hair removal (merged)

xmaslolly76

ive just been scouring the internet has anyone tried the pads that you just rub across the skin you see them on the shopping channels, maybe they would be a good option for a young girl no blades no chemicals and no expensive electrical equipment ??

pulliptears

xmaslolly76 wrote: »

ive just been scouring the internet has anyone tried the pads that you just rub across the skin you see them on the shopping channels, maybe they would be a good option for a young girl no blades no chemicals and no expensive electrical equipment ??

no? that sounds interesting!

splishsplash

I've never been a fan of those creams either, and certainly wouldn't encourage the girls to use them.

I've seen those hair removal 'scrub' pads, but tbh, they look like faaar too much work to me! A bic or ladyshave seems a far more practical solution.

debtfreein4years

i recommend waxing, if she gets it done now it wont hurt anywhere near as much as nicking yourself when shaving. plus waxing will last so much longer than shaving so she will probably only need it doing 3 or 4 times a year.

helen81_2

My DD has just turned 11and Ive been wondering this for a whille now as she has very hairy legs!! But she is more of a tomboy and she's lazy, so not sure it would be a good idea to start shaving her legs. Thanks for bringing the subject up PullipTears, Ill be reading everyones views on this. Don't u just love MSE! :T :money:

Kelinik

xmaslolly76 wrote: »

ive just been scouring the internet has anyone tried the pads that you just rub across the skin you see them on the shopping channels, maybe they would be a good option for a young girl no blades no chemicals and no expensive electrical equipment ??

My friend from work used those, they gave her loads of ingrowing hairs and even used gently made the skin on her legs red raw. I was tempted to try them myself until she showed me! :eek:

shirlgirl2004

xmaslolly76 wrote: »

ive just been scouring the internet has anyone tried the pads that you just rub across the skin you see them on the shopping channels, maybe they would be a good option for a young girl no blades no chemicals and no expensive electrical equipment ??

Yes I've used them. I wouldn't use them instead of shaving though more to get rid of any missed bits. They give you silky smooth legs. I tend to shave because I can't abide hairy legs so don't let it grow long enough for waxing. When the stubble starts to grow they ar great for getting rid of it. I didn't find them harsh at all because they aren't rough like a facial scrub. I haven't used them in ages but I used to get them in Boots.

Janepig

What's the problem with shaving? I've never understood this - I had friends when I was younger whose mums weren't willing for them to shave their legs, even when they were 16!!! I admit that my leg hair is very sparse and shaving my legs is not something I have to do regularly, but whereas when I was younger you had a bath on a Sunday, most girls these days shower/bath pretty regularly, if not every day, so I wouldn't have thought a quick swipe with a good disposable razor would be much of a chore. And disposable razors are so much better now than when I was younger - 3/4 blade whoppers!

My DD is 5 and despite being very fair, she has got incredibly hairy legs, so I can see her having to shave from a fairly early age (10-ish I guess) which I don't envisage having a problem with, although I reserve the right to change my opinion when we get there .

Jx

January20

pulliptears wrote: »

Thanks guys, I didnt want to instantly say "yes", probably more for me and its another one of those little things that make you realise your little girl isnt so little anymore

Thats a brilliant idea about the waxing, but I doubt she will agree with that lol

Bra's, shaving....it will be periods and boys next and then I'm in trouble!

Just try and put yourself in her position and imagine how she feels if she thinks the hairs on her legs can be seen through her tights.

Why wouldn't you instantly say yes? Why is it such a big deal for you? (not having a go by the way) My DD just "pinched" one of my razors when she felt she was ready. I didn't see the point in making a big deal out of it because for me what makes her comfortable is what is important. And I suppose I have no issues with her growing up. It's part of my job: to get her to the adult stage of her life.

Sadly being 11 now is not as easy as being 11 when we were young ( I'm talking over 40 years ago)

sugarplum

My daughter was 11 when she started 'shaving' her legs. Rather than let her loose with a razor I bought her some Silky Mits from Superdrug (Boots do them too I think). They're like very fine sandpaper and you just buff the hair away. No mess and no chance of cutting yourself either.