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How do I teach my 13yo DS to shave?

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Gonewiththemadness · 04/01/2020 11:37

Just that really. I have my brother who could advise but he lives miles away so can’t actually help DS. Other than that no other family and no male friends.
He has developed quite a little moustache which is now pretty visible and I’d like to teach him how to shave but I have no idea where to start.

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WorraLiberty · 04/01/2020 11:37

Youtube

PorpentinaScamander · 04/01/2020 11:39

Was going to suggest a Male relative but see you don't have any local.
My step dad taught ds1.

Uhh... could your brother show him on skype?

KirstyJC · 04/01/2020 11:39

Electric shaver?

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WorraLiberty · 04/01/2020 11:40

I just Googled 'Youtube shaving tutorials' and there are loads.

Gonewiththemadness · 04/01/2020 11:43

@WorraLiberty I’ll have a look but would rather he was taught by someone that can advise him.
@PorpentinaScamander great idea, thank you!
@KirstyJC I think I’ll teach him to use a handheld razor first so he knows how to use one and then maybe buy him a decent electrical shaver as one of his birthday presents in April.

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Gonewiththemadness · 04/01/2020 11:44

Thankyou @WorraLiberty will have a watch later on with him. The things that exist on YouTube! Grin

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WorraLiberty · 04/01/2020 11:45

There's nothing to advise that's not in the tutorials, honest.

No-one taught me to shave my legs or armpits. I just got on with it.

He'll have a few nicks here and there but doesn't everyone?

WorraLiberty · 04/01/2020 11:45

I know! It's my favourite go-to teacher Grin

Gonewiththemadness · 04/01/2020 19:00

I think that’s what we’re going to go with tomorrow evening Grin
My friend taught me to shave... my forearms first 🤣 Still... was better than when I discovered I was allergic to immac when pregnant and unable to shave down below 🤣

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megletthesecond · 04/01/2020 19:04

Glad you asked this. I'll be in the same position. I'd forgotten about you tube.

zasknbg · 04/01/2020 19:04

Watch YouTube yourself.
Get disposable razor
Help him do it, watch in mirror
I did this

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