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  • Question
    How do I align my eyebrows with my face shape?
    Shipra Taneja
    Makeup Artist
    Shipra Taneja is a Makeup Artist and the Founder of Taneja's Bride, a lifestyle, beauty, and fashion blog. She specializes in creating bold, colorful makeup looks. Shipra is passionate about making colorful makeup comfortable for everybody.
    Makeup Artist
    Expert Answer
    Find pictures and get inspiration, and if you don’t understand the shape you need, get feedback from a professional before handling your brows.
  • Question
    Can I use the threading method to remove hair between my eyebrows?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Absolutely! Just be careful not to remove the brow hair by mistake.
  • Question
    How do I control the thread?
    I like sushi
    Top Answerer
    It takes some practice and adjusting, but once you find what works for you, it's very easy.
  • Question
    What kind of thread is required?
    Community Answer
    You can use any kind of thread you want, as long as you're comfortable with it, usually sewing thread.
  • Question
    How long does the threading last before I'll have to do it again?
    Community Answer
    This really depends on the person and how fast their hair grows. Most people thread their eyebrows every 2-3 weeks.
  • Question
    What age should I start plucking or threading?
    Community Answer
    You should start whenever you feel that it is necessary and you are comfortable in how it is done.
  • Question
    Does waxing hurt more than plucking?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    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.
  • Question
    How do I remove facial hair?
    Community Answer
    You can thread, wax or even pluck if you're brave!
  • Question
    Can I use wax to shape eyebrows?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    How do you pluck the upper part of your brows?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    Does plucking hurt more?
    Masterdancer17
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    I have had my eyebrows threaded by a professional salon, but now one eyebrow is up and the other one is down. What can I do to prevent it from happening again?
    Syna Singh
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    When you thread your eyebrows, does it grow back thicker?
    Syna Singh
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    What is more painful, plucking or threading?
    Community Answer
    Plucking hurts worse because plucking pulls out the root of the hair, whereas threading does not.
  • Question
    Does the hair grow quicker and darker and thicker after its threaded?
    Syna Singh
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    Can threading be done to the underside of the brows too?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    Can tweezing result in pimples?
    Community Answer
    Yes, tweezing can result in pimples or ingrown hairs, so if you experience this issue, I would suggest that you tweeze less often.
  • Question
    Is this recommended for teens?
    Community Answer
    Yes, teens may do this.
  • Question
    Which size thread is used?
    Mikayla
    Community Answer
    That depends on what eyebrow shape you want.
  • Question
    How can I thread my chin hairs on my own?
    I like sushi
    Top Answerer
    You will need to do it in a mirror and it will be a bit more difficult because you are doing it on yourself.
  • Question
    Why doesn't threading pull out the root of the hair like plucking does?
    I like sushi
    Top Answerer
    It is a different hair removal method than plucking, and it is not meant to work the same way.
  • Question
    How much is it to get threading done?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    Would moisturizer work for soothing the irradiated skin?
    Community Answer
    Yes, moisturizer will work. You can wash the affected area first. Then towel dry it and apply moisturizer.
  • Question
    Why does the thread not take anything with it?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    What to do if we get a cut during threading?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    Which thread is better, the cotton or polyester thread?
    Community Answer
    100% cotton threads are the best to use. Flimsy, stretchable synthetic threads can slide and glide, so are best avoided.
  • Question
    Dose threading stimulate more hair production?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it may, as it uses no lotion or hair removing creams to affect the skin.
  • Question
    What is a good shape for eyebrows?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    Can I shave my eyebrow instead of threading?
    Community Answer
    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.
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