Eyebrow Threading

It is a widespread and very old technique for hair removal, attributed most commonly to Indian origins, but also used for centuries throughout the Middle East and parts of East Asia. The use of threading in the United States has gradually become more prevalent and readily accessible.

Threading itself, most commonly used on eyebrows, is a natural method of hair removal. At a salon, a beautician uses a twisted loop of 100% cotton thread rolled over the skin to grab and pull out unwanted hair by the root. The procedure is relatively quick, with eyebrow shaping usually taking only between 5 and 15 minutes to complete. Though the eyebrows are the most popular facial area to have threaded, the procedure is also frequently used to remove hair on the upper lip, and side of the face.