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How old was/will your daughter be? DD is almost 10 and wanting to do this. I can just see blood pooling all around her because she is so clumsy.
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PolarBear3
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My step-daughter started shaving her legs about a month or two ago. She is 12 (she will be 13 next month). I think the main reason she wanted to start was because "all of her friends" had been shaving their legs and they were asking her why she didn't. Based on her physical development, it seemed like a reasonable thing for her to start doing. She's relatively careful and didn't complain about cutting herself (her mom helped her learn, but she would have said something if it was an issue) so we haven't seen any blood - I can understand your concern about that though. Best of luck with this transition. 
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My dd was also 12 when she started shaving. Around that age, it becomes a matter of keeping them from getting made fun of in the locker room and gym class at school. It also depends on your dd's physical maturity level. My dd is a little behind most of the other girls and may have started later than them. It is a judgement call that you need to make based on your own daughter's needs. Good luck.
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My dd is only 5 months. But I will be advising on something other than shaving. My mom used to do sugaring (a but like waxing but with sugar paste and hurts less) so that is he road I will go down with her.
If she is very dark like me then I think around the 12/13 year old mark. If she is very fair then I would of thought later.
If she is very dark like me then I think around the 12/13 year old mark. If she is very fair then I would of thought later.
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My oldest 2 girls were about 12 or 13 when they started shaving. For both of them it was more that it was more noticeable for them Not to shave than if they did.
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My dd is too little, but I got to for my 12th birthday. I cut myself up nicely, but little pink Daisy razors can only go so deep. That is how I learned to be more careful (I was a very clumsy child).
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Good! I thought she was too young but wasn't sure. I'm sure others her age are doing it but...
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I was 11 or younger. I already had dark hair and was getting made fun of. I didn't cut myself at all the first time, and not until like after a week of shaving. My mom based it purely on developement. She said whenever we started looking more like adults, had our period, boobs, etc. I had a friend who didn't get her period until a senior in highschoool, and didn't start shaving until almost a freshman.
I'd rather they shave early rather than prevent them from, you know?I also had a friend that WAS very hairy, but her mom said she HAD to be 16. So she had some of the hairiest armpits you could imagine on a girl. I felt so awful for her.
I'd rather they shave early rather than prevent them from, you know?I also had a friend that WAS very hairy, but her mom said she HAD to be 16. So she had some of the hairiest armpits you could imagine on a girl. I felt so awful for her.
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First post made me laugh. I think I shaved my legs when I was 4 in the bathroom much to my moms horror and I didn't get that chance again until 12. I know girls are doing things so much earlier. Hormones. Wow.
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I was 10, but I developed a lot younger than most of my peers. The hair on my legs was blonde, but they were pretty hairy. 
My mom had me use my dad's old razors once they were too dull for him and I never cut or knicked myself.
My cousin, who is 10 months my junior, begged her mom to let her shave when she found out I was shaving. But, her hair was light and super-fine, so there wasn't really a need for it. I think she shaved a handful of times then got bored with the idea. lol
I'm going to base it on need/puberty and only somewhat on social/peer pressure. Mostly on need/puberty, though.
My mom had me use my dad's old razors once they were too dull for him and I never cut or knicked myself.My cousin, who is 10 months my junior, begged her mom to let her shave when she found out I was shaving. But, her hair was light and super-fine, so there wasn't really a need for it. I think she shaved a handful of times then got bored with the idea. lol
I'm going to base it on need/puberty and only somewhat on social/peer pressure. Mostly on need/puberty, though.
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I think 10 is too young, but like others said it depends if she has dark or light hair. my DD has light hair so I think a good age for her to start is 12 or 13.
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I was super hairy. I started when I was 12/13. I wish my mom took me to get waxed instead. If I had a daughter I would do the waxing at 12/13.
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I am concerned about this as well. She is not a follower througher. LOL
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My hair was/is so light and so fine that I really didn't need to for a long time. I think I was probably about fourteen. I did shave my underarms before that because the thought of having hair there just grossed me out so much.
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i think i was in highschool when i started shaving..or 13 maybe..if you're worried about cuts, an electric razor is a good idea, or you can have her try those mitt things that you just rub circles and supposedly it removes the hair..if nothing else, they make your legs soft by removing dead skin cells lol
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