Hi Jason, or may I call you Laura?
Cute name and there is no reason to hide here!!
Body hair; in the initial stages try using Nair or similar products, they can be helpful on body hair, don't use it on your face or near mucus membranes.
Professional waxing is great, and don't be nervous! People of all genders get their hair waxed. I used to get my back waxed, a difficult place to reach for yourself!!
A female razor, or rather a razor designed for females ,(as I'm pretty sure razors don't have a gender
) can be a lot better on your legs and arms and tummy etc. There is info in the WiKi about how to shave, at least there used to be. Remember to keep well moisturised and to be careful and slow.
Some girls here have had great success with epilators, I nearly climbed the wall and jumped off the roof. No way could I use one.
The home IPL laser systems are in most people opinions pretty useless. Particularly for us with 'male' hair types which tends to be thicker and more dense. For your face, high power laser or electrolysis are the options.
The home type of lasers appear to work on woman who have very faint hair growth compared to when we are starting off.
If you are going to do laser try a place that treats woman with POCS, they tend to be very experienced with heavy hair growth and have the equipment to handle it. BTW laser works best once you are on HRT. In fact body hair growth changes when you are on HRT.
Most laser places will do a test patch for you. Laser works best on dark hair light skin. My laser people were fantastic, I was the first TG person they had worked and I went in male attire. They were so lovely and so accepting that they in fact helped my come out. They also gave lots of info on treating my skin properly.
Do remember, most young woman get advice from their peers, magazines, mothers and professional beauticians as they grow through adolescence. We often have to catch up on that knowledge so take it when you can get it.
For example, my hair stylist spent an hour with me the other day teaching me how to brush and style my hair! So much to learn
So much fun doing it
Fun things to do? Get your eyebrows professional shaped! Great fun and feels good. Polish your toe nails, if you are reluctant to polish your finger nails. I used to before I went FT and presenting in male attire, no one seemed all that bothered.
In fact you will be amazed on how little people notice, and if you do little things it builds up your confidence, and CONFIDENCE, is the answer. There is NOTHING you need more than confidence.
With confidence you can do anything. I have.
Hugs
Cindy
