Threading is a temporary hair removal technique that is usually used on the eyebrows, in addition to the lips, cheeks and chin area. Its name comes from the thread (thread) that is twisted to pull the hair from the roots. This technique is also known as the "ikat" or "khite" technique in Arabic and is a method that has been used in India in the past and has become increasingly popular in several cities. Threading can be done at home quite easily.
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Method 1 of 3: Preparation for Hair Removal by Threading
Step 1. Recognize the advantages of plucking eyebrow hair by threading
Although it sounds complicated, it's not. Eyebrow threading also has several advantages over other methods.
- Removing eyebrow hair by threading is faster than plucking it with tweezers. Threading is also capable of pulling out tiny hairs that you might miss when using tongs. Some people also find threading less painful than waxing or clamping.
- Waxing can be irritating to the skin, but this is very unlikely in threading. Eyebrow threading is also usually faster and cheaper than using a waxing kit at home. By learning how to thread yourself, you can save a lot of money. The yarn you use may cost no more than tens of thousands.
- Many large cities have salons that offer eyebrow threading services. If you're not confident enough in your ability to do it yourself, see an expert! Threading incorrectly can result in eyebrows that don't look beautiful. Professional threading professionals are usually required to have some kind of license or license to practice. However, some research has also shown skin complications that can arise from threading.
Step 2. Gather the right equipment
You will need some essential equipment to do eyebrow threading. Luckily, all of these things are not too expensive and can be found easily in stores or pharmacies. In fact, it's possible that you have most or all of these tools at home.
- Purchase an eyebrow spoolie or an eyelash brush, or, if not both, a fine-toothed comb. Also consider buying a loose face powder. While not mandatory, this powder is part of the trick that can make threading eyebrows easier.
- You will need small scissors such as razors or scissors found in sewing kits.
Step 3. Get the right thread
This thread is the most important tool you will need for eyebrow threading. Here's the key: make sure you buy sewing thread made from 100% cotton.
- You'll need a piece of string half your arm's length and about eight centimeters extra. Other experts state that the length of the rope should be between 38-61 cm, or longer if you have large hands. Shorter straps mean you have more control. Choose a thread that will not break easily.
- Choose a yarn that doesn't contain a lot of synthetic fibers, especially if you have very coarse brow hair. If you can't find a yarn that's 100% cotton, choose a yarn with a high cotton content. You can use threads that are commonly found at sewing supply stores or other stores.
Method 2 of 3: Preparing Eyebrows for Threading
Step 1. Define the shape of your eyebrows carefully
Do not do eyebrow threading carelessly. Take a moment to determine the shape of the eyebrows you want first.
- Use a pencil to measure the following 3 things so you can get a natural eyebrow shape from threading: to find the inner border of the eyebrows, draw a straight line from the corner of the nose to the inner corner of the eye, to find the outer border of your eyebrows, draw a straight line from the edge of the nose to the edge outside of the eye, and to find the highest arch of the eyebrow, draw a line from the corner of the nose through the pupil of the eye.
- Do threading beyond those lines. Use an eyebrow pencil to outline the shape of the eyebrows and then fully shade them in the line to your liking. This will help you 'stay on the line' when threading and prevent you from plucking too much hair.
Step 2. Comb the eyebrow hair upwards
Prepare an eyebrow brush or other, then comb your eyebrow hairs upwards. It's a good idea to only work on one section of the brow at a time.
- Get a small pair of scissors and trim some of the hair you have (it doesn't take much at all, just trim the thinnest hair you can see). Next, comb the eyebrow hair down and trim the hair that is too long and sticking out.
- Comb your eyebrow hair back as usual. For this process, it's important to make sure that you don't trim too much hair. Do this very thinly. Trim excess hair at the base of the eyebrows with these scissors.
Step 3. Tie the ends of the thread to form a large loop
Use your hands to grip the cotton sewing thread you provided. This cotton thread is what you will use to pluck your hair. However, you must prepare the thread so that it can be used for the threading process first.
- Bend the thread in half. This is why you need such a long thread. Basically, you'll be turning this yarn into one big loop.
- To form a loop, tie the two ends of the thread together. To do this, make a knot at the end of the yarn. There should be no open end of the thread from the two, and the thread forms a large, unbroken loop.
Method 3 of 3: Threading the Eyebrows
Step 1. Twist the loop of yarn in the middle
Start by extending the circle with both your hands. Hold the thread in such a way that the thread can be stretched with your thumb and forefinger.
- Tuck your hands into either side of the looped yarn, palms facing up, before twisting your hands a few times. Twice should suffice, but some experts recommend doing it up to 15 times.
- Turn your right hand clockwise to twist the thread six or seven times, or until the thread twisted between your hands is 2.5 cm (1 inch) long.
- Turn one hand clockwise and the other counterclockwise. The result of this movement is a thread that is twisted in the middle. When you spread your palms and fingers that are in a loop of yarn and pull at the two ends, you will each produce a loop of yarn at each end, with the yarn twisted in the middle.
Step 2. Test your yarn
Hold the thread by placing your thumb and forefinger in each loop on both sides, then separating your thumb and forefinger.
- The spool should move towards your left hand. Now, close the distance between the thumb and forefinger of the right hand and widen the distance between the thumb and forefinger of the left hand.
- This is a threading motion that catches the hair in the twisted part of the thread and pulls the hair out.
- To do eyebrow threading, you will need to open and close your hand and thread. Your hand should be inside the loop of yarn so that when you spread your hand some of the yarn is at the top and some is at the bottom of your hand.
Step 3. Start threading the eyebrows
Make sure that you are threading in the opposite direction to where the hair is growing. Pay attention to the direction of hair growth first.
- Place the thread under the eyebrow hair that needs to be removed. You can put powder on the eyebrows. This will help the thread pull out the hair more easily.
- Widen the circle and spread your arms in the opposite direction of your threading (left hand for threading to the right; right hand for threading to the left). You should place the spool of thread under the hair you want to remove. As you increase and decrease both hoops, the twisted part of the yarn will pull on the feathers.
Step 4. Pin the hair using thread
By twisting the center of the hoop, the twist will pull out the caught hair. Some experienced practitioners hold the thread in their mouth while moving the other end with both hands. Others held each end of the thread with both hands.
- Ada can do threading quickly or slowly. The process of tightening and spreading the fingers that do the hair removal. Many experienced practitioners can carry out this process very quickly. However, as a beginner, start slowly.
- Start with the hair you want to remove in the top position, aligning the strand of thread with the feather. Perform a movement to spread the distance between the fingers of the right hand smoothly, moving the twist down, then widen the distance between the fingers of the left hand to return the twist to its original position. Continue this motion over and over, starting from the top to the bottom, carefully aligning the twist of the thread before moving it up and down the area of the hair to be plucked until all unwanted hair has been removed.
- Threading can also be used for hair around the lips and chin. Also clean your forehead using the same thread. The results of this process last for approximately 2 to 3 weeks.
Tips
- Some people use the threading technique to remove the splinter from the skin (though not from the hands, as you need to use both hands to thread).
- Allow two hours before applying make-up or lotion to the threading area. Your pores will open, so it's a good idea to keep bacteria away from them.
- Your skin may be slightly red or inflamed after threading. If so, apply a gentle astringent around the hair removal area to soothe and clear the pores.
- Maybe you can experiment with yarn of different lengths if the yarn you are using is difficult to use. Or, you can also try a different brand of yarn.
- Use a make-up brush to sweep the trimmed hair off your face.
