Threading hair is an ancient method commonly practiced in eastern countries, like Egypt and India, but is becoming very popular here in the west. Threading removes the entire hair follicle, lasting up to six weeks.

How Does it Work?

A cotton thread is pulled along unwanted hair in a twisting motion, to trap hair in a mini-lasso, and lifts hair right out of the follicle.

The Pros

It is extremely sanitary; nothing but the thread touches the skin and is thrown away after use.

Great for people with ‘trouble’ brows. Threading has this amazing ability to be so concise in the hair that it removes. It is sworn by people who say they can never get their eyebrows even, despite tweezing, waxing or sugaring.

No chemicals are applied on the skin. When people have certain circumstances, or are taking medicines that conflict with waxing and sugaring, threading may be the solution.

It is very fast. Although every technician is different, it normally only takes approximately five minutes to properly thread eyebrows.

The Cons

If done incorrectly, the hairs can break. If hair is broken from an inexperienced threading professional, hair re-growth will show up sooner.

It can be hard to find someone who is experienced in threading hair. It is a true art that has been passed down through the generations and not something you can easily learn in a couple classes – especially to do brow shaping. Unless you live in a large metropolitan city, you probably will not find a salon or spa that does threading.

Some hair growth is necessary – 1/16 inch of hair is needed for thread to wrap around.