help, shaving... Options

[cheri_pi]

im 15, in the 9th grade
i dont think my parents are aware that highschool girls shave their legs
my mom never mentioned it to me or bought me a razor or anything
but
its really embarrasing to have hairy legs around the other girls in gym class
so
whenever im home alone i sneak into my parents bathroom and use my mom's (elecric) razor.
however, im not home alone any more than once a week, and i feel bad and and really pitifully loser-like to have to sneak around to shave my legs.
i cant just do it in the house when im NOT alone, because the razor is electric, and everyone can hear it when it's on. once i tried shaving w/ that razor upstairs when the rest of my family was downstairs but my dad heard and came upstairs. he knocked on the bathroom door and i quickly turned the razor off. he was like, "becca, what are you doing?" and i panicked and said "shaving" and he was like "WHAT?!!!" he couldnt believe it and when i finally came out i couldnt even look him in they eye it was sooooo embarrassing.
my parents i think are sorta uncomforable w/ me growing up- it took them a while for my mom to take me bra shpping etc... its always been a tough issue but i really need help...
i know, im a real loser :S

[aznxdreamer]

hah. my mom used to say that she wouldnt let me shave until i was 40, but she still ended up getting me a razor when i asked for one. if you can, go to a store by yourself and get a razor.

[Chii]

You can buy yourself a razor and the shaving cream, then shave in the shower. Be careful though, don't shave too roughly.
My mother has never mentioned any of it to me but I bought my first razor when I was 14...it wasn't for my legs though.

[NormalxChick]

I'm in 6th grade..and I shave my legs. I just do it...I honestly could care less what my parents thought.

[cheri_pi]

I'm SURE they would find out if I just did it behind their backs...
In the shower?
Plus I'm not sure I would even know how to shave if the razor wasn't electric- dont most people cut themselves their first few times?

[marzipan]

i shave in the shower. you could use a depilatory lotion. and that even works better than shaving.

[-sincerely]

I'm a whimp and use Nair. It's bladeless shaving, and it works just as good. Its a cream you apply on, and then you give it about three min, and with the bladeless razor you wipe it off and rinse your leg with water. I got it in walgreens.

[LiSFORLiNDA]

Buy a razor =D
& if you cant ask a close friend ?
Im sure your friends will understand

[oXMuhNirvanaXo]

Tell them you need to shave im the same age.. I shave.. tough cookie its time to shave.. plus my bf loves it when I do >.<

[sprezzatura]

I have no way to go out to buy a razor without my parents bringing me. I am kinda in the same boat too...I shave behind their backs.

[cheri_pi]

i shave in the shower. you could use a depilatory lotion. and that even works better than shaving.

What's that???
That Nair stuff sounds good too, but how does it work if there's no blade... Is it like a chemical or something- does it hurt?

[nopattern]

What's that???
That Nair stuff sounds good too, but how does it work if there's no blade... Is it like a chemical or something- does it hurt?

nair is just a cream type substance that you rub on your legs, leave on for about 8 minutes, then wash it off. it's a really good alternative to shaving your legs. you could also try veet waxing pads or razorless shaving.

[cheri_pi]

nair is just a cream type substance that you rub on your legs, leave on for about 8 minutes, then wash it off. it's a really good alternative to shaving your legs. you could also try veet waxing pads or razorless shaving.

whoa- so many options!
what's razorless shaving?
i know that waxing hurts a lot, and i definitely don't want to do anything that hurts even a little, im a wimp :P
nair sounds good...

[iROCKYOURSOCKS]

just get a razor and start shaving away. your parents will have to realize that your not a little girl no more and starting to grow up. dont worry theyll get used to it.

[cheri_pi]

just get a razor and start shaving away. your parents will have to realize that your not a little girl no more and starting to grow up. dont worry theyll get used to it.

awww... i dont want to make them sad...
hahahah im SUCH a loser.
btw i just found out that the NAIR stuff stinks up the house, so my parents'll notice that.

[marzipan]

well, if you close the door and wash it off well, they might not notice.

you know, eventually they're gonna have to realize that you need to shave. you can't dodge around it forever. lol

[cheri_pi]

well, if you close the door and wash it off well, they might not notice.

you know, eventually they're gonna have to realize that you need to shave. you can't dodge around it forever. lol

i guess i already knew that
but
i didnt want to...
*sighs*

[marzipan]

it's hard growing up. haha

[cheri_pi]

ha- you've got that right.

[-sincerely]

What's that???
That Nair stuff sounds good too, but how does it work if there's no blade... Is it like a chemical or something- does it hurt?

it's Nair Smoothing Effects hair remover cream (full name hahah.) It's dermatologist tested. Want a description? No chemicals, and does not hurt.

[cheri_pi]

Thanks! But some other thread said it smelled really bad and strong...
I'm sure my parents would notice.

[colleen92]

i used to be the same way. if you just tell your mom what you just said, how it's really embarrassing to be the only one that doesn't shave, she'll probably give in and buy you a razor.

[-sincerely]

Thanks! But some other thread said it smelled really bad and strong...
I'm sure my parents would notice.

What, Nair?
Yes, it does, but then you wash it off with water afterwards, and put some lotion on, and the smell goes away. :) Well, for me atleast. Keep us posted on what you do!

[xbby_charmz]

ahah gurl the same thing happened to me, my mom was never fond of shaving because like she says that when yah shave yo hair be comin up thicker and harder but w/e but after i started shavin at my friends place my mom got used to it but the thing is i guess kinda tlk to her if not then do it priv im not a fan of lyin but a gurls got to do wut a gurls got to do right?

[jenniez618]

wow, hmm my dad was always against shaving legs because they make your hair grows thicker, but anyways i went to my friend's house and well my friend helped me shaved my legs the first time, so after that i told my mom and she let me go out and buy some razors and shaving cream and i started shaving ever since :). you should tell your parents about it, they'll definitely understand because girls these days shave their legs all the time.

[*This Confession*]

haha
makes me think of when i started my period


just go to the store and buy your own
regular razor..

tell your mom its time.
blah blah

[NERDFACE™]

haha
makes me think of when i started my period


just go to the store and buy your own
regular razor..

tell your mom its time.
blah blah

for true.
do it in some awesome/annoyingly embarrasing way.

ha.
make the experience life scarring.....
/memorable.

[mylittleMiracle]

ohh yepp my mun gave the surprising response to me......but now she doesnt care about it .maybe you can buy hair remover or whatever yourself:D i do buy this kind of stuffs myself. anyway,its not problem a problem for you to shave in your age.i support you:]

[cheri_pi]

i used to be the same way. if you just tell your mom what you just said, how it's really embarrassing to be the only one that doesn't shave, she'll probably give in and buy you a razor.

Oh- my mom never said she didn't like shaving or anything
infact
she'd probably agree if I asked her to get me a razor or w/e
but
she'd be a little...
creeped out?
i dont know why.
and itd be sorta embarrasing like in front of my dad and stuff
and i dont know what i would SAY
like, just come up to her and put her all on the spot...
its hard

[xCrys]

Theres always veet! I use it ^_^; if you do it before you take a shower, while you take a shower, just make sure you wash your legs and stuff, the smell goes away... even though they have scented stuff too..

The easiest resort is just asking your mom, haha. I did it behind my moms back when i was 11/12... Then she just gave in =x

[lilnatcat]

Yea, maybe u should go buy ur own, and even better one thats not electric! ^_^"

My mum neva talked to me about it either.

I normally shave when I'm in the shower, get the sponge thingo, and scrub it with soap + water until there's heaps of bubbles, i then lather it on my leg and then use the razor.

[fathomlessdame]

i've never like really cut myself shaving... you just have to be really careful. like other ppl have said, just go to the store and buy a razor. instead of shaving cream you can use soap...which is what i do

edit- my mom only started talking to me about shaving my underarms (i giess a better word than armpit lol) and then eariler this year i decided that it was time to start shaving my legs. and then a couple weeks later, i started shaving my arms. if it makes you uncomfortable to be in gym with hairy legs and you cant do anything to shave, wear long pants

[Spazzzmatic]

I was in the same predicament.
Go out & buy your own razor that is non-electric. Or if you can't get to a store, don't be afraid to ask a friend to get you one when they're getting their own.

[ms.bliss]

Buy some nair! Even though some of the diff kinds have an awkward smell, it's nothing that a lil air freshner can not kill LOL!
I've been using nair for a cppl yrs... just on my underarms.
I just began shaving my legs THIS YEAR... they weren't even hairy.. well it wasn't noticeable but I wanted to try but i don't use an electric one.

talk to your parents about it one more time, if not... then be sneaky. ;)

[*This Confession*]

Theres always veet! I use it ^_^; if you do it before you take a shower, while you take a shower, just make sure you wash your legs and stuff, the smell goes away... even though they have scented stuff too..

The easiest resort is just asking your mom, haha. I did it behind my moms back when i was 11/12... Then she just gave in =x

haha i used that stuff before
my sister wanted me to use it to make sure it didn't "hurt"
It smelled a little odd
but the smell goes away
i rather just use the normal stuff then get some scented stuff
it probably smells worse

[cheri_pi]

i've never like really cut myself shaving... you just have to be really careful. like other ppl have said, just go to the store and buy a razor. instead of shaving cream you can use soap...which is what i do

edit- my mom only started talking to me about shaving my underarms (i giess a better word than armpit lol) and then eariler this year i decided that it was time to start shaving my legs. and then a couple weeks later, i started shaving my arms. if it makes you uncomfortable to be in gym with hairy legs and you cant do anything to shave, wear long pants

Heh, yeah. Long pants is what it may come to. Maybe I'll just head out alone and get some sometime (a LOT, since I dont know when ill be able to go back and get more) and just sneak it into the house and use it when i shower. u said i could use soap instead of shaving cream, so i wont have to keep going out and gettnig more shaving cream, but what kind of razor lasts a long time?
thanks for all the help, everyone

[cheri_pi]

alright- looks like the comments are through :P
thanks for all ur help, everyone!

[*Ox_Su`Zie*]

OMG i know my mother was the same i started to shave when i was like 13 because my mom said i was to young to shave... lol but yea some parent are like that just confront them and tell them you want to shave and whatnot. tell the why and make sure you come across "mature" enough to do it.

[PrincessAda]

I think you should talk to your mom about it or buy your own.

[dorkk-ie]

shave infront of their faces!

no im kidding...next time you go shopping with your mommy, tell her u want a razor...
or buy one yourself, like i did, and hide the razor and cream in the drawer....shave when i shower or sumthing. YEUAP.

[iminlovewithTomD...]

I say explain it to your parents... I mean if you're 15!! They should let you! It's dumb if they don't.

I just shave in the shower, and I don't use shaving cream. You don't need shaving cream. Just soap or body wash... one or the other, lol.