Shaving: Tween
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Shaving????
Asked by W.K. from Washington DC
on December 12, 2007
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My 10 year old has been bugging me to let her start shaving her legs. I, unfortunately, cannot remember when I started shaving my legs and I don't know if she is too y...
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- I vote to let her start now with your supervision the first time of course. I understand the concept of wanting to wait until spring or summer, but what about gym cla...
- My daughter is 10 and in the same situation. Actually, she has been self-conscious about her dark, hairy legs for a few years. About 3 summers ago (when she was 7)I ...
- Hi W., I am in the same boat as you. My daughter is 12 and is feeling the same way. Not really bugging me but definitely letting me know she is interested in it. ...
Advice on 12 Year-old Shaving Hairy Thighs....
Asked by J.R. from Boston
on May 27, 2009
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My 12 year old daughter has been shaving her legs now for probably over a year. She has very "hairy" legs, although not "black" hair, she is lucky in that respect. The...
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- Nair is all chemicals so no surprise that she broke out in a rash. I tried it on myself and didn't like it so I won't give it to my almost 11 year old.. if you are alr...
- J., its no big deal and a no-brainer besides. Let the hairy girls shave if that is what makes them feel comfortable. I guess I do not understand your enormous quandr...
- Hair is hair. If the hair is there and you know her level of concern then why not. If you are worried about her cutting herself, you could help her the first few times...
10 Year Old Shaving?
Asked by R.S. from Sacramento
on January 7, 2011
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My 10 1/2 year old daughter recently asked when she would be allowed to shave. She has fair skin and dark hair, but I really don't think it's that bad because the hair...
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- While I think most of us are programmed to have "ages"... when it's biology, when it's time it's time. Whether that's shaving, deodorant, tampons. We may WANT more tim...
- my daughter and i have talked (she is 11) and we have agreed that she can start shaving her underarms and legs at one of 2 times: when she begins to sprout hairs under...
- I have a 10 and 13 year old girl, and because the 13 year old shaves her underarms, the 10 year old has had a shaver in the shower for about 2 years but only recently ...
When to Start Shaving?
Asked by T.J. from Philadelphia
on July 10, 2011
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My daughter will be 12 in October. She has blond hair on her legs and because of her tan the hair seems to really show. When should she start shaving? Does she have...
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- My daughter started being self-concious about her body hair at around this age, mainly because she has dark hair and is slightly hirsuite. I started her with an electr...
- I'd let her decide. If she's uncomfortable with her leg hair, let her shave it. Take your cues from her. LBC
- If she's not worried about it, I wouldn't be. Really not the best age to encourage her to be self conscious. If shaving is the desired outcome, I've actually tak...
Shaving
Asked by T.B. from New York
on March 19, 2010
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What electric razors are best for a tween to start with?
My 12 yr old has asked to shave her legs. I told her yes since the weather here is getting warmer and capri...
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- I know this is late- but my daughter(11) asked about shaving her legs recently. We decided to try the smooth away pads and she loves them. They are very easy, chemical...
- It kind of depends on what the other girls are doing. At some point it gets to be where all the other girls are shaving their legs and you get made fun of if you don'...
- Hello I know I am posting after your update "So What Happened", but after reading the responses, I have something to add as well. I haven't shaved in over 12 years ...
When Do Girls Start Shaving Legs?
Asked by E.C. from Boca Raton
on February 20, 2009
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My daughter just turned 11 yesterday and asked when she can start shaving her legs. It caught me off guard but I was trying to remember when I started shaving... I th...
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- My oldest daughter starting shaving at age 11. And I am pretty sure the day my yougest turns 11, which is in May, she will remind me that her sister got to shave at 11...
- Here is what I did: I am 30 y.o. and I shaved at 12. So hopefully that will give you perspective. I think once the little one gets hair in other places, you should ...
- Hi E., Well my rule for my three now grown daughters was this: when the hair on your legs starts turning black, or ninth grade, whichever comes first. Like I told ...
When to Have My Daughter Start Shaving?
Asked by D.B. from Boston
on September 2, 2008
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My oldest daughter is 10 and has asked about shaving her legs. She has her dad's Italian genes - so she does have dark hair on her legs. My plan was that once she deve...
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- You hit the nail on the head when you said you don't want her to feel self conscious. She is 10 (the pre-teen age) it's not like she is only 8 or 9. I feel if she is a...
- If you decide to let her, a safer way for her to start is with an electric ladies razor. She can't cut herself, and the hair is very fine still, so she won't have stub...
- If she is asking about doing it, and you think she is able to handle it by herself, I would definately show her how. Obviously this is not free reign to wear daisy duk...
When Do Most Girls Start Shaving Their Legs?
Asked by A.S. from Bloomington
on September 21, 2009
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My daughter is 11 and she keeps saying that she would like to start shaving. I have been telling her that it is best to wait as long as possible because once you star...
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- My daughter was 11 too. Take this opportunity to get to know your daughter who is starting to mature. There is a great book at the bookstore/library about girls & wh...
- We started this last year for my daughter (she just turned 11 this week). She has extremely hairy arms and legs. We use an electric razor. We have only really needed t...
- As someone who felt very embarrassed about body hair in school her feelings are real and she will feel this way winter or summer!! There are so many alternatives to sh...
When Should Your Daughter Start Shaving?????
Asked by L.Y. from Indianapolis
on November 3, 2008
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My daughter is 11 and is very blond. I have been thinking about having her learn shaving techniques for her legs, but I had not started that with her yet. Another gi...
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- In my opinion, it has a lot to do with her maturity. My oldest daughter didn't need to as early as my youngest, who is 12. She just started shaving in the last few m...
- I let my daughter start at 9, but she dances alot and the tights and hair were driving her nuts. : ) She began with the Veet, you rub on the cream then wait 2 minute...
- Two of my girls were eleven when they started shaving. I bought the Venus vibrance. It vibrates so there is less chance of them cutting themselves. So far, so good....
When Should Daughter Start Shaving Her Legs?
Asked by A.M. from Jackson
on June 17, 2009
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I have a 9 year old daughter (will be 10 in Sept.). The hair on her legs is very noticeable and dark. She has been constantly asking when she can start shaving her ...
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- From personal experience, I suggest that you let her shave/use hair removal of some kind if that's what she wants. She may not even keep it up, but then it will be he...
- I think 10 is very younger to start to shave ones legs. I hate when kids had to started doing something so young when it will be a burden the rest of they life. I woul...
- All little girls are in such a hurry to grow up. If she is self-conscious about the hair and it is bothering her and she has expressed that she wants to shave, you sh...
