What is threading?
Threading is an alternative to hot-waxing and plucking that involves using a simple cotton thread to grasp and pull unwanted facial hair out by the root. Threading has been practiced for centuries among women in ancient Asian countries. Over the past several years, the craft, which enthusiasts say is gentler and safer than other depilatories, has boomed in the United States.
Threading is a natural hair removal process that works on all types of skin: normal, sensitive, tanned, medicated or damaged.
The thread is held in a unique was allowing a twist to form in the center. This twist is pulled across the skin surface, and this movement removes all facial hair that is unwanted from the root. With threading, hair is removed by row or individually. Thick or fine, dark or light, short or long hair can be removed straight out of the follicle.
Thread can be used anywhere on the face and neck including eyebrows, upper lip, chin, forehead, sideburns, and the front and back of the neck. The procedure only takes 5-10 minutes.The hair doesn’t grow back darker or thicker.The procedure will last about 2-4 weeks.
Eyebrow threading creates a clean, elegant edge. A master eyebrow stylist can do wonders with a simple peace of thread.
Why do dermatologists often recommend threading?
Threading is dermatologist-recommended for people with sensitive skin and that are on medications such as Accutane and Retin-A. Unlike waxing, depilatory creams and laser treatments, with threading there is no risk of the delicate top layer of the skin being removed, tugged, or stretched. There is no risk of being burned with hot wax or being infected with bacteria from contaminated wax from previous clients. There is no sticky, mess left behind unlike with waxing.
Threading also benefits the skin by exfoliating and massaging, and over a time the facial hair becomes softer and in some cases some clients will have less hair.
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