Meet Eldina Jaganjac, a 31-year-old Danish teacher who is defying beauty norms by proudly refusing to shave her mustache. Eldina has grown increasingly frustrated with society’s expectations, especially those placed on women when it comes to hair removal.
In March 2020, Eldina made the bold decision to embrace her facial hair and cut her mustache. She discovered that she still felt just as feminine, and her self-acceptance soared. Eldina noticed that men, in particular, were taken aback by her choice, with some even appearing to have a “third head” when looking at her. She believes that her facial hair acts as a natural filter, keeping away people she doesn’t want around.
Interestingly, Eldina sees her monobrow and facial hair as deterrents for “conservative” suitors. By challenging societal beauty standards, she attracts men who appreciate her for her personality rather than her appearance. Eldina is no longer confined to the limited options she thought women had when it came to their looks. She realized that men face no judgment or criticism if they don’t shave or groom a certain way. It’s simply seen as normal.
“I used to think that women had to adhere to certain beauty standards, but once I let my unibrow appear, I realized that it’s nothing extraordinary,” Eldina shared with Unilad. “I’ve learned to be kinder to myself, just like many other women. I used to avoid leaving the house if my eyebrows weren’t perfectly groomed, or skip the gym if my legs weren’t shaved,” she continued.
However, Eldina’s focus has shifted. Now, she prioritizes her goals and responsibilities rather than how she appears while pursuing them. The judgment and opinions of others no longer hold power over her. “At first, it didn’t feel right,” Eldina admitted, “but if people have nothing better to do than judge strangers, then so be it.”
Eldina’s story is a powerful reminder that beauty should be defined on our own terms. It’s time to break free from societal expectations and embrace our uniqueness. As Eldina has shown, true beauty lies in self-acceptance and living authentically, regardless of what others may think.
