How do you feel about teasing? Do you think it's okay, if its secret? Or is it terrible no matter what? Do you ever have trouble keeping your mouth shut? Have you ever been teased?
Answer these questions in the comment box, for a teen girl poll. Results will be posted soon :)
Monday, July 6, 2009
Shaving your legs...
Well, most girls shave their legs. If they don't, people probably make fun of them behind their backs. For this reason, I've been shaving for about 2 years.
Now, if you're only about 11 or 12, please, don't shave. Shaving takes time, and you will get sick of it sooner or later, so try to note until you're about 13 or 14.
How to Shave:
you shave with soap. I use Dove Everyday moisture lather. It is a cream that foams and moisturizes, making it perfect for shaving. But you can just use normal soap.
1. Lather the soap and smear it all over your calf (the lower part of your leg)
2. Take a clean razor (NOT one a family member has been using, they can transfer diseases) and just slide it straight up your leg. any sideways bumps will cut your leg.
3. Shave your whole calf (The lower part, don't shave the thigh for a while longer), then rinse.
You will have to shave every 2 days, at least. Good luck! Leave any questions in the comment box.
Love,
Olivia
Now, if you're only about 11 or 12, please, don't shave. Shaving takes time, and you will get sick of it sooner or later, so try to note until you're about 13 or 14.
How to Shave:
you shave with soap. I use Dove Everyday moisture lather. It is a cream that foams and moisturizes, making it perfect for shaving. But you can just use normal soap.
1. Lather the soap and smear it all over your calf (the lower part of your leg)
2. Take a clean razor (NOT one a family member has been using, they can transfer diseases) and just slide it straight up your leg. any sideways bumps will cut your leg.
3. Shave your whole calf (The lower part, don't shave the thigh for a while longer), then rinse.
You will have to shave every 2 days, at least. Good luck! Leave any questions in the comment box.
Love,
Olivia
How to... deodorant
So. We all start to stink of BO sometimes. And we all know that stinky girl who no-one wants to be. The most important part of smelling good: Deodorant.
How to know when to wear it:
Well, when you smell. Someday you'll just sniff your armpit and it'll smell bad. I remember, at 11, being disgusted because I smelled like sour-cream and onion soup gone bad. Yuck.
How to ask for it:
What I did, was when I hear my older brother say to my mum, "Don't forget to get me some more deodorant!" I walked up to her and whispered in her ear, "Me too" She nodded and came home with some organic deo. This subjects actually easier than you'll think, just walk up to your mum and say "add deodorant for me onto your shopping list" and you'll get it.
The deal with organic:
Organic deodorant is fine. For a while. But pretty soon, you'll be back to being the smelly girl if you don't upgrade. Because really, it works for 11 year olds, and that's about it. Once you're about 12 1/2 or 13, just tell your mum you want stronger deodorant.
How to get your deodorant to work for longer:
Wash under your arms every time you shower. It'll help a lot.
Shave under your arms, if yo have hair. Really, think about it: you put deodorant on the hair, it never touches the skin, where the smell comes from. Also, the hair makes it smell worse, too.
Love,
Olivia
How to know when to wear it:
Well, when you smell. Someday you'll just sniff your armpit and it'll smell bad. I remember, at 11, being disgusted because I smelled like sour-cream and onion soup gone bad. Yuck.
How to ask for it:
What I did, was when I hear my older brother say to my mum, "Don't forget to get me some more deodorant!" I walked up to her and whispered in her ear, "Me too" She nodded and came home with some organic deo. This subjects actually easier than you'll think, just walk up to your mum and say "add deodorant for me onto your shopping list" and you'll get it.
The deal with organic:
Organic deodorant is fine. For a while. But pretty soon, you'll be back to being the smelly girl if you don't upgrade. Because really, it works for 11 year olds, and that's about it. Once you're about 12 1/2 or 13, just tell your mum you want stronger deodorant.
How to get your deodorant to work for longer:
Wash under your arms every time you shower. It'll help a lot.
Shave under your arms, if yo have hair. Really, think about it: you put deodorant on the hair, it never touches the skin, where the smell comes from. Also, the hair makes it smell worse, too.
Love,
Olivia
How to....
How to know when to get a bra: Take this test, and see what the answers say.
1. Your chest is sore and you're getting boobs.... you think...
A) Definitely
B) Nope
C) Yeah, a little
2. Sometimes your shirts rub and become uncomfortable
A) Definitely
B) Nope
C) Yeah, mildly
3. When you run, you notice a little more... jiggle-age
A) Definitely
B) Not really
C) Yeah, a little.
4. You'd like a bra
A) Definitely
B) Nope
C) Yeah, a little
5. You can see your nipples through your shirts
A) Definitely
B) Nope
C) Yeah, a little
Mostly A's: Time for a cup bra. This is a bra that gives you full support and coverage. Read on to find your size.
Mostly B's: You don't really need a bra, but if most of your friends have them, and you want one, I would definitely suggest you get a couple cute camisole bras. And don't worry, just because you don't have large breasts now doesn't mean you'll be flat forever :)
Mostly C's: You're ready for either or sports bra or camisole bra. These come in number sizes, so it's easy to find a good one that fits. These are bras the have some support, but mostly coverage, as they are only fabric, instead of fabric and padding. You can get them at Lasenza girl, the Bay, and Gap.
To find your cup bra size, read this article: http://www.wikihow.com/Measure-Your-Bra-Size
I wish I could help you girls out more, but honestly, I'm a 34 A, which is fairly small, and I'm so not a whizz at calculating bra sizes. In fact, I suck.
How to ask your mum (or guardian) for a bra:
Hopefully, you have a cool parent who says, "Hey, I think you need a bra" before you can even consider it, and take you out to get a few. If you don't follow these few steps:
1. Get them alone, when you have lots of time.
2. Ask to hear about when you were a baby. Your mum will probably gush for a while before saying, "Look how grown up you are now!"
3. If she doesn't say this, say it yourself. She'll probably agree.
4. Say, "Mum, I am growing up, and I'd really like a bra. Can you take me out to get one?"
Most mums want to be there for your first bra, so humor them instead of going out with your friends.
How to get your DAD to get you a bra:
Some girls don't have a mum, or just don't have one living with them. You can ask for help from a friend's mum if you need it, but try to corner a friend who wears bras and get them to take you shopping for one
1. Walk up to him and say, "Dad I need some money for shopping with my friends this weekend" If your dad is the type who doesn't like shelling out money for shopping, say that you need it for bras. They'll probably feel awkward and hand over the money right away.
I really hope this long post helps at least a few girls,
Love,
Olivia
1. Your chest is sore and you're getting boobs.... you think...
A) Definitely
B) Nope
C) Yeah, a little
2. Sometimes your shirts rub and become uncomfortable
A) Definitely
B) Nope
C) Yeah, mildly
3. When you run, you notice a little more... jiggle-age
A) Definitely
B) Not really
C) Yeah, a little.
4. You'd like a bra
A) Definitely
B) Nope
C) Yeah, a little
5. You can see your nipples through your shirts
A) Definitely
B) Nope
C) Yeah, a little
Mostly A's: Time for a cup bra. This is a bra that gives you full support and coverage. Read on to find your size.
Mostly B's: You don't really need a bra, but if most of your friends have them, and you want one, I would definitely suggest you get a couple cute camisole bras. And don't worry, just because you don't have large breasts now doesn't mean you'll be flat forever :)
Mostly C's: You're ready for either or sports bra or camisole bra. These come in number sizes, so it's easy to find a good one that fits. These are bras the have some support, but mostly coverage, as they are only fabric, instead of fabric and padding. You can get them at Lasenza girl, the Bay, and Gap.
To find your cup bra size, read this article: http://www.wikihow.com/Measure-Your-Bra-Size
I wish I could help you girls out more, but honestly, I'm a 34 A, which is fairly small, and I'm so not a whizz at calculating bra sizes. In fact, I suck.
How to ask your mum (or guardian) for a bra:
Hopefully, you have a cool parent who says, "Hey, I think you need a bra" before you can even consider it, and take you out to get a few. If you don't follow these few steps:
1. Get them alone, when you have lots of time.
2. Ask to hear about when you were a baby. Your mum will probably gush for a while before saying, "Look how grown up you are now!"
3. If she doesn't say this, say it yourself. She'll probably agree.
4. Say, "Mum, I am growing up, and I'd really like a bra. Can you take me out to get one?"
Most mums want to be there for your first bra, so humor them instead of going out with your friends.
How to get your DAD to get you a bra:
Some girls don't have a mum, or just don't have one living with them. You can ask for help from a friend's mum if you need it, but try to corner a friend who wears bras and get them to take you shopping for one
1. Walk up to him and say, "Dad I need some money for shopping with my friends this weekend" If your dad is the type who doesn't like shelling out money for shopping, say that you need it for bras. They'll probably feel awkward and hand over the money right away.
I really hope this long post helps at least a few girls,
Love,
Olivia
Friday, July 3, 2009
Hello ladies!
I was sitting on my deck today, thinking about when I was younger. I was very confused about so many things, being an only child, and kind of shy. I didn't know how to ask for a bra, deodorant, or when I should start shaving my legs. So this blog is for girls who want to know if they should be wearing a bra, when to shave their legs how to apply makeup, and generally how to grow up.
I hope you all like it, and feel free to post any questions in my comment box.
-Olivia
I hope you all like it, and feel free to post any questions in my comment box.
-Olivia
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