Removing body hair is far from a new idea. Women in classical Rome used tweezers, creams, and pumice stones to eradicate the majority of their body hair. Ancient Egyptians used both razors and a sugar mixture, much like the one used in sugaring today. Removing much of one’s body hair was seen as a sign of cleanliness, status, and attractiveness in both cultures, though where and how much body hair was removed fluctuated through time.
Like ancient cultures before us, people today often remove what they consider to be excess body hair for cleanliness, comfort, or aesthetic appeal. There are s...
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