I'm looking for other hippie chicks who don't shave...

MzPix
MzPix Posts: 177 Member
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I'm looking for other hippie chicks who don't shave so we can discuss things like good places to go swimming, handling ridicule in gyms and fitness environments, and building confidence while not conforming to cultural norms.

You are absolutely more than welcome to message me in private if you aren't comfortable speaking up on the forums.

Hairs to you! :drinker:
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  • susannamarie
    susannamarie Posts: 2,148 Member
    I do shave my armpits for better odor control, but nothing else. Can I still hang out around the edges?
  • GormanGhaste
    GormanGhaste Posts: 430 Member
    Sending you a FR :)
  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    I'm looking for other hippie chicks who don't shave so we can discuss things like good places to go swimming, handling ridicule in gyms and fitness environments, and building confidence while not conforming to cultural norms.

    You are absolutely more than welcome to message me in private if you aren't comfortable speaking up on the forums.

    Hairs to you! :drinker:

    Do you seriously face ridicule? That's so terrible. I choose to shave my pits and legs (it's a comfort thing for me), but most of my friends do not, and neither do the majority of women at my gym. As far as I can tell, no one bats an eye. You need to find a new fitness environment..
  • susannamarie
    susannamarie Posts: 2,148 Member
    Do you seriously face ridicule? That's so terrible. I choose to shave my pits and legs (it's a comfort thing for me), but most of my friends do not, and neither do the majority of women at my gym. As far as I can tell, no one bats an eye. You need to find a new fitness environment..

    I have definitely had random people lecture me about my unshaven legs.
  • MzPix
    MzPix Posts: 177 Member
    Can I still hang out around the edges?

    Absolutely!
  • GormanGhaste
    GormanGhaste Posts: 430 Member
    I have definitely had random people lecture me about my unshaven legs.
    I have never understood the entitled attitude that some people have that strangers should conform their appearance to other people's tastes.
  • MzPix
    MzPix Posts: 177 Member
    Do you seriously face ridicule? That's so terrible. I choose to shave my pits and legs (it's a comfort thing for me), but most of my friends do not, and neither do the majority of women at my gym. As far as I can tell, no one bats an eye. You need to find a new fitness environment..

    I have definitely had random people lecture me about my unshaven legs.

    Oh yes,, the ridicule is rampant here in the heartland of USA too. It's a cultural thing that takes a long time to change. All the gyms here would have folks of the same mindset.
    Haters gonna hate. I can't change that.
    But I sure can spread the love instead! :flowerforyou:
  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    Do you seriously face ridicule? That's so terrible. I choose to shave my pits and legs (it's a comfort thing for me), but most of my friends do not, and neither do the majority of women at my gym. As far as I can tell, no one bats an eye. You need to find a new fitness environment..

    I have definitely had random people lecture me about my unshaven legs.

    Oh yes,, the ridicule is rampant here in the heartland of USA too. It's a cultural thing that takes a long time to change. All the gyms here would have folks of the same mindset.
    Haters gonna hate. I can't change that.
    But I sure can spread the love instead! :flowerforyou:

    I will never understand that. It's your own body. Do (or don't do) whatever you want. I live in a fairly hippie-friendly neighbourhood, which I often take for granted.

    I like your attitude though! Feel free to add me if you like.
  • Nicolee_2014
    Nicolee_2014 Posts: 1,572 Member
    Interesting topic :smile:
    Just stopped by to have a read.
  • bbbgamer
    bbbgamer Posts: 582 Member
    the spreading of the love part sounds interesting...





    everyone should read your about me page....spoiler alert: awesomeness!
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
    Me right here!!!!!!!!
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    I just can't


    NO
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    In, to witness the ridicule
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
    I just can't


    NO


    But you said you wanted me hairy! How dare you lie to me. I've got over two inches of growth all for you? Now what am I to do with this hairy Jay?
  • TyTy76
    TyTy76 Posts: 1,761 Member
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  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    I just can't


    NO


    But you said you wanted me hairy! How dare you lie to me. I've got over two inches of growth all for you? Now what am I to do with this hairy Jay?

    Oh, my bad.

    I will braid it for you

    C'mere
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
    I just can't


    NO


    But you said you wanted me hairy! How dare you lie to me. I've got over two inches of growth all for you? Now what am I to do with this hairy Jay?

    Oh, my bad.

    I will braid it for you

    C'mere


    No pigtails
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    I just can't


    NO


    But you said you wanted me hairy! How dare you lie to me. I've got over two inches of growth all for you? Now what am I to do with this hairy Jay?

    Oh, my bad.

    I will braid it for you

    C'mere


    No pigtails

    I was thinking dreads?

    And beads that we may use elsewhere.
  • bbbgamer
    bbbgamer Posts: 582 Member
    good lawd...
  • claritarejoice
    claritarejoice Posts: 461 Member
    That's me :D Many women don't shave in Europe and other parts of the world - it's totally fine. I'll start shaving as soon as men start regularly shaving their pits and arms (Michael Phelps not included) :D
  • shadus
    shadus Posts: 424 Member
    I'm a guy, but frankly tell anyone who tries to make you shave to shove it up their keister. Can't say I know the issue women have there, but I frequently get told to shave my face and looked at funny because I use clippers on my armpits/junk area to keep things trimmed and short (easier maintenance/cleaning/odor control.) It's your body you have a right to dress and shave or not shave at your leisure. Good luck ladies.
  • ShrinkingMuslimah
    ShrinkingMuslimah Posts: 99 Member
    Seriously? Ridicule?

    I didn't shave anything for many many years. I regularly wore tank tops and cut-offs, so it wasn't a mystery. I only once had someone mention something to me, and she was very polite and respectful about it, and her only concern was hygiene. I agree, hygiene can be in issue when someone lets their hair grow under their arms and further down, however when I informed her that I washed several times/day to insure cleanliness (I was a hippie, but not a dirty hippie), she had no problem anymore. Other than that, I would often get high fives, or people stopping me in the street to tell me how happy they are to see a female who was proud of her hairy legs! Of course, this was when I lived on the west coast of Canada, basically the hippie capital of Canada, so I guess in other areas it would be worse.

    I'm so sad to hear you've had such bad experiences with people ridiculing you about this. It is absolutely your choice what you do with your body, and there is no need at all to give in to the common social expectation of shaving, plucking, waxing, bleaching, tweaking, etc to look like the air-brushed girl on the front of the magazine.

    Feel free to add me :)


    Edit:
    Yes, and this is obviously before I changed my religion, and went through a pretty big lifestyle change LOL. Just realized how funny this post looks from a "Muslimah"
  • clydethecat
    clydethecat Posts: 1,087 Member
    well, i shave my under arms sometimes, if i remember. i shave my lower legs before i get a pedicure because i'm embarrassed the woman doing it has to touch my legs, but that is seldom. i do not touch my nethers, well i touch them, but not with a razor or wax.

    i also have a hormonal imbalance that causes hair to grow on my face, my chin to be exact. i have a very sensitive face so wax is out, same with nair or the same. the only thing that works is a sharp razor, and even then i can only do it once every few days so other then right after i shave, theres always some growth on my face. it sucks. i'm very self conscious about it. i'm sure people laugh behind my back.
  • GormanGhaste
    GormanGhaste Posts: 430 Member
    i have a hormonal imbalance that causes hair to grow on my face, my chin to be exact. i'm very self conscious about it.
    I have facial hair too, it's probably more common than you think. And it's one bit of cultural conditioning I haven't been able to break, as it's the only hair I feel compelled to remove.
  • ostrichagain
    ostrichagain Posts: 271 Member
    Well, I don't shave my legs in the winter. DH gets pretty excited in the spring, he gets tired of furry legs. I tried not shaving my pits, but I really couldn't handle how itchy it felt. The only thing I'm really vain about it i the hair on my head. Otherwise, I prefer a natural look.

    Summer time is shaving and waxing time for me. But the time fall arrives, I'm ready to be done with it.
    i also have a hormonal imbalance that causes hair to grow on my face, my chin to be exact. i have a very sensitive face so wax is out, same with nair or the same. the only thing that works is a sharp razor, and even then i can only do it once every few days so other then right after i shave, theres always some growth on my face. it sucks. i'm very self conscious about it. i'm sure people laugh behind my back.

    My sister has this same issue. I feel for her, I know she feels self conscious about it too. Which kind of pisses me off that she has to feel that way or that you do too because someone else has to pull other people down to feel better about themselves.

    I'm pretty constantly plucking wiry hairs out. I think it is way more comon than most people think too. I'd bet in a world without razors or tweezers, we'd see more of other people's flaws. Maybe we'd judge each other less harshly.
  • mattkdawson
    mattkdawson Posts: 53 Member
    :frown: :sick:
  • lsmsrbls
    lsmsrbls Posts: 232 Member
    I'm not a hippie chick, but I don't shave my legs.

    Those of you who are disgusted by this thread should really consider why you're so self-centered that it bothers you when others do not modify their bodies to suit you. And then come to terms with the fact that world doesn't revolve around you.
  • Evilmuffin666
    Evilmuffin666 Posts: 132 Member
    Move to Europe. No one cares whether you do or dont. As when you go to the spa, it doesnt matter what size you are, there will always be lots more even bigger. Even at the textile-free spas.
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    I'm not a hippie chick, but I don't shave my legs.

    Those of you who are disgusted by this thread should really consider why you're so self-centered that it bothers you when others do not modify their bodies to suit you. And then come to terms with the fact that world doesn't revolve around you.

    Is it not fair to say the same of people that post threads about how they are acting outside of very insignificant social norms and yet are offended by other people being offended? At some point it just becomes silly. Either act the way you want and accept the (quite minor) consequences or don't. It's really not a big deal one way or the other. I really don't think many people care whether you shave your legs or not.

    I'm not trying to be argumentative here, but quite a few people could afford to learn the "world doesn't revolve around you" lesson.
  • mommarobb
    mommarobb Posts: 80 Member
    I don't have an issue with you not shaving and others shouldn't either. Why people feel the need to judge others is beyond me. I am on the other end of the spectrum to the extreme of having no hair on my body. For years the only hair I had was my eyebrows, the rest of my body was great friends with a razor lol. I heard a lot of comments about "poor girl, going through chemo" When I told them it was by choice they would get all weird. I grew the hair back on my head when I decided to go back to work. I found a lot of judgement when it came to looking for a job with a shaved or buzzed head :(

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