Is it too soon for my 10 year old daughter to start shaving her legs?

Question

My daughter is getting very aware and embarrased by the hair on her legs and refuses to wear shorts and wants to start shaving her legs. Is it too soon to let her start shaving? She already started before (without my knowing) to shave her under arms.

Answer 1

If there is hair there and it is noticeable and she is embarrassed, then let her shave. It is not an age thing, it is a "whenever it happens" thing.

Answer 2

I would let her, if being embarrased is the real reason.

Answer 3

Let her shave her legs...she's growing up and she wants to do a harmless "grown-up" thing.  I started shaving when I was 11 or 12 I believe.

That being said......

If she wants to start shaving her vajay-jay, I would have a serious talk with her!!!

Answer 4

If she already started shaving I would go ahead and let her.

If she is that embarrassed about it, cuz now its just gonna grow back in faster and more noticeable.

good luck

Answer 5

i am a teen and  i know what it is like. she is really embarrassed and feels that her social life is going to end. when i was a kid, embarrassment seemed like it would ruin my entire life. you should totally let her.

Answer 6

I started shaving my legs at 9 but my little sister (11) is not ready so she still doesn't. If she is embarrassed of it let her shave.

Answer 7

I don't have a girl, but  my mom always said we needed to become a women before we started to shave.  Meaning the period had to come first.  When got the period is when we could shave.  Maybe if you compromise with her or something.  I believe I started to shave at 12 maybe 11.  So I don't really see anything wrong with this.  Maybe you can ask other mothers in her class if they have started to let there girls save.

Answer 8

No, it isnt too soon.  In fact, I was like 9 or so before my mom ever let me, and my legs looked like they bore from Sasquach.  It was absolutely humiliating.  I swore from that moment on that when I had a daughter, I would demonstrate to her the proper way to shave without bleeding to death, as soon as she began to reallize and become embarrassed of the hair on her legs.  My little girl is only 1 1/2, but that still holds true.  She nis only going to do it behind your back if you make her wait much longer.  Why cause her the embarrassment?

Answer 9

Hilarious.... are you my long lost twin?  My daughter is also ten years old and also shaved (her legs) once without asking me first.  We've had this same discussion since then.

I let her do it when the weather started getting warm.  I figure, if she is really self conscious about it and doesn't want to wear shorts because of it, then what's the harm in letting her shave?  I showed her how to do it, did a few swipes for her so she could feel how hard/soft to do it, and then she did it on her own.

So, if you decide to let your daughter start shaving, just know that you're not the only mom of a 10 year old that would let her!

Answer 10

My daughter is 10 and shaves her legs. She is much older for her age and no sense in having you daughter be embarrased. I just made sure i got her a really good razor so she doesn't nick herself. Another good idea is let her use nair or Veet.

Answer 11

yes i didnt start til i was 13

Answer 12

if she has hair then id say its ok to shave.the worst thing in the world for her would be to be teased for it.

Answer 13

shaving is not so good....as it peels of the thin layer over the skin..wich makes it more n more dry....waxing is the ebst method 2 remove hair..also it reduces the hair growth....

or she can get her hair bleeched..i use to do it on my hands

Answer 14

If she feels uncomfortable with it then it is time for her to start.  If you still are not convinced ask her if her friends have started yet.

Answer 15

What earthly consequence are you afraid of that might happen to your daughter from shaving her legs and underarms, other than that you just don't want her to grow up yet?  Kids mature into adolescents whether it suits their parents' timetable or not.  If she's embarrassed, then that's reason enough to let her do it, and to show her how.

Answer 16

I agree with the lady above, I think if she feels ready to start shaving her legs then it's better that you allow her to do it openly. You say she's already started to shave under her arms without you knowing so she may start shaving her legs also. I'm sure she'd feel much happier knowing that you supported her decision.

It's hard enough at that age without putting more issues into the equation and it would be very upsetting if she was teased.

I'm sure as her mother you know her best and you'll make the right decision whatever that may be.

Answer 17

If she is not too young to grow the hair, she is not too young to be embarrassed by and want to remove it.

If you are uncomfortable with that, maybe suggest waxing.  The more you shave the stronger and thicker the hairs will become.  Also if she is willing to wax (cuz that hurts) then she has resolve enough to be allowed to.

Answer 18

i started shaving when i was seven or eight.

and im gooood.

Answer 19

My daughter is 10 and she shaves her legs, although not all the time. It seems like after I gave permission the desire to shave them went away

Answer 20

I think you should let her, but tell her not to get carried away at doing what she wants?

If she's embarrassed, you don't want her to blame you for the fact that she's embarrassed because you wont let her..

She's got to grow up some time.

Good luck :)

Answer 21

I think she is too young to be doing that. She's not even a teen yet.

Answer 22

i started 9

Answer 23

I think I was about 10 when I started shaving. I don't think it's too young, if it would raise her self-confidence I say let her do it.

Answer 24

Let her. We eventually have to anyway, if she's that embarrassed let her shave.

Answer 25

I really think that you should let her start shaving. If you don't let her then she is going to try behind your back and then she will get hurt. I started when I was in 4th grade the only problem was I became to lazy and didn't want to shave I just wanted to play then it grew back even longer. I think if she is becoming embarrased then you need to let her.

~<3 Jen

Answer 26

There is no reason why she can't start shaving her legs.  My daughter started when she was 10.  We tried waxing instead, but she was very sensitive to the pain.  You can always try hair remover lotions like Nair, they last a little longer than shaving.

Good luck!

Answer 27

I don't think it's too soon- especially if it's really getting bad.  I would maybe try one of those non-shaving creams first that remove the hair.  Otherwise, definately help her out and show her how to do it- probably sitting on the edge of the tub, and not at the same time she's showering.  She'll probably appreciate the respect you are giving her with her inevitable growing more mature.

Answer 28

mmm i started when I was about 10 or 11 and i'm 15 so she can start now, it's really up to you though.

Answer 29

If she is embarrased about her legs, I would let her do it because her self-esteem is lowered because of it.  Just make sure she knows that once she starts, she has to keep doing it because it only grows back thicker and faster.

Answer 30

I dont think its a big deal.  I was 11 when I started.  It will make her feel better, but have her use an electric razor so there is less chance of cutting herself.  Good luck!

Answer 31

If the hair on her legs is dark then yes she needs to start shaving them...dark hair under arms and on legs is a sign of puberty.