15yr DD chin heir removal - South Asian

[Mavan1984]

Hi all,

I really need some advice please. My DD is 15 years old and South Asian so has olive skin and dark hair.

I've recently noticed an increase in her facial hair- she has a lot of peach fuzz on her cheeks and really fine black hair on her chin. I've taken her to the doctors to get her tested for PCOS but thankfully the results came back all clear.

DD has become very conscious of the hair and wants to remove it. She has very sensitive skin and when she's had her upper lip waxed/threaded in the past she's had breakouts. Someone I know has suggested dermaplaning but I'm worried that doing this on the chin area might aggravate coarse hair growth and that's the last think we both want.

I have a Philips Lumea but I can't use it on her yet as I feel she is not old enough.

Has anyone got any suggestions on the best way to remove the hair?

Thanks.

At 15 I'd use the lumea.

Threading should be fine. The skin is not so sensitive in that area. You could try waxing as well. I mostly shave everyday but I do have pcos.

Thanks all. Her skin is too sensitive for threading and waxing. Will dermaplaning/shaving make the chin hair grow back thicker?

Use the likes!

LUMEA...

@Mavan1984 It won't grow back thicker. It's a myth.

What is your age limit on the Lumea?

Do you feel like it will have a different effect on her skin at say 16yr + 1 day old, Vs 15yrs and X months?

You have a problem and you own the solution, but you don't want to use it, which just seems counterintuitive.

Laser hair removal but don't know what age restriction is whether 16 or 18

If it's not too much just pluck?

One of those spring hair remover things https://www.amazon.com/spring-hair-removal-tool/s?k=spring+hair+removal+tool

Are you not South Asian, too? Some ethnicities are genetically hairier without a PCOS issue. I hope she didn't feel bad about all the fuss, tests and attention, it must be in the family's genes. Dermaplaning is fine as is Lumea.

horrifically painful and no different to epilating or threading.

Dermaplaning will not make the hair grow back thicker or coarser. Peach fuzz is another name for vellus hair, which is different to terminal hair (e.g scalp/eyebrows). I have clients who have dermaplaning every 6 weeks, and others who just have it every now and then - just because you have it done once, doesn’t mean you have to keep it up.

That would be my advice for a solution. But definitely go to a trained therapist, don’t be tempted by the razors or blades to use at home. They’re not as effective and can damage the skin and spread bacteria.

When you say threading irritated the skin, how do you mean? It's literally thread, no chemicals, nothing that can cause skin irritation. Obviously the friction can cause the skin to be tender and red in the immediate aftermath but that fades after a few hours, no? And that's normal and happens to everyone.

If threading really is a no go, Boots sell 'Finishing Touch Flawless Skin' device and there are lots of similar. It's like a tiny, battery operated electric shaver. Quick, painless and good results. Might be the best option for her.

I have used the Lumea extensively and I have to say there is no downside. It doesn't hurt, doesn't take long, sorts the issue and lasts for years. I did my whole self about ten years ago and the effects have lasted. I honestly don't think that you should wait, especially if your DD is self-conscious and miserable. It is very unlikely that in years to come she will feel sad and want to grow it back, so there's no reason to wait.