Nike has been praised for showing a female model with underarm hair on its Instagram account.
The sportswear brand shared photos of Nigerian singer and model Annahstasia on its Nike Women\'s account with the caption: \"Have a good mood.
\"In this photo that has been liked more than 175,000 times, Annahstasia poses in a Nike sports bra, with her arms raised and her armpit hair displayed.
Despite criticism from some followers, many of the reviews support the brand and the pattern of showing a natural figure.
\"Thanks to Nike for supporting nature,\" one wrote . \".
Another said, \"This is incredible.
\"Nike thank you for doing this,\" others commented . \".
\"The enthusiasm of body hair needs to be normalized.
Others commented to defend the model so as not to be considered \"disgusting\" in this photo \".
\"Don\'t belittle her because she has body hair!
One wrote.
\"You won\'t say that to men with hair under their arms.
Her body is her choice.
\"Nike is not the first model to have underarm hair, and on February, Aerie shared a photo of the model showing hair under the arm in bralette.
The clothing company wrote in the title of the photo: \"Don\'t compare your beauty to others, think you are less than anyone else.
\"Everything you have unique is beautiful.
Everything about you is real.
You are a force that no one can mess.
Nike has been reached for comment.