For the Girls: What Is the Right Age to Start Shaving Your Legs?

I was in sixth grade when my holiday gift haul included an electric razor. Unlike some of my friends, I hadn’t yet been teased about my leg hair — one friend was horribly embarrassed when a boy commented that her legs were hairier than his! Is there a right time to start shaving your legs? Really, it’s different for every girl. Some things to consider: Do YOU feel self-conscious about your body hair? Is the hair on your legs thick and dark, or light and fine? Are other people making you feel self-conscious about body hair? The earlier you start … Continue reading