Yeh she is the age to start shaving my mum got us an electric shaver not painful and my mum started to do it for us then we did it
Iâm sorry but as someone who was told they need to shave at a young age like that⌠it makes you feel so bad about yourself⌠especially when a family member points it out. Maybe instead of telling her she needs to shave, tell her about shaving and educate her on it and say that itâs an option that she has but please do not tell her that she must shave to be clean (I know that may not be the intent here but that can be a feeling that comes up from you pointing that out to her). Iâm not trying to bash your feelings for what you think is best for your daughter but please also think about how young she is. I know that I was very critical of myself at that age and it was a lasting impression in my little mind.
My daughter started highschool this year⌠she was 11 turning 12⌠she wanted to shave⌠I told her itâs better to wax them⌠so she gets her legs waxed nowâŚ
I would start with waxing if she really wants to get rid of hair⌠It lasts longer and itâs better in my opinion.
Unless she asked about it herself, I would highly suggest not bringing it up. I remember my mum only started teaching me because I was being bullied for having hair on my legs and she offered a solution that I agreed with. I was probably around 9-10. Donât force your opinion upon her.
I would take her to get her legs waxed instead, but when she is ready and comfortableâŚwaxing helps lessen the amount of hair growth and it can come back lighter or thinner compared to results from shaving
I got my daughter a electronic shaver 1st and just the other day she said she was comfortable enough to try a straight razor
Am worry about longevity than it being to young. My 9 year old was messing with armpit hairs and I offered her to trim them , because it was bothering her. So we used an electric shaver to trim them. Because I donât want her armpits to darken quickly from the toll shaving does to the armpits. I remember when I started shaving my legs I was told to only shave the bottom half of them too⌠and now my bottom half at 35 grows super faster than my top half (thighs)⌠I get some kids are alot more hairy than others and I remember seeing the means kids in action with other kids and itâs not even nice to see it⌠I can only imagine how it feels to receive it. But at the same time if sheâs confident enough to not care about what others might say ( with you consulting her of the possibility she might get made fun of) than⌠donât start⌠ideal time would be 11, 12, 13. More middle school ish
My mom started me with hair removing creams for the first year and then moved to razors. I currently prefer the joy razors! And the magic shave powder is a wonderful hair removing cream. Both can be found at Walmart and I pretty cheap products.
I begged my mom to let me shave and she didnât let me until I was 13! I went from As to a C cup overnight and started my period that same year. My friends older sister (15) shaved her legs so fast I was amazed at how âmatureâ she was lol 
who YOU feel should be shaving??? yes your her mother but thats something she should decide for herself & i definately wouldnt say its something to think about at 9yr old unless she came to you to discuss!
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My mother bought me a mid quality nice electric shaver when I first wanted to start shaving and I have done the same for my granddaughter when she first started.
Does SHE want to start shaving? If the hair doesnât bother her, let it be! Nowadays, social media and people make young girls feel like body hair is taboo and disgusting. Itâs natural and human. Wait till SHE brings the concern up to you then you go out and buy the stuff together. 9 is still young & remind her sheâs beautiful - hair and all!
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Oh honey nine is so young. My daughter is ten and we are trying to hold off until sheâs at least 13. Itâs so hard though kids are different these days my daughter has felt the need to shave sense she was eight but i keep reassuring her she is beautiful and a kid and to wait a lil longer. They will only grow back darker and thicker⌠also when we decide my daughter is older I might try hair removal cream as my daughter doesnât like the sound of a razor sheâs scared she will hurt herself. I might even take her to get waxxed by a professional when the time comes.
YOU feel she needs to start shaving? Wait until SHE feels the need. Young people donât need their own mothers telling them they must style their bodies a certain way.
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Donât use the cheap razors as they are much easier to cut yourself with. Maybe have her use a ladies shaving cream while seated on the toilet lid down for a seat. The cream letâs her know where she has missed. Also have her start use a nice lotion on her legs after to keep the alligator scales look away we sometimes get in the cold winter. She can put this on before bed and not be tying up the bathroom longer. I also went electric when I was a teenager because it was faster
Soooo judgemental LOL she is the childâs mother and the hide of yous saying sheâs to young this an that leave her the fuck alone ? She doesnât come bask at you telling yous how to raise your child/children like other people have stated it does grow back hairier and thicker and she will be doing it for the rest of her like but sheâs a fucking mother and a women you think she doesnât know that?! And like others have commented on bullying and stuff aswell you donât know the factor behind the mother wanting to let her do it we all got bullied one time here and there and we hated it didnât we? So why would we wanna put down anyone trying to help them selves or there daughter there sister there mother there friend out of that situation,just my opinion,2021 people need to be less fucking judgey and more supportive.
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I would probably stay her off by buying some shaving cream and her own razor - A good one like the Venus which comes with the aloe bars around the razor to prevent cuts.
I would show her how to use it by showing her how I shave first so then she gets a hang of it and can try it on her legs then too.
I started shaving at 10 as I have thick, dark hairs and would sneakily use my Mumâs razor as I was EMBARRASSED at that age to have body hair. There are a few judgemental comments here but honestly I feel put yourself in your childâs shoes. If they feel embarrassed and they are getting made fun of itâs our job to educate and inform and I personally see it as something you could potentially bond over. All women have to learn self care and hair maintenance at some point. Just some of us a little younger than others is all.
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Im a natural blonde, and thank god I listened to my mom and have NEVER shaved my legs. I have very fine, almost invisible blonde hair on my legs and its never bothered me or any man Iâve been with. My blonde sister, however, did start shaving her legs at 13 and her hair came back darker, she shaved all her life after that.
I totally started shaving in 3rd grade! I was/am a very dark haired, hairy girl. Had a girl make fun of me repeatedly and my mom taught me to shave. We bought a razor back in the 1980âs called âFlickerâ. It had five safety blades all in one round shaver that you swapped by turning a wheel in the middle. You couldnât get cut with it.
When she starts to grow armpit hair is when she needs to start shaving.
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My mum told me I looked like a gorilla and gave me a razor, I taught myself through trial and error, I was 11, and had just hit puberty. Be kind, and walk her through it, tell her the best creams to use, donât do it every day, and always use lotion after to help with any razorburn.
Wait until she asks. Maybe she will never want to 
society makes us women feel like we have to always be clean shaven all the time and itâs time to break that. Shave when you want whether itâs daily or never, but let her decide
Talk to her first ⌠see if she even wants to shave. I truthfully think she is way too young to be shaving anything ⌠NOW ⌠if it were a mustache or unibrow then wax it for her but ya too young and plus what if she doesnât mind the hair. I used to shave my coochie arms and legs literally every 3 days⌠my skin didnât like that because like why do that to yourself ?! . Now I let it go for a week and a half ( with a trim) . 
If she wants to help HER DAUGHTER shave at 9 OR 19 thatâs her right as itâs her child! If the child has hairy legs and itâs self-conscious about it wouldnât you rather she talk with her own mom about it and do it the correct way!! Even at 9 they have body image issues Sheâs helping her self esteem so why not
Comment about a razor you like or leave it be
Personally I going The Dollar Shave Club is the best razor Closer shave long lasting Without a subscription the other is Harryâs brand Found them at Walmart But they are a 5 blade so please please please be careful
Intuition with the soap attached would be a great beginner razor
Good luck Momma
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I found out menâs razors and blades beat anything out there for a womanâŚat least for me and I started shaving mine at a
young age cuz the hair was dark and a lot⌠arms too!!
I was so embarrassed to say the least ⌠had little boys make fun at me a few times cuz I had hairy legs đĽ˛
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If she is not bothered by her body hair then leave it until she decides thatâs what she wants to do. However I prefer to use hair removal cream instead of shavers.
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Is she asking to do it or are you wanting her to? If this is cuz you want her to you may make her self conscious about it so I would suggest you back off, if sheâs wanting to then pretty much any razor will do just teach her how to do it properly
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Why would you want your daughter to start shaving at an early age? Sheâll be doing it her whole adult life and I think thatâs long enoughâŚlolâŚ
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My 9 year old daughter asked me the other day to shave her armpits, she started growing hair when she was 7, I was telling her for so long itâs normal and she doesnât need to shave but itâs what she wanted. She then asked me to shave her legs, to which I did say no to, because she doesnât have very hairy legs and started so young itâs just makes it worse. I started shaving when I was 9 and always regretted shaving my legs as you couldnât not shave once you start. Let her come to you when sheâs feeling self conscious about it. Donât push her into it.
My advice! Butt out and let her be a child. Sheâll ask when sheâs readyâŚ12 or 13.
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Let her do it when she is ready. I was very hairy very young, and hit puberty really early. My Mum wouldnt let me shave my legs or was my monobrow until I got home from my last day of Primary school (I was 6 weeks off 3yo). I was bullied relentlessly over it. Let them have some bodily autonomy over decisions with their body. Take the opportunity to educate them on the consequences of their decisions, its a perfect opportunity to speak your child consequence, and teach them about making decisions about their own body, for themselves.
My daughter started shaving at that age. She has beautiful dark.hair and very hairy legs. I bought her a safety razorâŚI donât know if they still make the ones that are round and ez to use. Or a shaverâŚher Dad had a fit. I told him she doesnât need to be embarrassed for such a simple fixâŚ
I just started using Harryâs razors in the last few months and like them a lot. And refills seem to be cheaper than others. Using a cheap conditioner also makes it much easier to shave and works as a moisturizer!
9 is definitely way too young. I started mine when she was 12 and only because she started cheer and was self conscious of her legs. But 9 is not appropriate for shaving. Sheâs a childâŚlet her be. Itâll be one more thing to worry about in this age of body shaming and lack of self confidence . Sheâs perfect as she is is what you need to tell her
I let my girls shave when they were 12 and showed them how. 9 years old is way to young, let her be a child for as long as possible.
Why at 9 does she need to worry about hairy legs? I was a jock and was more concerned with my jump shot and how fast my pitch was. Is she asking?? If not, I say donât push, deodorant is another story.
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Getting ready to teach her and offering young is a great thing. Just donât push her too hard on it. Whatever razor you use is probably the best choice, and will make her feel the most comfortable because she probably trusts your judgement. But be respectful about it and let her know that she doesnât have to start shaving and itâs totally okay to not, but if/when sheâd like to, youâd love to show her. Also, Iâd advocate for armpits first. Womenâs deodorant sucks and shaving reduces BO smell. Plus tank tops and strapless outfits are pretty popular and thatâs generally more noticeable than leg hair.
9 to young unless shes feeling pressured of teased. Start of highs school is ok when shes 13 and understand shes gotta shave every week. Honeslty i didnt start shaving till i was 15 but diff generations today
I started shaving my legs up to the knees when I was 9 because I was getting made fun of. I asked to be taught. My mom had nothing to do with the idea.
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If you teach her to do it without raising the blade off her skin, it makes for a much easier shave with less chances of cuts or burns! (Just like sliding it up and down the leg)
Your daughter so ur decision n hers when she should get waxing etc done
Secondly sometimes i knw kids feel insecure n less confident in growing age for these things
Start with waxing coz sometimes raxor cuts leave marks and takes ages to go . Best ov luck
Earlier the better is waxing it ll reduce hair growth n slow the process
Itâs her body, let her decide IF and WHEN she is ready to start shaving. By you initiating it, you may be creating an insecurity where there isnât one.
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Um, we shave to be sexually attractive or serious cycling and swimmers,why are you allowing a nine year old to grow up too fast .
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I donât know how old I was but I got made fun of for having hairy legs but my mom got mad when I did shave. I think if she feels sheâs ready then let her but donât have her shave just because you want her to
I started shaving at 9 I got teased endlessly I imagine itâs worse early now. I had dark hair on pale white skin it was really obvious sadly
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I was 12 (36 now), so times may have changed, but my mom bought me my own electric ladies shaver vs giving me a razor until I was older.
If she really wants to start, good on you for being a supportive parent and helping her with guidance. When my girls hit this stage Iâll probably go for a sensitive hair removal cream to begin with til they build the confidence to use a razor.
Women arenât required to shave anymore and little girls definitely shouldnât have to. Teach your daughter to love her body and save money on razors!
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If itâs something that hasnât really concerned her, maybe donât worry about it yet. Talk to her about it as a comfort level. Iâd maybe intervene if she was being bullied about it and she brought up the concern.
I was around that age when I became aware of my hairy legs my mum always said it was ok as the hair was blonde but I was so self conscious about it so I shaved them in secret to start with . My daughter was the same age when she noticed her legs were hairy . If your daughter feels ready and is self conscious then I donât see any harm in it . Iâm not sure about razors but my daughter started with the hair removal cream as thatâs what I used sheâs almost 18 and still uses the cream as she hates shaving and feels the cream lasts longer .
Do what you feel is right by your daughter your her mum .
My response have her wear pants and leggings. But if she want to I guess. No Iâm one of the lucky few I shave once a year only on my shins. Indian blood we dont grow much hair. So Iâve been told
Wow I love the so many judgemental comments 
obviously you donât understand why this young lady might be ready to start shaving. I come from European heritage and my hair is so coarse thick and black!! I was about the same age when I begged my mum to let me shave my legs and to wax my eyebrows as I was forever being bullied for my monobrow and hairy legs. Personally I use a menâs razor as itâs designed for thicker hair of a menâs facial hair. I only do mine in the shower or bath once my skin and hair has had a chance to soften and I always use shaving cream or body wash in a pinch.
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The younger you shave âŚmore hair growth you get âŚsometimes you get two hair follicles growing through one pore âŚmaking hair look darker and thickerâŚwhen the time is right still only go to the knee hope this helps.
If she wanted to get rid of the hair I would take her to get them waxed. The hair will go fine and may not even return when sheâs older.
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Personal opinion I think 9 is too early. I didnt start sharing till I was 12 or 13 when I got my period.
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To young I feel, just let her be, youâll knock her confidence, wait till sheâs ready to start shaving not when you feel she needs to
NO! Way too young! Start out if she needs it with appropriate grooming, teach her what to expect with menses, but please do not start her shaving until it is necessary.
Does she want to shave her legs?? Sounds like you are the one that wants her to shave. Let her come to you, at around 12-13 then it maybe time. 9 is absolutely to young.
So glad my 10 year old granddaughter is still a child and doesnât think about that, I believe let them be kids as long as possible you will be an adult for the rest of lifeđ
The best razor is anything a man uses. I know this because my wife has her own razor but always blunts mine.
#Gillette #thebestyourmumcanget
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My mom started shaving my legs somewhere around 8, for cheerleading. It sucked bc I was the only one but back then my skin was dark so I had a baby girl mustache and haaaaaaaairy legs. She got me a razor with guard wires on it.
My 9 year old has hairy legs but hasnt mentioned shaving, shes more interested in doing her hair funky colors lol.
Let her decide when she is.ready to shave!
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I didnât start shaving until after I got my period when I was 15, so 9 is definitely way too young. And also itâs her choice whether or not she wants to shave.
Schick intuition blades have a soft lubricating barrier around them and itâs hard to cut yourself. It also moisturizes your legs as you shave. Best thing I ever discovered for shaving. Good luck!
I was nine when I sneaked to shave mine but I got in trouble. I do think itâs too soon for most.
I wish I didnât start shaving, now my hair is super itchy and grows in right after I shave. Maybe let her come to you when sheâs having problems with it?
You feel? Or she feels? There is a difference, so donât get it twisted. When she feels ready, start her with an electric razor.
My mother was very pushy about stuff like this (leg shaving, makeup, hair style, older clothing) & I was very resentful & did the exact opposite of what ever she wanted. When I was about 12-13 I just did it in my own once she had final let it go. LMAO she didnât even notice for about 2 years. That should say something.
Get her this! 
If she is wanting to do so, let her! I remember I was about that age when I started asking my mom about it because I was embarrassed by my leg hair lol⌠itâs totally okay for her to shave her legs! That doesnt make her less of a child. But this electric shaver is amazing, no nicks or cuts!! And it doesnt leave it silly smooth but does the job enough 
Finishing Touch Flawless Legs Womenâs Hair Remover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076FYCXMQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_VNQZ4C8GZ8N0YFPY4574
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She is tooooooooo young to shave her legs. Wait until she is 13yrs
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If you feel she needs to then thatâs terrible. You canât decide that. Sheâs 9! If she wants to then thatâs fine. But I personally think 9 is way too young, she starts shaving now then ten years time when sheâs my age her hair will grow back 10x thicker and longer because thatâs what happened when you shave, Iâd wait until she at least starts her period and hits pubertyâ:woman_shrugging:t3:
Wait until she asks to shave her legs if you can. I may have been 9, I was very young, fair and black hair. I begged my Mom.
But why do you feel that she should do that? Because you were told you should? Cause Iâm not seeing why this is an issue if she hasnât expressed her own want or desire to shave her legs. Hair is not a bad thing, and it shouldnât be a thing to need to shave. Everyone is entitled to doing what they feel makes them comfortable, and her being 9 and not expressing a need to shave, means this shouldnât even be coming up unless you are talking to a therapist. Because this clearly isnât her, but something you are projecting on her.
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Sheâs 9. Years. Old. What the hell.
I know that sounds judgement but I am most definitely judging. I donât know why moms are so quick to let their little girls act like women. This was one of the biggest things my mom protected me from until I was becoming a woman. I would get made fun of, laughed at. All.the.Time. But even at the age of 12 after I got my first period, it still was way too early of an age for me to have my hands on a razor. My leg hair wouldnât be so atrocious now if I would have waited.
Unless she asks, leave it alone. My daughter started shaving at that age but she asked if I could buy her a razor and show her how.
Wow reading these comments makes me sad. It is a parents choice. I tell my daughter how to dress, when to shower, taught her how to shave and she only 12. Sheâs been shaving since she was 9. You all need to get off your dictator high horses and mind your manners
Teach her SELFLOVE- her value and acceptance regardless of body hair (especially as a child :))
Iâm all for learning proper grooming habits but 9 is still a little too young her skin is extremely sensitive but you can start by showing her with a fake razor one that doesnât have blades . Then when she hits puberty she can move on to a razor or an electric shaver whatever makes her feel comfortable except waxing that is not recommend . You can also ask her pediatrician if you need more info .
She is definitely too young to shave her legs
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My mom wouldnât let me shave until Jr high and it was torture. I had the hairiest legs ever and I got made fun of a lot in school. Not only did my parents not let me shave, they started calling me âMagilla Gorillaâ so donât listen to what anyone else says
Unless she specifically has asked you, why are you telling her she needs to shave? If sheâs comfortable with her body, donât start instilling insecurities in her she doesnât have 
Itâs not upto you, itâs upto your daughter My girl is 12 and still hasnât shaved her legs 
, fair hair though so canât really see them but Iâd definitely wait for her to make that decision herself
Nooooo no shaving
Waxed at a beauty parlor âŚ
She ll grow less and less hair as she grows older !!! Or veet solution
I rase but am blonde with less hair
9 and shaving her legs already!? Oh Lordy. That shouldnât be something she should be worrying about until sheâs 12 or 13 and in high school! But each to their own!
Let her decide etc but if itâs really bothering her, get her an electric razor. Itâs easy to use and you can be pretty sure she canât hurt herself
Let her choose when sheâs ready⌠just because youâre ready doesnât mean she is. This is a razor youâre giving a kidâŚ
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Let her be a child. She can worry about shaving when sheâs a teenager.
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Try nair or some hair removal creamâŚthats what I didnât with my daughter at 10âŚ
If she is going to start either go with waxing or an electric razor!
No scars, no trauma!
Really. ? ? Leave it be. It sounds like YOU want her to shave . Sheâs too young.
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I started my daughter with depilatory cream. Doesnât seem like a big deal that way. I bought the spray one, told her to stand in the tub, I sprayed her legs and told her in 5 min your legs will be so soft. Once we did it, she loved the feel and kept at it.
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I wasnât allowed until HS even though I had dark thick underarms. Gym uniform was sleeveless and although I could have been athletic it was hard to throw a basketball with my arms hiding the hair. I let my daughters choose for themselves.
Idk my daughter is 5 going on 6 and I teach her about her female body. and when she has hair itâs her choice to shave not what other people think what she should do. She will always be beautiful⌠I started shaving in 8th grade and I was super confident in myself with hair and without. Talk to your daughter and see if sheâs really ready to start shaving . Explain that it wonât be only her legs it would be under arms too. #SpaDay
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Why not wait until SHE let you know when she is readyâŚonce she starts itâs a like long commitment⌠I did not shave my leg until the age of 16 an accident foor injury ment once healed the bandage had to be shaved offâŚ
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My bf (who is mom and dad to his 3 kids) and I just had this conversation tonight. His daughter is just now 13 and finally must be getting some peer pressure cuz she asked for razorsâŚhe in the past has told herâŚwhether you shave your legs and pits is up to youâŚI dont care either way but your going to get to a point when other kids start to notice and I donât want you to be that kid who gets made fun ofâŚanywayâŚI guess as a new 8th grader this is now important to HER. I told him to get 3 4 or 5 blade razors so she doesnât cut the crap out of her legs going to fastâŚhe already got her the 4sđâŚheâs such a good dad
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Some children start puberty earlier than others. People are just assuming/jumping to conclusions from one post. The 9yr old could of asked or shes being picked on. Or the mother wants to save her daughter from embarrassment because we all know how cruel other children can be nowadays. Instead of judging just offer constructive advice without making the parent feel shxt
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She could have pcos, one of the symptoms is excessive hirtuisium due to hormonal imbalance. Might want to see a doctor.
Waxing is better. I wish Iâd waxed, not shaved.
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And yet again the Female of the species bows to the âperceived imageâ given to us by the Male of the species, that we should be hairless, skinny, pretty etc etc ad infinitum 