My 10 year old wants to shave her legs.

[jenmeehan11]

She says that all the girls in her class are doing it. I think she's too young still. I also think she is just saying that to make me give in.

When I shaved my legs for the first time, I think I was 11. I don't remember asking and thinking that maybe my mother wouldn't notice, lol. Anyways, I ended up tearing my legs up.

What are your opinions about what age is appropriate for shaving?

[Dabberdoo]

I don't think there is an appropriate age.  I think if she needs to shave her legs she should be able to shave them.

[mommagirl77]

My daughter is 10. And she shaves. We did 101 on it and the first time I shaved them for her. I think that is a good age depending on the child. If its the razor you are skeptical about, buy her the Veet system. Kids now a days are cruel and if it will help her with self esteem then go for it. Just make sure she completely understands that it ends up being a pain in the arse! Lol good luck on your decision.

[MrsJHoward]

My daughter is almost ten and will probably need to start shaving soon as she has really hairy legs! She is not responsible enough for a real razor though, so we will do Veet or nair, that way she doesn't mess her legs up.

[jenmeehan11]

You're right, kids are cruel and after you shave for the first time, it's a life long process!

I can't tell you how many times I have tried Nair, to no avail. I was thinking about trying it on her though. I haven't tried it within the past 5 years.

Is Veet like Nair?

Quoting mommagirl77:

My daughter is 10. And she shaves. We did 101 on it and the first time I shaved them for her. I think that is a good age depending on the child. If its the razor you are skeptical about, buy her the Veet system. Kids now a days are cruel and if it will help her with self esteem then go for it. Just make sure she completely understands that it ends up being a pain in the arse! Lol good luck on your decision.

[Lyzmom]

My dd is 10 and she shaves. We have thick, dark hair, so for her it was time. It bothered her and was uncomfortable wearing shorts or skirts to school. I showed her how a couple of times. Now she does it on her own when she wants.
I don't think there's a certain age when they can/should start. it's just something the two of you decide. If you're not ready, then don't start her.

[jenmeehan11]

I have been thinking about Nair myself. I still have scars from when I first started. My mother used those $1 razors. My daughter has very fine, light leg hair.

Quoting MrsJHoward:

My daughter is almost ten and will probably need to start shaving soon as she has really hairy legs! She is not responsible enough for a real razor though, so we will do Veet or nair, that way she doesn't mess her legs up.

[mommatothree01]

My dd was 10 when she started shaving.  I felt that the time was right simply because she asked to, which showed me she was ready.  She has always used a regular razor and shaving cream.  I showed her how the first time, she cut her legs a tiny bit the second time and hasn't since.  And I've NEVER had to tell her it's time to shave, which is amazing since I still have to remind her to shower half the time.

[jridgill]

My daughter started last year at 11. I say let her start. I let my daughter at that age because that was the age she asked. Now if she would've asked at 5/6 I would say no because I would be scared she would cut herself.

[MrsJHoward]

Nair or veet should work just fine then.

Quoting jenmeehan11:

I have been thinking about Nair myself. I still have scars from when I first started. My mother used those $1 razors. My daughter has very fine, light leg hair.

Quoting MrsJHoward:

My daughter is almost ten and will probably need to start shaving soon as she has really hairy legs! She is not responsible enough for a real razor though, so we will do Veet or nair, that way she doesn't mess her legs up.

[jenmeehan11]

LOL-- yeah, I still have to remind my daughter too, even though it's the same time every night.

I guess I am just going to go for it. She is wearing shorts and skirts everyday right now.

Quoting mommatothree01:

My dd was 10 when she started shaving.  I felt that the time was right simply because she asked to, which showed me she was ready.  She has always used a regular razor and shaving cream.  I showed her how the first time, she cut her legs a tiny bit the second time and hasn't since.  And I've NEVER had to tell her it's time to shave, which is amazing since I still have to remind her to shower half the time.