Threading hair removal in;
Wigan, St Helens, Billinge, Erdington, Worsley, Ashton –in- Makerfield, Salford, Manchester, North West

Threading is an ancient method of hair removal which originated in (India) but is continued in India and other countries. It is now gaining popularity in Western countries. It is popular with women in Arab countries and it is popular in Persian culture where it is called Bande Abru ("Abru" means eyebrow, and "Band" is the thread).

Threading the entire face is widely spread amongst Iranians, but it was originally practiced when a woman was getting married or during special occasions. In ancient Persia, threading was a sign that a girl had reached adulthood and become a woman.

Practitioners use a pure, thin, twisted cotton thread which is rolled over untidy hairlines, moustaches and so on, plucking the hair at the follicle level. Unlike tweezing where a single hair is pulled out each time, threading can remove an entire row of hair, resulting in a straighter line. However, due to a larger area of hair being removed at once, it can be quite painful for some. Like other methods of hair removal such as plucking or waxing, threading can result in skin irritation and ingrown hairs. As the top layers of skin are not peeled or traumatized, if done properly, threading is an alternative for those with sensitive skin or who use Retin-A, Accutane, and similar products Basic facts Called khite in Arabic and fatlah in Egyptian, it's a less common method in the West for removing hair at the root, used primarily on facial hair. Rows of stray hairs are yanked out with twists of cotton thread.

Background facts Marketing terms and tactics: Historical overview: The history of threading is not clear, with some claiming it began in Turkey. threading hair is so basic to women in the Middle East and India that it can be compared to girls learning to braid each other's hair as children. Traditionally, threading is used on the entire face, including upper lip, chin, eyebrows, sideburns and cheeks. Here in Chicago, salons performing it can be found in the Indian and Muslim neighborhoods. Most American cosmetologists are not trained in the procedure. Government regulation: Many states require a cosmetologist or aesthetician's license to do hair removal like threading.

Threading hair removal is an ancient method commonly practiced in Eastern countries, like Egypt and India, but is becoming very popular here in the West. Threading removes the entire hair follicle, lasting up to 6 weeks.

How Does it Work? A cotton thread is pulled along unwanted hair in a twisting motion, to trap hair in a mini lasso, and lifts hair right out of the follicle.

Temporary results can turn into permanent. Over time, frequent threading can cause the hair follicle to become damaged, and stop growing hair. The Cons

1. If done incorrectly, the hairs can break. If hair is broken from an inexperienced threading professional, hair re-growth will show up much quicker.
2. It can be hard to find someone experienced threading hair. It’s a true art that has been passed down through the generations, and isn’t something you can easily learn in a couple classes- especially to do brow shaping. Unless you live in a large metropolitan city, you probably won’t find a salon or spa that does threading.
3. Some hair growth is necessary. 1/16 inch of hair is needed for thread to wrap around.
4. Not generally performed on the body, only the face. Ouch Factor The discomfort is similar to tweezing, but the process is much, much quicker. Some people say they have very little pain from threading. Use a warm compress to relax the hair follicle for an easier exit, and apply a numbing spray if you have a low tolerance to any discomfort.

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