At what age should a girl start shaving her legs?
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May 6, 2013
Haylee F.
I started shaving when I was 11 because my leg hair was nasty! And my mom didnt care!
May 6, 2013
Kelly M.
I started around 11 or 12. My leg hair got dark once I hit puberty.
And 13 is beyond old enough to start shaving if your hair is noticeable, I don't understand why your parents are so concerned about it growing back... that's just what happens when you shave!
May 6, 2013
Anna B.
I started at 9 - with naturally black hair, it was so noticeable. I was embarrassed by it, my mum understood and taught me how to use a razor. It's personal preference, but if you have hair on your legs that's noticeable there really is not harm in shaving it off. I really don't understand the major fuss that parents make it out to be. Luckily my mum wasn't like that.
May 6, 2013
Daria A.
I started at 11, but whatever age you feel like you should is a good time to start
May 6, 2013
Chrissie P.
Try asking to use the Nair products, that way it isn't really shaving... Good luck!
May 6, 2013
Emma F.
I started at 11 because the hairs on my legs were quite noticeable but you should shave at an age in which you feel comfortable:)
May 7, 2013
Alex N.
12
May 7, 2013
May A.
I think there is no age where you SHOULD shave your legs. Really it's what you're comfortable with. I was blessed with dark, thick leg and arm hairs which made me feel uncomfortable and self conscious about it when I was young. If I could go back, I would have waited because shaving is expensive. I would wait a bit. Personally it's a hassle and I try to avoid it whenever possible.
May 7, 2013
May A.
But yeah just because your friends shave, doesn't mean you have to. You're beautiful whether you shave or not.
May 7, 2013
Katelyn B.
Around 11 or 12.
May 7, 2013
Rose H.
Depends how hairy
Srry but it's kinda sad if your older and can't shave your legs do your parents want you to b embarrassed everytime you go in public with shorts? I started at 11
May 7, 2013
Rose H.
Y don't parents let you?
May 7, 2013
Liz R.
When ever its noticiable or when you're uncomfortable with it :)
May 7, 2013
Stefani H.
I did when I started middle school, actually the summer right before.
May 7, 2013
Courtney O.
You can maybe ask your mum if you can use veet or nair its just a cream that you apply then scrub it off, thats what I dod before shaving ;)
May 7, 2013
Bryana S.
I started at 12.
May 7, 2013
Roz X.
I didn't start til 14, but even now I only need to shave every few months...and never above the knee. I am not of a hairy people..lol
May 7, 2013
Miss E.
Dang. I have to shave pretty frequently, my blonde hair is really course and shiny on my legs :(
May 7, 2013
Amber K.
It's a personal choice. Like Rozberry, I only started shaving at about 13/14 and also don't shave above the knee! My hair is light, thin and barely noticeable. I would put it off as long as possible, I hate shaving! I always wish I'd put it off a little longer!
May 7, 2013
Christina W.
I'd wait for as loooong as possible. if you can notice the hair then yes I'd go ahead. just tell you mom you get picked on for having hairy legs maybe shell let you then.
May 7, 2013
Zoie E.
I started at age 12.
May 7, 2013
Lily W.
I started shaving at 12 & if your not allowed to shave you should veet cream it:)
May 7, 2013
Ellie S.
Subi; how don't they notice?! // and I don't want to shave because my friends do, I just think its really unfair they can and I can't when I really want to!!
May 7, 2013
Marilyn S.
12 years old
May 7, 2013
Alissa S.
I think I started when I was like 12 or 13 mine were blonde though so it wasnt very noticable.