I think it’s appropriate when they ask about it. Or if you can see it’s bothering her. My daughter is 7 and her hair is coming in pretty dark. So maybe when she’s 8 or so we will discuss it. But I didn’t shave mine until 11 or 12.
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I would use hair removal cream at that age, rather than a razor. Less risk of injuries and gentler on skin, generally
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Just show her how to shave, clean her razor and be safe. I wouldn’t use hair removal products as they cause alot 9f chemical burns
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My daughter is 9. I’m going to teach her how to shave this summer.
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We started out with one of these, as she was worried about getting cut by a normal razor. Worked wonders.
Palmperfect Electric Shaver in Patterns, Color and Pattern may vary https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002HWS4R0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4CAJFBW8HNSVW3XZPT00?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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My father taught me when I was 10
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I was around 8 1/2 when my mom started to let me shave. She just explained what to do and what not to do. Told me consequences of what could happen if I didn’t follow what she had said/told me. So the first 2 or 3 times my mom shaved them for me so I could watch and learn properly. And after that I did it on my own unless I asked for help.
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Magic shaving powder
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Just teach her to shave before she’s got thick hairy pits that gets her made fun of.
I wasnt allowed to shave until like 12, honestly like 14 but my Aunt snuck and did it for me. My Dad was very strict lol. My daughters were around 8 & 9 and we were on vacation and I walked in on them both shaving. They both jumped like they were in so much trouble and while I wish they would have asked first my only thought was omg they could have really hurt themselves trying to hide that from me. I showed them how to do it and be safe, I didn’t want them jumping every time they thought I was coming thinking they were in trouble and risk them hurting themselves. And it’s just hair and their body they have to feel comfortable in. I don’t think there is an appropriate age it’s just everyone’s individual feeling. Also I wouldn’t use any powders or cream because you don’t know if they will have a reaction. I had a horrible reaction to Nair and Veete when I was younger: that experience is worse in my opinion. As long as she does it right and takes it slow the risk of cuts is limited.
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I think it’s okay for girls to start shaving their legs at 9 or 10…I say that bc I remember asking my Mother if I could shave mine in fourth grade… she said " not yet". Maybe next year"…
But, I went ahead and started shaving them anyway…and I really didn’t see any sense in waiting another year.haha…
So it didn’t impact the hair growth any. I had hairy legs and they needed to be shaved…in my sixties and still shaving them…
So, I would let my granddaughters shave their legs at 9 or 10, bc nobody wants hairy legs…
But, that’s just my opinion…
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I had older friends and started shaving on my own about her age. And once I did it, well… ya just had to keep doing it after that so… my mom just kind of had to roll with it. My daughter is 7, so I know I will have to deal with it soon as well. Jist help teach her and give her tips or tricks. And if she does go and do it by herself, dont get onto her. 
My mom didnt let me until I was about 11 or 12 and I was very self conscious about it long before then. I think when my daughter will feel comfortable with it I will let her. No matter the age… the hair will grow back
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Razors are better than hair removal cream ANY DAY. Those things are harsh on the skin/body. Too much chemicals.
Ultimately, it’s up to you. My daughter is 11 and started shaving this year because her legs and armpits were getting hairier. I highly recommend the Schick Intuition razor. I’ve been using it for years and have never been cut by it. It has soap built around it and I sometimes have to go over my legs twice but I’d rather do that than have cuts everywhere.
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When they were 4 I gave them a toy razor. It should be part of the habit of grooming. I don’t understand why people wait until the last minute to teach kids something. My six year old son knows about women’s menstrual cycles. He has sisters and and someday a wife and daughters. Stop waiting until the last minute.
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Never taught my oldest. She never wanted to know how. She probably started shaving around 13 or 14. I’m pretty sure she used YouTube videos 
When they asked. Its best to not push it. Let them do it when they’re ready.
I take my daughter for sugaring instead of shaving. We started at 11 - And I only started taking her because she asked.
Also if you find she’s a little young for this, you can buy skin toned nylons. They will hide the hair.
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My mother never taught me to shave my legs but when it became an issue for me she bought me a razor and let me shave - I think I was 11.
Have you tried tights or leggings under?
I would say try and teach her and see how she does. Being a mommy of three and having degrees in early childhood education I have learned that norm or guidelines are only suggested ages and it just depends on each child. Even if shaving with a razor doesn’t work there are tons of other options she can use to get rid of the hair. Like the safe electric razors or nair.
If you shave it now it will prob grow in black. That’s what happened to me when I was younger maybe try a fine hair remover. Cause she’s really not gonna want to wear skirts if it grows in black.
That was around the age I started to feel pressure to shave my legs honestly and did try it (we had uniforms that consisted of knee socks and a skirt so sometimes kid would see hairy legs). It was also around that age I decided I don’t really care and that I was doing it to please other people. Just check and make sure no one has made her feel she HAS to do it and that she is really the one who would like to first so you don’t accidentally reinforce a sexist and capitalist beauty standard.
I started shaving around 10 or so, but I can remember a girl in middle school (12-13) and her mother didn’t let her shave. She was constantly made fun of for it.
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Awww. You can do it for here.
Mine is 10 and just started a month ago but she has thick dark hair
My daughter is 8 and she started shaving this year. She does what she can reach on her own and then I help her finish them up(back of her legs).
9 with an electric razor.
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In this day and time kids are learning things earlier. She’s eventually going to learn it anyways. I don’t see the harm. I’d probably help her though. Kids have accidents and razors cut easily. I’m sure you know that. Maybe an electric razor would be ok. Hope this helps.
I think 11 is a good age to let them start shaving on their own.Before that id just help her do Nair hair remover once a month
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You know there was a time (cause I’m old) that I would have thought this is crazy to even think about at 8 years old…but times are different and these kids don’t have it easy to fit in and be excepted and not bullied…this is a small thing to just go with…I feel
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If she wants to let her. Maybe avoid razors and use nair
My daughter is the same age and she does gymnastics so we ended up letting her, well I help her. It’s all about you and how you feel. I let her so that she feels comfortable we do it about once a month 
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I was 9 when I hid in the bathroom to shave my legs and ended up cutting my leg, still have the scar! I would talk to her now, and teach her, if she’s ready!
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Instead of asking what age is appropriate to start shaving. Why don’t you ask her if shes ready or wants to start shaving?
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My girl was 9. I was scared, because 9 is still sooooo little to me (but then I remembered girls mature a lot faster than they did when we were growing) and
she became insecure about it and stopped wanting to swim in our pool, or wear shorts. SOOO we talked about the different options (wax, shave, nair) and she decided she wanted to shave….So we bought her own razor, lotions and creams and she shaved. She’s only done it a couple times since the summer. But I always say their body, their choice (to a certain degree!)
Any age she wants. Its not going to make a difference in hair growth or thickness whether she starts now or when shes 15 
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Let her shave her legs. Kids will make fun of her and bully her if she doesn’t shave. The end result will be that she doesn’t want to go to school
I have 3 girls, now aged 19, 16 and 16. The oldest snuck and did it with her cousin. She was 11. She cut herself so decided to tell me. I asked if she really wanted to shave and she said she did. It was blonde but I figured I’d let her or she’d just sneak around and do it again. I bought her an electric razor and that was fine with her until she was older. Her younger twin sisters got electric ones too once they asked to shave. One was 12 and the other didn’t shave until 14.
I started at 10 with an electric razor to get the hang of it and probably 11-12 when I started using actual razors
I would say 11ish. My daughter is almost 10 and hasn’t showed much interest thankfully
If she shaves and doesn’t like it, it will grow back. I would use depilatory cream or an electric shaver. Walmart has a palm sized one for under $10. Mine has been going strong five years. Kids might be teasing her about it, so i hope you will give her a choice. 
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We live in a world where our young children want to shave for what purpose? Hair is there for a purpose. Society makes a 8 yr old feel self conscious because women are supposed to shave “everything”
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My oldest is 10 started her cycle already has dark hairs I asked if she was ready to start shaving she said not yet I’m ok with it I told her just let me know when your ready
My oldest daughter was 11 and my youngest 10 I left it up to them and what they were comfortable with
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Mine is 12 she doesn’t care. I offered and let her know when she’s ready.
I didnt teach my daughters to remove any body hair. It’s not necessary. But if they wanted to I’d be supportive.
I waited until she asked me this year. She’s 11.
If it bothers her get her a electric razor and teach her to shave them.
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When my oldest was 8 she started hating her blonde leg hairs so I got her an electric razor and showed her how to shave them
Teach her how. When I was 9 I was too nervous to ask my mother, so I sneaked a razor and shaved half my skin off.
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If you think she’s ready I would teach her. If not she may do like me and use nair without permission. We didn’t leave it on as long as we were suppose to and it broke my legs out completely.
I started sneak shaving at 8 due to having thick black leg hair, wound up cutting the hell out of myself. So I would ask if she’s interested and then present her with multiple options.
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My mom started me with nair then electric razor once In highschool an actual razor
I like the ‘show her’ some of the other lovely ladies have suggested. I’d like to put it out there that you both get your legs waxed (girls/ladies day out) or do it at home. It takes much longer to grow back, eventually the hair thins, and there’s no scars and slipping injuries
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My oldest is 10 and she just started shaving her legs a couple months with an electric razor.
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I think I was 11 or 12 when I first started shaving, and I’ve always had thick, dark hair. It sounds like she might be getting made fun of 
I would sit her down and have a talk with her and make sure things at school are going okay with the other kids, and explain to her that she doesn’t have to do anything to her body that she doesn’t want to, irregardless of what others think. If she still wants to get rid of the hair maybe start with nair for now, or an electric razor, then later on if she wants she can switch to trying out a real razor
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I started shaving at 9. My leg hair was REALLY dark and thick and I couldn’t even wear tights without the hair showing through. &I was being bullied all the time about it. This is something that you and dad should talk about and come to an agreement with. Maybe start with Nair or Veet.
Teach her how hell you can just get her an electric razor
Try using Nair instead. Just read the instructions and do a test spot.
I just started myself around 8 years old.
She’s 8. let them be kids. Always making girls grow up to fit this disgusting social norm
I was 9 when I was taught but I had thick dark hair and was self conscious. So my mom let me shave. I’ll be the same way with my daughter.
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Once the boys started to notice. However if she is really that unhappy about it I would just show her how to use an electric razor and be done with it. It’s not worth her being that unhappy and I know when I was just 4 years old my mom caught me with scissors trying to cut the hair on my arms because it was noticeable.
I originally wasnt “allowed” to shave until I started my period & that wasn’t until I was 14 years old, I was so self conscious I never wore shorts or skirts, it was honestly terrible being afraid that someone would pick on me. But my grandmother (my mother figure) gave in & let me start at 12, she bought me razors & shave cream & showed me how. I would have been much happier if she had let me start when I first started noticing my leg hair, which was about 10 or so.
Do not use Nair. My mom would only let me use veet, the bladeless razor thingy they had in the mid 2000s… I was allergic to it & broke out badly. I was 12, but was very self conscious at 11.
Introduce her to flawless shaver for females, it won’t nick her skin. Don’t recall how old I was, and just have sons.
After 5th grade that summer just before 6th grade
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I left it up to her. It’s personal.
There will be a lot of people who get all up in arms and say omg let kids be kids don’t let her shave it’s just hair she’s too young and teach her not to fit in with societies norms etc.
My perspective is this.
Imagine placing so much significance on leg hair.
So much so that you are actively willing to force your child to feel uncomfortable amongst her peers at a time where there is so little control over their bodies and lives. Imagine passing on this weird notion that hair is some how so important that you are choosing to step in and assert your parental authority there.
For me, I choose to teach my children that their image, their fashion choices and their appearance does not so strongly tie in with their value so if they choose to remove their leg hair - so be it. That doesn’t make them vain. It doesn’t mean they have given into society or are being like everyone else. It means - they don’t have leg hair and that’s what they are comfortable with.
I’m not saying to allow our kids absolute free reign over anything and everything. Have the discussions. Talk about body image, side effects, societies expectations. Do all of that. And then take the weight of all this imagined importance off something as simple as leg hair, and give your child the power to make an informed decision on something that in the grand scheme of things usually doesn’t have too much negative consequence.
To us, it may be nothing. But to them it could be a big deal and give them just that little more confidence.