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One of my friends now has a teenager that recently started shaving, she started off shaving just her legs and arms first, but now wants to venture off into other parts of the body. Then I wondered, should a 13 year old shave pubic hair?
Now that little child of yours is growing pretty fast. There in the bathroom one day and they ask you if they can shave their pubic hairs. Well hold your horses. What do you mean?
Younger kids (boys and girls) mostly girls are pushed to remove their pubic hairs at faster rates than when you were a child.
Should a 13 year old shave pubic hair?
It would depend on how mature your child is. I hate to say it but in these times, kids are growing up way faster than they should be and are exposed to a lot more than what you were exposed to when you were a child.
A few reasons as to why a 13 year old may want to get rid of their pubic hairs can be due to social media, peer pressure, and even porn that they may be watching. Other reasons may include the hair gets stuck in their underwear.
The long curls can get stuck in the adhesive side of her light day pad can be quite irritating.
Or maybe just simple self-esteem issues. You’ll find that hair may start to fill in pretty quickly around this age. And for girls it could be poking out of all sides of her underwear.
One way you can help as the parent is to start explaining the many reasons as to why pubic hair is perfectly fine and normal, and that she shouldn’t have this feeling of getting rid of it.
You have to start off with a shaving kit. And teaching them the basics of shaving. Preferable on a part of the body with plenty of hair and not the pubic region yet. Just so they can get the jest of it. Now if you’re a real hand on type of person you can demonstrate the act of shaving your pubes on yourself and have your daughter watch. Demonstrating every little step, what she should do and should not do.
It’s important to get a neat little hair removal kit. Doesn’t have to be expensive.
Then go over the basics of shaving. The importance of exfoliation, shaving cream to use, trimming the hair to a certain length if her untrimmed hair is all ready to long. And even more important is the direction of shaving, shaving against the grain is important. For preventing razor bumps and possibly cutting yourself and causing even more problems.
When should I talk to my daughter about shaving?
There’s two ways you can do this. And it depends on you and your daughter’s relationship also on whether she is of the “sharing personal information” type. You can look for clues that it may be that time to have a conversation like that. Or shell just approach you about it since you’re the parent.
What should I to do if my daughter comes to me about shaving?
Sit down and talk about. There’s no shame in it. Just know that she may be having self-consciousness issues with her new body hair or because else is just plain curious. Just remind her that there is nothing wrong with body hair and nothing wrong with shaving it either. Shaving is defiantly her choice. Let her know that you’re there to help her with shaving if she needs it.
What to do if she doesn’t come to me about shaving but I know she’s ready?
Do nothing. But you can either go talk to her about it. But she may not be interested too much about shaving. She may be scared to talk about it. But you’re the parent so, you can imitate the conversation if you feel like. Let her know that you can help her if or when she needs. And if she still wants to shave, let her know that shaving is not a bad thing.
Is there a specific razor that my daughter can use when she is learning to shave?
There is no specific type of razor to start of shaving with. But you may try a safety razor at first. Tell your daughter that sharing razors isn’t a good hygienic thing to do and infections can spread this way.
How do I teach my daughter how to shave?
Two ways. You can walk through the process step by step. Or you can show her by shaving your own and have watch, then you explain each step that you should do. If you really want to get your point across maybe doing it for can help but it may be a bit extreme and invading of one’s private areas.
Are there any safety shaving tips I should tell my daughter?
Reinforce the idea of throwing away disposable razors, not sharing razors, change razor cartridges when they become dull. Sharp blades are great for results.
Shaving tips to help your daughter shave better
- When done shaving, don’t moisturize: Lotion can cause skin irritation. Best case, you can wait a few hours before you apply any moisturizer to the freshly shaved area.
- Maybe she should start her journey with a single blade razor: single blades are less likely to cut you if done properly. They’re great for beginners.
- No sharing: sharing razors is sharing bacteria and isn’t really hygienic and can cause infections.
- Preparing of the skin: you got to wet the skin properly, using foam gel or some type of shaving lotion to help prepare the skin for shaving. Its best to go for unscented or lightly scented lotion. Doing that can help prevent any skin irritation.
FYI: This article and these tips can go towards your son also, although in most cases its the girl that may have an issue with their pubic hair. But if you have a son, you can follow these tips and continue reading this article for more information.
- Discard disposable razors: once you get past the 4/5 uses point. The dull blade tends to nick the skin and cause infection.
- Demonstrations: how to hold the razor properly and which way you should be shaving. You should demonstrate this for her.
- Don’t use soap: don’t use soap when you shave, soap is good for cleaning not much for shaving. It can cause drying of the skin and irritate the skin.
- You can use an electric razor: let’s say your daughter can get the hang of shaving, she can use an electric razor instead.
- A teenager wanting to remove their pubic hairs isn’t matter of popularity of succumbing to peer pressure or trying to model after what her favorite singer or actress said about shaving their pubic hairs. It’s a matter of them being uncomfortable. During this stage of growth (puberty) can be quite difficult. Things on your body is changing at a million times per minute.
Should my teenage son be shaving?
If your teenage son decides to shave his pubic hairs. They can. There’s no harm no foul being done. You may want to assist them in the process of doing it so they won’t cut themselves or worse, develop razor bumps as a result of poor technique.
Now this may be totally different for boys. Boys may not care too much about shaving down below. They would be more caring toward their facial hair and possibly growing a beard.
Is laser hair removal safe for teenagers?
Its safe for teens as long as you (the parent) consult with a hair removal specialist and have your written consent. But this is only if your child is between 14 and 17. There’s isn’t any risk of skin cancer since the lasers being used are non-ionizing energy. Also, the laser being used never passes the dermis nor your second layer of skin.
What about my 13-year-old can she/he get laser hair removal?
It’s always recommended especially by experts that teenagers should finish puberty. Your teenager girl should have started menstrual cycle. Your teenager should also be hormonally stable and have good health. Any medical condition such as PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome).
Are the laser hair removal treatments effective for a 13 year old?
Not that much for a 13 year old. Because of the body is still going through a growing phase and its being flooded with hormones. Laser hair removal will less effective that if your teen was around 17 or 19 years of age. But if your teenager is still being treated at this age, the body is quite fully developed, treatments will have to occur more often.
What alternatives are there for a teenager shaving their pubic hairs?
Shaving, waxing. Both have their cons and their pros. Shaving can cause ingrown hairs and you can also cut yourself if you’re not careful. Depilatory creams are another option but they can bring about chemical burns.
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Now when your child does decide to shave their pubic hairs, you can refer them to this in-depth guide on How To Shave Their Pubic Hairs.