In my journey to have perfect eyebrows, I found the ideal ancient beauty technique.

And So It Begins…

I remember my first time like it was yesterday. I had just my hair done at the salon, and the stylist insisted that she “trim” my eyebrows. Then–GASP!–she pulled out a single edge razor and headed straight for my forehead. I closed my eyes and hoped that God would steady her hand–and spare my vision! Luckily, as you can see, I have lived to recount this chilling experience.

Let’s Do It Again

After that scare, I decided to try waxing. I heard that waxing was quick, and I appreciated the fact that this process did not involve any sharp tools. Seated comfortably in the chair, I closed my eyes and took the plunge. 3..2..1..Ouch! Did this lady just pull off all of my eyebrow hairs? Yes, this procedure was quick, but so is a stab wound. As I nursed the pain on my throbbing forehead, I knew there had to be a better way.

The Holy Grail

Ladies and gentlemen, I present…eyebrow threading! This natural beauty technique originated in Persia and India and has always been a popular in the Middle East for hair removal. What is threading? The person wraps a fine thread around the hairs and removes them by gently moving their hand. It’s a rather fascinating process, actually.

In the spirit of full disclosure, you may feel a little tingle while getting your brows threaded, but it pales in comparison to the torture of waxing. I would suggest applying aloe (ahhh…) to your brow area right after threading.

Benefits of Threading

• It lasts a long time. You only have to get it done every 6 to 8 weeks, depending on your growth.
• The top layers of the skin are not removed, unlike waxing.
• The results are precise.
• There is minimal to no risk of ingrown hairs.
• No chemicals–always a plus for the natural beauty!

Unless you have been trained in this technique, I would advise that you leave it to the professionals. You can find of listing of spas and salons that offer threading here:

http://www.spaindex.com/Lifestyles/Threading.htm#UNITED_STATES

Have you tried threading? What was your experience?