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Would you go out with hairy legs?

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Winniethepoohisactuallyquitedeep · 05/06/2024 15:04

In shorts/skirt/dress?

I think I’ve reached a new low.
Since having my Dd I’ve had less time to
spend on myself as I previously did and I’m
less bothered. The other day it was hot, I was short of time and went out in shorts…with hairy legs. I’m a brunette so have quite dark, hairy legs, part of me thought eurgh, but then, ahh cba

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SensualDecay · 06/06/2024 16:28

I have quite blonde leg hair so my legs just have a blurry vibe rather than looking hairy. They do look nicer shaved though, according to my aesthetic.

Sometimes I rub Nuxe oil into my legs when they're a bit hairy and it makes them look smoother. (Top tip)

My arms are super hairy and it's quite dark. I shave them more than my legs. Arms are a much less major task though.

Calphurnia · 06/06/2024 16:22

Funnywonder · 06/06/2024 15:49

Oxters - one of my mum's favourite words! Mine are currently hair free, but mainly as an experiment to see whether my deodorant would do its job better. It doesn't.

I've introduced my DC & my DP to the word oxters, it's ace!

Marblessolveeverything · 06/06/2024 15:51

You do you - I would not because I would not be comfortable. I wouldn't notice anyone else's legs yes I appreciate the hypocrisy !

Funnywonder · 06/06/2024 15:49

Calphurnia · 06/06/2024 11:24

Yep! I don't remove hair on my legs. Might do for something like wearing a dress to a wedding or some such. I had my oxters lasered a few years ago, so nothing to them. I do though, as a swimmer, wax my bikini line...

Oxters - one of my mum's favourite words! Mine are currently hair free, but mainly as an experiment to see whether my deodorant would do its job better. It doesn't.

GalacticalFarce · 06/06/2024 12:59

No I wouldn't. I have quite thick dark hair and I'd be way too self conscious.

Summertimeinschool · 06/06/2024 12:55

No but I have what I call summer trousers for hot days when I haven't shaved recently. Like floaty linen trousers that can be worn with a t-shirt and flip flops.

theteddybear · 06/06/2024 12:51

Not intentionally no. I once went swimming with the kids in winter and was horrified when I realised I hadn't shaved my legs. They hadn't been done for a while and I was embarrassed although u cldnt notice it too badly unless up closer. I tried just to stay in the water 😂

I bet hardly anyone noticed an so what if they did no one really cares. If u don't then that's all that matters!

Calphurnia · 06/06/2024 11:24

Yep! I don't remove hair on my legs. Might do for something like wearing a dress to a wedding or some such. I had my oxters lasered a few years ago, so nothing to them. I do though, as a swimmer, wax my bikini line...

S0livagant · 06/06/2024 10:40

Like 3cm long or 5mm? I don't shave mine in winter, then about every two weeks in summer. They get as hairy as my adult son's in winter.

KreedKafer · 06/06/2024 10:35

I shave mine, but I don't actually show my bare legs very often anyway. I think they're my worst feature so I'm already a bit self-conscious about them, and on the very rare occasions I wear shorts or a skirt with bare legs I tend to shave and moisturise them in sheer desperation.

However, that's just my personal insecurity. I think I can say hand on heart that I don't really notice other women's body hair habits much at all, and if I do, I don't think anything of it either way. There's absolutely nothing wrong with leaving body hair au naturel!

kcchiefette · 06/06/2024 09:06

I wouldnt, but its just a preference.

I always need my legs, armpits done (they only ever get a bit prickly) and I do my downstairs about 1-2 times a week when I could be bothered lol

I am a very sweaty person so I find armpits are essential, I usually do these 3-4 times a week

NameNew · 06/06/2024 09:00

I wouldn't go out with hairy legs if they were to be visible. I don't bother doing them everyday, I'm comfortable with about a week's worth of growth for general day to day wear. Dates, nights outs or special occasions, I'd be doing them that day.

Even though I would feel self conscious if they were too hairy, I know I don't notice other women's leg hair so know they wouldn't notice mine. My colleagues and I often compare how long our leg hair has grown.

AgathaAllAlong · 06/06/2024 07:35

I do. And it's noticeable because I have dark hair. I also shave or epilate when I feel like it, but I don't see why hair is something to be self conscious about. I'm an adult woman and as such my legs are naturally hairy. Men don't have to pretend to be born hairless, so why should we?

Jellybeans20 · 06/06/2024 04:40

I'm also postpartum and have been to the pools without shaving. I don't want to go without hair removal, I'm just otherwise preoccupied. Doesn't mean I'm busy 24/7. No. I just haven't turned my mind to it. I am yet to make under arm hair visible to the general public though and I don't think I could go that far. You do you All the best x

StandingMyGround888 · 06/06/2024 04:37

Yes, quite hairy, do it all the time. Otherwise usually a bit glam. Could not care less. They're my legs. If you don't like them, don't look.

CheeseWisely · 06/06/2024 04:33

Generally yes I'd shave them but didn't / couldn't when I was heavily pregnant so I went out in shorts and skirts with hairy legs and somehow the world still turns and I haven't been ostracised from society.

From now I'll probably stick to shaving them for a special occasion / holiday.

Catsmere · 06/06/2024 04:22

Only reason I wouldn't is because I don't wear shorts or short dresses/skirts. I haven't shaved for decades and anyone who has a problem with it is just outing themselves as a sexist nitwit.

pentangles · 06/06/2024 01:07

Chanelbasketballandchain · 05/06/2024 15:06

I wouldn't care if YOU do.

Personally, no. I don't like it on me. I don't like my hairy armpits either.

That said, I am happy without make-up, some women need to put "their face on" to be seen. As long as you are comfortable, who cares.

Nope, you're not special.
Some women simply enjoy make up, not 'needing to put a face on'. Like some people enjoy jewellery, pot plants and perfume.
But if it helps you feel superior, lol...

SwordToFlamethrower · 05/06/2024 23:04

Legs and pits, yes.

Copperoliverbear · 05/06/2024 22:59

No 100% can't stand them

Tuwhituwhoo · 05/06/2024 22:47

Yep.

Goldrill · 05/06/2024 22:41

Wouldn't even occur to me to shave them, and I spend a lot of time in swimming pools and in running shorts.

It makes no sense!

Jk987 · 05/06/2024 22:35

Had them lasered many years ago - best money I've ever spent!

SherrieElmer · 05/06/2024 22:24

Absolutely not.

ZiriForGood · 05/06/2024 22:12

I do it all the time, I haven't shaven my legs for exactly a year now and another more than year before that. And I definitely don't have very light or blond hair. I haven't noticed anyone noticing, so either people really don't care or they don't dare to care too obviously.

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