Threading Hair Removal - Why You Should Consider It
Indian women have used threading hair removal for centuries and it is fast becoming more and more popular in America, too. With minimal pain, quick results and convenient for not only body hair but facial hair, it is no wonder women are turning to threading as their number one form of hair removal.
What Is Threading And How Does It Work?
As mentioned, threading has been used in India for many years now and it basically involves the use of a cotton thread and a practitioner. It is usually never done without a practitioner as it does require experience.
Generally, one end of the thread is held in the practitioner’s teeth and the other end is taken by the practitioner's left hand. The middle is then looped through the index finger and the middle fingers of the right hand. This creates a loop and that is used to remove the unwanted hair. It traps clumps of hair and pulls them from the skin. While it may sound painful, it definitely isn't and it is certainly a lot less painful than waxing! Some more modern practitioners even have specialized machines that hold the thread for them, making it easier for them to focus on what they are doing.
People find that threading hair removal is better for facial hair as it is so gentle on the skin, as well as being quick and painless. So, if you have bushy eyebrows or unwanted hair just above the lip, this hair removal method may just be for you!
As well as the face, it can also be used on the rest of the body such as the legs and under the arms.
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Threading
As with all methods of hair removal, there are some disadvantages as well as advantages when it comes to threading. The advantages include long lasting results in which the hair does not generally grow back until around four weeks after it has been removed. It is also considered to be less painful than plucking, which is what many women resort to sometimes, especially for their eyebrows and it does provide quick, neat results.
The disadvantages, on the other hand, include the fact that, although it is less painful than some other methods, it can still be irritating and slightly painful. Infections can also develop in the hair follicle after the treatment,so you need to be wary of that, as well as the skin becoming red and puffy.
Compared to other methods, threading hair removal does tend to cost a lot more as you are having it done at a salon instead of buying a do-it-yourself kit.
So overall, the results last longer than they do if you were simply just shaving and it does provide quick, tidy results. However, there is still some pain associated with this method and it can be quite pricey. Whatever your views are on threading, it is definitely becoming more popular and it is something you should definitely consider, at least once in your life!
