Ooh-eey! It’s a little overwhelming when you first catch a whiff of your not-so-fresh smelling tween or teenager. This is a great Starter Kit because you can never be too prepared! There’s also a great line of tween pads. But they also know to just call the nurse or me if they get their period. My girls carry an “emergency kit” with them to school. The timeline is so broad for when they can get their periods. This whole subject can be stress inducing for girls and moms. Best bet for quick up-do… Teach the art of the messy bun! First Period We also use TONS of bobby pins and hair bands of all sizes. My girls love flat irons and curling wands. We found that Hair picks for curly hair, and a Wet Brushhelps with any type of tangled hair, as well as leave-in conditioner or detangle spray. You might know what works best for your hair, but your daughter’s hair could be completely different. Girl hair, am I right? Hair is so personal. This is also super helpful (maybe for moms too), this is a mini electric razor (like a large lipstick tube) that can do facial hair and upper lips. Upper Lip- I’ve read all sorts of information and it seems that this little one blade razor (click here) , threading, bleaching (diluted), and waxing seem to be the most popular for girls. Tip: Tell them you want a “natural” look. We’ve also tried professional waxing which helped give a guideline for good shape. We’ve also used this handy tool to trim the hair between the eyebrows. Teaching your daughter to not over pluck their eyebrows is important too! Follow this diagram and get good tweezers if you go that route. The little one blade razor (click here) is the best starter tool for eyebrows. Perfect for your daughter who would rather try them out at home and return the unwanted ones to the store. While it might be a right of passage (see my story above) to go to the store, they are also sold on-line. We started with tanks that had built-in bras at first in order to get the “feel” of a bra. The bras are adjustable and come in many styles (back clip, front clip, pull over the head). We liked Justice for a girl’s first training bra. I hope these ideas give you some help and insight into products that will benefit your daughter.

I’m thankful my sister is here to share her Girl Hygiene expertise. Have times changed that much? Not really, but we have more access to great products and helpful tips on the Internet. If memory serves me right, the new bra was purchased on New Years Eve… that night, my dad proudly announced to everyone that “Kristen got her first bra today.” No joke.

I really didn’t have anything that warranted needing a bra, but everyone else had them in 6th grade. I think some of the fond memories come from the funny stories that happened in that time of my life that have been told over and over again.įor example, when I went bra shopping for the first time. I did not feel like a woman, I had terrible cramps, but I still remember the ice cream. Not just my mom, but my entire family sat in a booth celebrating my launch into womanhood. When I finally got my period for the first time, we went out to celebrate this milestone with ice-cream. I still remember looking at all the multiple sizes and diagrams, feeling equally grossed out and curious. Back in my day I received an enormous pink “Period Starter Box” for the day my menstrual cycle would begin…. I have weirdly fond memories of this stage from my own life. So she shared with me everything she’s learned about young women and hygiene: bras, unwanted hair, shampoo, and even… tween period tips.įor your convenience, I added an entire Girls Hygiene shopping list at the bottom. I’m far from an expert, so I asked my sister to chime in on her experiences with tween and teenager girls. After writing the popular tween boy hygiene post, several people asked for a girl post. Do you have a tween girl in your house? Not only are they getting ready for middle school, they might also like some ideas for good hygiene.

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