Leg Hair Removal for Teens: Is Shaving Okay?

Question
Hi, I just wanna know if it is advisable to shave hair from my legs, arms, body etc. If yes, what products do I need and what is the procedure etc? I am 13, now.

Answer
Hello Shu Hui,

You are asking a very good question and it's the right time to ask it. I am going to give you my advice, which I've drawn from my own experience and from the expertise of all the estheticians I've worked with during my life: DON"T SHAVE. Except maybe your armpits. If you shave, you make the hair grow back thicker and coarser so shaving is a lose/lose situation. I've found that depilatory creams are full of toxic chemicals and they are not good for your skin. The only alternative is to wax, which is the best way to get rid of hairs on the long run as they grow thinner and sparser as you repeat waxing. Each culture has different techniques to wax. For example in North Africa, they use a sticky ball which they roll on the area to wax until all the hairs have been uprooted. You may want to investigate what are the traditional ways of waxing in your part of the world.
Otherwise, use a body temperature and anti bacterial type of wax. Make sure that you disinfect the area you've just waxed before applying any moisturizer. You can use Lavender floral water, or a mix of essential oils or just plain alcohol. After that, apply a soothing and nourishing moisturizer. Something which is going to heal the inflammation. Choose something containing Shea butter, or just plain pure Shea butter. If some area, like bikini is too painful, apply a poultice of white clay immediately for 10 min. It's guaranteed to take the pain away if well done.

Here is another trick which very few women know: it's better to do waxing when the moon is waning.

The trick is that waxing may be painful, especially around or during your periods, but I have nothing better to recommend except laser hair removal which is pretty expensive. Depending on your budget, you may want to consider this option later.

I hope you find this answer helpful.
Have a beautiful day,
Take good care

Caroline-Morgane
www.naturepurity.com
blog.naturepurity.com