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Post by Design-n-Sew on Jul 1, 2014 16:14:26 GMT
and pubic hair..
My 14 year girl shaves her bikini line just fine but the other day when we went swimming I noticed quite a bit of hair between her legs and toward her bottom. She can't really see most of it herself.
So what do the peas think? Waxing? I think it would totally freak her out...
Perhaps boy shorts?
Whats a mom to do?
Thanks in advance for any advice !
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Post by Gravity on Jul 1, 2014 16:16:53 GMT
I suggest boy shorts or a hand mirror so she can see what else needs to be shaved.
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Post by peabay on Jul 1, 2014 16:21:35 GMT
Tell her when she's not just about to go or actually swimming at the time. Tell her when she has a chance to do something about it.
I like the idea of boy shorts. Waxing is tough at any age, but 14? Yikes!
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Jul 1, 2014 16:24:43 GMT
Teach her to keep her legs closed and her legs crossed.
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Post by stingfan on Jul 1, 2014 16:41:40 GMT
I remember when I first got under arm hair and went swimming. My mom hadn't given me any advice about the whole thing and I went swimming with hairy armpits. I was really embarrassed when someone called attention to them. But after that, you can bet I always shaved them  . Anyway, tell her for sure so she won't have to be embarrassed in public. And get her some board shorts too. It's so much easier to throw those on than to worry about shaving all the time. |
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Post by cannes on Jul 1, 2014 16:45:24 GMT
I'd tell her, but not right before she plans to go swimming. Better that you point it out than someone else.
Waxing is a good option, but speaking from experience, it's rough to get waxed down there. Might be a lot for a 14 year old to handle. I think I'd give my DD the option, though. Or, maybe a can of MSP.
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Post by scraphappyinjax on Jul 1, 2014 16:49:40 GMT
If it was my daughter and I had her get waxed at 14 she'd be traumatized forever. She's such a baby about this kind of stuff. Haha! I'd just show her how she needs to shave under her legs around the crotch area. If she's up for waxing all the better.
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Post by BoilerUp! on Jul 1, 2014 16:53:51 GMT
I have a 13 yr old, and I know she would never get waxed - Not yet! She's had her eyebrows done a few times (she has very think eyebrows) and only will do that when my stylist recommends it to her. I own a waxing kit, and she wouldn't dare let her momma close enough! (eyebrows only!) |
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Post by melanell on Jul 1, 2014 17:01:57 GMT
Tell her when she's not just about to go or actually swimming at the time. Tell her when she has a chance to do something about it. I like the idea of boy shorts. Waxing is tough at any age, but 14? Yikes! I agree. I like the idea of giving her a mirror to use as well. |
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jul 1, 2014 17:04:08 GMT
Tell her when she's not just about to go or actually swimming at the time. Tell her when she has a chance to do something about it. I like the idea of boy shorts. Waxing is tough at any age, but 14? Yikes! I agree. I like the idea of giving her a mirror to use as well. /\/\ this |
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Post by padresfan619 on Jul 1, 2014 17:05:40 GMT
Give her a hand mirror, she should be looking at her own body and becoming comfortable with it around this age. She should know what she looks like, especially if something ISN'T right. I wouldn't go for waxing just yet.
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Post by Outspoken on Jul 1, 2014 17:07:32 GMT
My DD is 13 and we are of Spanish heritage. SO, we are cursed with very dark and unruly hair! Shorts are the way to go! And I agree to talk to her about it when she has a day to not rush!
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Post by keriwest on Jul 1, 2014 17:24:01 GMT
Show her how to hike a leg up, bend down and look...then she can see what needs to go! It's harder to hold a mirror...LOL.
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Post by scorpeao on Jul 1, 2014 17:25:28 GMT
My DD is 13 and we are of Spanish heritage. SO, we are cursed with very dark and unruly hair! Shorts are the way to go! And I agree to talk to her about it when she has a day to not rush! Good god isn't this the truth? Add to that Portuguese and you got a hairy mess. |
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Post by Merge on Jul 1, 2014 17:59:13 GMT
We've already dealt with this at our house. Last year we saw a girl DD's age at the pool who had a bikini and clearly had done no bikini area preparation, so DD was aware of the issue. When we got home from shopping for this year's suit, I told her to go put the bottoms on in the bathroom and use a mirror to make sure nothing was showing in that area, and to be careful with her razor.  |
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Jul 1, 2014 18:20:16 GMT
I would gently let her know later that she needs to shave a bit more off and explain why. I am sure she doesn't know. If she isn't really into it I would have her wear board shorts to cover the whole region!
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Post by Design-n-Sew on Jul 1, 2014 20:36:23 GMT
Thanks for the great advice! Okay, so no waxing and I will have her look in a mirror . I really like the board short idea instead of boy cut shorts - seems like they're quite popular now. Poor thing - she is quite the hairy little monkey (and no, I don't call her that to her face). |
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Post by Tejasgal70 on Jul 1, 2014 21:19:27 GMT
Sigh, I feel her pain. Sucks to be hairy in our society. Board shorts are definitely the way to go, and tell her she is not alone.
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Post by ctpea on Jul 1, 2014 21:40:51 GMT
Give her the option of shaving or the boy shorts. She probably has NO idea.
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