Always willing to try something new and wanting to
remove some unwanted facial hair, I did my research and decided to have my face
threaded.
Threading is a centuries-old technique with origins
in the Middle East and South Asia.
It is
a treatment which uses cotton thread to remove hair.
The threader twists a
thread into a loop and rolls it against the skin, removing the hair. The loop
acts like a tiny lasso, plucking the hair from the follicle. Unlike tweezing, where single hairs are pulled
out one at a time, threading can remove short lines of hair at lightning speed.
The threader I went to,
a very experienced Esthetician said the
first minute or so can be uncomfortable, then you get used to it, while others
experience no discomfort at all. For me,
just like waxing I found the OUCH factor to be 10 of 10 and had to take a few
breaks. After the first half of my face
was done, she closed the door to avoid frightening other clients in the
Spa. Not good for business when you hear
screams coming from a treatment room (LOL). I have always had very sensitive skin, so this
is most likely why the OUCH factor was so intense.
Threading
provides more precise control in shaping eyebrows and is more gentle on the
skin than other methods of removing unwanted facial hair. It is also gaining popularity in the West
for many reasons. It is relatively inexpensive, it is very quick and extremely
sanitary, it lasts for up to 6 weeks, leaves your face feeling and looking
great, and generally
over time, can cause the hair follicle to become damaged, and stop hair growth.
Threading is
an art form and you need to seek out an experienced practitioner. And there is
that Ouch Factor. However there are
several different ways to relax the hair follicle when threading by using warm
compresses, or a numbing spray prior to treatment. It is also important to clean the face with rubbing
alcohol to avoid symptoms like razor burn and apply a good moisturising cream
afterwards.
Depending on
the Spa or salon you can generally expect to pay (not including a 15% to 20%
gratuity) around $12 to $50 for eyebrows; Upper Lip $6 to $20; Full Face $35 to
$60; and the Chin between $6 and $15.
So Spa
Girls, when considering your perfect face, think about threading!
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about threading...
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