Waxing the Upper Lip area

So my DD ( 6th grader) is extremely self conscious of some upper lip hair that she has - I can barely see it but according to her the boys at school make fun of her for it and it really upsets her.

SO she wants me to remove it.

At first I was hoping she would forget about it and move on but she comes home from school every day and asks me if I have a plan!!

So I have done some online research and the majority seem to lean toward waxing for this age and area to be waxed.

Do you think I could do it for her with those Sally Hansen strips?

Any other advice - my friends all have younger kids or have blonde kids so this is not an issue for them.

Thank you!!

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My niece is part Portuguese so she has thick black hair and is hairy. My sister has her bleach it, she’s very pale.

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If you are going to wax it, go to a waxing place. Like European wax. They use a special type of wax that hurts a lot less and comes off without the use of additional cloths. Nail salons use a harder wax and then cloth to rip it out

I wouldn’t use at home waxing strips. They don’t really take it all off and if you google - some people hurt their skin bad with them.

Better to make it a positive experience

Waxing the Upper Lip area

I've personally had success with sally Hansen wax drops that you rub between tor palms but it does hurt. The bleach can look obvious. Have you thought about those personal battery operated razors

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I’ve never had to deal with much hair anywhere for some reason and my family is from Southern Italy.

That being said, I would get it done somewhere. There is no way I would do that on my own or to someone else. I’ve heard really good things about sugar waxing.

Waxing the Upper Lip area

I agree with going somewhere. It takes 2 seconds for a professional to take it off and it will hurt alot less. I'd hate to try some at home product and have it not work or hurt her. If she is that self conscious and something simple can be done about it, I'd totally do it.

Waxing the Upper Lip area

I also vote for European Wax. They are so lovely and they will be very compassionate and sweet to your daughter. I think if this is an issue for her you should definitely make sure you do it professionally and she will feel so much better! I have a lot of facial hair so I understand.

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I’m a baby’s and don’t do waxing lmao. The upper lip hurts like hell lol. I use a similar thing I’ll post below. I ororgaklu got it from Avon years ago then replaced it with a drug store one. The Avon was better but this one is good. https://www.target.com/p/philips-174-women-s-precision-perfect-electric-trimmer-hp6390-52/-/A-50699701

Waxing the Upper Lip area

My DDs started with using a creme hair remover we did at home for the upper lip and uni-brow area. I also got them a small battery operated hair remover and my DD uses that for facial and arm hair sometimes too. Even though they are young I didn't want them to be self conscience

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I would get the Sally Hansen or Jolen bleach to make it lighter. Waxing hurts a ton. Not to mention, it's basically the same as plucking, so if her hair grows fast, you are going to be waxing all the time.

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Waxing the Upper Lip area

What about threading?

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use one of these cremes - they work well

sally hansen

nair

Waxing the Upper Lip area

I use the Sally Hansen face cream for my lip. I cannot wax my lip at all - I get horrible bumps all over. It works well.

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Ugh boys at that age are terrible. I'm sorry your daughter has to deal with that.

I don't recommend waxing at home. I took a huge patch of skin off once. It hurt so bad and it was a gigantic scab for sooo long. Def take her to somewhere reputable if you're going to start waxing. The nail places are filthy and I have horror stories about my experiences with them too.

I think a small battery operated trimmer would be a good option too. Maybe even better than waxing because with wax, the hair has to grow out before you can wax again.

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let me start my answer with: my wonderful significant other's nickname for me is "hairy monkey" so i believe i have a little experience lol

i would not bleach it, it could make it much more obvious.

i would suggest products like nair (buy something for sensitive skin). i would do it as she walks in the door after school on a friday. this way, if it creates some redness, she has all weekend to have it go away.

i have done the at-home wax products... i believe i've tried them ALL. and i have hurt myself along the way.

although nair leaves your skin a little numb afterwards, it's better than a lot of the other side effects.

good luck.

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Thank you ALL so much. This was so helpful.

I have decided to start with the battery powered one and will see how that goes.

My DD was SO thrilled when I told her that I had ordered one today and we will do it on Friday in case there are any breakouts.

I will keep this thread on file in case we need any further options.

Thank you.