im 13 and i think i need to shave my legs. i asked my mom but she said it will make the hair grow in thicker. she took me waxing with her once but it was really painful and i dont want to do it again. all of my friends shave and they don't seem to have a problem with it. i'm embarrassed to wear shorts which is sad because its summer and i live in texas so i cant go around in jeans. please help!
2007-06-17 17:35:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
the problem is not that she dosnt know about it, its that when she was my age she tried it and she had a bad experience and thats why she turned to waxing. also dying it wont work b/c i have medium colored skin (i am pakistani)
2007-06-17 17:49:54 · update #1
If she doesn't want you to shave, tell her to take you to do it with laser...that way it doesn't grow back!
2007-06-17 18:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by ★Chika09★ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your mom, but for goodness sake don't just go behind her back and do it anyway if she has told you that you can't. That's a fast way to lose her trust in you and you are trying to convince her that you are growing up so don't be immature.
The hair does NOT grow back in thicker, it's just a myth. If you didn't like waxing, you could also try to talk her into letting you use Nair or Veet. There are no blades involved with those and they last longer than shaving. There's also lotions that you can get that will make the hair seem thinner. Try Aveno Positively Smooth Moisturizing Lotion or Jergens Naturally Smooth Shave Minimizing Lotion .
2007-06-17 17:46:51 · answer #2 · answered by Kelli W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hair remover cream, electric shaver if she is worried about cutting your self. I tried plucking the hair out of my legs once that hurts! If the only way she will let you be hairless is to wax then do it and the pain will lessen or you will just get used to it. Also if the hair comes back thicker and you just shave it right off again then whats the problem. Shaving some hair or shaving lots of hair it's shaving either way. Your under arms get shaved and that does not come back thicker. I have shaved for almost 30 yrs and the hair is the same as ever. Heck I am getting thin on my head maybe we should all be like Brittney and shave our heads for thicker hair. lol
Oh ask about electrologist - permanent hair removal
2007-06-17 17:44:51 · answer #3 · answered by Jenn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MY daughter has mexican blood in her, her legs have dark black hair on them. She begged me to let her shave her legs so I finally agreed and she gets so frustrated because she has to shave almost everyday becasue the hair is growing back so fast extremely THICK. If you dont' have a problem shaving every other day or every day, I don't know why your mom would have a problem with it.
2007-06-17 17:52:26 · answer #4 · answered by ~Sheila~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try something like hair bleach by Andrea, or you can use a product like Nair, or Neat. This is normal, what's the big deal. It's all a part of distinguishing yourself from being a little girl. Don't worry, unless you mom is some type of Quaker, she'll lighten up. Mom's just get scared of that type of stuff. I think it's part of the 'Right of Passage' like getting you menstrual cycle.
2007-06-17 17:43:56 · answer #5 · answered by CC65 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
show her this:
Mom please let her shave her legs. At thirteen she has adult type hair on her legs which makes it terribly embarrassing to wear shorts or skirts, or even for her ankles to show. There are very safe razors at any Walmart or drug store. This presents a real problem for your daughter. She is old enough to shave them on a regular basis so they won't look thicker.
2007-06-17 17:42:47 · answer #6 · answered by winkcat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do some research because shaving doesnt make it grow back thicker and faster. show her your research and then tell her how you are embarased to be around ur friends with hairy legs in shorts. GOOD LUCK!
2007-06-17 17:40:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hair does grow back thicker with shaving, she is correct.
wat if u try a hair removal cream?
2007-06-17 17:38:58 · answer #8 · answered by a_hopkins86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she already know you are embarassed and still will not let you shave, then I would just go ahead and shave anyways.
2007-06-17 17:39:17 · answer #9 · answered by Nancy B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stand up to your mom but try not to start the convo out with
everyone else......
just tell her mom i am 13 and in puberty we live in texas i need to shave. then walk away don't fight her
2007-06-17 17:40:04 · answer #10 · answered by little miss me!=) 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋