Why I Stopped Shaving My Legs • Ladylike
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Listen. All of you saying “I don’t shave in the winter”/”I only shave when people are going to see” are missing the point. Not shaving only because no one is going to see your body hair just shows that you still have internalized shame over having body hair in the first place. I understand that just being comfortable with having your body hair grown out is the first step to accepting it, but until you can accept yourself being out in public wearing shorts with hairy legs, you are still under the societal expectation to have hair only on the “appropriate” parts of your body. That’s what Chantel is saying. Women wouldn’t be shaving their legs/armpits in the first place if no one ever told us that we had to. Our body hair is natural, and is still perfectly hygienic if you bathe everyday like you’re supposed to. Those of you who say you shave for yourself, but still feel ashamed being caught with stubble on your legs, are still under the sexist belief that women should not have body hair. Only when you stop caring how society views your body hair can you say that the decision to shave is your own.
+James Green As a woman who shaves because she likes the feel of it, I can tell you this comment didn’t at all come across as her trying to tell me I’m suppose to shave. It came across as someone who is asking those who -say- they shave only for themselves, but then turn around and actually do let their hair grow in situations where only they know it’s there, that perhaps they aren’t actually shaving for themselves. If they’re the people who shave all of the time, no matter who is viewing it or not, then you’re shaving for yourself, not for others.
+kataramorrell14 “Manslpation” Really? That’s not even a word ?
I think it might be the color of your skin. You have a very olive complexion and I feel as if maybe it hides the hair better. I’m deathly pale with dark hair and mine is very noticeablez The only part of my body that I “let go” are definitely my legs. It’s very uncomfortable to me when my arm pits or other areas get hairy. In the winter I will definitely not shave until I absolutely have too. I do feel embarrassed when I happen to have my hairy legs exposed but I just don’t have the time to shave every morning. It’s really about time management for me. I really only shave my legs once a week regularly and if I happen to be running late that day then it doesn’t get done. My armpits takes two seconds so I do shave them everyday.
Im super pale with dark thick hair and I don’t shave. People don’t really notice and don’t care. Anyone can grow out their hair lol
Personally I don’t shave because I have see through leg hair ??
This is true, but it’s not necessarily about not seeing the hair but just not caring about it or wanting to have body hair
Loving those socks Chantel. This is an amazing message to every woman.
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women with hobbit legs lmfao
even if nobody sees it, isn’t it uncomfortable to be hairy? I HAVE to shave
It’s really not, and besides, if it were that uncomfortable to be hairy, everyone would feel compelled to shave, not just girls
Most men live with hair all over them their whole life girl it’s not uncomfortable. I haven’t shaved the whole month I’ve been home from college haha
It’s uncomfortable to me. Mine is super thick and hairy and the hairs stab me. And when my legs are hairy, my legs get pimples and Ingrown hairs and it’s just gross…if I were to grow it out and tan it would lighten but I can’t anymore so. If I use a scrub it helps but it’s just as expensive as shaving ??♀️ so, I shave when it starts to affect my skin. My bf doesn’t care when I do grow it though.
Cassiopeia Sama Hi(: I have to admit that the weird in between lengths are hard for me to not shave, but if I just look forward to how soft it will be in a couple more weeks, it’s worth it!
I think it depends on the person. I tried letting my leg hair grow in for a few months, but it’s super curly. I think it got to be a half inch long and I kept getting ingrown hairs, which are painful and annoying (basically looked like i had leg pimples). I only shave once my hair reaches a certain length now to avoid ingrown hairs, which seems backwards because I was always told shaving causes ingrown hairs? Long story short, for me its uncomfortable but I’ve learned that I don’t need to shave all the time
I’m 20 and haven’t shaved my legs in over 2 years and I love it. The only time people have commented on my hairy legs (I have dark hair too so it’s very visible) is other women complimenting me and saying how they’re considering doing it too. I only occasionally shave my armpits for cosplays. I actually feel more feminine with my body hair. Shaving takes too long and I hate that moment when you’re lying in bed about to sleep then you remember you need to get up and shave your legs!!!
Nasty
Dudes might not comment about it to your face…but they notice, and they don’t like it.
Tbh, I find it gross when people don’t shave. I’m a dude and I shave my pits, arms and legs.
You’re gross. No guy would ever touch you
For me I shave once and awhile just because I don’t want to leave the shower or to feel the smoothness. Then I let em grow!
TeenageDisaster wow I feel this so hard
personally, shaving my legs and armpits gives me confidence.
Same but i epelate
I guaranteee you and the others agreeing with you are YOUNG. Confidence? LOL! It’s because of insecurity that you feel you have to do it in the first place. So it makes you feel better to shave, knowing that someone isn’t gonna rag on you for being hairy. That is NOT the same as having confidence.
Just wanted to say we share a name?
lemurian chick so true
I’m 16 and I’ve never shaved before
Jesse Bauknight first I know a lot of women that shave because they don’t want to be hairy.
Second I wouldn’t be saying all that when they’re are women who like the hair on men. It’s the double standard
Also I’ve met more women dissing on women for beauty standards then guys.
Sameee
dirty
Kim, you are an admirable example.
good for you?
or, good for US lol
I just shave for the feeling for putting pants on after
I’ve never talked about this before and it’s just a preference but I like men that aren’t hairy
I like look of a beard and stuff, but I wouldn’t wanna kiss it lol glad my boyfriend shaves and can’t grow a full beard
+Laney B same!! i love how it looks but i would never kiss someone with a beard?
I love how my husband doesnt really need to shave. It’s awesome.
All who liked this comment are kpopper s
Kim Haneul men can’t have that preference because we would be call sexist.
“Let it grow, let it grow”?
Anabelle Hache Yasssss
“Can’t shave them anymore”
You shouldn’t have to explain this.
I love feeling my girlfriend’s hairy legs rub up against me in bed ?
well if you wanna look like a Hobbit then that’s your choice
Shyohbi Xxx whats wrong with shaving? Your not superior if ur not doing it. It is a matter of personal preference. People who shave arent vain and people who do not shave arent gross. ITS PERSONAL PREFERENCE.
Kenneth James tell your “girl friend” that so she can dump you and find a better man?
Yeah it’s pretty gross actually
I only shave my legs about once every two months because I prefer the in-between length, and I only shave once it’s gets itchy
I don’t shave my legs because I don’t want to
Alice Dole me to tho
I mustache you a question but I’ll shave it for later
……wow
Ahhhaaaaa!! Lmao great stuff!
Great video!
We dont just shave because we naturally “want” to. We as women are pressured into doing it. Of course when you get shamed if you don’t, you “want” to do it. But if shaving wasn’t a thing, no one would just do it. If cutting your eyelashes was the standard for women instead, we would “want” to do that rather than to shave our legs. How we alter/change our bodys from their natural state is never just a personal choice, but always influenced by patriarchy
+Chloe How is that relevant here? Because I am a male I’m not allowed an opinion on female matters? Things sure would be very different if I said the same thing to you, huh. Learn some common decency and respect, then come back to my comment.
the reason some women shave their legs is so they don’t end up looking like a hobbit
I have never shaved I do get pressured to wax my facial hair but I don’t give into the pressure
I don’t care what other people do but shaving my legs is for me no one else ? I’m not trying to cut myself on my leg hair
If you grow it out, it isn’t sharp. It becomes very soft and lovely. Have you ever cut yourself on a man’s leg hair?
I personally don’t grow hair and I prefer it just because I love my smooth skin
I just shave because it feels nice.
Its winter…and i have hairy legs right now. ?
Lol same sis. I only shave in the spring/summer n im single anyway
xXBrittany20Xx y’all nasty
enjoy being a hobbit
xXBrittany20Xx oh same
Same lol