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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. ...
Shaving!?
Asked by S. from Chicago
on June 30, 2008
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Does anyone have a good razor they suggest for shaving your bikini area? I always get red bumps and it never really looks "clean". Maybe it's just me, but there has to...
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- Use a very sharp razor (i prefer the 4 blade ones) and use bikini zone or deodorant on the shaved area also helps. Just put one or the other on right after shaving. ...
- I think it's Noxema that makes these tiny little disposable razors specifically for that area. Loofa in between to help with the bumps and use bikini zone should help ...
- I have sensitive skin so I've been there too! Mario Tricoci has a brand called ESolutions and the product is called Razor Relief. I think it's about $20. I honestly...
Shaving
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on April 3, 2010
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In the past my daughter has used Nair for hair removal on her lower legs and armpits. It works fine but is kinda messy and she really hates the smell. However, she i...
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- The Sally Henson brand is really good as far as hair removal. I think she might be disappointed in a razor after using Nair.
- I have used a men's triple head razor for probably 15 years. It is great!!!! No more cuts and the triple heads glide easily over the knees. No need to get a women's ...
- I really like the Intuition razor. It has a block of moisturizing stuff (looks like soap) around the blades, and it kind of lubes up your skin as you shave. They sel...
Shaving
Asked by F.B. from Harrisburg
on June 24, 2010
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I usually use a man's electric razor to shave my legs. Occasionally, I use a woman's manual razor during my shower. I used to be able to go at least 24 hours before ...
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- Before you start jumping to medical reasons, know that in hot weather, hair grows faster. Also, are you looking to be baby smooth? As long as it doesn't look heinous...
- I have noticed as I age that the hair grows faster everywhere else but on my head!!! There it's thinning :-( LOL
- It very well could be a hormonal balance - I would check with your doctor first and maybe run some tests. If everything is fine, I know it seems the more you shave th...
Shaving Legs
Asked by M. from Minneapolis
on May 18, 2010
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I feel so silly asking this, but I am really wondering... what is the consensus on a good age for a girl to start shaving her legs? My daugher is 8, and she's getting...
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- I am Italian, ie thick black hair that grows back in hours, LOL! I started shaving when I was about 10, but I had been begging for a couple years before I finally got ...
- I "let" my daughter at 10 - because otherwise she would take my razor. We found a cheaper electric razor - so she wouldn't cut herself, kind of a compromise because I...
- Glad you are considering an electric razor, not a blade razor---the first time I shaved I used a blade and scraped a chunk of skin off of my shin! Bloody--very scary...
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 Legs
Asked by S.H. from Fort Smith
on April 29, 2010
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What kind of razors do you suggest for shaving my legs? I can't afford to change to often so I know I use mine too long, but it seems like lately I always cut the bac...
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- I used to use Venus, too, but I dont have the time or patience to sit and shave anymore. So i switched to Nair, and i absolutely LOVE it! It takes 3 minutes to be hair...
- I use the purple Noxzema disposable razors. They aren't expensive, they last a long time and they make my skin really smooth. I also can go longer in between shaving.....
- i used gellette for a long time but now use the green venus and when they start causing the burn they are so dead i add a bit of "coochie creme" well i use it quite a ...
Shaving Question
Asked by J.W. from Grand Rapids
on May 25, 2010
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Hi Mommas! I was just wondering if any of you have any tips on shaving your "bikini area". I seem to get razor burn, red bumps every time, no matter what I do... won...
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- Hi, I used to get the same thing, but like another mom answered use trimmers. Trimmers eliminated the razor burns and bumps, and in a few weeks the blemishes from u...
- Coochy works great if you are not allergic to it. I have tried just about all the things suggested and found that deodorant works the best unscented is the best less t...
- You need couchy cream. You can buy it through pure romance or slumber parties. It works great on legs too, my legs have never been smoother, and I don't get razor burn...
Leg Shaving
Asked by N.W. from Houston
on August 28, 2008
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My oldest daughter asked me last night when she could start shaving her legs. I asked her why. Her reply was that she was uncomfortable with them the way they are and ...
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- My mom had me use daisy and when I tryed other brands I would cut myself. Daisy you can be kinda rough and still not cut yourself. I believe your daughter will liste...
- Nair or Veet are good products for a beginner shaver. If you want her to use a razor, I would reccomend Skintimate shaving cream and a disposable razor for women or th...
- My daughter is 11 and we just started shaving a couple of months ago. We started with the Veet that had the bladeless razor. It was good to show her how to use a raz...
Question About Shaving......
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on December 12, 2007
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Hi mom's I have a question...my daughter is almost 12 years old...and she is now wanting to start shaving her legs, wax her little mustache (hardly nothing there)...sh...
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- I met an Italian woman with two girls who had very dark hair on their arms and legs (ages 7 & 9). She takes them in for sugaring - it's much less painful and damaging...
- C., My mom didn't let me start shaving until I was 13 and she started me off with an electric razor which I thought was such a great idea that it's what I did for my ...
- No plucking the stache!!!! Try Sally Hansen facial hair remover--it works really well for me, and not at all painful. As for the legs...let her shave. I needed to s...
