dd and under arm hair

[cheesesarnie]

sorry, maybe wrong place.

dd is 12 and has started to develop underarm hair.
do i show her how to shave? or nair/hair removal cream?
???

sorry probably silly question but just unsure!

I just gave my girls decent disposable razors (Venus rather than bic!) and told them to make sure they used soap and warm water.

However they do prefer their Dad's gillette much to his despair Hair removal cream is fine, but it doesn't always work, can sting sensitive skin and it stinks...hence we went down the razor route. I would definitely show her tho if she needs help at all.. I think most 12 yr olds these days so remove any underarm hair cos they get teased at PE otherwise :/

exactly- dont want teasing/ bullying etc.

so razor, will get decent ones tomorrow.

thanks!

At least let her make her own mind up! She might be ok with having underarm hair - it's not a crime. If she chooses to get rid of it fair enough, but you suggesting it to her is only going to make her feel that she 'ought' to get rid of it.

I think I would just 'leave' a razor out in bathroom where she can see it - if possible. As I remember I just helped my self to Mum's which was always left next to bath next to soap in soap dish.

selks- she wants to. i pointed it out and asked what she wanted to do. i wouldnt assume that she would want to shave it. As you say, its not a crime, its personal choice and she has stated that she would not like hairy armpits.

thanks stinky. were very open so i think if i did that she would tell me anyway.

i just wanted to know the safest way to do it for a preteen.

And have a look here

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/preteens

Lots of answers to questions just like this :)

oooh thanks blooo

Could always suggest she leave it one in winter as she won't be wearing sleeveless tops. It's good for the skin to have a winter break.
Ps conditioner is much kinder for shaving than soap.

I use conditioner but never knew why just always have! glad you said that!
Will suggest that.

Using conditioner for shaving is a tip I learned from Mumsnet, and it is so much nicer than using gel or soap. So thanks gals!