at what age do girls start shaving their legs?

[Anonymous]

9 year old DD is asking, but I think she's too young. I haven't noticed any of her 9yo friends shave yet, but am wondering what I should tell her in terms of what age it is appropriate. TIA to those of you with older girls and can lend some guidance!

[Anonymous]

Let her decide, chances are she will do it once and then not again for a while.

[Anonymous]

I agree with the once and then not for awhile. DD begged at 10 so I said fine and she did it twice and then not again regularly till she was 12.

[Anonymous]

Related to OP's post, at what age should girls be shaving by? This weekend I was surprised to see my niece, age 13, have rather hairy legs. None of my business, but it just made me curious as my kids are much younger.

[Anonymous]

The age at which they want to, hopefully, as long as they know how to use a razor. If that's 9 and they're hairy as hell, that should be fine. If they're 16 and not bothered by the hair, that should be equally fine.

[Anonymous]

I started at 9. My dd started at 10

[Anonymous]

As soon as she asks. My parents are foreign and wouldn't let me an it was awful socially.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Related to OP's post, at what age should girls be shaving by? This weekend I was surprised to see my niece, age 13, have rather hairy legs. None of my business, but it just made me curious as my kids are much younger.

There is no age which girls should be shaving by, because shaving legs, for girls and women, is neither a developmental stage nor an obligation.

What age do girls typically start shaving their legs by? That is a different question.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Related to OP's post, at what age should girls be shaving by? This weekend I was surprised to see my niece, age 13, have rather hairy legs. None of my business, but it just made me curious as my kids are much younger.

There is no age which girls should be shaving by, because shaving legs, for girls and women, is neither a developmental stage nor an obligation.

What age do girls typically start shaving their legs by? That is a different question.

Right on! It's ridiculous that shaving is being treated as a societal obligation, at increasingly early ages. What's next, full body electrolysis for newborn girls?

The thing is ... as my very hairy daughter is about to enter middle school in a few weeks, I find myself putting pressure on her to shave before her first day of school. I don't think she is making any kind of statement. She is just lazy (she'd never brush her teeth if I didn't remind her) and afraid of razors. Should I just shut up about it and let her find out first hand how cruel middle school kids can be? What is the likelihood the other kids won't care, given that she was already teased about it in 4th grade?

[Anonymous]

Age 12, 6th grade. Some girls have very fine invisible hair. They do not need to shave. Others, like my DD have dark, obvious hair and they feel they need to shave. I showed her how to do it. She is very proud of herself and keeps herself shaved. I am sure you know to start with a blade that is not so sharp the first few times?

[Anonymous]

^^ what I mean is by MS, the girls expect it. Before that, maybe you can still say, just a little girl, no need.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Related to OP's post, at what age should girls be shaving by? This weekend I was surprised to see my niece, age 13, have rather hairy legs. None of my business, but it just made me curious as my kids are much younger.

There is no age which girls should be shaving by, because shaving legs, for girls and women, is neither a developmental stage nor an obligation.

What age do girls typically start shaving their legs by? That is a different question.

Right on! It's ridiculous that shaving is being treated as a societal obligation, at increasingly early ages. What's next, full body electrolysis for newborn girls?

The thing is ... as my very hairy daughter is about to enter middle school in a few weeks, I find myself putting pressure on her to shave before her first day of school. I don't think she is making any kind of statement. She is just lazy (she'd never brush her teeth if I didn't remind her) and afraid of razors. Should I just shut up about it and let her find out first hand how cruel middle school kids can be? What is the likelihood the other kids won't care, given that she was already teased about it in 4th grade?

Yes, shut up about it. You've made your point, she's heard you. Peer influence is great at this age. Have a razor ready for her when she comes home, but be prepared for her to also want to wear pants each day too.

[Anonymous]

Totally depends. My blonde daughter started at age 13, summer after 8th grade. Her good friend (darker hair and more advanced developmentally) started at age 11.

[Anonymous]

Do any girls start with an alternative to shaving? I'm wondering if waxing, epilator, or nair might be preferred by some. What about an electric razor? DD is only 8, but is self-conscious of the hair on her arms and legs. I've been trying to reassure her that no one but her notices it, but at some point, possibly soon, she'll be ready to do something about it.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks for the guidance. I guess 9 isn't way too early, but I think I will continue to try to persuade her to hold off for another year or two. But I'm guessing I'll cave next summer when she's 10 if it's really important to her.