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QuestionWill threading frequently cause any skin problems?Community AnswerIt shouldn't. If you happen to have skin irritation/red spots after threading, apply some aloe (found at most health stores) or moisturizer.
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QuestionWill threading make the hair grow back quicker?Karunakaran NairCommunity AnswerNot as much as shaving. if you don't want your hair to grow back, consider a permanent removal option.
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QuestionIs there a way to do this painlessly?Shivani ChilakapatiCommunity AnswerYou can try to use a numbing spray before you begin threading. You can find them in a lot of drugstores. A good one to use is the GiGi anesthetic numbing spray.
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Tips
- If you have stubborn hair, try doing this right after you take a shower so your hair is softer.Thanks
- Put some lotion on the area after threading it to prevent irritation (if any).Thanks
- Wash your face before threading it. Oil, make-up etc will make it slippery and hard to thread.Thanks
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- I like to use 100% cotton thread. If you don't have any, try using thread with the least amount of synthetic fibers possible.
- If you have sensitive skin, try putting ice on the area you're going to thread to help numb the area.
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Warnings
- Sensitive skin may experience some reddening of the area and/or some small bumps immediately after threading. Just use some ice to soothe the area.Thanks
- Eyebrows are tricky to shape. Use this technique on them at your own risk.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Normal, sewing thread
- Scissors or sharp teeth to snip a segment of thread
- A wall-mounted mirror (to keep your hands free)
- A well lit area (so you can see all the fine hair)
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