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Chinese women embrace colorful armpit hair as fashion and autonomy statement

A growing trend among young women in China involves dyeing their armpit hair in vibrant colors, turning a previously stigmatized feature into a form of self-expression and bodily autonomy. This practice, popularized on Chinese social media platforms like Xiaohongshu, mirrors similar trends seen globally and on Western celebrities. While embracing this fashion statement, some participants also share advice on the dyeing process and potential risks like skin irritation. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    Young Chinese women dye armpit hair as fashion statement and expression of bodily autonomy

    Some young women in China are dyeing their armpit hair, transforming a once-stigmatised trait into both a fashion statement and an assertion of bodily autonomy. The trend is not without precedent. Lady Gaga made headlines with green underarm hair in 2011, while brightly dyed armp…