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Shaver for 11 year old. Magnitone Go Bare?

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Keepyourginup · 07/07/2020 15:58

My DD has started getting under arm hair. It's not bothered her until recently but now the hairs are darker, and she's wearing more sleeveless tops and getting a bit self conscious. We have used Veet once (she doesn't like it) and has asked if she can shave it. I don't like the idea of her using a razor (obviously I would show her how to do it safely) and thought maybe a Lady shave or equivalent would be a good starting point. I've never used one so looking for some recommendations. The Magnitone Go bare looks good - seems quite small and easy to use, gets good reviews. Anyone used one??
P.s DD has decided she wants to get rid of the hair (her decision) so please no comments about being comfortable with her body etc. I'm asking for lady shave recommendations only. Thanks.

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SweetPetrichor · 07/07/2020 17:02

Honestly, I'd let her go with shaving. It gives a better result and you can't go far wrong with a safety razor. They worst she'll get is a little cut learning how to perfect her technique. I was shaving at her age - developed quite young and had already started my periods by then - and I just used my mum's razor from the side of the bath without bothering to ask. It didn't seem like it needed to be a lesson or a big 'thing'.

Greenvalleysightseeker · 07/07/2020 18:34

I have a lady shave for my legs and a trimmer for my bikini line but they both make my armpits really sore for some reason. The underarm skin is very thin and delicate I suppose.
Anyway, the other day my 12yr old daughter lifted her arms and I could tell she'd used my ladyshave to shave her armpits, they looked really sore so I had to give her a quick lesson on shaving with a razor. I figured she needed to know how to do it safely.
Obviously I reminded her that they're her armpits and she is allowed to have as much or as little hair as she likes there!

Keepyourginup · 07/07/2020 18:49

Thanks everyone

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