At 30, this American woman is now embracing her facial hair, after spending fifteen years eliminating it by shaving her face regularly.
Originally from Kansas, Coral Renaie, 30 years old, has always been perceived as unique, thanks to his noticeably dense beard. She wears this facial hair not as an aesthetic choice, but as a consequence of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) from which she suffers. This medical condition offered him a painful path, punctuated by both physical and emotional challenges, from his adolescence.
Judgments and harsh comments from others about her appearance have been a daily struggle which she had to face. Years ago, Coral chose the razor to eliminate her beard and conform to societal expectations, attempting to dissolve into normality. Nonetheless, after a journey of deep introspection and self-acceptance, she made the bold choice to not only accept, but celebrate her beard.
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Lifting the veil on a female taboo
Coral is now a well-known figure among her 22,700 TikTok followers, where she generously shares pieces of her daily life and her fight for the destigmatization of excessive female hair. Despite being the target of derogatory and hateful comments on online platforms, with brutal remarks urging her to shave, Coral remains indifferent to the cruelty of the critics.
"I love myself, and it pisses people off," she declares boldly. Coral does not fight alone in this battle against beauty stereotypes. Her partner, her family, and her community of subscribers are the pillars that helped her stay strong and resolute in her fight. Her boyfriend’s love and support in particular was a catalyst for her self-esteem. “My boyfriend loves me, which helped a lot… When I stopped shaving, we were happier; him because I finally had confidence in myself, and me because I felt comfortable. ‘comfortable in my body’, she shares.
Through its story, Coral emphasizes an essential message: Women should not feel obligated to hide their true identities, even if it goes against conventional norms. Her struggle, her self-acceptance, and her ability to break taboos surrounding female body hair make Coral an inspiring defender of authenticity and body diversity.