Some non-binary and trans-feminine individuals view facial hair as a "bodily resource" that can be shaped to reflect their identity, challenging traditional gender norms.
Testosterone typically leads to increased hair growth on the legs, chest, stomach, and face, as well as the darkening of existing hair. The Hairy Boundaries of My Womanhood - Vogue
For some transgender people, body and facial hair can be a source of gender euphoria or a tool for reclaiming autonomy over their bodies.
Conversely, for trans-masculine individuals, an increase in body hair is often a desired outcome of hormone therapy.
