5. Because I shaved a lot before I stopped, my hair had grown quite thick and course. I wanted to return it to the state it would have been before I started shaving so I have been getting my armpits waxed every six months or so, this ‘tames’ the hair, it grows back finer, and there’s less of it. This is just what I felt comfortable with, I’m not suggesting people shouldn’t feel comfortable with any level of hair. The only thing that can help you gain confidence is yourself really. If your reasons are grounded, then I don’t think it will bother you too much. I also trim my hair sometimes (sometimes it gets so long, and it pulls against my clothes) this makes it less visible to others too if your looking for a happy medium :) ~ Jo, 18, ENG (left)
6. Get some sun on your legs and the hair will lighten up a tad. Don't hang out with bitchy girly girls who will try to shoot you down because they'd never leave the house in such a comfortable fashion. There is no reason at all to be ashamed or feel you have to hide (except perhaps at work) because to deny that hair grows on your body is to deny that you are a human! ~ Genevieve, 20, NZ
7. Go get yourself some fabulous gear – a brilliant pair of ear rings, a bright scarf, a crazy hat – something that reflects your personality – something that will catch people’s attention (other than your hairy armpits or your free range legs) and if they are offended by your hairy bits – blaeh – let them go and move on. ~ Laurene, 54, AUS
8. I went a bit hippy for a while – longer skirts and sandals, and sleeveless cotton tops and lots of beads. My fluffy underarms didn’t look so out of place then. ~ Kate, 36, AUS
9. There are still some times when choosing hairy is tricky. Sometimes if there's an important work meeting during lot weather I still refuse to shave my armpits but I also avoid a sleeveless top and go for a really light top (but with sleeves). That way I don't feel I'm rocking the boat too much but I’m still choosing hair. ~ Sera, 42, AUS
10. Going public with other hair-friendly companions is important. For instance going to the pool with a good female friend or your partner who can make you feel happy and acceptable as you are, instead of feeling like some weirdo on your own. ~ Ruth, 42, AUS
11. There are a lot of horrible judgemental people in the world. You need to strength to be yourself no matter what, you will always find people who will love and respect you for what you do, and no matter what ANYONE says... you are totally more beautiful this way. ~ Madie, 16, AUS
