Are Girls Under the Age of 15 Too Young for Waxing?

by Good Morning America Posted 2012/07/06 16:20:17

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	Yes, that’s way too early!	167 votes	35%
	No, I think that’s OK.	309 votes	65%

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me4ever to VintageLys 2012/07/10 06:20:00

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i agree with you

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imsmarter to VintageLys 2012/07/11 00:59:13

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I don't think they would. Waxing anyone under the age of 17 is considered fondling a minor under most state laws.

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ComaAlp... to imsmarter 2012/07/16 14:01:28

I understand your point, but with parental consent and the fact that you ARE PAYING FOR A SERVICE, I'm pretty sure these girls can go 'Powder bald' if they wish.

Powder......what weird movie.

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imsmarter to ComaAlp... 2012/07/16 15:36:11

really? what parent signs off on that? -___-

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ComaAlp... to imsmarter 2012/07/17 15:27:32

The kind of parent that wishes for their daughter to be comfortable. Again, you are all confusing this as a sex matter when it's not.

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imsmarter to ComaAlp... 2012/07/17 20:38:24

I never said it was a sex matter. I don't know where you're getting the "again" from. I think it would be an ignorant parent who doesn't know what that hair is for, and thinks it's okay to sign off on. Mammals have really fascinating patterns of body hair, and that body hair traps pheromones. It also keeps glands protected.Those hairs are responsible for helping reproductive behaviors. It's important to protect them during reproductive development. Like the kind that women of that adolescent age group are undergoing.

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TygaLuv XO :-* 2012/07/10 05:56:28

No, I think that’s OK.

Its just like shaving but painful

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cnsharp 2012/07/10 05:40:41

Yes, that’s way too early!

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Unless its for something like dance or a sport then I think shaving is just fine for now.

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freakoutnow... cuz mom's here 2012/07/10 05:39:09

No, I think that’s OK.

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I started shaving my arm pits at 11 and my legs at 12. Waxing is no different than shaving other than it's more painful, results last longer, and it takes longer to do.

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Gaven Small 2012/07/10 05:28:47

No, I think that’s OK.

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its basic grooming and there isnt anything provocative or sexy about it despite the comments of the peanut gallery. Same as me shaving me face i just dont want the beard and the girls just dont want the hair. Ive been shaving since 13.

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Seeker of Truth - War Wizard 2012/07/10 04:38:05

No, I think that’s OK.

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Assuming we're not talking about Brazilian waxes.. 15 would be a bit too young for that to be necessary.

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kearra 2012/07/10 04:19:37

No, I think that’s OK.

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i Dont Want Hair on My Legs Either !

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disclaimer 2012/07/10 04:10:58

No, I think that’s OK.

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At first I thought it was too young, but then I realized that hair removal is hair removal, whether it's shaving or waxing, and I was shaving well before I was 15, so I have to vote yes.

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rustyshackelford 2012/07/10 04:03:59
Inquisitve Kat 2012/07/10 03:49:51

No, I think that’s OK.

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It's no worse than shaving. If they want to, it's not going to cause any problems.

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Anna 2012/07/10 03:43:31

Yes, that’s way too early!

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Jeez, at least wait until you actually have hair and enough time to form an opinion on it before ripping it out.

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disclaimer to Anna 2012/07/10 04:10:14

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I started shaving when I was twelve. There was hair. I was (still am) a dancer. It looks gross. Don't you shave your legs? Waxing and shaving are both forms of hair removal.

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Anna to disclaimer 2012/07/10 04:21:07

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I started shaving at about 14. I just feel like girls should first try less expensive, less painful, and less permanent methods and work their way up. That way they don't break the bank while trying to find what works best for them. Also it lets them grow comfortable with it. Don't get me wrong, I don't think badly of girls who start waxing early, and I kind of understand it. I hate having leg and pubic hair, but I'm glad I tried several methods before settling.

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disclaimer to Anna 2012/07/10 04:22:04

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They should, yes. But if they want to try waxing, they should.

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Anna to disclaimer 2012/07/10 04:24:48

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True, it just struck me as odd.

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disclaimer to Anna 2012/07/11 03:19:01

It is, but meh. Not really an issue to get worked up over.

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imsmarter to Anna 2012/07/11 01:00:09

I started growing hair at 10 and started shaving at 12.

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Pookie 2012/07/10 03:40:21

No, I think that’s OK.

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If ya got it, and it bothers you. Get rid of it.

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Heisenberg 2012/07/10 02:31:19

Yes, that’s way too early!

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Yes, I think that's too young. I'm against waxing altogether.

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Muver 2012/07/10 02:29:05

No, I think that’s OK.

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It's certainly safer than a razor, unless it's an electric one....I started shaving when I was 13,,,,that is often the norm, when we girls want to start to look nicer..

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~Here Comes The Sun~ 2012/07/10 02:07:36

No, I think that’s OK.

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girls should want to do it as they wear skirts and sleeveless shirts... it would be embarrassing to be hairy and it lasts longer and when older the hair doesn't come in thick. I wish I had done it but i shaved!

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Bibliophilic 2012/07/10 01:47:21 (edited)

Yes, that’s way too early!

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Why should children be concerned with body hair? Girls should be focused on their school work, having fun and being kids not being appealing to men and society in general. Waxing is for women, personally I'd never pay for a child to get her body waxed unless she had hirsutism. I wonder how many people would support this if it were recommended for boys? I find this both depressing and disturbing. What is so horrible about body hair? If I had a daughter I'd only show her how to shave if she asked me to.

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Inquisi... to Bibliop... 2012/07/10 03:51:42

It's personal preference. I started shaving at 10 (I hung out with older girls)... totally my choice, my parents were actually kind of against it. I wasn't doing it for anyone but myself... I liked how my legs felt, all smooth. I don't see how waxing would have been any different.

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Gwendolyn Harper 2012/07/10 01:47:08

Yes, that’s way too early!

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That's my opinion. That's why I'm here.

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Valerie© 2012/07/10 01:46:51

No, I think that’s OK.

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WHY would that be a problem?

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Clare 2012/07/10 01:41:20

No, I think that’s OK.

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I think it's fine there's nothing wrong with it.

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Freyr 2012/07/10 01:28:17

No, I think that’s OK.

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Wax away!

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sally 2012/07/10 00:43:57

No, I think that’s OK.

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If they want to go through with that pain that that's all up to them.

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imsmarter 2012/07/10 00:29:09

No, I think that’s OK.

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They're old enough to shave. Whats the difference?

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peaches 2012/07/10 00:24:26

No, I think that’s OK.

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Girls at age 15 shave. Waxing isn't much different!

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chrystal97 2012/07/10 00:02:31

No, I think that’s OK.

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Under 12, no. 14 is old enough. Girls are going through puberty at 12 and younger, why shouldn't they wax

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Arianne 2012/07/09 23:41:58

No, I think that’s OK.

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I started waxing at 13 and I didn't shave until I was 16. Waxing was longer to do but it was easily more effective.But its hard to wax behind your legs if you're on your own and I got tired of asking someone to help out so I started shaving.

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Camilla 2012/07/09 23:23:33

No, I think that’s OK.

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It's the same as shaving, but it last longer.

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Pele Emerging 2012/07/09 23:14:30

No, I think that’s OK.

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If you're not too young to shave your legs, you're not too young to wax. I was about 12, I think, and I had very fine, light hair.

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birdie1224 2012/07/09 23:13:02

No, I think that’s OK.

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I started shaving when I was 11. Waxing last way longer, what young girl wants hairy legs?

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