#DisabledAndCute: 7 inspiring body positive movements you've never heard of

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Disabled and Cute

The #DisabledAndCute movement was started by journalist Keah Brown, who lives with cerebral palsy. And while it may have started as one woman’s moment of appreciation of herself, it clearly struck a chord with thousands of other men and women across the world, who started adding their own #DisabledAndCute snaps. To date, it’s been used over 18,500 times, both by those with visible disabilities, and those with invisible disabilities.

Acne

We all know how frustrating a nasty spot outbreak can be, and given that acne is believed to affect 50 million Americans annually I'd say the #skinpositivity movement is one that’s long overdue. Encouraging people to accept that spots are a part of life, that everyone gets them and that they don't make you any less epic, thousands of people have stripped off their makeup to bare all. Even celebs have jumped on board too, with Kendall Jenner, Ruby Rose and Cara Delavigne all taking to social media to share their own experiences with acne.

I’m No Angel

No one needs telling that Victoria’s Secret angels have bodies that are simply unattainable for the average woman - Adriana Lima even revealed in 2012 that she went on a nine day liquid diet before the VS show - and the #ImNoAngel makes a point of defying these unrealistic beauty standards. Started by plus-size fashion chain Lane Bryant as part of a campaign, it has since been embraced by women all over the world who have taken to social media to celebrate their curves and post photos of their super-sexy selves.

Body hair

With inspirational figures such as model Harnaam Kaur, who has a full beard, leading the way in re-defining "beauty", the acceptance of girls with (shock-horror) body hair is slowly making its way into the mainstream. From fuzzy pits to legs with lashes, and even the odd snail trail, the #hairygirls hashtag encourages women to shaft society's expectations and flash their body hair for the camera.

And as attitudes slowly shift, you can bet that the #hairygirls movement is only going to get bigger.

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