In gym, we all have the same uniform of a short sleeve shirt and mesh shorts.
This is my first year in the uniform, and I am starting to feel uncomfortable. I am not totally obbsessed with it, but it is just one of those things that sort of frustrating.
For example: We are playing soccer, no shin guards. I am going for the ball, and so is a sporty guy. I aim to kick it out of his way, and he does at the same time. He ends up kicking me painfully in the shin.
Our overreacting gym teachers run over and want us to sit down so they can examine our shins. So the whole class crowds around me and my hairy legs, examining them to see a future bruise forming.
The hair there isn't dark, sortof goldenish, but still....
Do you think I should be worrying about it at my age? I am only in 6th grade, but it just makes me feel...insecure.
2006-12-02 06:48:11 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
I had the same problem (the hair thing not the shine thing) for me it was just embarrassing. Especial Sense I seat across from the guy I like. And It seamed to me that everyone but me and the guys had hair legs. And so I went home that day locked myself in the bathroom got a razor and shaved.
-So what I'm trying to say is if it's a BIG problem, and if it makes you feel self Concise, Then go ahead. I know I know it sounds superficial, But in the long run it gives your self esteem a little boost. And it's one less thing to worry about.(As in in the 6th grade we start to care about the stupidest things hair, looks, etc.)
-HOPE IT HELPS
-GOOD LUCK
2006-12-02 07:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by bark.bark.bark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started shaving my hair in the middle of 7th grade because my friends pointed out to me that my legs were hairy.
So I gave in to peer pressure. I wish I had waited a little bit because once you start shaving your hair, it will grow back thicker and darker. I don't care if anyone says otherwise. By the time I was in high school, my hair was a lot coarser and darker than before. I could not stop shaving anymore because it looked really bad.
If you are worried about what a boy will say about your hairy legs...ask your mother to get you a bottle of nair (or any other depilatory cream). Wait on the shaving until the very last possible minute.
The depilatory creams like nair work really well, and your hair takes a little longer to grow back than with shaving.
They also don't make your hair grow in coarser because the cream dissolves the hair, rather than cutting it. So your legs feel smoother.
Plus...no pain!
When you get older, I recommend waxing rather than shaving!
Good luck!
2006-12-02 06:56:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, from a guys point of view. I think that if you feel uncomfortable about it, then you should do something about it. Like shave, wax, nair or the many other things on the market. It may help with your self-esteem. I mean I would hate for you not to exhibit your full pontential, because you think you have hairy legs. ~#41
2006-12-02 06:59:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It it bothers you then talk to your mom about shaving. I started shaving in sixth grade. Just remember when you start shaving you have to do it at least once a week. So as long as your ready to take that step then talk to your mom and have her take you to the store to pick up supplies. At first it's scary, because you might worry about cutting yourself, but it doesn't hurt. Also, the intuition brand razors are the best- I've used them for two years and I've never cut myself on them.
2006-12-02 09:56:01 · answer #4 · answered by FormatLife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hair is a natural thing at your age, and so is feeling insecure about it. I'm in 8th grade now and shave, I HAVE too. Don't worry about it. There's some girls in my gym class who don't, and they're 13-14. Once you and your mom both agree it's fine to start, then you can.
2006-12-02 06:55:55 · answer #5 · answered by Barbiex) 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it sounds weird to me. teach making all the class come over as he inspected your shins. sounds like he wanted everyone there so he could feel your legs and have an alibi. i would ask your parents about it, yea you can shave, but when i was a kid when we got kicked, they sent us to the nurse. maybe not a big thing, but in today's world....i would be careful. you can e mail me at duckhouse@nnex.net if ya want with parents permission only. but it sure sounds like something is fishy. i hope he is not attracted to your legs and used it as an excuse. yes it seems i went too far but others do to. i have been burned so please share with your parents and don't be shy. tell em everything
2006-12-02 15:25:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will be genetical .perchance no longer your father or uncle yet smo else on your spouse and youngsters ? am 20 and fairly some the beard places are fulled with hair yet there some factors in my face too the position there's a lot less hair and that i agree shaving over and another time does no longer artwork perchance in time yet you will see a doctor
2016-11-30 01:30:50 · answer #7 · answered by molander 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't meter how old you are. if you have hairy legs and want to shave, go for it. just ask your mom first. start your conversation like this,"mom, I'm afraid of my hairy legs. maybe i should try shaving". never and ever you arguments like this "everybody does it" or "you don't understand". if she wont agree with you change your "strategy" of talking. when she agree, ask her more about shaving. ask her to help you in choosing shaving creme and razor.
my very good friend started shaving when she was 11, because of her hairy legs.
so there is nothing bad about shaving or waxing.
Good luck!!!
2006-12-02 08:04:41 · answer #8 · answered by Sweetie Pie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think around 6th grade was about the time I started shaving. Talk to your mom about it.
2006-12-02 07:08:31 · answer #9 · answered by Ashley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd Think about shaving, i have been shaving my legs sense the summer of 4th grade (i have really dark hair) i would consider shaving
2006-12-02 06:54:09 · answer #10 · answered by Vball Babe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋