09-07-2025
Gen Z Woman Hasn't Shaved in 6 Years—Her Reasons Might Surprise You
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A 23-year-old woman stopped shaving her body hair six years ago. Now, her explanation for that choice—shared in a TikTok video—has gone viral, being viewed more than 8.4 million times and liked by over 558,000 users.
"For me, it wasn't just about hair; it was about healing my relationship with my body, unlearning deep-rooted shame, and embracing softness, wildness, and choice," Peck told Newsweek. "I stopped shaving during a time of inquiry into what it means to live a more-natural life and also what it is to love myself.
"I realized how much of my energy went into self-surveillance, and letting go of the razor gave me more energy, peace and a sense of returning to myself," she added.
In the post, Georgia Peck, a holistic health coach, spoke directly into the camera from a forest setting and outlined why she walked away from shaving altogether.
"I haven't shaved my legs or my armpits in over six years," Peck, who is based in England, told viewers in the June 9 clip. She added that she had once shaved "on a very regular basis" because it felt necessary "to feel beautiful, and hygienic."
Her video sparked a flood of reactions from viewers online, from support to skepticism. While some praised her transparency, others pushed back, leaving negative comments. The intensity of the response did not go unnoticed by Peck, who said her decision to stop shaving was part of a larger shift toward living more intuitively and in harmony with her body.
From left: Georgia Peck poses in a woodland area.
From left: Georgia Peck poses in a woodland area.
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In the video, viewers were able to see Peck offer four specific reasons for putting down the razor.
"First, it's honestly such a hassle," she said, noting that hair regrowth just a day after shaving felt "uncomfortable" and like another item on a list of things "to 'fix myself' in ways that were not inherently broken."
Georgia Peck addresses viewers in a viral TikTok video.
Georgia Peck addresses viewers in a viral TikTok video.
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Peck also called out the cultural double standards around body hair.
"Why is it considered totally normal for men to have body hair and for women, it is unattractive?" she asked. "Hair in itself isn't inherently dirty, and it's not shameful."
Peck's third reason focused on health risks, pointing to ingredients commonly found in shaving products. She said these are "full of hormone-disrupting chemicals, fragrance, parabens, and chemical coated blades," and often used "on warm and open pores and directly over lymph nodes and in sensitive areas."
Her fourth reason was about self-connection: "I wanted to feel at home in my body again."
Peck said her content across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube centers on "ancestral and root-cause healing—everything from metabolism, gut health, and nervous system regulation to reconnecting with nature and cyclical living."
Peck's viral video prompted what she has called "rich discussion" in the comment section and beyond.
"I've received hundreds of messages and comments from people sharing their own stories," she said. "It's sparked rich discussion about autonomy, shame, nervous system trauma and the cultural narratives we internalize around beauty."
While the response was largely positive, Peck's video highlighting double standards in beauty and personal care appeared to unintentionally showcase it in action. Several viewers left unkind comments about Peck's decision to stop shaving below the post.
"Mental illness," one viewer said, while another added: "You single right?"
"I can't ever understand armpit hair, on anyone," one comment read.
"What do you want? A medal," another added.
Peck has not to let the harsher comments phase her. She said her appearance online is not a campaign or protest, but a deeply personal journey, one where she can block unwanted external noise.
"Sharing my story online is not a 'statement,' but more a reclamation," she said. "And in this video, I wanted to speak on the freedom, power and internal safety and confidence that can come from letting go of rigid beauty standards—including shaving."
Peck added that most of the positive responses to the clip came from other women, many of whom could identify with her reasons and feelings.
"The response has shown me how many people—especially women—are craving honesty, nuance and real permission to live differently," Peck said.
