Re: Is shaving (legs,underarms etc.) harmful in any way to a preteen?

Claire:  The short answer to your question is NO.  Shaving doesn't destroy 
any tissue and doesn't make the hair more coarse, thicker, grow faster or 
anything.  All it does is remove the hair.  The hair under our arms is a 
different type of hair than that on our heads.  It's growth cycle is 
different also but again, shaving it does no harm.  The skin just below the 
hair is dead so it'r removal with the hair is of no concern as it is 
constantly being replaced normally.  J. Bridger