When did you let your DD shave her legs? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Tiffa · 10-24-2008, 02:46 PM

Ok I made it thru my 15 yo ds now its my 9 yo dd's turn, she told me last night she was too hairy and needed to shave her legs. My husband is not at all keen on the idea, so what age did you dd's start to shave??

And what did you try first electric or blade?

Piglet · 10-24-2008, 02:56 PM

My DD will be 12 next week and started using Nair on her legs just a few weeks ago. I have told her for a few years that when she wanted to and was ready to just let me know. I think when it becomes something that bothers them it is time.

Melinda

pweyl36 · 10-24-2008, 02:57 PM

My dd started at 10yr, She has dark hair and was starting to look like a gorilla

. I bought her a cheap electric razor for woman.

beattyfamily · 10-24-2008, 03:00 PM

I just went through this. My older DD just turned 12 in June and shaved for the first time for her 6th grade graduation.

I told her if it bothered or embarrassed her then she can do it. She was ready.

princesspiglet · 10-24-2008, 03:03 PM

I started when I was 7. I was so aware of it and it really bothered me, so my mom gave me a razor and showed me what to do. I finally had electrolysis done last summer on my legs and underarms and it was the best money I ever spent.

I think if it is bothering her it is time.

PatsMom · 10-24-2008, 03:03 PM

DD was 11 or 12 - I can't remember exactly. But she was bothered by the hair and wanted to shave. I turned her loose with a blade. I figured that if I survived learning how to shave with the old double edged single blades we had back then she would survive with the better razors available today!

JimmyPicker · 10-24-2008, 03:07 PM

I was 12 or 13. All the other chickadees in my class had started shaving.

My mom wasn't very in tune with girly things going on in that time of my life. She didn't speak of certain things. My BFF taught me how to shave. But I had put it off for weeks and weeks because I was scared my mom would see and I'd be in trouble.

I used a disposable razor.

JessicaR · 10-24-2008, 03:08 PM

I don't have any daughters but I remember when I was 12 and wanted to shave my legs like it was yesterday! I am fair and not hairy and my Mom kept telling me to wait! All my friends were doing it and I wanted to also so I didn't listen. She did say, told ya so.

But seriously if a girl decides she wants to its likely that its because she is self conscious of it. Unless she is ridiculously young or has no hair I would let her.

mjkacmom · 10-24-2008, 03:13 PM

When she asked to, age 10.

Violet Crayon · 10-24-2008, 03:18 PM

My mom had this whole thing that I couldn't until I was a teenager. But at age 11 I had thick blonde hair that was noticeable all over my legs (gah). Some of my friends made fun of me at a slumber parties so I tried and pleaded with my mom. She still held firm that I was too young. What did I do? I used her razor and did it myself (after consulting some older girls). After a few months my mom noticed when I was wearing shorts that I was no longer hairy and decided there was nothing she could do and bought me a razor.

I guess my point is that social issues and peer pressure will probably drive a girl to do it anyway, or to cover up and feel awful and depressed about her image. I think previous responses about "a girl is ready when she starts to take notice" is the right way to go.

Tiffa · 10-24-2008, 03:23 PM

Well thanks for all the reply's I dont think anyone has said anything to her maybe I need to see if the other girls in her class are shaving yet see if its a thing to do right now. She does have dark hair and blondish hair so it does stand out, and she is getting to where she does need to use deoderent for sure

thanks

MosMom · 10-24-2008, 03:26 PM

Maybe start with a not so sharp razor. One you've broken in a few times. DD10 has started shaving and the tub looked like we had slaughtered a chicken even with my help. I don't know if she was pressing too hard or what. Now she uses an electric razor for now.

postesf · 10-24-2008, 03:30 PM

I don't have kids, but I remember shaving the summer before I started middle school. I think that was a good transition into middle school.

slo · 10-24-2008, 03:34 PM

My 10yr old DD will be asking me soon - I'm sure!!!

When she had her pictures taken last month, she said she needed to cover her legs because they are to hairy

I was so shocked when she said that. I told her that she's a young girl, and young girls have hairy legs - that's okay!!!! But when summer comes, I'm sure she'll ask to shave her legs, and I will let her. I will buy her an electric razor, because the thought of her having a razor with a blade makes me do this

Aardvarks · 10-24-2008, 03:39 PM

OMG

Girls shaving legs at 10, 11, 12..............

I thought you chaps were decended from the Pilgrim Fathers.......not the Weirwolf Mothers.

Mrs Varkie started to shave her legs around the age of 22 when she started working and had to wear tights (hose) and not jeans.

Hmm, maybe it is something they put in the water in the USA

edit, we both have blonde hair and blue eyes. Until I was 25 I only used to shave my beard every third day.

10-24-2008, 02:46 PM	#1
Tiffa Disney Fire Wife Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OH-IO Posts: 370	When did you let your DD shave her legs? Ok I made it thru my 15 yo ds now its my 9 yo dd's turn, she told me last night she was too hairy and needed to shave her legs. My husband is not at all keen on the idea, so what age did you dd's start to shave?? And what did you try first electric or blade? __________________ Por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas Me DH DD DS Dd's

10-24-2008, 02:56 PM	#2
Piglet Can't beat Family Love You can't go wrong with teddy bears & chocolate Is a very crafty challenged person but can follow directions Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,392	My DD will be 12 next week and started using Nair on her legs just a few weeks ago. I have told her for a few years that when she wanted to and was ready to just let me know. I think when it becomes something that bothers them it is time. Melinda __________________ WDW Trips Thanksgiving 2010 - ???? Oct/Nov 2009 Pop Century Jan 2009 - OKW Jan 2008 - All Star Music (quick 2 day trip) Oct/Nov 2007 - Pop Century Nov 2004 - Pop Century Oct 2003 - All Star Music Oct 2001 - Give Kid the World Village - MAW Nov 1999 - All Star Movies 1979 - Off Site

10-24-2008, 02:57 PM	#3
pweyl36 Now if I can only get them into the house with out the kids asking "Whats in the bag" Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: newark,delaware Posts: 980	My dd started at 10yr, She has dark hair and was starting to look like a gorilla . I bought her a cheap electric razor for woman. __________________ PAULA dh ds'88 dd'97 ds'01

10-24-2008, 03:03 PM	#5
princesspiglet Married to the Army Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pittsburgher at heart-now living in Hershey-The Sweetest Place on Earth! Posts: 1,149	I started when I was 7. I was so aware of it and it really bothered me, so my mom gave me a razor and showed me what to do. I finally had electrolysis done last summer on my legs and underarms and it was the best money I ever spent. I think if it is bothering her it is time. __________________ Lisa Along for the ride: DH Gerrit and DD Princess Athena

10-24-2008, 03:03 PM	#6
PatsMom Sometimes has Dory moments! I have two brothers and either of them would have been proud to be suspended for stinking up the bus Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Northern NH Posts: 3,586	DD was 11 or 12 - I can't remember exactly. But she was bothered by the hair and wanted to shave. I turned her loose with a blade. I figured that if I survived learning how to shave with the old double edged single blades we had back then she would survive with the better razors available today! __________________ 1981 to 1983 - Disneyland many times November 1987 - Fairway Villas (prior to the Disney Institute) September 1996 - Fort Wilderness (DD and DH's first trip) October 1999 - Fort Wilderness November 2001 - Fort Wilderness November 2004 - Fort Wilderness November 2005 - Saratoga Springs December 2006 - Saratoga Springs February 2007 - All Star Sports August 2007 - Boardwalk Villas November 2007 - Saratoga Springs February 2008 - Villas at the Wilderness Lodge August 2008 - Old Key West December 2008 - Saratoga Springs February 2009 - Beach Club Villas September 2009 (50th birthday trip) - Bay Lake Tower January 2010 - Animal Kingdom Villas (Kidani Village) May 2010 - Old Key West September 2010 - Saratoga Springs

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10-24-2008, 03:00 PM	#4
beattyfamily DIS Cast Member Has Oodles of Poodles And the Tag Fairy wants to hug them all!! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: MA Posts: 22,953	I just went through this. My older DD just turned 12 in June and shaved for the first time for her 6th grade graduation. I told her if it bothered or embarrassed her then she can do it. She was ready.

10-24-2008, 03:07 PM	#7
JimmyPicker Dragonflies are my friends! I'm in love with Crabs for Christmas Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Probably in the Lounge Posts: 962	I was 12 or 13. All the other chickadees in my class had started shaving. My mom wasn't very in tune with girly things going on in that time of my life. She didn't speak of certain things. My BFF taught me how to shave. But I had put it off for weeks and weeks because I was scared my mom would see and I'd be in trouble. I used a disposable razor. __________________ *~Never explain. Your Friends do not need it and your Enemies won't believe you anyway.~*

10-24-2008, 03:08 PM	#8
JessicaR DIS Veteran I wanna shoot aliens in the AM too! The Grinch is rude in a funny sorta way run to the hams! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 7,264	I don't have any daughters but I remember when I was 12 and wanted to shave my legs like it was yesterday! I am fair and not hairy and my Mom kept telling me to wait! All my friends were doing it and I wanted to also so I didn't listen. She did say, told ya so. But seriously if a girl decides she wants to its likely that its because she is self conscious of it. Unless she is ridiculously young or has no hair I would let her.

10-24-2008, 03:13 PM	#9
mjkacmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,345	When she asked to, age 10. __________________ Me DH dd11 ds10 dd7 ds5 dd5

10-24-2008, 03:18 PM	#10
Violet Crayon I went with the princesses mealtime on a regular day can get hairy with seating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: new to Orlando, FL Posts: 562	My mom had this whole thing that I couldn't until I was a teenager. But at age 11 I had thick blonde hair that was noticeable all over my legs (gah). Some of my friends made fun of me at a slumber parties so I tried and pleaded with my mom. She still held firm that I was too young. What did I do? I used her razor and did it myself (after consulting some older girls). After a few months my mom noticed when I was wearing shorts that I was no longer hairy and decided there was nothing she could do and bought me a razor. I guess my point is that social issues and peer pressure will probably drive a girl to do it anyway, or to cover up and feel awful and depressed about her image. I think previous responses about "a girl is ready when she starts to take notice" is the right way to go. __________________

10-24-2008, 03:23 PM	#11
Tiffa Disney Fire Wife Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OH-IO Posts: 370	Well thanks for all the reply's I dont think anyone has said anything to her maybe I need to see if the other girls in her class are shaving yet see if its a thing to do right now. She does have dark hair and blondish hair so it does stand out, and she is getting to where she does need to use deoderent for sure thanks __________________ Por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas Me DH DD DS Dd's

10-24-2008, 03:26 PM	#12
MosMom Damn you, you wretched clown! McDonald's gives me the poots Saved Jack Bauer from a tornado! Dreads the "Theater Fart" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: San Pomme De Terre Posts: 10,754	Maybe start with a not so sharp razor. One you've broken in a few times. DD10 has started shaving and the tub looked like we had slaughtered a chicken even with my help. I don't know if she was pressing too hard or what. Now she uses an electric razor for now. __________________

10-24-2008, 03:30 PM	#13
postesf Keep Pushing Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,460	I don't have kids, but I remember shaving the summer before I started middle school. I think that was a good transition into middle school. __________________ * Stacie * OKW 2005 OKW 2006 POP 2008 POFQ 2008 SSR 2008 Check out Stacie's Weight Loss / 1/2 Marathon Journal

10-24-2008, 03:34 PM	#14
slo Hmmm…What to poll…What to poll I am a Tonga Toast junkie Eek, a spider! Eek, falling! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana - Somewhere between Lake Michigan and Indianapolis Posts: 15,064	My 10yr old DD will be asking me soon - I'm sure!!! When she had her pictures taken last month, she said she needed to cover her legs because they are to hairy I was so shocked when she said that. I told her that she's a young girl, and young girls have hairy legs - that's okay!!!! But when summer comes, I'm sure she'll ask to shave her legs, and I will let her. I will buy her an electric razor, because the thought of her having a razor with a blade makes me do this __________________ Sandy - A proud member of The TAGLIARCHY, Chicago DISers, & Fire Dept Wives Me and my favorite little chef!!!!! Sandy - A proud member of The TAGLIARCHY, Chicago DISers, & Fire Dept Wives

10-24-2008, 03:39 PM	#15
Aardvarks DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 591	OMG Girls shaving legs at 10, 11, 12.............. I thought you chaps were decended from the Pilgrim Fathers.......not the Weirwolf Mothers. Mrs Varkie started to shave her legs around the age of 22 when she started working and had to wear tights (hose) and not jeans. Hmm, maybe it is something they put in the water in the USA edit, we both have blonde hair and blue eyes. Until I was 25 I only used to shave my beard every third day.

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