Best way for DD to remove hair?

[GreenNinja]

My DD10 is self conscious about her hairy arms and legs, so much so that she won’t wear t-shirts even in the hot weather. She starts high school in September so I’m wondering if it’s time to let her remove some of this unwanted hair. What would be the best hair removal technique for her please?

My DD started getting waxed at about 12. Prior to that she was using cream from about 11ish

I was (am) very hairy. I used the Phillips Lumea a couple of years ago and it made such a difference. I just wished i’d had it when I was younger. No idea what age you can use it from though. She may be too young?

I used to bleach my arm hair in the summer. It definitely helped make the hairs less noticeable and lasts a few weeks. I would advise against shaving arm hair because of regrowth. It's more obvious on arms than legs.

The problem when your hairy is regrowth from shaving. I've always found that it only lasts a day or so and I have to do it again. That's why the Philips lumea has made such a difference. It's painful, but waxng has always given me better results than shaving. Would she brave waxing do you think?

Can you take her into a beautician's and talk to them - with her - about what options are available to her.

On one hand you want her to be happy and comfortable in her body, but on the other hand you know society isn't built that way. It's tricky.

Lumea can only be used from 16. It's a shame as it would be ideal for my DD too.

Definitely time to let her remove it. In fact I'm surprised you haven't let her before now if she is that self conscious.

My DD is 10 and not too worried about her legs so far, but as soon as she is bothered by it I will let her remove it.

I used to bleach my arm, belly and lip hair and hair removal cream my leg hair from about age 10-15. I kept going with the arm bleach until my 20s, but legs, lip, eyebrows and bikini went to monthly waxing. Still doing my monthly waxing in my 30s but after having a baby gave up on worrying about my stomach and arms 😄

I think it's great that you're helping your daughter with this, I've known so many girls go through hell at school because of hairy legs/arms etc. It'll make so much difference to her (I've been there).

There is no reason she can’t use a Lumea. It says only for 16+ because that is the age it has had clinical testing approved from, same as they can’t say it is suitable for pregnant women. There is nothing that could harm them, but because it hasn’t officially been approved they can’t say it’s ok (my SIL used to work for them).

Another one for Lumea. It doesn't hurt.

Has she asked if she can and you've said no until now?

Just explain the range of options, buy in some kit and let her have a go and decide which she prefers.

There are two very good reasons why she may not be able to use Lumea. If she has blonde hair OR has dark skin. Lumea doesn't work on either

My daughter is exactly the same,refusing to wear a t shirt. I'm going to try something called silkymiitt ( used to be called that back in the day). It works like an exfoliator, basically like very fine sandpaper.

The Lumea is incredibly expensive. That is also a barrier to use.

Thanks for all your helpful replies, I’ll explain these options to her.

She hasn’t actually asked for help with this but I know that it’s worrying her.

My dd10 has been refusing to wear shorts because of long hairs on her legs, only got to the bottom of that being the reason the other day. I suggested cream remover/waxing but after a quick try of my epilator she's not up for waxing. I bought her an electric razor, maybe by revlon would need to check, just to stop her hacking at them with a normal razor. She blasted over them in about 5 mins and away to school happily in shorts. Looks pretty impossible to hurt herself with and having been there I wanted to make it her choice rather than not being allowed as I was and hating it!

It’s sad that our DDs are feeling this way but great if we can help them out with a solution.

An electric razor may be worth a try to start off with. Could you let me know the make and model of yours please?

Not a revlon after all, it was a Remington one. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HDJ8LA2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Oh brilliant, thanks for the link.

My DD is a little younger and uses a silky mitt (cheap TRIXES brand from Amazon) on her legs sometimes. They are in the bathroom so she can access them discretely when she wants and doesn't need help doing it. Strangely she complained she didn't like the hairs on her legs, but since she has had a way to remove the hair she has been much less worried and doesn't often bother!

From my experience the best method is to shave it off. Anything that disturbs the root stimulates hair growth. I used to think that's a myth but all the areas that I've waxed or plucked have definitely seen increased hair growth.

Shaving makes hair look stubbly and is required fairly frequently but for the sake of not messing with the roots long term I'd still recommend shaving. It's so easy as well that she can probably do it herself and I think it's the only thing where you don't have to let your hair grow to a certain length before you can remove it

When she's old enough I'd really recommend laser hair removal. Even just a few times reduces hair growth so much that you can then easily manage with shaving every few weeks (or doing nothing else at all)

DD and I wax our legs and then use an epilator. Not worried about arms. Shave underarms as it's just too painful any other way!

Thanks everyone, I’ll investigate these options.