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To remove DD'S leg hair permanently....

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newmum0808 · 21/04/2019 21:28

So, my DD is ten and starting puberty (boobs, hair and hormones). She's asked to remove her leg hair which is already noticeable as she's pale with dark hair. My Mum refused to let me shave mine when I was her age. Instead she let me dye it - thick blond leg hair glinting in the sun still haunts me.....
Now I spent years dealing with my thick black body hair (shudders), until I invested in an IPL machine. I haven't had to shave my armpits for years.... (ditto, leg, bikini etc). Anyway, I don't really want DD to start shaving as it's a bind (when I think of how many hours I wasted hacking my leg jungle...). Waxing is a pain (literally and time-wise to getting her booked in to a salon (I work full time)), so I'm considering using my IPL machine on her. Now, I'm aware it might not be permanent (hormones etc), but on the other hand it might be. But is there any chance she'd want leg hair in the future? Am I overthinking this? What do you do?
Thanks!

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lbmum · 24/04/2019 20:43

I have had similar with my DD. At the age of 9 she was being laughed at by other girls for her dark leg hair. Eventually I talked through all her options with her and decided as she was unhappy it was ok to do leg hair removal on her. She happily lets me wax her legs as she decided she would rather wax early and hopefully weaken the hair follicle than shave them. I now have an IPL which is making a real difference with my bikini line. My DD has now noticed a bit of bikini line hair that is bothering her outside of her swimming costume so we are considering using it. Like you I am concerned of any side effects for pre-teens. X

Jebuschristchocolatebar · 24/04/2019 21:08

I’ve hand expensive professional laser treatment. Still no regrowth after a year. It’s the best thing ever and I wish I’d had it done years ago.

KittyInTheCradle · 24/04/2019 21:48

What about those epilators? Or hair removal cream?

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