my 9 year old daughter is selfconsciuos about the hair on her legs. When do I let her start shaveing?

Answer 1

i wouldn't let her shave... but i do understand that something needs to be done if she is selfconscious. there are some other options... there is a little paper (looks like fine sand paper) that you can rub on your unwanted hair and it literally rubs it off! sorry i can't remember what it's called... but look in the women's shaving products. ALSO, there is a product called VEET, that works like a wax but doesn't hurt like a real way. waxing products makes the hair grow back much slower as it pulls it out by the root... AND you know how your leg hairs grow in and are course? waxing products don't do that! i would have her try a few different things before shaving...

Answer 2

My granddaughter just turned 7 and has been harassed at school for over a year(K-1st) about her long, dark hairy legs! I told her to look at her brother and dad because they are just like that and also her fraternal grandpa. I explained that different people have more hair,some have dark hair, some have blond, and some have none until they are older. She said she wished she could shave and I told her to leave it alone because God made her exactly like He wanted her,black hair and all! That seemed to satisfy her, she giggled, and she hasn't talked about it again! She also has super thick curly dark hair that needs to be put into 2 or 3 ponytails to be able to stay up all day! She is from Irish, Dutch, Viking, French,Native Amer., descent and I don't recall any of those groups being especially hairy(maybe Viking) so I believe God wanted her to have it! She was born with thick curls and had a slight cover of dark all over but no more than some other babies. Tell your daughter it is a natural thing and it makes her unique. Let her be a little girl for as long as possible, innocence is left behind too quickly these days. If you do let her, please use the veet or wax types so she won't have dark stubble on the days when she is just being a little girl or feel she HAS to do it again and again and get stressed if she doesn't get around to it!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Children are always trying to be pretty. Actually, it doesn't matter that much. It's no problem if U have hair on Ur legs, it's totally normal. It doesn't mean U are ugly just 'coz U have hair on Ur legs. Doesn't everybody have hair? I'm 5 yrs older than Ur cute daughter & I've had the same feeling before. It's no big deal, hair helps the sweat & other dirty stuff get out from Ur body, I think it may be good if she keeps her hair on the leg for a few yrs until she's older. & once she starts shaving, she'll have to that everytime she sees hair on the leg. Hope Ur daughter stay healty & pretty--it doesn't matter if has hair on the legs.

Answer 5

i dont think nine is a good age to let her start shaving , i have a daughter thats 13 and hasnt begun to shave her legs yet , i have showed her how etc but , im still a lil hesetant on handing her a razor so im getting her that new stuff called deet or veet its a razorless hair removal system almost like nair , and also i dont have to worrie bout her cutting her legs etc , later on i might get her the wax but i would say the best time would be around 12 or 13 when they hit middllle school / jr highschool , 7th or 8 th grade

Answer 6

When she is uncomfortable enough about the hair on her legs to want to shave them, let her. What's the point of making her wait for some arbitrary age? She gets to feel miserable until then why? Don't believe any malarky about her hair growing in darker and thicker once she starts shaving. If that were true the retirement homes would be filled with little old ladies with gorilla legs.

Answer 7

My 8 yr old daughter is very self-conscious about the hair on her legs too. She has been swimming alot lately and actually pointed out to me that her dark hairs were now blonde and harder to see, after being in the chlorinated pool and in the sun. She was so happy. So maybe try bleaching them. I would like to say that she is too young to allow shaving, but it is more hurtful for them to have a bad self image than to start shaving at a young age. Also, safter bleaching, you may want to give Veet a shot. My cousin uses this every so often on her 9 yr old who has think, coarse leg hair.

My experience was horrid. My parents wouldnt allow me to shave, indefinitely or so I thought. And at 12 I had kids tease me in school. That hurt has stuck with me to this day. So if it comes down to embarassment or hurt or other self esteem issues, help her out any way you can.

Answer 8

The key issue is comfort. You want her to have a positive experience with her maturing body. She may already be teased by friends if the hair is noticable or becoming more apparent. There is no harm in allowing her to shave. She should, however, at this age do so only either with your guided help OR under your supervision. Shaving will not need to recur frequently for some time. How does she feel about the rest of her body? Have you and she begun to discuss what is coming up soon in respect to her changing body (both physically and emotionally)? Do you have the resources you want and need? I am happy to help -- [e-mail]

Answer 9

The question is, first, has she started showing other signs of puberty, like hair under the arms, growing breasts? Is the hair on her legs getting darker? If she has experienced, or shown these other signs, then let her start shaving with supervision. Otherwise, wait as long as you can, or at least another year. I personally would think it's ok to let her start shaving since she is aware and self conscious of it, it might help her feel better about her body, which she will need to feel good about herself, especially when going through puberty. Good luck in your decision.

Answer 10

hello,im lisha.im 19 yrs old and i remember when i was 9 i went through the same thing bc kids at school were allowed to shave their legs and i wasnt they made fun of me so bad and i even lost freinds,which we all know now that they werent real friends if they did that but as a young child i was hurt lonely and ashamed.....my mom said i couldnt shave until i was 16!!!!so i started to shave any way and i ended up cutting my self.in my opinion i think u should allow her to shave from the knee down and show her to be careful, the thigh at her age wont have enough for anyone to tell and u dont have to worry about her coming home in tears.plus it teaches her at an early age to be independent with her hygeine!!!