This is how hair removal looks worldwide!
Trying to meet that Dutch beauty ideal? Bye, you know better than that.
Those curves and wide hips of yours? They’d be worshipped in Brazil! Or your thin, slender legs? They’d go to great lengths for those in South Korea!
Your full figure? Women in India would be green with envy! Or your petite frame? The French would absolutely praise it to the skies!
Your pale skin? They really appreciate that in Asia! Or your tanned skin? Many Westerners hit the tanning bed weekly for that!
In short: you know better than anyone that beauty is a broad concept. You smile at your reflection with confidence. You do a little dance in your underwear.
And while striking a sexy pose, you confidently throw your arms above your head. Yet, that dark shadow under your armpits might still worry you a bit. Hair removal, it seems you can’t escape it worldwide. Or can you?
How and what does the rest of the world remove?
Beauty ideals differ worldwide, and so do (hair) styles and habits.
While we in the Netherlands often still twist ourselves into awkward positions with a razor in the shower, it’s clear where the trendy – and radical – Brazilian wax comes from. (Or is it… because if you guessed Brazil, you’re wrong.)
How does hair removal work in other countries?
Hairy and proud in France (or not?)
For generations, French women have been known for being hairy and proud. But in reality, this stereotype turns out to be quite dated. The vast majority of French women under 65 actually go through life hair-free.
This hairy stereotype likely dates back to the 1940s, when the American army was stationed in France at the end of World War II.
Today, however, any French woman can tell you that times have changed.
Unshaven and alternative in Germany
In Germany, it’s popular to be smooth and hair-free, and most German women shave their legs, armpits, and bikini line.
Women who don’t are quickly considered ‘alternative.’ And for many of these unshaven ladies, their hairy body parts serve as true feminist statements.
‘Clean’ & bare in Colombia
In Colombia, it’s customary to keep body hair neatly maintained. That goes for everyone.
Both men and women, for example, neatly shave their armpits. And from a young age, Colombians learn how they are expected to handle hair removal.
By the way, hair removal isn’t limited to the armpits. Most of the population also removes hair from the rest of the body, especially the pubic area.
Hip, hot & hair-free in Brazil
When we talk about hair removal and mention the word “Brazil,” you’re definitely thinking of the Brazilian wax. By now, this famous hair removal method sounds familiar to everyone.
Waxing is an effective and efficient but also somewhat painful and dreaded way to get rid of hair. Often, a Brazilian wax removes all the hair, although in many salons you can also go for trendy hairstyles, including bold colors.
Did you know! The Brazilian wax was invented in the United States and isn’t actually that popular in Brazil itself. There, they usually go for the so-called “landing strip.”
Hairy armpits in China
In China, women have only fairly recently started shaving their armpits, after this Western trend reached Asia as well.
Still, traditionally speaking, shaving is still a taboo. Furthermore, superstition plays a role, as many Chinese people believe that changing your appearance brings bad luck.
Many Chinese women therefore do not follow the trend and proudly keep their armpit hair.
Shaved legs and armpits in Japan
Most women in Japan leave their bikini and pubic area untouched. What they do shave are their legs and armpits.
They also prefer to be rid of facial hair, which is often removed by shaving or waxing.
Bare armpits but full eyebrows in Turkey
Along with other predominantly Muslim countries, both men and women in Turkey must remove their armpit hair. This is necessary to comply with the religious guidelines of Islamic culture.
But while armpit hair is removed, eyebrows must not be touched.
The hygienic regime recommended by Muhammad forbids plucking, epilating, or waxing eyebrows for both men and women.
Sugar wax in Egypt
Have you heard of the popular ‘sugaring’? This form of hair removal comes from Egypt and has been used there by women for centuries.
A paste is made from sugar, the so-called sugar wax. The wax is spread on the skin, after which it is pulled off with a piece of cloth. The sugar wax takes the hairs with it without sticking too much to the skin.
Because of this, sugaring is experienced as less painful than waxing. Did you know, by the way, that you can easily make sugar wax yourself at home?
Did you know! Even the Ancient Egyptians waxed all their hair. For this, they used a mixture based on honey and oil or beeswax. A bit like sugar wax, then.
Feminists worldwide
Hot, hip, and hairy? For a long time, that didn’t seem to go together, but the tide is turning. Hair belongs on our bodies and it’s there for a reason. Hair protects us.
Many feminists see hair removal as a trend; a beauty standard imposed on women.
More and more often, women choose to keep their hair, to make a statement or simply because they find shaving unnecessary and can appreciate a full bush.
Every woman is unique and depending on your schedule, wallet, and pain threshold, there is a hair removal method that fits you perfectly.
Finding it, however, sometimes takes some work, effort, and time. We’re happy to help you with that!
Together, we’ll find the method that is perfect for you and makes you feel Beautiful, Confident, Yourself.
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