My 9 year old daughter is very self-conscious about the hair on her legs and arms. She may have slightly more hair than other girls, I wouldn't say she was abnormally hairy or anything, but her hair is dark which makes it really noticeable. The last couple of years she's felt really aware of it, I think some comments were made at school. She now goes right through the summer with full length leggings, socks and trainers, and won't take her cardigan off at school. She will no longer wear skirts/shorts or short-sleeve tops.
I've tried supporting her through this, and until now have been trying to find a way for her to learn to accept herself as she is. But I am now feeling it's time to think about teaching her to remove the hair so she can feel comfortable and confident (and stop over-heating!).
I don't think she'd cope with waxing (she squeals just taking off a plaster!). Are hair-removal creams safe for girls so young? I'm not sure what is in them and whether it's good for young skin. Is there a cream that is gentler and doesn't have the very strong chemicals in?
Otherwise it's shaving. If she starts before she even hits puberty, will it affect hair growth later on? (maybe kickstart extra hair growth or something?). Sorry, sounds daft, but I worry about it!
Any advice much appreciated!
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oseejay · 31/05/2015 13:56
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