Now is the perfect time to embrace your natural body hair and here’s why
As the deep freeze of the winter months sets in, many of us seek warmth by hiding under cozy blankets, drinking hot chocolate, and cuddling up with our partners. However, there is one underrated heat source that we can’t forget, and guess what? It’s all over your body. Yes, you got it: body hair!
In a world where there is intense social pressure to remove our body hair, especially for girls and women, let’s discover how powerful (and comfortable) it is to take a break from shaving, waxing, lasering, sugaring , threading, and so on.
First of all. Your body hair is there for a reason.
Why do we have body hair in the first place? Well, it appears Human body hair serves a variety of important purposes, from keeping our brains cool (!) to helping heal wounds. Our Pubic hair is very important for a number of biological reasons. Our pubes reduce friction when we have sex and protect our genitals from germs. Our hair is there to protect us, whether it’s a full head of hair or stubble in our armpits.
Second, hair removal is a pain—sometimes literally.
Hair removal procedures such as shaving, waxing, or sugaring can cause mild pain, itching, red bumps, or even skin infections, especially for those with sensitive skin. And we really spend our time and money in exchange for pain and discomfort.
People have different reasons for removing body hair, and whatever the reason, we’re not here to tell you if it’s right or wrong for you. We’re just here to remind you that you have options. And if you decide to take a break from removing your body hair, winter might be the best time to do it. Why? Because air is trapped between hair and skin and creates a layer that helps your body hold heat.
Last, but not least, embracing your natural body hair can promote confidence and self-acceptance.
Growing your body hair can send a strong message to your own brain that your worth is not determined by how well you conform to basic beauty standards. If you feel pressured to conform to a certain (and unrealistic) idea of what’s attractive, it may help to take a break from some or all of the ways you’re currently trying to fight your body into submission.
Ultimately, you are in control and only you can decide what works for you! You might want to shave your armpits but not your legs—or vice versa. You can decide to go for a spin or test the waters by keeping your pubic hair styled on a landing strip. And your reasons for keeping or removing your hair are all yours, and may change over time. Whether hair removal is uncomfortable, too expensive, or you just want to feel more confident in your natural state, that’s great! And if you want to keep doing what you’re doing, that’s cool too. There are no rules when it comes to what you decide to do (or not do) with your own body.
But if you’re intrigued by the idea of taking a break, take inspiration from January campaignand find out how much your hair warms your heart (and body).
