hHey I Just Want To Know At What Age Do Females Start To Shave? I have an 11 yrs Daughter Who Has Noticeable Hair On Her Armpits & Legs. And She Feels As Tho She Is Ready To Start Shaving. I personally don’t know what to do. I was once in the same boat when I was younger and my mother wouldn’t allow me to shave til after I was 16yrs. This only came about because I’m getting married soon and her dress shows her armpit hair and she in feeling insecure about it.
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Mine was 11. I sat on the edge of the tub with her and showed her the best way to shave her legs.
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I think the age when it makes her self conscious or she feels like she needs to start is when you should let her.
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I think if shes bothered by it, and its noticeable. Let her shave!! It’s not some big life changing event honey it’s just hair. Let her shave. Teach her how. Itll be a great bonding experience.
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My mom let me start at 8. I was a mature and very hairy kid. 
Let her shave, just teach her how!!!
Teach her how and let her shave. If it makes her feel uncomfortable then its probably time.
My daughter just started and she is almost 10
That’s a normal age. Mine is 12 and she started around 11 as well.
Personally I was not allowed to use razors in my household as a teen so nair was my go to. I used it for my armpits starting out then moved to legs once it got more noticeable. I’ll probably do the same now for my daughter.
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Mine started at 9,my oldest two were 11&12. But for some reason seems like girls are developing a lot earlier then before
Let her shave if its noticable let her do it
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Both of mine started at 10. The oldest did great. Younger has really dark thick hair she wasnt ready but it bothered her. So I helped her . She bow does it on her own a year later
My mom showed me how at 11 ish
If she feels insecure about the hair change the dress or let her shave don’t force her to be uncomfortable for your benefit
I was 12, daughter was 12
I started at 8 so she’s more than ready
i myself didnt start on my own till jr. high. my 9 yr old feels the same way . but i wont let her right away. and she kinda has thick hair to
I let my step daughter who is 10 start shaving her legs.
Oh I’m same my wee lady is ten wants to start shaving x
I was shaving my legs and armpits at 12
Why would you not allow her. Shaving not really a big deal
When she’s comfortable with it.
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I think I started around 10…11. Show her how to use it correctly and give her pointers. 
If shes feeling self conscious I would let her. Just make sure you are there the first few times she does it.
When they want to do it, they are ready
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I went to middle school with this girl who wasn’t allowed to shave, and she was soo self conscious about it and people made fun of her. Just let her shave.
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Let her shave. If its noticeable and making her uncomfortable. My daughter started around that age when she was ready and asked.
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I was in gr 6
My daughter is in gr 6 and had said she isnt ready yet 
they let us know when they are ready…
It’s a small opportunity to confirm that she knows her body and that you support her 
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My daughter is 11 and has blonde hair. She just started getting arm pit hair but it is very thin like arm hairs. We sat down and had a conversation about it a couple days ago and agreed that she is going to try Nair once the hair is full hairs under her arm pits. If you can notice the hair I would allow it seeing as she noticed and is uncomfortable.
My mom made me wait till I was 16 to shave my pits or leggs… it was hairy and embarrassing to say the least. If she’s developing has and feels uncoftable with it it help her shave
plus my 9yr old is trying to rush growing up
As soon as my daughter expressed that she wanted to meant it was time.
My dad tried the nair option first. As soon as I had a severe allergic reaction my mom taught me with razors. I was 11. Honestly don’t see as a big life changer.
I think she should be able to shave
My daughter is 13. She only shaves her arm pits. She doesn’t want to shave her legs.
My mom let me shave my legs and armpits at 10.
It’s not about how you feel about it- what matters is your daughter’s feelings and right now, she’s feeling insecure and is ready for the next step in become a young lady.
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I let my daughter start shaving when she started her period she is very blond and begged to shave for a long time she was 12
- Especially if she is going to be showering with other girls at school. One less thing to be made fun of for.
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Please let her shave! Think about how you felt at that age. My mom was ridiculous about shaving and I was teased. Why would you want your daughter to feel self conscious about hair? If my eight year old came to me and said hey I got hairy pitts I’d let her shave, no big deal. If you are afraid she cuts herself try nair or one of those hair removal creams.
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Kids are cruel… if she’s feeling insecure try showing her how to use an electric razor. It’s easier and less cuts
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I started shaving at 11, if my daughter is growing hair on her underarms & legs and wants to shave bcuz she finds it uncomfortable I’ll let her.
Nair? That’s what my 11 year old does. Work’s for now once you start you can’t stop.
Personally, I started shaving @ 10. My legs were bad 
My daughter was 11 when she started shaving.
I was around that age
Start her out with an electric razor when YOU AND HER feel it is time. 
All these judgemental people. I will say 16 seems a little old.
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8… her choice. I got her an electric women’s shaver. She’s 10 now. No issues.
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I would let her shave. Another thing is some kids can be so mean if they give her a hard time about it. If it bothers her then I’d let her shave.
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I asked because I was insecure about it when I was 10. My mom said no and I only wore pants until she finally gave in when I was 11 to let me shave. Why make her wait if she is insecure about it? Did you like waiting until you were 16?
12/13 is when I started, my daughter 13.
Get her an electric razor so much less painful than razors
It’s up to her. Confidence in your own skin is everything.
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When my daughter kept saying she wanted too because it was really becoming noticeable I let her. She was just shy of 10
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I literally just taught my 11 year old daughter this a month ago. If she’s comfortable with it, let her. It’s a common age for it.
I started shaving 10 or 11
My daughter will be 12 this yr and we got her an electric shaver so it doesn’t require her to use a razor but removes enough to make her more comfortable about her body changing.
Making them wait until you find it appropriate is so weird to me. It’s their body. If it’s making them uncomfortable and you can do something about it, do it. It’s not rocket science. It’s just shaving.
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My daughter uses a little mens nasal hair trimmer for her armpits, it’s small and simple to use and works pretty well. It’s another option. And because I worry about cuts she uses a men’s 3 head facial shaver electronic for her legs
My oldest daughter started at 11 when she hit 6th grade and made the varsity volleyball team with older girls some comments were made so I let her start…that was one thing I could help her control in this crazy thing called life 
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My 10 year old shaves her armpits. Told her once it gets warm I will teach her how to shave her legs. No point right now:rofl:
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My mom let me use nair first. Then I started shaving a year later
I think I was in 5th grade
My shaves just her pits at age 11. She has blonde leg hair, and she doesn’t want to shave anyway. The pits were my call. lol
I let mine at 11. To each their own. At first, I was totally against it because I thought she was too young. A friend helped me realize, it’s just hair. 
It helped my daughter with her self esteem. Kids are cruel. I’m a teacher, I know. Make the best decision for your child.
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buy her a safty razor and teach her how to use it
She doesn’t have to. Teach her how, but tell her she doesn’t have to until she is ready. And do it for her, no one eles.
My 12 yr. Old daughter has been using a small electric shaver for her armpits for a few months now. It helps keep the odor down. It will be awhile before she shaves her legs.
When I started middle school I started getting picked on for leg hair. I came home asked my mother for help she said I was being ridiculous so I shaved my legs by myself. I fucked them up I mean shaved them dry cleaned the razor with my thumb all of that. Show her so she at least knows and can when she chooses too.
I started at 9. But I really needed to start sooner. My male gym teacher made fun of me for having hairier legs than him. My 4th grade self esteem was ruined. Please let her shave if she feels uncomfortable
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I let them start at 10 with a battery operated shaver then let them start using regular razors at 12.
I allowed both of my girls to start shaving when they started there periods at 9 almost 10 and 10 almost 11
I have three girls 15, 12, and 10 the two oldest shave and my youngest just recently started shaving her legs because shes hairy. Let her shave it’s not in anyway a bad thing and it will make her feel more confident and comfortable
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I was around that age when I started shaving. It was around the same time that I started my periods for the first time.
My daughter started at 9/10… the other day I noticed we explored with the razor:see_no_evil:
. Freaking kid
I think if she feels insecure about it then it’s time. It’s not a big deal.
Let her shave when she asks to shave. It’s not rocket science, if you’re worried get her a razor with guard wires on it.
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My little is 10 and has been shaving for about six months. We went shopping so she could pick her two blade razor, shaving cream and a travel bag. Made it a whole exciting thing. I assisted her the first few times to make sure she was comfortable. If she is feeling insecure, it’s time. We’ve also tried this type of razor out, I worry less about her getting cut with this.
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We allowed our girls to start shaving when they felt insecure about it. Imagine you being put in something you aren’t comfortable just to make someone else happy.
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My daughters have both been shaving since super young I think my oldest started shaving at 8 and my youngest around the same but that’s because they were being bullied
Electric razor no cuts not much hair. I started and my daughter started at 12 so it’s a common age. 11 or 12 is about right for confidence in her skin.
I was 12 when I started shaving. Mainly arm pits I shaved my legs when the hair got dark enough to see.
As soon as I started growing armpit hairs my mom bought me a razor. I was about 11.
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If she feel self conscious, start her with an electric razor
My 10 year old does shave her armpit hair, but not leg hair, yet.
Small electric razor. That’s what I got at about age 12.
About 11 i was when i started
If she’s said she wants to shave now I’d let her i think it’s her choice
I let my 11 year old shave her armpits. She is blonde so she doesn’t do her legs yet. I explained to her that once she starts she has to keep up with it so I don’t think she is in a hurry to
Electric razor around 10. Definitely if they have armpit hair.
shave at 11 make up at 16
I noticed my daughters hair at age 10. I felt stubble more at 11 and bought her shavers. I had to wait for 13, but my daughter has darker hair then I have. I won’t let her be embarrassed being young and having more hair then the other kids.
If she’s insecure, absolutely let her. They should learn to shave when it’s noticeable and not a certain age.
So my ex thought it was a great idea at 12 for my daughter to use Nair hair removal she broke out and was horrible. Teach her the right way if she has hair , my daughter was around 12 and I taught her the correct way
10 for me and my own
Let her shave it’s going to happen eventually, just teach her and be there. I was about 11 I started when I was on the soccer team and we had to wear short shorts.
My mom allowed me when I first noticed and felt insecure. I think I was about 13. I think if it’s something she is insecure, especially in a dress that will make her feel some type of way, I’d show her how to. But ultimately it’s your kiddo 
My mom allowed me to shave when I asked her at 10.
Let her shave. Those razors with the soap/shave bar surrounding the razor are good to start off with!
My mom allowed me to start shaving when I turned 10!
Her body, her choice.
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At 11 my mom bought me a starter razor! Perfect for starter… if the name didn’t say that already 