Threading (epilation)

Threading is a method of

Advantages cited for eyebrow threading, as opposed to eyebrow waxing, include that it provides more precise control in shaping eyebrows, and that it is gentler on the skin. A disadvantage is that it can be painful, as several hairs are removed at once; however, it can be minimized if done correctly, i.e. with the right pressure.[3]

There are different techniques for threading: the hand method, mouth method, and neck method. Each technique has advantages and disadvantages; however, the mouth method is the fastest and most precise.^[4]

Threading allows for a more defined and precise shape and can create better definition for eyebrows. It is also used as a method of removing unwanted hair on the entire face and upper lip area. Threading is not a good method for removing hair on arms or legs, as the hair in those regions is typically quite coarse and there is too much to remove.^{[citation needed]}

History

Eyebrow threading is a centuries-old technique that began in the Middle East and South Asia.^[2][5] In some countries, it signified rites of passages such as preparation for marriage.^[2][6]

Threading became popular in the United States beginning in the late 1980s, when immigrants from these countries began setting up threading studios in large American cities.^[6][2] It has increased in popularity since then.^[7][8] According to The Guardian, in the United Kingdom, online searches for threading services increased by 50% in 2015.^[9]

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