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First ad in the U.S. that is focused on leg hair removal for women.

1929

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The trend is slow to spread until World War II, when production of nylons is stopped as part of the war effort. Advertising for leg hair removal will increase after this point, and leg shaving will become seen as "appropriate feminine" behavior.