10 year old ok to wax legs?

[Troisfoisfilles]

My DD (10) has seriously hairy legs (and arms) which are very dark.
She is really really conscious of it and is getting teased at school. She won’t even wear skirts, dresses or shorts because of it 😞.
She has asked me if she can start shaving which I am obviously dead set against but do you think it is ok for me to wax them for her?
I didn’t start shaving till about 14 but it’s because I didn’t care and I was a lot lighter colouring than she is.
She’s at the end of year 5 so at an age where she’s starting to really think about her body etc.

[ParisNext]

I revived my log in just to reply to your post! My 10 year old has very thick dark hair on arms and legs and when she was 9 I realised just how much it was affecting her snd her clothing choices / lots of comments. I gave in after much soul searching and used veet sensitive with a little sponge it comes with…6 minutes later and honestly it changed her day to day life. Much more confident, now wears shorts and t shirts and I don’t know why I was so bothered about the decision. She only has to do it once every 3-4 weeks and the regrowth less than I thought and because it’s the cream you just put more on. Please please don’t wait as it’s been a revelation and not painful at all.

[TheWaif]

@nc8765

Lots of posters on here have no idea why shaving darl hairy legs is a bad idea... the dark hairs will become thick and darker and eventually as soon as she shaves, she'll get stubble Regrowth by 5pm!

Waxing is a far better alternative.

My mum started letting me wax my legs around 12, but I see no issues for a 10yr old.

Yeah, but that's complete nonsense/an old wives tale.

[Ozanj]

@Troisfoisfilles

My DD (10) has seriously hairy legs (and arms) which are very dark.
She is really really conscious of it and is getting teased at school. She won’t even wear skirts, dresses or shorts because of it 😞.
She has asked me if she can start shaving which I am obviously dead set against but do you think it is ok for me to wax them for her?
I didn’t start shaving till about 14 but it’s because I didn’t care and I was a lot lighter colouring than she is.
She’s at the end of year 5 so at an age where she’s starting to really think about her body etc.

You could ask an Indian beautician who are usually used to hair removal for kids but even they may not have the insurance to wax a 10 yo. They could thread her legs but it would be far, far kinder to let her shave the growth initially and let her wax shorter regrowth.

[NerrSnerr]

I have really hairy legs. My mum wouldn't let me shave and I really resent her for it.

Just show her how to shave properly. I was one of the many who has a horror story to tell about a blunt orange bic razor.

[NerrSnerr]

@nc8765

Lots of posters on here have no idea why shaving darl hairy legs is a bad idea... the dark hairs will become thick and darker and eventually as soon as she shaves, she'll get stubble Regrowth by 5pm!

Waxing is a far better alternative.

My mum started letting me wax my legs around 12, but I see no issues for a 10yr old.

I have dark hairy legs. I shave my legs. It's fine.

[Winkywonkydonkey]

@nc8765

Lots of posters on here have no idea why shaving darl hairy legs is a bad idea... the dark hairs will become thick and darker and eventually as soon as she shaves, she'll get stubble Regrowth by 5pm!

Waxing is a far better alternative.

My mum started letting me wax my legs around 12, but I see no issues for a 10yr old.

It really doesn't. That's a myth. I think I read once that people think it is darker because the hair is cut along the shaft and catches the light differently. But there is no actual thicker or darker hair that comes out.

[dementedpixie]

@nc8765

Lots of posters on here have no idea why shaving darl hairy legs is a bad idea... the dark hairs will become thick and darker and eventually as soon as she shaves, she'll get stubble Regrowth by 5pm!

Waxing is a far better alternative.

My mum started letting me wax my legs around 12, but I see no issues for a 10yr old.

This is complete nonsense. Shaving does not affect the growth of hair

[givememarmite]

I'm glad to come across this thread because I've been thinking of posting similar! DD will be 9 in a couple of weeks and is very conscious of the dark hair on her arms and legs and has also asked to remove it (I've also noticed fine hairs under her arms too but she hasn't said anything about that yet). She seems so young still to be doing this and as much as I wish I could say something that would make her feel fine with leaving it, she also doesn't want to wear shorts or shirt sleeved T-shirts now either...I was thinking of trying a cream rather than razors though (she's already said she wouldn't want to wax!)

[murbblurb]

Fucksake, why are some women so stupid? Shaving hair does not make it thicker and darker - did you listen to anything at school? Waxing pulls it out by the roots and obviously fucking hurts.

[Mrbob]

@LipstickLou

Too tired to read the whole thread, sorry. But beauty industry professional here. Waxing best. Not painful, she will enjoy the time too if she can have a basic Mani at the same time. No shame in hair, it's just not comfortable in the heat.

Not painful?! As an adult I found it very painful (and have moved onto laser which I can barely feel) so I don’t understand why you would do that to a child

[purplesequins]

why are you against shaving?
you could get her an electric shaver. safe, painless and quick.

[Emmelina]

A lady shave seems the best option here. No risk of cutting herself and no pain from having the hairs ripped out by the roots by wax(!!).

[HaveYouMetMyMateStanley]

DD is 9 and rather hairy. I was shamed in year 6 about my leg hairs but conscious about for a long time before. I shaved them myself using my mums razor for years.

I don't want DD to go through the same thing but she was obviously self conscious as she shaved her legs in the bath recently and told me after.

I also don't want her shaving. I have been told it's really bad for the skin and the hair and as much as they say it doesn't, I'm sure it grows back thicker and darker. I was thinking hair removal cream? I have seen something that is like a pad that you rub in a circular motion and hair comes off. Has anyone else seen this?

[crispsinasandwich]

I agree with others who say just show her how to shave. I always feel that when you wax you spend most of your time being hairy while waiting for the hair to grow.

[crispsinasandwich]

@HaveYouMetMyMateStanley

DD is 9 and rather hairy. I was shamed in year 6 about my leg hairs but conscious about for a long time before. I shaved them myself using my mums razor for years.

I don't want DD to go through the same thing but she was obviously self conscious as she shaved her legs in the bath recently and told me after.

I also don't want her shaving. I have been told it's really bad for the skin and the hair and as much as they say it doesn't, I'm sure it grows back thicker and darker. I was thinking hair removal cream? I have seen something that is like a pad that you rub in a circular motion and hair comes off. Has anyone else seen this?

You can buy the pads in Superdrug- it's like sanding paper - remember to moisturise afterwards

[NerrSnerr]

@HaveYouMetMyMateStanley it doesn't grow back thicker and darker. That's a myth.

[Hallyup6]

A10 year old likely won't stand waxing and that's if you can get someone to do it in the first place. I can also understand why you don't want her shaving, so the obvious solution is to get some hair removal cream.

Although she should come and meet my 17 year old daughter who has never shaved and has dark hair on her legs and underarms and doesn't care one iota what people think of her.

[HaveYouMetMyMateStanley]

@NerrSnerr I know people say it's a myth but I do have a 5pm shadow and it didn't used to be. For me, my hair and skin type, I am certain it's true. Also, for the last few years I have shaved weekly or bi weekly and have a 10pm shadow

[OldTinHat]

Waxing over shaving??? Seriously?? No!!!!

[HitsAndMrs]

My DD is 10 and has just asked to shave. She has very light hairs but my DD 8 is very dark so it won't be long until they both shave.

I have previously worked as a beauty therapist and wouldn't Wax a child this young, but I will show her how to shave. If this doesn't work, I will look into an electric razor or veet but obviously be careful of chemical burns.

[Ozanj]

[quote HaveYouMetMyMateStanley]@NerrSnerr I know people say it's a myth but I do have a 5pm shadow and it didn't used to be. For me, my hair and skin type, I am certain it's true. Also, for the last few years I have shaved weekly or bi weekly and have a 10pm shadow [/quote]
I get the shadow after a wax too. It’s not the hair removal process that’s at fault its your hair.

[HaveYouMetMyMateStanley]

After how long @Ozanj ?

[gonnabeok]

My DD borrows my electric shaver. It's just hair and it's making her self conscious. No big deal.

[Newchances]

Definitely let her remove it. Be that waxing,hair removal or shaving ! No point her feeling uncomfortable. Waking would be surest but last the longest 🙈

[megletthesecond]

Shaving hair does make the regrowth blunter and appear thicker. After having dark hair for 40 years believe me I've noticed the difference.

Lumea isn't suitable for children and I find the post laser itching wretched.