Upper lip hair removal 8 year old DD

[Ariel03]

Hi,
My daughter is 8 years old and has recently become very self conscious about having dark upper lip hair (she is mixed race). She's had a few comments at school, which has made things worse.
She has been asking me for a while now to remove it or dye it blonde (her arm and leg hair is fair), but I'm not sure about the best way to do it.
Is 8 too young to be using a hair removal cream? She doesn't have sensitive skin.
Has anyone else had this issue and if so, what did you do.

I would say a wax is the best way or possibly IPL (I don't know about age for IPL though).

I use face wax strips - they work well and you can get ones for sensitive skin, which would probably be best for an 8 year old. I think bleach would be too harsh for young skin.

I'd be worried about doing anything that could damage the skin tbh. Something like ipl might be a more permanent solution so she doesn't have to worry about regrow and start getting self conscious or paranoid about it coming back. May be worth seeing your gp just to check her hormone levels too, she may be starting into puberty and 8 seems quite early.

Thanks everyone,
I am quite worried about using any chemicals on her skin, but the hair is making her very self conscious.
I don't think it's hormonal, she has no other signs of puberty kicking in and she only weighs 24kg, so I think it's very unlikely. Both my kids are quite hairy like my ex DH (poor things). My DS has had a fine "moustache" since he was 4!
Ariel x

I suggest lightening the hair rather than removing it (stubbly regrowth not good!)

You can get Jolen creme bleach from most chemists and supermarkets.

Nair sensitive facial hair removal cream?
Small pot in boots is about £3.00 works really well

Boots do a facial hair cream .. I think I would use it rather than leaving her self conscious about it. It is a shame that it is an issue at 8 but kids are very self aware.

Waxing definitely doesn't cause stubbly regrowth - I have sensitive skin and when I've used bleaching products it causes alot of redness which I really wouldn't recommend for such young skin.

Boots sensitive skin facial hair remover. Comes in a box with a moisturiser too. Cheap and works well.

DON'T bleach! If she has darker skin, she will end up with a conspicuous moustache that will show up even more in sunlight

I don't think IPL works on darker skin, it needs dark hair and pale skin. That might be problem if she is mixed race. It is the best solution if possible though.

I'm Indian. At 8 we are encouraged to get threading as it's pretty much the only thing that won't ruin her skin. Go to a local Indian beautician - they'll have lots of experience threading children.

Could you make an appointment with a dermatologist ( actual doctor person) for advice?

Second threading - it will hurt (my Indian threader yells at me for making a fuss mind, so its possible that I am just a wimp). When I go I often see young teens there

I 3rd threading - it really hurts at first but you get used to it

Thanks, I hadn't thought about threading. I'll look into it. I'd prefer something chemical free.

Don't bleach, if she's mixed race it will make the hair more noticeable. I have dark hair and I used to get shit from other kids about it when I was at school, I wish my Mum had let me remove it as it made me so self conscious. Second threading or I wax.

I would go for waxing over threading, same results and a lot quicker, less painful. I doubt very much that you'd get an 8year old to sit through threading. Try to find someone who offers hot wax rather than strip wax for the face.

Sugaring?
Or laser?

If you can find someone willing to thread an 8-y-o, threading is the way to go.

Aierl03, i am just wondering if you found a solution for your daughters facial hair. my little girl is almost 8 and is changing personality because of the teasing. I know how important it is not to damage their skin etc....but their self esteem and social anxiety needs to be avoided also. Thanks Lisa

My daughter is 11 and having the same issue...has hair fuzz in upper lip area. She just started middle school and has been teased. I have been trying to figure out the best solution. I'm not going to wax it because its too painful for her sensitivity level. As far as bleaching- I might consider the more organic and natural way and use lemons...its on youtube...I do wonder about lighting it up on l brown skin..So finally i have decide on a hair remover stick called Flawless...it can be purchased at Walmart or order online... Excellent reviews and said to be painless..looks like a lip stick...worth trying..hope this helps your child and mine.

Definitely threading. Much kinder to the skin than waxing and no stubble.