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Growing old gracefully when you have a pube beard!

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rahlikeatiger · 13/10/2015 00:02

Ordinarily I would simply lurk and just meander about the board being nosey. I wouldn't usually shy away from sharing personal observations with DH or my female family members but... I couldn't do this to them. So sorry Mumsnet but it seems you've copped the short straw again.

My reason for posting is that since the birth of my second child, some short months ago, I've noticed, well, that I'm falling apart. Grey hairs seems to appear so fast that home dyes are doing nothing and I've actually considered using a sharpie on my roots some days. In addition to that I'm still fond of my somewhat baggy maternity leggings and am suffering from a serious case of frumpy mummy. I'm 34. I need help. Especially now. The real reason for my post. Now I'm not sure if this is down to two lots of pregnancy hormones but alarmingly I seem to have a beard. It's not even November ffs. I'd noticed, getting older, a steady increase in hairs where they shouldn't be. I dealt with them with the aid of my tweezers, and where I wasn't exactly ecstatic about them, I'd made peace with it. But now. I'm a yeti. I am not sure how or when this occurred but yesterday, out if my chin - a rogue chin pube. It had a life of its own. Deceptively light until I pulled it and spring, it didn't come out it just sat there all bouncy looking exactly like a pube. I've probably said pube to many times now. Unsure of the etiquette.

But now you see my dilemma. I couldn't discuss it with my RL people because frankly, you can not unsee that kind of stuff and I just know they'd be checking me out for strays! So my reason for posting is to gather sage advice from you lot. Obvs I've removed the offender but it's bound to return with a vengeance! So Mumsnet, what tips to you have to looking polished, how can I fake it so I grow older a little more elegantly? Any help greatly appreciated.
Rah, 34, currently attending to her own midlife crisis x

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herecomesthsun · 13/10/2015 04:55

laser them, especially before they turn grey.

RavioliOnToast · 13/10/2015 06:19

Op, this made me Grin, sorry

I agree with pp. Laser! Until you do though

RavioliOnToast · 13/10/2015 06:19

Wasn't finished...

Maybe try epilating?

IguanaTail · 13/10/2015 06:21

Get a Philips lumea. Yes it's expensive but Jesus you can't put a price on de-yeti-ing yourself.

pdxs · 13/10/2015 09:43

Lumea

rahlikeatiger · 13/10/2015 09:44

I figured I'd have to pay the price! Def off to check out laddering and this pricey contraption:) how much does layering hurt? #wuss

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rahlikeatiger · 13/10/2015 09:48

Laddering? Stupid autocorrect- lasering:)

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Dancergirl · 13/10/2015 09:58

I've tried laser over the years with only minimal success. They grow back!

Is Phillips Lumea good?

rahlikeatiger · 13/10/2015 10:05

Ooh that's not good Dancer with the prices they charge as well! I'm also checking out the lumea- heard some good things! Any one done both and have a preference?

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aeroaero · 13/10/2015 13:37

Electrolysis is the best way to get rid of chin hairs like this. It is the only 100% permanent method of hair removal. If you have a few isolated hairs you should be done with a view visits. It's not that painful on the chin area - like a tiny prick of buzzing heat.

The only thing that is essential is to make sure you choose a therapist who is a member of British Institute and Association of Electrolysis. Their directory is here:

www.electrolysis.co.uk/member-directory/

donajimena · 13/10/2015 14:49

Have you thought about highlights or lowlights? Not in the chin hair obviously Grin I found that when I couldn't keep up with the greys highlights were the best way to deal with it. I am not even sure how grey I am any more. I suspect I have a badger stripe in there somewhere.

pdxs · 13/10/2015 18:57

Laser is actually very good : more effective than ipl and not very painful. It worked for me... you are meant to have 8 sessions or so, then a top up every 6 months... that actually does the job.

I have let it slide for about 6 years post laser with no top ups (occasional tweeze) and now getting lumea as want to do my legs while it's winter

If you can commit on laser you really should get results. .. I saw that after first session 20% or so died off there and then

Also: see your doctor to have hormones checked but many women have normal hormones and are just a bit hairy unfortunately

rahlikeatiger · 13/10/2015 19:06

Thanks aero, another one to add to the list. It's odd, it's like being a teenager again only instead if lipgloss and eyeliner it's hair removal things to learn about!

I'm definitely considering highlights/lowlights or baby lights (!) - although I am nervous around hairdressers - feel I need to be re educated about stylish cuts and colours etc :) it's my new project, all this research. Wink

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IguanaTail · 13/10/2015 19:25

Philips lumea very good. There must be a thread on it somewhere. Zero pain. And I'm someone who had to walk out of an electrolysis session.

mammmamia · 14/10/2015 00:15

For a temporary fix get an epistick from Amazon. Really really effective.

burnishedsilver · 14/10/2015 03:58

At 34 you are so far from growing old. Laser the few hairs and put the episode behind you. Your best years are yet to come.

HellKitty · 14/10/2015 05:40

Laser/Lumea only work on dark hair. Invest in a pair of good tweezers too, it's quite satisfying!

donajimena · 14/10/2015 07:57

Oh and if it helps I am 43 and feel fabulous. At 34 I had a one year old and was as dowdy as they come. I lost the baby cake weight at around 37 and revamped my wardrobe and got my first tentative highlights at around 38. I look and feel better than I did a decade ago. So yes your best years are indeed ahead of you.

helloelo · 14/10/2015 10:29

Watching with interest because OP, are you me?!

I'm scared of the epistick
I heard laser is not very effective on hormonal areas (chin, stach)
No idea about electrothingy, sounds scary
Everybody talks about the lumea, but on the face? and I could have 1000 cakes at that price...

I'm knitting a huge blanket, planning on staying under it until kids are in primary, at least it'll blend with my beard.

rahlikeatiger · 14/10/2015 22:58

Lol it was all going well helloelo- you had me at cake - until you mentioned knitting. I'm pants at it. Went on a long trip ages ago and took knitting implements - the whole getting to the next line foxed me! Hmmin truth it doesn't take much.

I am a tad pain phobic but am willing to go there to look a bit more vamp and less tramp. Baby steps though. The lumea looks awesome, but a bit pricey for me at this time so will definitely explore Amazon!

Reassuring to hear that there is hope for me yet, off to book in the greys and get me some highlights!

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