eyebrow threading
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Heideleena
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I asked this question on MUA and enjoythesilence replied with some instructions. I will post them here, since I haven't seen anyone try to explain it all if you want to try it yourself. I haven't had the time to try it yet, but if one of you do, lmk how this works!
"You get a strong sewing thread about 24" long & tie it in a knot at the ends (so it's a loop.)
Then, make the loop into a figure '8' & make several twists where the '8' meets in the middle.
Insert your thumb, forefinger & middle finger into each 'O' of the figure8 (make little puppet mouths with hands, LOL.)
Place the twists over the skin & start opening & closing fingers (alternating hands), so the twists move up & down the figure 8, pulling the hair out. Push your tongue out (mouth closed, of course!), making the skin taut."
I also read it's useful to use baby powder first.
"You get a strong sewing thread about 24" long & tie it in a knot at the ends (so it's a loop.)
Then, make the loop into a figure '8' & make several twists where the '8' meets in the middle.
Insert your thumb, forefinger & middle finger into each 'O' of the figure8 (make little puppet mouths with hands, LOL.)
Place the twists over the skin & start opening & closing fingers (alternating hands), so the twists move up & down the figure 8, pulling the hair out. Push your tongue out (mouth closed, of course!), making the skin taut."
I also read it's useful to use baby powder first.
amoona
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I know how to thread but obviously not my own brows haha. I was scared to do this again because I was tramatized by my experience in the Middle East (the lady got a lil happy and no more brows for me). Then my eyebrow waxer flaked on me and I read these great review on yelp.com about this lady who threads near my house and I went to her today. OMG amazing!!! It's more painful then waxing, but then again I have really thick coarse hair. I'll deal with the pain for this lady though.
MISSJESS2003
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Threading Is A Lot Less Painful Than Waxing.. But It Takes Longer. Also, Threading Last Sooooo Much Longer Than Waxing. When I Get My Brows Threaded I Only Have To Go Back Once A Month... Waxing Every Other Week If Not Every Week..
lipshock
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Eyebrow threading has become my favourite thing to do. My esthetician is like the master of it and she's quick about it! Everyone that comes into the salon who are getting their first threading, always come out pleased and so happy! They always tell me, I am a receptionist, that they will never go back to waxing after she's done them.
Honestly, it's the best! But I have admit, some people love and some people hate it.
Honestly, it's the best! But I have admit, some people love and some people hate it.
Misshopeful24
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Threading is so worth it. Just make sure you go to a real "professional beauty Esthetician." I've heard of places where they make you put ur head back where u'll feel uncomfortable but my mom and i found this place where we get to lay down and relax while the job is being done...
It hurts like hell, for some people its not too bad but with me i'll end up crying a river lol.... I had my upper lip wax then thread the left overs and I must say tht it don't hurt like the eyebrows... now that is someone you can REALLY trust to look PRETTY for a reasonable and cheap price....
It hurts like hell, for some people its not too bad but with me i'll end up crying a river lol.... I had my upper lip wax then thread the left overs and I must say tht it don't hurt like the eyebrows... now that is someone you can REALLY trust to look PRETTY for a reasonable and cheap price....
MissResha
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waxing for me is much more painful, but i have a high tolerance so it doesn't hurt me too bad, but it still hurts.
threading though...almost feels good to me lol. i had it done for the first time yesterday and i'm amazed at how sharp my eyebrows look. they almost look fake they're so perfect. no more waxing for me. threading is better and much more sanitary.
threading though...almost feels good to me lol. i had it done for the first time yesterday and i'm amazed at how sharp my eyebrows look. they almost look fake they're so perfect. no more waxing for me. threading is better and much more sanitary.
LP_x
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I threaded my own eyebrows the other week and the end result is fantastic!
I still tweeze the strays near my arch and things because I was too scared to go too close incase I messed up, but honestly, I'm the biggest wimp imaginable when it comes to pain and it hurts much less than waxing and tweezing. I did it about 3 weeks ago and there is absolutely no need to do them again for another 3 weeks or so, I'd say.
I still tweeze the strays near my arch and things because I was too scared to go too close incase I messed up, but honestly, I'm the biggest wimp imaginable when it comes to pain and it hurts much less than waxing and tweezing. I did it about 3 weeks ago and there is absolutely no need to do them again for another 3 weeks or so, I'd say.
Ode to Joy
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I am using my leg hair to train threading and it does work, but it is not easy and might take some weeks to learn the technique.
YouTube - How to thread your eyebrows
YouTube - Eye Candy: Threading Your Eyebrows 101
YouTube - How to thread your eyebrows
YouTube - Eye Candy: Threading Your Eyebrows 101
GlamYOURUs
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I prefer this over anything really! Less hair grows back and thinner.
leenybeeny
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I love threading. I have eczema and it affects the area above my eyes as well. When I used to wax, there were times when the wax would stick to my skin and rip it off, with the treading this doesn't happen. Also, you don't walk around with red lines on your face afterwards! Just have to brush off all the hair
Shadowy Lady
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The only way I can get my eyebrows to stay looking good for longer is by threading them. My mom is my go to person for my threading fix
Threading is very common in the middle east and as I'm of middle eastern descendant, I've been doing this for years. Most women in the community thread their own eyebrows, my mom and sisters included. I'm too chicken to do it for myself though
Threading is very common in the middle east and as I'm of middle eastern descendant, I've been doing this for years. Most women in the community thread their own eyebrows, my mom and sisters included. I'm too chicken to do it for myself though
MACLovin
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I guess I did it backwards then.. lol.
I always have a reaction to the wax whenever I have it done, my skin gets super irritated and I break out for like a week afterward.. so I decide to get my lip threaded. But I was scared for her to thread the brows because I'm in a growing-out phase and I didnt want too much taken off.
Bad move.. OMFG the upper lip hurts like hell when it's threaded!! it was nice and smooth, but damn. And then as usual the stupid wax made my eyebrow area all red and shitty.
Next time I'm having my brows threaded instead! and I'll use my own Nads wax strips at home for my lip.. yikes.
I always have a reaction to the wax whenever I have it done, my skin gets super irritated and I break out for like a week afterward.. so I decide to get my lip threaded. But I was scared for her to thread the brows because I'm in a growing-out phase and I didnt want too much taken off.
Bad move.. OMFG the upper lip hurts like hell when it's threaded!! it was nice and smooth, but damn. And then as usual the stupid wax made my eyebrow area all red and shitty.
Next time I'm having my brows threaded instead! and I'll use my own Nads wax strips at home for my lip.. yikes.
nursee81
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GlamYOURUs
So does fewer hair really grow back? When do you start to realize or get effects? I go about once a month to get my eyebrows and face and she keeps telling me that soon I should be coming like every month and a half to 2 months.
Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs
I prefer this over anything really! Less hair grows back and thinner. |
GlamYOURUs
So does fewer hair really grow back? When do you start to realize or get effects? I go about once a month to get my eyebrows and face and she keeps telling me that soon I should be coming like every month and a half to 2 months.
flymestza
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I use to get mine threaded when I lived in So Cal but not so much since I moved to the Bay area. I found one place in Union Square but I refused to pay $20 when I was only paying $5. I actually prefer this to waxing and do not find it any more painful than waxing. I do have a high tolerance for pain though but it's definitely worth it. If any of you Bay area ladies know of any spots, let me know.
ashpardesi
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I have used the threading method for over a decade,I do not do it by myself..the pros and cons of threading 1) painful,cud be extremely painful for ppl who have a lower pain threshold,literally i had tears in my eyes when i get my eyebrows threaded 2)for 2 days after threading I get small bumps all over my eyebrows like acne,probably its a reaction to the thread they are using,so yes to those people who are allergic,keep this in mind 3)I always get tears from the ripping action of the thread,the worst part is when those scars heal,it leaves brown marks underneath the eyebrows 2 days after u threaded your eyebrows,i have to use a concealor to cover them up 4) you have to pull your eyebrows up to help the person to thread the area underneath your eyebrows,and god forsaken your pull is not strong enough, tears will be deep enough that u can bleed.5)Its time consuming, can range from 15-30mins,depending on the expertise of the person who is threading your eyebrows,and remember all that time it is gonna be painful 6)yes it is very precise and accurate,yes threading can thin out your eyebrows,if u do it too frequently.I love my eyebrows,long and thick.
My friend introduced me to waxing last month, and It felt like heaven 1)it just takes 5 mins to do the whole thing,to me it definitely is wayyy less painful , or u have to go through that pain probably only that few sec when they are actually waxing say 5-10sec.2)I dont get any kinda tears or reactions to wax 3)you dont have to work wid them to get your eyebrows waxed,you can keep your hands to yourselves and relax.
So to make a long story short, I am never ever going back to threading again!
My friend introduced me to waxing last month, and It felt like heaven 1)it just takes 5 mins to do the whole thing,to me it definitely is wayyy less painful , or u have to go through that pain probably only that few sec when they are actually waxing say 5-10sec.2)I dont get any kinda tears or reactions to wax 3)you dont have to work wid them to get your eyebrows waxed,you can keep your hands to yourselves and relax.
So to make a long story short, I am never ever going back to threading again!
