natural and everyone has it, so why would not love it?
I’m a relatively low-key person and razors are a hassle.
Plus, I am susceptible to ingrown hairs which hurta lot.
“To make a statement about beauty standards.
We are told that our naturally hairy bodies are not good enough.
and to be comfortable rocking their hair however they choose.
“I stopped shaving when I came out as queer.
And TBH, she’s way more accepting of it than anyone else in my family!
I feel like a confident grown woman with my grown body hair.”
“Because it’s my choice.
Whether I leave my hair be or get rid of it entirely, it’s my choice.
Having it or not having it, doesn’t change how I feel about my self-worth.
Ultimately, I care more about that than unrelentingly strict beauty standards.”
