when to start defuzzing!!!

getcarter

I keep catching my son with his dad's shaving cream on (he's 8). Haven't caught him with the razor yet though!

Katgoddess

I find the boots own brand hair bleach easier to to use. It is two toothpaste type tubes that you mix together, rather than the powder that goes everywhere.

Wilkinson sword quattro for women is a great manual shaver but you will need to buy the refills. Don't bother with shaving gel. Hair conditioner does the same thing. (a tip I picked up from the old style board) A big own brand/economy bottle will last ages and she can be more liberal with it.

If you are going to start waxing (or sugaring this is meant to be less painful) do it in the winter when she can wear trousers while the hair is growing out. Hopefully by the time the summer comes the hair will grow more slowly. She might also have to do indoor games like gym or dance during the winter and have to wear shorts and leotards.

To be honest I would just ask her and say "when you are in secondary school would you like to start getting your legs waxed etc." Make it seem like that is why you are asking rather than anything else.

HTH

keelykat

Hi ya, i wouldnt encourage waxing at her age-far too young for that.

I started shaving my legs and armpits at about 13, after arguing over it with my mom who told me she didnt want me to... got my way in the end though! She did offer to show me/help me, but i just got on with it and learnt the best way to go about it.

Electric shavers dont give you a very close shave-ive still got mine but its rarely used, i keep going back to razors as they are cheap and do the job fine. Removal creams etc smell and are expensive if your hair grows quickly and you need to keep using them. So i only use these on my bikini line (hope she doesnt want to go this far at her age though lol).

I wish my mom had been more supportive-ill def support my kids on this issue as i know what its like and how it feels.

keely.

TASHMA

Stephb1986 wrote: »

whats the name of the cream you have for her face i could do with some



as for the boys in school they are just scared coz they aint getting hair anywhere! so they can jog on with their budgie smugglers!

Steph xxx

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Dare I ask what a budgie smuggler is? I've never heard that before!!

Js_Other_Half

My understanding of waxing legs at this age is that it actually damages the hair root as they are still developing, thus being more effective than on an adult?

However, I speak as someone who doesn't mind their legs being waxed as I don't find it painful; my underarms on the other hand have only been waxed once or twice- never again...lol.

Lizalu

I do agree that waxing would probably be the best option as it would reduce hair growth in the future. But I also understand that it would be a bit scary for a young girl to do. For the same reason I guess an epilator would be out, although this is what my 12yo "step-daughter" uses.

So, I think the electric razor will be your best option, just make sure you show her how to use them safely. And don't let her get carried away - my sister once shaved her arms, and still regrets it today!

Jei70

Js_Other_Half wrote: »

My understanding of waxing legs at this age is that it actually damages the hair root as they are still developing, thus being more effective than on an adult?

Unfortunately, waxing hasn't got the same effect on everyone. If you have strong body hair (due to hormones or genetics), ripping it out with wax will actually stimulate the follicle even more, by bringing more blood supply to it. The end result - thicker, coarser hair, even 2 growing from the same follicle :eek:. Don't ask how I know

For now I'd suggest a harmless mechanical method like an electric shaver, or something like Venus razor (flexible head, cushioned and lubricated blades). When she's grown up (and earning, LOL) if the hairiness is too much, I cannot recommend laser removal more!

cocoluvsmummy

My girls (aged 13 and 11) both decided around the age of 10/11 that it was time to start shaving. initally i was worried about the risk of them cutting themselves with a bladed razor so looked into buying a cheap electric one (wasnt much approx £10) and they started with that, after a while they decided that it wasnt effective enough so now buy them the cheapest disposable ones. There have been a couple of accidental slicing of the legs, but all in all they do that less than i do

amandada

My dd is also quite dark haired and pale skinned, and at the age of 10 is developing a "mono brow":( and a bit of a "moustache":(
I've already made the decision that at the 1st sign of it bothering her, I'll encourage her to have them waxed (and yes it'll be at my expense). I'm totally against allowing children, especially girls, to be "mini-adults" but I think with something like this, the degree of self consciousness and embarassment could be excruciating for a girl.

anonymousie

aliasojo wrote: »

My 8 year old stomped into the kitchen yesterday with her arm in the air and a frown on her face and asked 'have I got hair?'

No, says I, but you will soon enough.

'Yeuk! Can I shave it off?'

Certainly, I'm sure Dad will share his razor with you, he already shares it with me. :rotfl: Cue Dad walking off annoyed that he didn't realise his razor gets borrowed in the first place.

I'm sure these Bratz characters have got a lot to do with an 8 year old even thinking about underarm hair! I didn't expect to have this conversation until she was at least 12!

OP..if you do end up with creme, make sure you get the sensitive version to start with, young skin might react to the stronger stuff and there's nothing worse than an itchy, irritable rash.

Boo Hoo My 8yr old is approaching her 2nd summer with underarm hair due to a "hormonal blip". It is really quite noticeable. She couldn't care less at the moment, but I am worried that someone will be mean to her because of it- she isn't aware at all. Must say I am stocking her summer wardrobe with short sleeved tops:rolleyes: anywa, as I tell her- they protect your shoulders from the sun:T