Hair Removal by Threading

Threading is a form of epilation that has been used for centuries in Asian and Middle Eastern cultures. Threading has recently increased in popularity in Western society. This treatment works by carefully twirling a cotton thread around a row of hair and pulling the hair from the follicles. The effects of threading generally lasts as long as plucking, or about up to eight weeks.

Treating Specific Areas

Threading is generally used for facial hair, particularly the eyebrows. After threading, the skin may be sore or irritated. Threading is best for maintaining thick eyebrows rather than removing a few stray hairs. It's often less painful than plucking, or waxing and can create more defined brow shapes.

Maintenance

Learning how to thread requires special training and extensive practice.

Costs

If you can find a shop that offers professional threading, it can be very inexpensive. Eyebrow threading can be as cheap as $5, while facial threading may cost up to $25.

If you can't find a threading specialist in your area, there are still more hair removal treatment options. Read about friction and bleaching.