If you’re a long-time shaver, you’ve probably noticed that there’s not much in stores that speaks to you. Girls on the hunt for hair removal products, aftershaves, and moisturizers for keeping their post-shave faces feeling fresh are hard-pressed to find something meant just for them.
But why is facial hair — or hair removal — so explicitly gendered? Women with facial hair are everywhere, and they’re beautiful whether they want to rock their stubble or go smooth.