ok, i'll start off by saying that i'm 12, in 7th grade, and i have a BIG presentation tomorrow. my teacher said to dress nicely, so my mom's making me wear a skirt. the only problem... i don't shave my legs, but i want to, and where i live, it's vital. i already told my mom that i wanted to, and people were making fun of me (even though they're not), and that all the other girls shave. you know what she told me? " YOU DON"T HAVE TO BE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE" my mom's a tough lady, and she sticks to her word. she also won't take any crap about veet and other ways to remove hair. and trust me, she'll know if i shave by myself, and then i'll get in big trouble. when my parents went on vacation i shaved by myself. i know how, and really, it's not a big deal. man, what do i do? should i shave my legs just for tonight? but then it'll grow back darker right? then i'll be more embaressed during PE.( we have to wear shorts) thanks in advance.
2007-03-25 15:23:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
I feel for you... I remember myself at that time... what I used to do when wearing skirts before I started to shave is simply to use skin color nylon panties... and you know what? you might feel uncomfortable or feel like everybody is looking or judging you but I learned that's all in our imagination... people don't look at your legs to see if you shaved... and if they do, they are real jerks...
2007-03-25 15:31:21 · answer #1 · answered by yafit k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont really know why your mom wont let you shave your legs but I would feel the same way you feel. Dont get yourself in trouble by doing it without her permission just wear some nice pants I wouldnt want to wear a skirt either if I could not shave in the 7th grade. So find something else to wear and give your mom time im sure she will come around:)
2007-03-25 22:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by Halawa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know i am 30 but when i was that age my step mom was the same stupid way and i hated it. The hair will be dark regardless, if you shave, if you don't,. My 5 year old daughter wanted her leg shaved and guess what I shaved them for her. her legs are no more hairy if i shave them everyday or if i go for a couple of weeks w/o shaving them. Really I do not understand parents either! I know tell her the leg hairs are rubbing agianst your pants and pulling and hurting!
2007-03-25 23:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oooo...that must suck not being able to shave. Well...I agree to not get in trouble by going against your mothers word. But if you HAVE to wear a skirt, then I'd say wear leggings or tights with it. Or just wear nice pants. Or even a long skirt would be fine. I hope your situation works out well for you :]
2007-03-25 22:33:58 · answer #4 · answered by Jelly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you shave it makes your hair grow more not darker, its your natural color just thicker, so i guess i wouldn't shave b/c maybe it puts you back longer to wait, besides who cares what people think of you only care what God thinks of you. By the time i was 12 i was shaving my legs, so maybe just talk to her and ask why she won't let you. Just don't do any drastic things that could make her mad and wait longer.
2007-03-25 23:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by dimondbacks7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same exact problem and i am the same exact age! I'm thinking you should shave your legs if it is that important to you. otherwise don't care about what other people think about you. It's your hair, and its your business
2007-03-25 22:31:24 · answer #6 · answered by Keke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wear flesh colored stockings and say you are wearing them because you are cold, thats what i used to do. i had the same problem as you, stockings became my best frined until my mom finally gave in. dont worry, just keep asking, she will give in when she sees how much it means to you.
2007-03-25 22:31:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wear panty hose, my mom wouldn't let me till I was 13!!
2007-03-25 22:31:41 · answer #8 · answered by Kristy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋