Should an 11 year old girl shave her armpits?!
Question: In my opinion, that's completely up to her. If the hair bothers her, she could go ahead and start shaving. I would have an older teenager or adult woman show her how, just to make sure she doesn't cut herself.
Make sure she doesn't apply deodorant right away afterward that can be pretty irritating to the skin. Give it a good 30 minutes or so to rest before applying it.
Dove has a deodorant that is supposed to make the underarms softer and smoother, so that's another option to look into if irritation is a problem.
I would go a few days (or even a week) between shaving at first. You don't want to irritate the skin. If she'd like to continue shaving permanently, then she can gradually work up to shaving as often as she showers.
On the other hand, if the hair doesn't bother her at all, I don't think she should feel obligated to shave it. In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with a woman having hair on her body. It should be completely up to her, and she shouldn't let what anyone else says about it affect whether or not she decides to shave it. It's a personal decision.
Answers: In my opinion, that's completely up to her. If the hair bothers her, she could go ahead and start shaving. I would have an older teenager or adult woman show her how, just to make sure she doesn't cut herself.
Make sure she doesn't apply deodorant right away afterward that can be pretty irritating to the skin. Give it a good 30 minutes or so to rest before applying it.
Dove has a deodorant that is supposed to make the underarms softer and smoother, so that's another option to look into if irritation is a problem.
I would go a few days (or even a week) between shaving at first. You don't want to irritate the skin. If she'd like to continue shaving permanently, then she can gradually work up to shaving as often as she showers.
On the other hand, if the hair doesn't bother her at all, I don't think she should feel obligated to shave it. In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with a woman having hair on her body. It should be completely up to her, and she shouldn't let what anyone else says about it affect whether or not she decides to shave it. It's a personal decision.
i think it's time...if needed
well, i'm 14 and i do.
and i started to in 7th grade so,
when i was 12.
it really just depends if there
is hair there.
only if you have to
if theres hair ask ur momma
Yes, you can if you want. If you have noticeable hair and you don't want that to show, especially with summer coming and wearing tank-tops, etc.
Only if you have hair...
If you have armpit hair you should definitely shave but if not it could cause unnecessary chafing or razor burn.
Best of luck, sweetie!
I started shaving at 9 cuz well That's when I started to grow black hair there. I think if she has black hair (not blond) she should shave. It's time. Just think some girls even start there period at that age too.
If you have hair under there then it is fine to shave it off.
sure, if there is hair there :)
if ur hairy. i started at 10! if u need 2,do it. (dont cut urself or u'll get bumps lol)
yes if she needs to
Well, I didn't get hair there until I was 13, but I think if there's hair there, then YES.
totally one of these things in life dont start till ya have too.