In an era increasingly focused on authenticity and inclusivity, a growing number of artists, activists, and individuals are challenging outdated beauty ideals. Among them is a London-based photographer whose ongoing project, Natural Beauty, has stirred conversation across social platforms by confronting long-held taboos about female body hair, particularly armpit hair.
Diverse Perspectives: Voices Behind the Lens
The women featured in Natural Beauty share a range of experiences and motivations. Some speak of liberation and empowerment, while others emphasize the desire to feel comfortable without needing to conform.
Kyotocat, a model in the series, shared: “I felt so relieved and free when I let it grow out. It felt like being able to breathe.”
Sophie Rose reflected: “It’s empowering to not hide. You feel stronger for not giving in to the way you’ve been told to be.”
Gabriela Eva, who grew her armpit hair specifically for the shoot, said: “It made me feel vulnerable at first, but eventually empowered.”
While reactions from the models varied, a common theme emerged: the process of unlearning societal conditioning and embracing body autonomy.
Source: Natural Beauty by Ben Hopper
A Shift in Mainstream Attitudes?
In recent years, more public figures and brands have embraced natural body hair as part of their messaging on inclusivity. Celebrities like Amandla Stenberg, Madonna, and Lourdes Leon have appeared in public and editorial shoots without shaving, sparking media conversations.
Major fashion brands, including Billie and Veet, have also begun to feature models with visible body hair in ad campaigns, signaling a shift toward body-positive representation.
“Beauty standards are not fixed. They evolve with culture and conversation,” says Dr. Renee Engeln, a professor of psychology at Northwestern University. “The more we challenge narrow definitions of beauty, the more space we create for self-acceptance.”
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