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Hair removal by Threading
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Threading is a hair removal technique which originated in Asia, and is fast becoming popular in the West. It is a popular method of hair removal with Arab women, and was originally only practised on special occasions, such as marriages or weddings. In ancient Persia, threading was a sign that a girl had reached adulthood. In modern Iran, the practice of threading the whole face is fairly widespread.
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The basic 'threading' process is quite simple. A thin cotton thread is rolled over untidy hairlines, and unwanted hair, plucking the hair out, all the way to the follicles. Five or so strands of hair are 'threaded' at each time. The specific practice though, is quite involved, requiring the beautician to use both hands, and their teeth to loop and secure the thread, as well as the offending strands of hair. As a result, it cannot be practised on your own, and help will always be required. In addition, it is often difficult for people who live far from large metropolitan areas to find a suitably experienced practitioner. Devices have been developed and introduced though, to make this procedure easier. In some ways, it is similar to tweezing, but unlike the latter, entire rows of hair are removed at a time. The result is straighter, neater hair lines. Threading is particularly popular with women, in targeting and shaping eyebrow hair. In addition, practitioners of this technique have claimed that it is less painful than tweezing or plucking. Relatively inexpensive, experienced threaders can remove a substantial amount of hair very quickly. Threading is a popular choice of hair removal for individuals with sensitive skin, since the skin's top layers are not damaged or peeled off during the procedure. Like many other techniques though, some individuals have suffered skin irritation and in some cases, ingrown hairs following hair removal threading. Complaints of itching are quite widespread amongst first timers. Since the hair follicles are exposed after the offending hair is ripped out, it is important to use effective ant-bacterial oils or creams on these areas to reduce the risk of infection. Infection of these areas can cause discolouration, or swelling and puffing of the skin. Done correctly though, the effects of this method of hair removal have been known to last up to three weeks, and threading does seem to be gaining many new converts seeking an alternative to eyebrow plucking. Tips for hair removal by Threading: |
1. Use a tweezers with a straight edge.
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