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When has hair removal historically been practiced? Was it always a predominantly female habit or were men ever societally compelled to be hairless? How was hair removal performed (if at all) before production of razors? What was the catalyst behind western society embracing hairlessness as feminine?

by /u/yellowromancandle in /r/AskHistorians

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