Teenage girls underarm shaving

littleredhen

Can anyone recommend something to help me introduce shaving under my dd's arms - she does swimming training 4 times a week and her underarm hair is very noticeable as she is dark - she is very unaware of her body (just turned 12) and i don't want to make her self conscious but she really does need to shave - i just use a bic razor myself but not sure what is the best product out there - many thanks

nikki2804

If shes dark then maybe waxing would be a better solution? The results lasts a few weeks and means she wont get that '5 o'clock' shadow.

hth

glowgirl_2

Myself and dd use a Venus, you really cant beat it imo, dont forget when you shave under your arms the hairs grow back all different ways so for a really clean shave go up and down and sideways as well:)

bluekp

Hi littleredhen,

I can see your dilemma - epsecially if DD is anything like I was at that age!

Anyway it is expensive, but what about the Boots Smooth Skin (then you could use if too)? I got mine back in March (also have dark hair) and I love it!!

After 3 weeks I hardly had any underarm hair left - in fact I can quite often be found stroking my armpit as I can't believe how soft (and hair free) it is :rotfl:

Other than that, how about just buying her a razor (personally I like the Wilkinon Sword Lady Protector), and leaving it in her room? That way, she won't be embarrassed at discussing it and hopefully it'll be easier for you to?

Bubby

Because I waxed for quite a few years on my legs I have large patches of no hair where it has weakened over time, so waxing from day 1 would be great as when she is older she may have very little hair or fine hair there. However waxing is very painful and i'm not sure if it would be too much for a 12 year old to cope with. Have you thought about creams? If using a razor make sure it is one designed for women to avoid any cuts and the first few times you may want to do it for her.

fiscalfreckles

I bought my DD an electric ladyshave type thing - only a cheap one from Argos. I don't think she could have managed a wet shave at 12 without cutting herself to ribbons! She managed it well and its quick & easy to use. I know they don't give the closest results but for that age I think its fine.

NEH

bluekp wrote: »

Hi littleredhen,

I can see your dilemma - epsecially if DD is anything like I was at that age!

Anyway it is expensive, but what about the Boots Smooth Skin (then you could use if too)? I got mine back in March (also have dark hair) and I love it!!

After 3 weeks I hardly had any underarm hair left - in fact I can quite often be found stroking my armpit as I can't believe how soft (and hair free) it is :rotfl:

Other than that, how about just buying her a razor (personally I like the Wilkinon Sword Lady Protector), and leaving it in her room? That way, she won't be embarrassed at discussing it and hopefully it'll be easier for you to?

Boots Smooth Skin can't be used on under 16's....

I tend to find Venus razors a bit too sharp...I prefer Wilkinson Sword Intuition as it has the built in shaving cream so you don't have to faff on with that as well...Venus do now do a version of their own...

Removal Cream might be a better idea as it is so easy to cut yourself if you don't know what you're doing...

LE3

If it's not bothering HER why are YOU worried?
When she starts to become concerned, that's the time to worry about it

crackerberry

fiscalfreckles wrote: »

I bought my DD an electric ladyshave type thing - only a cheap one from Argos. I don't think she could have managed a wet shave at 12 without cutting herself to ribbons! She managed it well and its quick & easy to use. I know they don't give the closest results but for that age I think its fine.

I was going to suggest the same thing. OK they aren't as efficient as a razor but work well enough and safely to get her into the swing of things.

shandyclover

I'd also recommend a wet/dry lady shave she can use in the shower. It's what I use most days. Hubby bought it for me as I was shaving with razors and managed to cut myself almost everytime! I actually have scars on my legs as I'm naturally quite tanned. Once my daughters started shaving I bought them a ladyshave as I was worried what damage they might do to themselves.

RoseFairy

fiscalfreckles wrote: »

I bought my DD an electric ladyshave type thing - only a cheap one from Argos. I don't think she could have managed a wet shave at 12 without cutting herself to ribbons! She managed it well and its quick & easy to use. I know they don't give the closest results but for that age I think its fine.

i will be doing this for my dd as my mum did for me at around that age. i think Phillips is a good one too. i still to this day have a phillips ladyshave (replace twice in 20yrs), as a backup to my venus razor and phillips epilator! but it is very simple to use, no foams/gels to worry about whether using those delip (sp.) creams or razor, any cuts or nicks, pain of epilating or waxing especially at that age:eek:.
as dd gets older and gets to know about whats available she can choose and decide for herself.

you could approach her just b4 bedtime -you know mother/daughter/young lady talk and mention that so she doesn't feel embarassed from school mates - heres something you have 'made' earlier. maybe she is shy to ask you herself and whether you may be shocked and say no to shaving. she is probably dying to say something but can't approach you - iyswim - difficult age and pressures.
good luck and once it's in the open between you two - i;m sure she will appreciate it...