Body hair on men sounds like it would be less of a challenging topic. But in recent times it seems that even men are self-conscious about their hair.
For some time, the stereotypical man had short hair, and body hair was expected. Now, more males are starting to shave and not just their beards. Some letting their hair grow into long and lushes' locks that some girls would be jealous of. Going far into history we see it wasn’t so odd for men to have long hair. Vikings are known for that. And taking good care of one’s hair was very important to them. And for the more centre of Europe, there are many paintings of nobles with long hair. Of course, in those cases it’s probably thanks to wigs. And it was something the higher classes could indulge in.
Nowadays, it’s very rare for men to wear wigs, weaves or any extensions. Even in cases of early balding. The concern for them is they feel less of a man because of it. And having to hide it, only prolongs the issue. If it was something more people talked about, less men would feel like it is something to be ashamed of.
The journey to self-acceptance is for many a long one. And learning to be comfortable in one's skin without changing to fit the unspoken rules of others can feel uplifting. By prioritizing our physical and emotional ease, we can define ourselves on our own terms, proving that what we carry naturally is not a flaw, but simply a part of who we are.