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Pls help complete novice help DD-monobrow

11 replies

stoofadoof · 20/05/2018 10:22

DD (11) has developed increasing mono brow in the last month.

Kids at school poking fun. She’s v conscious of it.

I’ve never plucked or waxed or bleached or threaded anything-I’ve no idea!

Pointers in right direction much appreciated!

Is she too young to go to someone else to get it sorted? (Ie someone that knows what they’re doing at a salon?! If so-best things to look for?)

Thanks all!

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NeverTooOldForAnything · 20/05/2018 10:25

I would take her to a salon the first time, and then show her how to keep on top of the re-growth.

DD is still young (7) but I would definitely do that for her if needed.

DNiece is 11 and DSis has just taken her to have her moustache waxed (similar thing, appeared seamingly out of nowhere and kids were teasing her)

BossWitch · 20/05/2018 10:25

Definitely take her to a salon. By far the easiest, plus you can make the point that this is a normal thing, most women have hair that they chose to remove, it's not a big deal - this could be really helpful if she's being picked on at school because of it.

ElfrideSwancourt · 20/05/2018 13:11

My DD is similar- I've been taking her to the brow bar at Superdrug with me since she was 12 the lady is lovely and it really makes a difference. She hates it but she does appreciate it's necessary!

specialsubject · 20/05/2018 13:27

it does hurt so make it clear she can stop whenever she wants.

and a word with the school about bullying little shits, too.

iggleypiggly · 20/05/2018 13:30

If she is conscious take her to a threading or waxing place. They can tidy them up for her.

wendiwoowho · 20/05/2018 13:35

If it's something your DD wants to get done then I don't see why not.

But I think it's very sad that the first reaction is to ask her to change to meet the expectations of others.

stoofadoof · 20/05/2018 20:31

Thanks all for your gentle help. V much appreciate the kindness of complete strangers.

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applesandpears56 · 20/05/2018 20:32

Threading!
Do not wax - it’s so painful and might scare her! Threading gives the most beautiful shape -go to a brow bar but one that does threading

Racecardriver · 20/05/2018 20:38

Our you could just get her into Freida Khalo. It's one thing if she actually dislikes the look of a monobrow and choses to remove it of her own accord but you shouldn't encourage her to remove it because of what other people say. If that is the kind of mindset you encourage where will it end? Just make sure that it is a choice born of free will and personal preference rather than peer pressure. Take her to have it done professionallu just to avoid the inconvenience of a stay hair here and there.

MrsCatE · 21/05/2018 02:36

Also, try and keep her away from tweezers. She might be tempted to over pluck and eyebrows sometimes don't grow back.

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