Natural Beauty
Although armpit hair is a natural state it has become a statement. Why is that?
For almost a century we have been encouraged by the beauty industry to remove female armpit hair. The aim of 'Natural Beauty' is to create a contrast between common fashionable female beauty and the raw unconventional look of female armpit hair. By doing so, new thoughts are intrigued in contribution to the world's vision of femininity, self-love and acceptance.
For almost a century we have been encouraged by the beauty industry to remove female armpit hair. The aim of 'Natural Beauty' is to create a contrast between common fashionable female beauty and the raw unconventional look of female armpit hair. By doing so, new thoughts are intrigued in contribution to the world's vision of femininity, self-love and acceptance.
The project sparked a global discussion after going viral several times since its release in 2014. It reached tens of millions and encouraged a cultural trend of women letting their armpit hair grow.
“I felt like I was back in control of my body without having realized I’d lost control.” – Amanda Palmer
“Being so close to nature let me dive deeper into and re-examine the relationship with myself and the world, acting as a mirror. In nature, there is wild; it is as beautiful as it is untamed. How could it be anything other than that? I felt so relieved and free when I let it grow out. It felt like being able to breathe. It was incredibly comfortable too. I felt a confidence and boldness returning, like I was replenishing some kind of primal power. Isn’t it ridiculous and ironic that what grows naturally on its own is seen as unnatural? How did we get here?” – Kyotocat
“…Your body is beautiful, you don’t need to burn it with lasers” – Maya Felix
'Natural Beauty' is an ongoing project.
View the full project, find more info and read full statements from the models on therealbenhopper.com.
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