Should I Thread or Wax My Brows??

Threading has sprung up all over the place and has left many wondering if its a better choice than waxing.  There have also been some scary threading mishaps that have scared people away from trying it out.  Hopefully this blog entry will help clarify some threading confusion!

Waxing works well for a lot of clients, but sometimes prescriptions, strong over the counter topicals, and naturally sensitive skin types are better off trying threading as a hair removal method.  It certainly beats tweezing one hair at a time!

Clients who are GOOD candidates for threading:

*Have experience lifting or burns from waxing in the past

*Use prescription medications for the treatment of acne including, but not limited to: 

            Retin-A; Renova; Accutane; any topical steroids; any topical or oral; anti-biotics.

*Clients who use anti-againg products (over the counter or prescription)

*Clients who tan frequently

*Clients sensitive to heat

*Have a tendency to break out frequently post waxing 

If you personally find tweezing extremely uncomfortable, threading may not be for you.  Threading works by rapidly exctracting a row of hairs by the root each pass-so rapid fire tweezing!

CAUTION!

It is also really important to make sure whoever you go to has a good amount of experience.  YOU DON'T NEED A LICENSE TO THREAD!  Inexperience threaders have traumatized clients in the past by pinching their skin or creating gaps/bald spots in the brow shape.  They should also be sure that the client is participating by holding the skin of the lid taught to avoid any injuries. Make sure the set up also looks really clean.  Since there is no current regulation on who can thread, sanitation practices can greatly vary!

When performed correctly, threading gives a beautiful naturally shaped brow with minimal redness/irritation.  Some clients may even notice that it can last longer than waxing and it can be performed on any facial area!  Everyone's results vary depending on her hair or skin type, but definitely try it at least once and make up your own mind!

We require all of our staff member to be trained on the proper way to thread and we use fantastic antibacterial thread from India.  If  you ever have any questions about the service, feel free to ask!

KD