11 outstanding women write about the idea of beauty for Stylist magazine. Contributions from: Mary Beard, Caitlin Moran, Chidera Eggerue, Charli Howard, Stella Creasy MP, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Rose McGowan, Jess Glynne, Harnaam Kaur, Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Hanna Ibraheem.

What makes you feel beautiful? Drawing on their personal and professional experiences, 11 remarkable women interrogate the concept of beauty.

Never before has the idea of womanhood been as broad as it is today. Stylist has called upon some of the most prominent women across literature, politics, academia, media and entertainment to discuss what beauty means to them. From facial hair to acne, Afro, textured and grey hair to shaved heads, saggy boobs and cellulite, what happens when women challenge the expectations that society places on their appearances?

Through these unique, unblinking and witty essays from leading women who have turned their biggest challenges into their greatest assets, come 11 life-changing stories on why you already are your best self.