Hair removal for tweens

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My 10yo DD has always had pretty hairy legs but it's only now started to bother her. The hair is very blonde so it could be worse, but in the sunlight you can definitely see it and she's now really self-conscious about it. I promised to look into the best way to remove it - I imagine she's way too young to consider waxing and assume that shaving will not be the best way. I am thinking cream, but would like one that's ok for sensitive young skin. Anyone else been in this position? Would really value any tips - TIA

When dd started she just used razors. She likes the olay ones as they have soap strips included

Aw bless, such a shame our young girls feel self conscious about it but I would suggest an electric razor? I always find I cut myself less with the electric rather than a standard razor.

Thank you both - did you find shaving made the hair grow back any differently? It's quite long and thick (given her age) but very blonde and was nervous it may become darker and coarser

Interesting my dd got very self conscious about hairy legs when she was 10 but we didnt do anything about it, now she is nearly 13 and doesnt mention it half as often. I said i would wax them for her if she wanted and she's not keen on the pain (if i could go back to being 13 i would wax instead of shave but my mum never really offered that as an option)

Both my dd's shaved from 10/11. Shaving gel for sensitive skin. They hardly bother now tbh - realised what a faff!! I let them decide themselves, just provided the equipment and a lesson in not hacking chunks of flesh off!
Their hair to decide on /off ime.

Do they still sell silky mits at Boots? They were like light sandpaper and would probably sort out the fine Downey hair on a child really easily

Yes agree completely - I've noticed it over the last couple of years particularly but waited for her to say something and now she's very self conscious about it. If it's making her unhappy then I think we should definitely give it a go and can see how it goes from there. Thing is, I am the opposite (v little hair on legs) so have never had them waxed so not sure how painful it is but from having bikini line done, assume very!

flumpy I am sure I read somewhere about the mitts causing ingrown hairs. That may be complete rubbish as have never used so will see if they still do them

Shaving does not make hair darker or coarser. I personally wouldn't allow my child to put those horrid chemicals found in creme removers on her body. Get her a quality razor and some shave creme. She'll soon have it down pat.

Dd uses an epilator. She did not like it initially but finds it less bothersome than shaving in the long run

Electric shaver. Phillips range is quite good. I use one

Thanks all - really useful advice - I think razor and cream to start with and see how we go

Wax strips are really easy to use and last far longer than shaving. I do my DD’s legs for her in 10’ max.

Not exactly the same but I have a lot of blonde hairs on my arms that I’m self conscious of and show up more in the summer.

I use these hair removal mitts. They work well for getting rid of fine hairs and also don’t irritate the skin or use strong chemicals like some creams.

www.boots.com/boots-sm...care-exfoliating-mitt-10247209