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Shaver for teen daughter

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BeReet · 03/06/2023 17:50

My 14yr old has decided she wants to shave her legs and underarms. I am overwhelmed with choice about a Ladyshave type thing to get her or just get a Gillette. I haven't bothered for years, and when I did bother I waxed (she's not keen on this)

What do your teens use and do they recommend it?

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GoodVibesHere · 03/06/2023 17:52

Mine just use disposable razors or a gilette razor. Do ladyshaves still exist?!

dementedpixie · 03/06/2023 18:00

Mine uses the Venus olay razor that has wee soap bars on it.

FatAgainItsLettuceTime · 03/06/2023 18:11

I use a lady shave, but a new one every couple of years and just buy whatever the battery operated one is that they have in whichever supermarket I'm in. Usually about £15.

I prefer them because I'm cackhanded so no matter how careful I am I slice m6 legs open with a razor, I'm allergic to veet and other hair removal creams, can't be bothered with home wax and don't fancy getting a stranger to wax me.

It does the job.

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Usernamesarenoteasy · 03/06/2023 18:42

Since I was a teen I've always used a Gillette 'mans' razor. I always found they did a better job than the 'lady' versions.
My teens also have their own 'mens' Gillette razors.

Thepleasureofyourcompany · 03/06/2023 18:43

Gillette venus Spa razors

We all use them they are almost impossible to cut yourself with

greenacrylicpaint · 03/06/2023 18:44

a rechargable electric razor.

less danger of cuts.

most can be used in the shower.

BeReet · 06/06/2023 20:07

Thank you all for responding, I will let her have look at these recommendations and see what she thinks. I wish she'd just pick one tbh so hopefully she'll feel able too soon.

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mamaca · 06/06/2023 20:12

I've used a ladyshave since my teens - the skin on my legs is really sensitive, if I use razors and shaving gel I get a terrible rash 😖

ThisSummerBetterBeDarnGood · 06/06/2023 20:15

@FatAgainItsLettuceTime.. When you say allergic can I ask what reaction you get.
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Dd had strange red quite bright spots fhe other day

FatAgainItsLettuceTime · 06/06/2023 20:22

ThisSummerBetterBeDarnGood · 06/06/2023 20:15

@FatAgainItsLettuceTime.. When you say allergic can I ask what reaction you get.
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Dd had strange red quite bright spots fhe other day

It starts stinging then comes up with a red rash very quickly, even if I wash it off immediately the rash sticks around and is delightfully itchy making me want to peek my legs for about 3-5 days.

I'm also allergic to hair dye and weirdly Calamine lotion (which we discovered when I was a kid and had chicken pox).

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