To let dd 13 remove body hair

[FlyFriend]

DD is adamant she wants to shave her legs. I have mine waxed every 6-8 weeks and remember having so many bloody cuts when I started shaving my legs at 15. I think I'd prefer it if she waxed her legs but not sure she can bare the initial discomfort. On the other hand, shaving means itchy legs, which will drive her mad after a day or 2.

So, which method is safest and most efficient at this age, waxing, wet shaving or a battery driven wet/dry lady shaver? Help!

I've never had itchy legs from shaving.

Anyway, buy her some good razors and let her know there are other options if she doesn't get on with them.

I’ve never had itchy legs from shaving. I use dh’s shaving gel and disposable razors - not very eco friendly, I have to admit.

I have pcos and need to shave twice daily if I want smooth legs. I literally get a 5oclock shadow.

I also have dry/sensitive skin.

shaving can be done just before a skirt day though, and ignored when you're in jeans! It's an easier option, and doesn't set her up for a lifetime of paying for salon waxing treatments

I would personally encourage other methods rather than shaving, epilators are amazing, I hardly have any hairs on my legs after using epilators on legs/underarms. Essentially shaving legs/underarms is fine though. I've never experienced itching. However bikini line I wish I had been given more guidance there, I was a dancer and used chappy bic razors. So bloody itchy when growing back!

You used to be able to get a silky mit to gently rub hair away.

Several brands if you Google

I shave and can go 2 or 3 weeks between shaving so she wouldn't necessarily need to shave every couple of days. Dd leaves hers a few weeks too.

We use the Venus ones with soap bars attached but will use some shaving gel too.

She’s 13, show her how to shave, talk her through the different options and let her crack on.

Have you ever used these? I’ve always wondered if they work but don’t fancy buying some to find out!

Thank you, do you mean comfort gliders like this?

https://www.boots.com/venus-spa-breeze-razor-10245759?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc--PLAs--Toiletries-_-UK_Smart_Shopping_Toiletries_Google&gclid=CjwKCAjwpayjBhAnEiwA-7ena-7bVPSpO8I2SMMuZuQDKBoSm7P6hd6wKghWoXQ725OVE9yXcZF2GRoClQkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Oh let her choose. A few nicks on her leg aren’t going to kill her, she has to learn sometime. Stop micromanaging her

Stop micromanaging her 😁

I use a lady shave because I'm the most cack handed person alive and manage to shred my legs with a real razor, I have allergic reactions to Veet and I don't find the idea of waxing or sugaring appealing.

Never had any problems with a lady shave/electric shaver other than that it needs doing more often but it only takes a couple of minutes.

Which one do you use @FatAgainItsLettuceTime ?

Oh and I just buy which ever one is cheapest in boots, I find I need a new one about once a year because they lose some efficiency, I assume something in them is going blunt. Doesn't seem to matter if you buy a cheap or expensive one they have the same shelf life.

I prefer one that just takes batteries so I dont have to remember to charge it.

I'd talk her through the options but don't push her to your preference. Going for regular wax would be a massive hassle and expense for me! I have a razor from FFS https://www.ffs.co.uk/ which I've never cut myself with, and you get blades in the post which you can post back for recycling.

@FlyFriend I have this one but the only difference between it and the one you linked to is that mine has 5 blades on it and the other one has 3

I've always shaved my legs since I was 12, so that's over 30 years, and I've never had itchy legs unless I've used a cheap/blunt razor. I'd buy her a decent wet shaver for sensitive skin, some decent shaving lotion/gel, and give some tips or tell her to watch YouTube videos on how to do it properly. Ultimately though at 13 you can't be the one who decides if or not she removes her body hair, she's old enough to know what she wants.

Of course she can shave her legs if she wants but I'd encourage epilating before she starts.

Lady shavers are crap, always left feeling stubbly.

Wet shaving with a decent razor and good moisturising foam.

At 13 though I’d just let her do what she feel is best for her.

Wet shaving is cheap and easy and shouldn't make your legs itch. Razors, even the cheap bic ones are much better than they used to be.

I'd recommend she starts there to be honest.

It’s not like she has to decide now what she’s going to do for the rest of her life. I started off shaving with a razor, then in my 20s I switched to waxing. After about 20 years the hair was so fine I was getting too many ingrown hairs so I went back to shaving.

I don’t think you need to overthink it. There’s no perfect answer. Just let her decide what she wants to do.

I use these and I think they'd be great for a beginner because no faffing with shaving cream etc. I don't tend to get ingrown hairs or nicks from them in the same way I get from other razors. It may be helpful to get her a wee exfoliating scrub and teach her to use that first then scrub and moisturise after and that should help limit ingrown hairs as well x