When Did Women Start Shaving Armpits

Feathers on the armpits are considered as a shameful part of the body, especially for women. So, almost every woman tries to shave it regularly. Are you one of them?

If you wake up and are anxious to get rid of that naturally-growing body part, perhaps you are interested in knowing the history of why armpit hair is considered embarrassing.

Quoted from Metro.co.uk, women all over the world began to shave underarm hair starting with an advertisement published at Harper's Bazaar in 1915. In the early 20th century, women did not shave their armpits.

However, as the trend changes when sleeveless shirts began to be used a lot, the ad shows that armpit hair is something embarrassing that must be shaved. The advertisement creates an image that armpits without fur are beautiful, so fur should not be there.

That's what starts to change the way women view armpit hair. Even when actress Julia Roberts showed her armpit a few years ago, the world considered it a shame.

However, lately, a number of celebrities have tried to appear more natural by showing a thick strand of their armpit hair. For example Miley Cyrus who raised his arm with an unshaved armpit in his performance.

When is the Right Time to Shave?

Actually, there is no official statement from experts who set every after how long the hairs on the body. When the hairs are already thick and annoying, it's time for you to shave. However, looking at the condition of the skin, you should shave it in the morning after taking a shower. Because, at that time the skin texture is more flexible and the hairs on the body feel smoother than other times.

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