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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Imy Brighty-Potts

Why these women are – and aren’t – shaving their armpits this summer

Body hair might be a concern in the summer, as you strip down to a bikini or bask on the beach. But, as new research from Dove reveals 62% of us feel insecure about our underarms, here’s why these three women are choosing to grow out or whip off their armpit hair, defying the weight of societal expectation.

Content creator and author, Megan Crabbe

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