Posted on 07/12/2023 5:21:35 AM PDT by DallasBiff
A handful of bold women are embracing what millions of others have struggled to keep secret.
Lipstick is a must for Annalisa Hackleman. A bold red is her go-to, but some mornings she’ll swipe on a soft rose or even a rich purple. She plays around with her hair color, too—right now her long locks and blunt-cut bangs are a bright teal and lavender ombré. Still, Hackleman says her beauty routine is kind of basic: She washes her face, puts on mascara and maybe winged eyeliner, lipstick of course, and then every once in a while, she’ll rub a little balm in her beard.
“I like to feel ready to leave the house,” she says. “I want to look good.”
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Ugh. That Amazon commercial a few months back.
I feel sorry for these women and don’t want to mock them, but female facial hair isn’t something to celebrate or revel in.
It happens. Some of us have what’s called idiopathic hirsutism. I’m thin and always had normal periods and pregnancies but have had to shave my face every day since my early twenties. It does suck especially being pale Irish/Swedish brunette.
It didn't work.
Nope should not be “celebrated. “Although a little part of me wishes that I could feel the freedom they do instead of the internal shame it’s caused me over the years especially when I was younger.
She is not even trying. If her man says he likes her beard, it means he likes the fact that he can let her do anything she wants. Go out drinking, partying, and no guy is going to hit on her. I mean straight self-respecting guy.
If it is caused by PCOS, have that thing fixed. Take hormones, there are treatments and cures. Pick one, because that is just gag inspiring.
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