I need a picture of your armpit hair
There are activists doing a hell of a lot out there. They blog, tweet, march, and volunteer their time in other ways. I’ve been thinking of a way that I can contribute. It eventually hit me: armpit hair! ‘Showcase’ women’s armpit hair so that it can become normalised! Not sure whether I used exclamation marks when I thought about it, though.
So this is what I want to do. I want to collect pictures of your armpit hair. No, I’m not some kind of pervert. And no, you don’t need to show your face. I’m making a couple of assumptions here: that you grow armpit hair and that you’re a woman.
Please send all photos to joycloete@gmail.com and let’s get this revolution started.
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Sorry, my hair-raising images have been delayed. My photographer (you know one cannot really take great pictures of one’s armpits by oneself) is under heavy work pressure at the moment and I don’t feel that I can request a moment of the photographer’s time for such deadly serious activities.
It did occur to me, however, that some friends and I made a hair-raising film about 8 years ago. Unfortunately it’s all on vhs now. But if I find the resources and the time, I may put it online.
I understand only too well
Yay, glad to hear of your project. Personally, I like sneaking a peek of women’s underarm hair. It is so rare to see, so affirming, and frankly, so beatiful, natural and earthy-looking. This is a great idea. Thanks. When I get a digital camera, I’ll send you my pics.
Thank you, Alice!