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Eyebrow Threading

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Ok, so I am seeing Eyebrow threading salons pop up all over New York City and am quite curious on the service. I have yet to experience the threading personally as I rarely even wax (ouch, I have sensitive skin). I’ve heard it is a bit painful, but the results are great. So, I was wondering have you threaded or would you?
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from NoVA wrote:
1) 9/15/2009 5:24:25 PM
Threading is a bit painful, but I'd rank it between plucking and waxing. Plus, like plucking and waxing, you'll get used to the pain. I like it better than waxing b/c it gives a more natural look.
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lazy.panda wrote:
2) 9/15/2009 7:05:51 PM
I've never waxed before and the first time I actually touched my eyebrows was when I had them threaded five years ago. I found that it did hurt, but then again, I never even plucked before then. It still hurts a little, but it depends on the person doing the threading. At the little shop I go to, one person does it so gently, I almost fall asleep in the chair. The other, not so much. It also depends on how sensitive you are in that area. After speaking with friends who have done both, they prefer threading as it is cheaper, faster, and more natural looking, as it follows the contours of your face. If it is your first time going, please tell them how thick or thin you'd like your brows. If it's a new place, I ask for it 'sort of thick' and then have them thin it out if necessary. This stops them from making it too thin.
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xoxoyourv wrote:
3) 9/15/2009 7:36:06 PM
My threading experience was pretty interesting. It was quite painful, but I was able to bear it. It kind of stung the first time, but after a few minutes, it went away. I've never waxed before, so I can't compare the two. I'd say it's somewhere near plucking though.
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Ify wrote:
4) 9/16/2009 1:18:23 AM
I've actually done my own bit of research on it. Went to youtube and various sites and decided to learn to thread on my own. It does sting but it's usually only as bad as plucking your brows. Can be a bit frustrating, but I actully felt that it did the job and I looked great when I was finally done. It would probably be much faster and slightly less painful at a salon. But I think it leaves me looking better than when I pluck. I just need to practice more.
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C_ROC wrote:
5) 9/16/2009 8:02:25 AM
WELL TO BE HONEST IT DOES HURT A LITTLE BUT IT LAST LONGER THAN WAX
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Natalie1982 wrote:
6) 9/16/2009 1:46:21 PM
YES! I would totally try eyebrow threading because not only is it supposed to take less time, but i don't have to deal with the chemicals and waxes that irritate my skin. Also, it's supposedly 'cheaper' because there are no chemical costs. All in all, i would say this sounds like a GREAT alternative!
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teenybopper wrote:
7) 9/16/2009 3:38:16 PM
I've actually done threading on myself, and I had great results. Once you know how to do it it's so easy and faster than tweezing. Just make sure your skin is taut so it doesn't get pulled as well.
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concon wrote:
8) 9/16/2009 7:17:49 PM
I've never done it, but I am about to try because of the great results my friends had. Waxing just simply irritates my skin too much, and it is more expensive than threading.One of my friend told me that it didn't hurt her at all so it just depends on the person.
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weebs wrote:
9) 9/16/2009 8:26:35 PM
I saw some videos on youtube on how to do this yourself. It doesn't look to hard and seems quicker (and therefore less painless) then plucking.
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Lipglosslover wrote:
10) 9/16/2009 8:39:15 PM
I would like to try this new experience but I do not know if there are any salons in my neigbourhood that would perform the task. I usually tweeze but this sounds like I should give it a whirl!
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Leela wrote:
11) 9/16/2009 9:20:30 PM
I've had both threading and waxing done and I feel that the pain level is dependent on the experience and skill of the threader/waxer. However, when comparing two of equivalent skill, threading hurts less. Threading leaves your eyebrows with a more natural appearance. Warning: it is key that you are threaded by someone who knows what they are doing!
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LeeLee wrote:
12) 9/16/2009 9:41:55 PM
I have never tried eyebrow threading. Nor have I ever had a professional wax/tweeze. I allowed my sister to remove my eyebrow hair once. Nair burns are never fun. Down the road I might try it,optimism is key in beauty/makeup!
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eyecandy007 wrote:
13) 9/17/2009 7:53:52 AM
I hate pain.. tried and it hurt.. waxing is quick and easy im sticking to that
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infocrazy wrote:
14) 9/17/2009 2:01:39 PM
I have only done the wazing and the tweezing. I hate both of them. I am really curious to try threading. I know though that it does look more natural.
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Darko wrote:
15) 9/18/2009 11:10:26 AM
I have not threaded, and don't know if I would. If you keep your brows trimmed/plucked/etc regularly, it doesn't seem that necessary. Besides, I don't like pain and a pluck here & there is about all I can handle.
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courtneygm wrote:
16) 9/18/2009 3:20:36 PM
this is extremely painful! i would never get it done again!
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akikoh wrote:
17) 9/18/2009 4:15:54 PM
You should try eyebrow threading, you'll love how clean and polished you will look after the process! :)
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makeupdiva wrote:
18) 9/18/2009 4:23:45 PM
Let's say that threading is not the most comfortable, to me personally it is better than waxing
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Kocoshanel wrote:
19) 9/19/2009 4:13:41 PM
I've tried everything else and in my opinion, this is the best way. It does hurt a little bit, but you get used to it and the pain doesn't last long anyway. It's quick, cheap, and it lasts longer than everything else that I've tried. I'd say it's well worth giving it a shot.
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Kristy<3 wrote:
20) 9/19/2009 10:39:21 PM
Well to me waxing isn't that bad. It hurts at first, but its worth it in the end because you don't have to deal with out of place hairs. I personally haven't tried threading,but know a lot of people who do. I'd like to try it one day and see the results. But for now I will just stick to waxing. :)
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Pixeh wrote:
21) 9/19/2009 11:44:22 PM
I'll go for anything that's even a little less painful than waxing. I can just barely handle the pain. Curse you low pain threshold!
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liz33 wrote:
22) 9/20/2009 12:47:17 AM
I have had my eyebrows threaded before, and let me tell you it was painful. But, if I added up all the pain from waxing that eguals the amount of time this lasts, all the waxing would hurt way more. This lasted so much longer than waxing and after the first time the pain is less noticeable
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xcakex wrote:
23) 9/20/2009 3:21:14 AM
I have never tried it before but i would like to since one of my friends has tried it and her skin looks so much cleaner and smoother than waxing!
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Annerz wrote:
24) 9/20/2009 3:21:18 AM
Hey! I get my eyebrows threaded regularly at Ziba. They are AMAZING! I won't go to anyone else, unfortunately they're only in California. The first time I went my mom told me it would hurt soo much...but it didn't! For me, it hurts more to pluck them :/. Hope i helped!
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xbabygirl_hanhx wrote:
25) 9/20/2009 2:40:53 PM
i would deffinaetly try threading! it a great substiute for plucking. even though its the same technigue. but i find threading to be much more faster and efficient than plucking hairs one by one. with threading you can even remove the tiny hairs that u cant pluck. :D
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love drunk wrote:
26) 9/20/2009 3:00:07 PM
i think its better than waxing and plucking. with threading u get every single hair. plus the small and unseen ones too!
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loverofelf wrote:
27) 9/21/2009 2:10:51 PM
I have seen them all over my local malls and salons too...I think it looks scary! I dont know if Id do it, depends on the pain level!
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Chey101fire wrote:
28) 9/21/2009 3:12:33 PM
i have not and probably wont but my friends do this so... maybe its a good idea.
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jessica87 wrote:
29) 9/21/2009 5:06:46 PM
hmmm. it gets painful. but wayyyy better than plucking.
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ilovelf100 wrote:
30) 9/21/2009 7:32:28 PM
I have tried eyebrow threading and it hurts so so much that the results are not worth it, I will sure stick to tweezing.
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yalina<33 wrote:
31) 9/22/2009 2:09:59 AM
i think ill stick to the tweezers
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scheecks5 wrote:
32) 9/23/2009 2:25:29 PM
Threading is great, I've been doing it for several years now. I started in high school back in NY.
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Musical Aria wrote:
33) 9/27/2009 2:19:28 AM
That looks kinda creepy. I'm not one for pain, so I don't think I'll be trying that. I've actually never even seen or heard of that until now. I just stick with plucking. If doesn't hurt, and it doesn't take very long if you maintain a pretty regular schedule (i.e. don't wait until the it all grows back fully before you reshape).
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Jess' Blog wrote:
34) 9/28/2009 4:21:07 AM
Never heard of it, looks painful though.
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MissLela wrote:
35) 9/28/2009 5:06:25 PM
I have friends from Malaysia, and it's all the rage over there too. They talked me into doing it one night, and while I can't say I'd ever do it by myself, it didn't hurt anywhere as bad as waxing, but it did hurt more than plucking. I really loved the results though; I didn't have to do anything with my brows again for nearly twice as long as usual.
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swaggs wrote:
36) 9/29/2009 12:11:26 PM
i get my eyebrows and upper lip threaded every other week, i love it-i will have to admit the first time was a bit painful, but just like after the first wax you get used to it. it is nothing for me to get them done now and SO worth it. the results are amazing and my eyebrows never looked better!! wouldnt give it up for the world!
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cake wrote:
37) 9/29/2009 8:41:15 PM
I haven't tried but I would like to. It does look kinda painful. But it cost to be beautiful:)
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Peepfairy wrote:
38) 9/30/2009 8:08:26 PM
I've done it and I liked it more then waxing but it is equally painful. They clean more with threading or this was my experience, I will do threading the next time I have to choose between the two.
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livinchillinLOVE wrote:
39) 10/1/2009 7:32:02 PM
I never even go near my eyebrows unless its like one little hair. I'm like afraid that my eyebrows will start shedding i guess. It looks easy and painless but i realy do know.
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Improv lover wrote:
40) 10/3/2009 11:42:20 PM
i havent tried threading yet, but i hear its great for those little baby hairs under your main eyebrows, ill have to give it a try
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anony wrote:
41) 10/9/2009 5:40:12 PM
Threading, A Indian hair removal method that is actually centuries old. The threader Sangita (Indian Girl)rigs a stand of cotton thread through her fingers and teeth, creating a triangle with some wound thread on one side, for torsion. Using just the right amount of pressure and proper rhythm, then runs the string along the surface of the skin. The wound –up end acts as a spring, causing the triangle of thread to open and close, catching onto hairs and pulling them out from the root. It is a simple concept, but threading requires training to get it right.
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phoenix_xoxo wrote:
42) 10/9/2009 8:58:37 PM
The first time I threaded my brows 6 years ago, the pain was not as bad as hearing the hair being ripped out my face. It brought involuntary tears to my eyes, but it was well worth it. I am blessed with naturally full, arched eyebrows, but threading enhanced them. I highly recommend threading over any other form of eyebrow shaping. The look is extremely clean, it lasts longer than tweezing, waxing, and shaving, not to mention it's cheaper. I only paid $7 for mine. Don't wait another minute, get it done you will not regret it!
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Charlottte wrote:
43) 10/12/2009 9:54:17 AM
I would love to try this, I feel like I am always reaching for my tweezers and that dreadful 5X mirror!!! I wonder how expensive it is...???
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Buzzing Litte Bethany wrote:
44) 10/16/2009 12:37:11 PM
i have never threaded, but the results look fab! i doubt i will ever thread, unless for a special occasion. kickin' it old school with the tweezers!
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melobelle wrote:
45) 10/16/2009 1:05:44 PM
i used to thread my eyebrows regularly, but when i moved away for school, i ended up not being able to trust anyone enough to thread my eyebrows. but its amazing. if you can find a reputable place to do it, i would highly recommend it. i think it hurts less than plucking and leaves my skin less red and irritated than waxing.
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The real u wrote:
46) 10/18/2009 11:56:57 AM
No WAy! Comfort is first, it would really hurt!
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cocoaaa wrote:
47) 10/21/2009 2:31:11 PM
I have such little pain on my eyebrows that this interests me but, I think it would be WAY too time consuming. I would do it though- for the experience.
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littlemissvee wrote:
48) 10/26/2009 12:14:24 AM
As silly as it may sound, one of the first things I notice on someone when I look at them is their eyebrows. And when I see a great pair of eyebrows I always compliment on them. Most of the time when I ask who does their eyebrows, they tell me that they have their eyebrows threaded. I didn't understand the practice at first and when people would try to explain it, I would get so confused. But one day I was just SO CURIOUS because I really wanted my eyebrows to look as good as the other girls, and I googled threading. I've ALWAYS wanted to get it done but I have sinced moved and I cannot find anyone local who practices it. It may be a little painful, because it pulls hairs out, but I can imagine it's less painful than waxing because unlike waxing, threading does not take skin with it. So it would compare more to plucking, which, isn't all that bad if you're used to it!
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OliviaMcknz wrote:
49) 10/29/2009 9:43:23 PM
I have really thick eyebrows and tweezing takes forever for me so I think I will try this. I hope it doesn't hurt to bad cause I hate pain. lol
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yeaitsme wrote:
50) 11/2/2009 6:27:58 PM
ive heard alot about ts but i never has tried it...maybe i should!!
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alx09 wrote:
51) 11/14/2009 10:04:05 PM
this looks interesting. ive always been used to plucking so maybe ill try it
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mami2chula wrote:
52) 11/21/2009 9:50:32 AM
I rather stick to the old fashion tweezers. Me and Pain don't get along. LOL
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Rina wrote:
53) 1/3/2010 1:42:11 AM
is doesnt really hurt after the 6th time you get it done if you didnt touch it by waxing or tweezing in between
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bonbon wrote:
54) 1/11/2010 10:13:13 PM
I have heard from a friend who cannot wax because of sensitve skin that this is much more painful but still gives you the same effect. I would rather just stick to waxing or plucking.
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mgirl wrote:
55) 1/17/2010 4:36:02 PM
looks painful
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meldy wrote:
56) 11/21/2010 1:50:06 PM
i have once, not too painful, as effective as waxing
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Kannykandy (: wrote:
57) 3/30/2011 3:58:42 PM
I've never threaded my eyebrows before. I was watching this T.V show (toddlers and tiaras) and this little 5 year old girl was forced by her mom to thread her eyebrows. She was crying and I thought it looked quite painful. And i have the pain tolerance of about a 5 year old So I would prob. be in as much pain as her. I would like to try to thread them, but I don't think I will..
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meaganBOBO BEAR wrote:
58) 4/17/2011 10:43:58 PM
i saw this at the mall one day, looks less painful than waxing! eek!
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Michaela wrote:
59) 10/31/2011 9:17:58 PM
I've never tried it. My eyebrows aren't that wild, so I can control them pretty well by plucking. I would probably consider it if my eyebrows were really bad.
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Michaela wrote:
60) 10/31/2011 9:18:18 PM
I've never tried it. My eyebrows aren't that wild, so I can control them pretty well by plucking. I would probably consider it if my eyebrows were really bad.
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