Cellulite, Quirks, and Confidence: Why Natural Beauty Is In!!

We had the pleasure of capturing Willow Johnson’s natural beauty. At OBARE, our goal is to celebrate women just as they are—unfiltered, no makeup, and yes, cellulite (aka dimples—look out for the D.I.M.P.L.E.S coffee table book coming soon!). Willow is now a proud Bare Model, embracing her body and inspiring others to do the same.

Instead of a face-to-face chat, we slid some questions to Bare Model Willow’s inbox, and what she shared was full of realness, and a whole lot of inspiration about embracing your body and owning your confidence

Willow shares her empowering message:

“I can workout and be fit, and still have cellulite, and that is OK!”

Meet Willow Johnson

• Ethnicity: Russian, Latvian, German, Mongolian
• Age: 24
• Passions: Professional volleyball, fitness, video games, photography, painting, guitar, singing, and experimenting in the kitchen

From Self-Criticism to Self-Love

Q: How have you struggled in the past to appreciate or love your body?

“I used to hate my rolls when I would sit down, my side profile, or the rolls on my back when I moved a certain way. Now I’ve learned to embrace these ‘flaws’ as part of me. There’s nothing wrong with my body when I sit or move a certain way. Take the differences you have from everyone else and embrace them.”

Loving Her Cellulite

Q: What about the cellulite on your butt?

“I think it’s completely normal. Even as an active person, I’m flawed and not airbrushed. I can workout and be fit, but still have cellulite, and that is OK!”

Standing Tall and Embracing Height

Q: How do you feel about your height now?

“I used to hate being tall and got bullied for it. Now I embrace being 6’2 and standing tall. I think it’s beautiful having long legs and being tall.”

Shooting With No Makeup and Full Confidence

Q: How was it shooting without makeup?

“I normally only wear makeup for events, so shooting bare-faced was amazing. It enhanced my natural skin and allowed me to be true to my beauty.”

Q: How about shooting implied?

“I was nervous about some of the nude photos—wondering how my body would look or if the shots would turn out good—but I was shocked and so happy with how beautiful they came out.”

Her Message to Women Struggling With Self-Love

Q: What advice do you have for other women?

“There is only one you in the whole world. Take the differences you have from everyone else and embrace them. You are beautiful, and the ‘flaws’ on your body are beautiful. I hope young women see Bare Model Willow’s photos on OBARE and feel inspired to love their own natural body.”

Why We Love Willow Johnson

Bare Model Willow proves that loving your body and building confidence aren’t about looking perfect—because honestly, who does that anyway? (LOL)—they’re about loving your natural body, your quirks, and your individuality. From cellulite to height to realness in front of the camera, she shows that strength and beauty come from accepting yourself as you are.

Follow Willow Johnson on Instagram @Willowj4 to see more of her journey, fitness tips, and living life!!