Have you ever heard of THREADING? I hadn't. But I tried it - and now I'm here to report to you - it's benefits and how the process works - because we now offer this ancient method of grooming and shaping your eyebrows - here at FRINJ SALON & SPA.
I've never been a huge fan of waxing, primarily because it ALWAYS leaves me looking like I have chicken pox (or something worse...) on my lips and eyes. And you know - I haven't had much luck with my eyebrows at all - as you have probably already read.
However, when Simi, one of our designers at Frinj - told me she knew how to "THREAD" I was curious, and so I tried it.
I have to tell you - before you read one more word - that I've been SUPER HAPPY with the results - going on 2 weeks now with ZERO regrowth - and a beautiful shape! In fact - one of the best shapings of brows I have ever had. Not too much, and enough - I mean... I look like a girl now.
So I sat down, and Simi told me it might hurt a bit. No big whoop - I am a trooper when it comes to pain. I mean, I had a baby, right? What can a piece of thread be compared to THAT?
OMG! Someone get me a DRINK (and a STONG one) before I do this again....
Ok, so I'm elaborating a hair, here (no pun intended).
It did hurt. But waxing hurts too. It just hurts faster. Threading just hurts a little longer.
Simi took a piece of cotton thread, and began wrapping it around LINES of hairs - then using a twisting motion, lassoed the hairs like the Texan she now is, and lifted the hairs right out of the follicle. (pluck pluck pluck pluck)
And that's it. It took about 15 minutes, but Simi went slow and carefully - because if done incorrectly, the hairs can break, or you could get a tiny paper-cut like laceration from the thread. But Simi is of Middle-Eastern heritage, and she and her family have been practicing this ancient art for many years. And, it's not easy to find someone who's experienced with threading, and it's darn-near impossible to find someone who is as patient and gentle as Simi. This is her specialty - and it shows.
Threading can be used anywhere on the face, and is generally not performed to remove bodily hair, only facial.
Here's some pros and cons to help you decide if threading might be for you:
PROS:
It's Super Sanitary and Burn-Free: nothing but STRING! That's it - string only. No wax, no chemicals, no chance of being burned by wax. Plus, whille waxing removes the top layer of skin - threading does not.
NO RED BUMPS: I experienced a few little red areas for a bit after my threading session - but for the most part, I was back to normal within an hour or two. Where - compared to waxing - I have SERIOUS bumpage for at least 2 days.
Great Shape: Threading has a tendency (from what I've read) to offer the designer more flexibility in the design of your brow; the string can actually shape the entire brow in lines and selecting the area of hair to remove with fine precision.
Longer Lasting: Threading lasts longer than the typical wax or pluck - it pulls the entire hair at the root out. And, if done regularly - it can be longer, as it can damage the follicle and stunt future growth.
CONS:
Well, IT HURTS. But not any worse than waxing or plucking really. Tough it up! Get with the program!
It's hard to find a good threading technician: But we have one who's been practicing this tradition with her family. She didn't just take a class or two - she's the real deal. So myth debunked.
WHO IT'S FOR:
- People with sensitive skin
- People who are 'anti-wax' for whatever reason - such as being on Retin-A, Accutane or other medications that make them sensitive to the chemicals and process of waxing.
Threading typically can run anywhere from $12-50 - we charge $20 at Frinj. Call us and try it out! Be sure to ask for Simi.
If you want to see how it's done, and learn a little more about it before you try - here's a video from LatestBeauty.com:
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