Threading is considered a natural alternative to waxing. So, how does face threading compare to waxing? However, in technique they are wildly different, with threading often considered the gentler but totally just as effective!
Due to that, threading is especially recommended for those with sensitive skin, over waxing or even tweezing. As a long time sufferer of melasma brown spots on my face , I switched to threading because the melasma medication was thinning my skin, causing the wax to pull a thin layer of skin off with the hair. Before you get to the actual threading, the area will typically be cleaned thoroughly with a swab of alcohol.
Then the technician will twist a piece of cotton thread, holding it with their fingers and with one section in their mouth for more control. For the eyebrows, the threader will have you pull the skin tight with your fingers so that they can easily access every tiny hair shown in video below. For the lip area, you will typically be asked to stick your tongue against the inside of your upper lip in order to stretch it.
When the eyebrows are done being threaded, the threader will then follow up with trimming the length of the hair that remains, to make sure they are even.
Note that while threading can be largely less uncomfortable than waxing or plucking, it may leave the threaded area shining red for a couple of hours after. So, you may not want to make important plans right after it is completed!
Also, remember that it is best to keep the area clean and make up free for at least a day! Personally, I have found threading to feel very similar to waxing, and less invasive on my eyebrows than the experiences I have with tweezing.
Of course, how the threading will feel varies not only based on the person, but based on the area of your face that you are getting threaded my upper lip is always more sensitive than my brows! And yet, no. While it is possible to do face threading at home, it is not always recommended, especially not by yourself.
With that said, if you do want to attempt it, areas like your upper lip may still be much easier to do on your own, than your eyebrows. If you are thinking about face threading at home, then watch this video for tips:. If this looks tricky, then it is probably best to visit a clinic and let a professional take care of the face threading for you, in order to achieve the best results for as little pain as possible. As this technique is currently increasing in popularity, the salons which offer threading as one of the options on their menu are also on the rise.
If you are into the at-home threading, but unsure of doing it with just a piece of thread, they have created an electric threading kit to help you. It is hard to control the thread in the beginning.
If you don't practice first, you may end up with very oddly shaped eyebrows. Reply 1 year ago. It hurts only for the 1st time : It isn't painful anymore after the skin got used to regular threading. I have to do it as my eyebrows were restored after burning them and got really thick after a course of Cherish Brow growth serum. I know this post is super old but great instructions, thank you.. I'm thinking about threading my own eyebrows from now on instead of having to go to the salon.
I just tried this instructable and I am glad I did. Normally it is pretty painful for me to tweeze but once I got the threading down I could do it quickly and with very little pain. Thanks for posting this, I had always wanted to try threading but I could never find comprehensive instructions. Reply 5 years ago. I'm thinking about threading my own eyebrows too instead of getting them done at the salon - how long did it take you to get the hang of it?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction. As do we support those wishing to adopt a more slippery silhouette. By Rachel Loxton. Luckily for the latter, it seems hair removal options are becoming increasingly varied. Especially when it comes to facial hair. With options to wax , laser , epilate and thread, we no longer need to risk a shaving injury from attempting to dermaplan with our Venus Gillette please do not try this.
But which method is preferable for our upper lip? Francesca Farnesi from Naked Hare a sister-run hair removal salon based in Brixton , tells us threading is the way to go if you have sensitive skin. However, if your skin is dry or sensitive to products, then threading can be the better option. Threading plucks out hairs from the follicle using a twisted string or thread. It works by catching hairs in a row, and can remove even fine fuzz, quickly and sometimes painlessly. Sounds pretty straightforward.
When the top tines are squeezed together, the thread pulls away hair caught in its crosshairs. In a salon, someone does this same action, only by hand. According to Rea's caption, this technique is a bit more precise. She wrote, "Today I tried out this self threading device which I actually don't hate that much but it's definitely much better to get it done by a professional due to it being slightly patchy.
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