DD 9 very hairy legs

[lexcat]

Puberty has kicked in, dd has always had hairy legs but suddenly it's gone from blonde to dark long hairs. DD is slightly aware of them and has ask about shaving her legs (sees me doing mine). I've held her off as we talked about it and she's not bothered by the hair more just wanted to try out shaving. Plus slight worry about others noticing her hairy legs.

My concern is she just finished a hard year with peer pressure leading to a lot of bitching. Really want to know what to do in advance if her hairy legs become a problem what's the best course of action.

I suspect I will have the same issue with my DD.
A friend of mine had exactly the same problem as you,DD same age.She actually took her to have her legs "sugared"-supposed to be less painful than waxing but not so sure.

Good luck-the last thing she needs is it to become a reason for bitching to kick off again.

Was thinking waxing but wasn't sure if she was to young so sugaring is another method to look into. Also do I really want her getting rid of her hair on her legs at sure a young age.

If it is really dark then I would help her to remove it.

I had very dark hair on my legs from about that age (still do!) and my Mum made me feel stupid and vain for wanting to do anything about it. I know she was just trying to stop me growing up, but all it did was dent my self-esteem hugely and make me feel like I couldn't talk to her about things.
If I have a daughter I'm fairly sure she'll be hairy like me (DH's chest is like a rug so no non-hairy genes coming from him!), and I will be happy to help her remove it safely and effectively whenever she wants to.

I plan to take DD to have her legs waxed once she wants rid if the hair-not yet, she's not noticed at all and she's not hairy, also not yet 9, but I feel it's a better method than shaving.

Could you try the bleach on your DD's legs if you're not keen to remoive it quite yet?

Given the hair serves no purpose I guess it doesn't really matter (within reason) when she gets rid of it.

I suspect within 5-10yrs,most people will use IPL and all signs of unwanted body hair will be gone forever.

I also remember my mother not letting me do anything about body hair, & did get teased & felt very uncomfortable about my body. It didn't make me stay a child as it made me hyper aware of my body in a way that hair removal would not have. I think your daughter is very lucky to have such a nice mum to worry about doing the right thing!

Why don't you wait til she really wants to get rid of the hair, then try depillatory cream/ spray?

I noticed Veet do one called 'debut' for girls if you want to emphasise the 'not growing up too early' or feel she d be uncomfortable using adult products. Bit pricey of course for same product (I assume) in different packaging. Funny, when I saw it I tutted & muttered 'marketing rubbish' to myself, but seeing your post it occurs to me maybe there is a bit of a need for it after all!

if she is aware of it and you think it is actually dark/noticeable then i would let her notice it.
both my dds have quite hairy legs, they are only 6 and 4, but i bet it won't be long before they want rid of it. not that i'll ever mention it, or encourage it, but as soon as they want to then i will help them, but not shaving.

i would go for the veet shower scrub one. i use it when i can't wait to get them waxed, it is good though the re-growth is quite fast imo.

Thanks but don't even like using veet on me let alone my dd.

One thing that is nice to hear is that you all feel she not to young for me to be thinking about hair removal methods. It's also thinking underarm hair which at the moment has grown but still fair.

Why is it you get so much advice for the younger years but pre-teens to teens your on your own.

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Just wondering if the evening crowd have any veiws.

Oh is it because of the chemicals/ smell? They are quite nasty I suppose, just thought they'd be painless & hassle free so better for a 'pre-teen'.

I'd go for sugaring then :-) or the type of wax that you don't need strips for (sets on it's own), as is very effective & marginally less painful. What about an epilator in a couple of years? Then she could take control of her own hair removal in a reusable way, but not quite yet of course.

I would definately say its not too early as long as it's led by her, getting rid of it in a no fuss no big deal way I think would actually make her less body conscious & 'teeny' than having to live with the hair.

Would it be worth taking her to a salon to get them waxed. I have only wax once in my late teens. So have no idea what to do.