Q&A for How to Thread Your Eyebrows

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Absolutely! Just be careful not to remove the brow hair by mistake.

It takes some practice and adjusting, but once you find what works for you, it's very easy.

You can use any kind of thread you want, as long as you're comfortable with it, usually sewing thread.

This really depends on the person and how fast their hair grows. Most people thread their eyebrows every 2-3 weeks.

You should start whenever you feel that it is necessary and you are comfortable in how it is done.

Waxing and plucking are essentially the same thing. Waxing takes less time and pulls out more hair at a time, plucking takes more time, pulls out less hair at a time, but you have more precision.

You can thread, wax or even pluck if you're brave!

Yes, waxing is less painful (because it's quick and easy), but threading is more precise and effective. Plus, threading will generally make your eyebrow hairs come to a "pause" so to speak because it will have your eyebrows last longer with less hair in the shape you wanted, rather than waxing, which allows the hair to grow back.

Pull your eyelid down and flatten the skin under the eye so that the tweezers don't catch your skin. Put the tweezers under the hair and pull. It may help to wince your eye to help the hair come out of the skin easier.

Yes. Threading isn't the best option because it doesn't remove the hair in the root of the brow. Plucking hurts more because it removes the hair from the root.

Try going to another salon if possible. You can use castor oil to make your brows grow back faster. If you do get your eyebrows threaded again, make sure you tell the person exactly what shape you're looking for.

No, when you thread your eyebrow hair it doesn't grow back thicker. Instead it gets thinner over time, since the hair is being plucked out of the roots.

Plucking hurts worse because plucking pulls out the root of the hair, whereas threading does not.

No. Threading doesn't make your hair grow darker and thicker. It takes about two or three weeks to actually see the regrowth of eyebrow hair that has been threaded.

Yes, but it's much more difficult. The underside of the brows is usually a lot thinner than the top, and it can be tricky not to accidentally thread the part you don't want to. I suggest watching a video demonstration first so you can get the results you want.

Yes, tweezing can result in pimples or ingrown hairs, so if you experience this issue, I would suggest that you tweeze less often.

Yes, teens may do this.

That depends on what eyebrow shape you want.

You will need to do it in a mirror and it will be a bit more difficult because you are doing it on yourself.

It is a different hair removal method than plucking, and it is not meant to work the same way.

The price of threading varies depending on where you go and the part of your face you are getting threaded. Eyebrow threading generally costs $5-$20 in the US. It may cost more or less in other countries.

Yes, moisturizer will work. You can wash the affected area first. Then towel dry it and apply moisturizer.

It does if you keep the centre folds of the thread very near to the hairline. You need to practice capturing hair, as it is not easy to get it right instantaneously.

Avoid threading that deeply. Wash off the affected area with soap and water. Towel dry it and apply an antiseptic cream to help it repair.

100% cotton threads are the best to use. Flimsy, stretchable synthetic threads can slide and glide, so are best avoided.

Yes, it may, as it uses no lotion or hair removing creams to affect the skin.

Depending upon your natural eyebrows, the main shape can guide you to make it starker by removing excess hair and maintaining a good shape. Have a tail end at both corners, as it looks better than trimmed ends.

No, that is not a good idea. If you use a razor and it slips, with hair as thin as that on the eyebrows risks vanishing in one wrong swipe. If you decide to do this, be cautious with your choice of razor and use careful hand movements.