Threading (epilation)

Method of hair removal

This article is about hair removal. For other uses, see Threading.

Eyebrow threading

Threading is a method of hair removal originating in India and Iran.[1] It has gained popularity in Western countries, especially with a cosmetic application (particularly for removing/shaping eyebrows).

## Technique

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In threading, a thin cotton or polyester thread is doubled, then twisted. It is then rolled over areas of unwanted hair, plucking the hair at the follicle level. Unlike tweezing, where single hairs are pulled out one at a time, threading can remove short rows of hair.

Advantages cited for eyebrow threading, as opposed to eyebrow waxing, include that it provides more precise control in shaping eyebrows, and that it is gentler on the skin. A disadvantage is that it can be painful, as several hairs are removed at once; however, it can be minimized if done correctly, i.e. with the right pressure.[2]

Man having his eyebrows threaded

There are different techniques for threading: the hand method, mouth method, and neck method. Each technique has advantages and disadvantages; however, the mouth method is the fastest and most precise.[3]

Threading allows for a more defined and precise shape and can create better definition for eyebrows. It is also used as a method of removing unwanted hair on the entire face and upper lip area. Threading is not a good method for removing hair on arms or legs, as the hair in those regions is typically quite coarse and there is too much to remove.[citation needed]

## History

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Eyebrow threading is a centuries-old technique that began in the Middle East and South Asia.[4][5] In some countries, it signified rites of passages such as preparation for marriage.[4][6]

Threading became popular in the United States beginning in the late 1980s, when immigrants from these countries began setting up threading studios in large American cities.[6][4] It has increased in popularity since then.[7][8] According to The Guardian, in the United Kingdom, online searches for threading services increased by 50% in 2015.[9]

## References

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1. ^ "String Theory: An Inside Look at Eyebrow Threading". Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
2. ^ Cartner-Morley, Jess (25 September 2004). "Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion". Does it work? Vaishaly Patel's eyebrow threading. The Guardian. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
3. ^ "The Complete Guide to Eyebrow Threading". Brows by Val. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
4. ^ a b c Afshar, Paradise. "Eyebrow threading holds cultural significance for South Asians, Middle Easterners". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2022-12-08.
5. ^ "OK, So Brow Threading Actually Isn't *That* Painful". Women's Health. 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
6. ^ a b Molvi, Fareeha (2021-05-08). "How South Asian-owned threading salons in the US became a space for community". CNN. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
7. ^ Litak, Jason; Krunic, Aleksandar L.; Antonijevic, Sasha; Pouryazdanparast, Pedram; Gerami, Pedram (2011-06-28). "Eyebrow Epilation by Threading: An Increasingly Popular Procedure With Some Less-Popular Outcomes—A Comprehensive Review". Dermatologic Surgery. 37 (7): 1051–1054\. doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.02016.x. ISSN 1076-0512. PMID 21585596.
8. ^ Aycock, Cathi. "Is threading better than Botox?". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
9. ^ Cochrane, Lauren (2016-09-27). "How brows became the beauty obsession of the decade". the Guardian. Retrieved 2022-12-13.

## Bibliography

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* Verma, S. B. (2009). "Eyebrow threading: A popular hair-removal procedure and its seldom-discussed complications". Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 34 (3): 363–365\. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2230.2008.02920.x. PMID 19021633. S2CID 29042041.
* Litak, J.; Krunic, A. L.; Antonijevic, S.; Pouryazdanparast, P.; Gerami, P. (2011). "Eyebrow Epilation by Threading: An Increasingly Popular Procedure with Some Less-Popular Outcomes—A Comprehensive Review". Dermatologic Surgery. 37 (7): 1051–1054\. doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.02016.x. PMID 21585596.
* Abdel-Gawad, M.; Abdel-Hamid, I.; Wagner, R. (1997). "Khite: A non-Western technique for temporary hair removal". International Journal of Dermatology. 36 (3): 217. doi:10.1046/j.1365-4362.1997.00189.x. PMID 9159010. S2CID 38808124.

## External links

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* How South Asian-owned threading salons in the US became a space for community, CNN, 2021

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