Girls with Black Underarms and Hairs on their Underarms..

@raijin (10345)
Philippines
February 20, 2007 12:23pm CST
Here in the Philippines, seeing women with hairs on their underarms gets some what a shocking response from everyone. What are your thoughts when see you girls who are like these? Are they common to your place, or are they already has become a part of your culture?
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@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
21 Feb 07
not on my place..having hairs shown on that part of the body means that the girl is weird or untidy...i dont like girls to have hairs on that part..not also common here of course im too came from the same place as yours..
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
It sure is, but I just want to let all the people here and around the world know that it is not normal for us filipinos to have women with underarm problems.
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• United States
21 Feb 07
I find it somewhat gross.lol.I can't imagine myself being like that.I used to live in cebu,and i have seen a lot of girls with dark underarms.What bothers me is that they wear sleeveless clothes.I mean,its not a nice sight to look at.
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
Ain't that a nasty habit to have, were they not that aware enough of what someone would comment on them?! Well I guess they must be trying to send a message for everybody, but to what the message is, I do not know!;)
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@GardenGerty (160708)
• United States
21 Feb 07
Women shaving underarms and legs is the societal norm in the US for the most part. Some people are lucky and have sparse or no hair growth, so it is not much of an issue to them.
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
Good thing you've mentioned that, because I saw a certain celebrity who was caught by media cameras with her unshaved under arms!;)
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@mari61960 (4893)
• United States
21 Feb 07
I don't see it often, but I do occaisionally. I don't think it looks good at all. I think it's fine if you don't want to remove the hair but it just doesn't look good with a sleevless style top. I don't think it looks good for men either when they wear tops without sleeves.
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@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
Well that's a very different view!;) I thinks men and women have different types of hormones that affects each others growth, and most men are distiguished because of having hair under their arms. To which women are not known for.. LoL
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• Philippines
21 Feb 07
When I was in college there was this Women's basketball event in our university. Other asian countries were invited to come and play. I'm not going to mention the name of the country ^_^ We were really excited to see other asian beauties, not to mention that they are prettier than our players ^_^ After the ceremonies the game started. Every game starts with a jump ball right?? When the center players from each team tried to grab the ball for possession everyone in the Gym was caught laughing. The center player had a bush of think hair in her armpit. Aw not to mention that she was the prettiest of all the players we saw. It was really a turn off...
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@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
That's a pretty awful experince, it really is quite a turn off for men to see women(especially those who're beautiful) more MANLY than us, men!;) If it's a bush, then there must be wild animals lurking around it! LMAO
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@ethanmama (1745)
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
I'm also from the Philippines, and I'm a girl. I do agree that dark underarms and hair under the armpits are not pretty sights on a girl. But they look okay on men. LOL. I guess it's really part of the general culture.
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@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
Well, I guess it only applies to some. Most of filipinas here would rather let hairs under their arms plucked or shaved, I think most of them are aware on what others would say on them..
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@magnet (2087)
• United States
23 Oct 07
I shave my underarms most females that I know in the US shave their underarms,but I've always wondered why don't men shave their underarms.
@Dolcerina (3376)
• Hungary
29 Oct 07
As I see the most men shave the underarm too, just like women. It is question of hygienic.
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
23 Oct 07
I guess men don't shave because it is a part of their being mature, since not all women grow's hair that long as for us guys. It seems that these are signs of maturing for us guys, just like the monthly period's for women..
@Ohara_1983 (4117)
• Kuwait
21 Mar 07
Well, mostly the girl like that are not aware what people say to them. And when i become a "dalaga ika nga" (lady)I've never try to let my underarms had a grown hair. I too much take care of my armpits coz even me if i saw the girl having a black armpit's and not removing the hair...gosh.... I'm discourage of that. And i doing wax to remove it so i feel comfortable and fresh if i saw my underarms clean.
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• Philippines
29 Oct 07
I'm also from the Philippines. I always pluck the hair on my underarms. Most girls in the Philippines are really conscious about their underarms that's why if they can afford they go to the doctor to have their underarms whiten or to remove their hair. I'm so thankful because I don't have black underarms.
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@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
29 Oct 07
Atleast you know how to make look good at yourself, I always value self-awareness and proper grooming when it comes to appearance!;) Man or woman, people should know how to look good of themselves!;)
@freesoul (3021)
• Egypt
20 Feb 07
for sure it's not a 'sexy' sight :) No I don't see this around, I guess some girls are making a statement about "feminism" and equality by going too far with such things to shook backward males like us lol
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@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
Or maybe some of them are just too stubborn to shave their underarms!;) And to think that it's not a hygienic sight for us men to see women with hairs under their arms.
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@nengs10 (3180)
• Philippines
8 Nov 07
In my case, I percieve these girls as unhygienic. It looks dirty in some sense. I can't imagine my partner having a black underarms or even hairs on the armpit. It's totally disgusting. Yet this is just in our culture. I still respect other cultures that cater and accept these things.
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
8 Nov 07
Yes, it is common in some country that men are the one's that have hairs on their armpits. Just like here, most people are not used to seeing women with hairs under their arms..
@yamskee (827)
• Philippines
19 Jul 07
yeah. i am irritated everytime i see girls who have the guts to wear sleeveless shirts even if they have hairy and/or black underarms. its ok to wear them if your just staying at your house but riding bus, or lrt/mrt and raise arms. good lord give me patience. i just shook my head in dismay everytime i see girls acting like that.
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@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
20 Jul 07
For me, I can't stop but just show my discontentment on these unpleasantries!;)
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
5 Oct 07
I remember an incident when I was still in grade school. I boarded a jeepney and I was on my way to school. Then this woman, boarded and she was really very attractive. She wore a sleeveless top and her skin was totally flawless. Then, she raised her arm..... and I saw Tarzan and his jungle!!!lol! Oh my goodness, raijin! Here was a lovely young woman sitting infront of me and I even was envious of her complexion and her attractiveness. But the moment she raised her arm, oh my goodness again! The hairs on her underarm was I think two inches long. And I mean, they were long and so thick and so very black! I didn't know if to continue staring, laugh hysterically or get a scissor and do some trimming.^_^
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
6 Oct 07
LoL Are you really sure that she's a lady, it could that she's a he?!;) Hehehe! I think she's more bushy-haired than me, because I checked mine and it's just about in inches!;)
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@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
6 Oct 07
I'm glad that it made you laugh, hope it made up your day!;) If she's going to be in Ripley's, I'm sure she'll only be in Guiness!;)LoL
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• Philippines
6 Oct 07
I can't stop laughing!lol! Oh, and I assure you, she's a 100% woman, through and through! I think she ought to join Ripley's Believe or Not, and I'm pretty sure she'll be a title holder of the Longest Underarm hair in a woman!
@tryxiness (4544)
• Philippines
6 Oct 07
It's awkward seeing women with hairs on the underarms... and deodarant endorsers here do not encourage black underarms -- which somehow creates this stereotype of a barbie-like woman that should be molded according to what is prescribed by the media... but i guess, the hair on the underarms is popular in Europe. :)
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
7 Oct 07
That's good to hear my friend, how I hope I have the same thoughts as your's!LoL Hehehe!
@tryxiness (4544)
• Philippines
7 Oct 07
hahahaha! :) actually, we've been debating and looking into the reasons why there are girls who have natural black arms (other than the color) it's hereditary daw... they are black/dark but do not have BO naman. :)
@mgmagana (3618)
• United States
8 Oct 07
here too it's kinda odd! i find it weird!
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
9 Oct 07
Hehehe! I guess we are still not much aware and used to seeing that kind of view on girls, that I wonder why..
@Dolcerina (3376)
• Hungary
29 Oct 07
I think hairy underarm is shocking in Europe too.
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
30 Oct 07
I guess it really depends on the place where we are, as this reflects their culture and rituals as well!;)
@jencai (3412)
• Philippines
12 Oct 07
My sisters have black underarms but fortunately I don't. Lol! Unfortunately I have black thick hair in my underarms, I don't know why? I might be inherited from my parents? All I have to do is to shave it once a week, specially if I have to wear sleeveless.
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
12 Oct 07
Atleast you're aware of it, so I guess there's no problem in it. What troubles me are those who goes out and don't even care of what they look at others, it bothers me since I'm not used to seeing women like that..
• United States
8 Oct 07
I think these are strong women (not girls), who are confident enough to be comfortable with their bodies as they are, and not feel like they have to conform to the ideal of beauty pageant queen. It's not that common though, even in liberated California, so I have to admire those that I do see.
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
9 Oct 07
In my own perception, women can be strong in any aspect and not that'll somehow affect their personality in a negative way. I believe most women can handle MEN's job now, that is whre I believe they are strong and independent.
@peanutjar (5198)
• Canada
12 Oct 07
Hi raijin,sorry so late,hehe.Ive seen this before with a girl that was from anothercountry who came to our school and traded with another girl who went to hers,for awhile.She had hairy underarms and she said it was natural from the country she came from.Well,we could not get used to that fact let me tell you,especially the guys,because she was very nice looking and then the hair just turned it off.This is rare to see this here,only if the person does not take care of their physical appearance and to lazy to shave it.Im never seen with hair under my arms or legs for that matter.Its more femine i think when its not there and clean looking,hahaha.:)
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
12 Oct 07
That's what I'm talking about, it seems that some country embraces this trend maybe because it's a part of their culture. But admit it or not, most people are really not used to seeing it!;) I know it could really be a major bummer, but what more if that hair also smells nasty?!LoL
27 Oct 07
I am from UK and I don't like seeing women with underarm hair. I shave or wax under my arms. I also think it looks unsightly to see ladies with their minny hair sticking out from the sides of their bikini bottoms. It looks much tidier if it is kept trimmed :-)
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
29 Oct 07
Yep, I believe that's what most of us feel!;)