Hair Removal · Elite PMU
Threading
Removing Unwanted Facial HairGentler on the skin and more precise than waxing, for clean brow shapes and upper lip hair removal.
~10min
Eyebrow threading
2wks
As often as every
Gentler on the skin and more precise than waxing.
Contents The Treatment
The Treatment
Precise, gentle hair removal
Threading is a method of hair removal. The technician uses a thin cotton thread to remove unwanted hair from the face. Threading is gentler on the skin and more precise than waxing. Threading is great for cleaning up eyebrow shape or removing hair from the upper lip.
Whether it’s an upper lip shadow, stray chin hairs or unruly brows, most of us have facial hair we’d rather live without. Waxing and tweezing can lead to irritation and ingrown hairs; threading offers a gentler, more precise alternative.
Threading tips for smoother skin and brows
Threading works on nearly every face, yet a few details make a real difference to comfort and results. Here is who benefits most, what happens in the chair, how long smoothness lasts, how to care for your skin afterward, what decides the price, and how threading compares with tweezing, waxing, and laser hair removal.
Who benefits most
People using retinoids or prescription acne creams, which can make waxing harsher on the skin, plus anyone with fine facial hair. It also suits clients who want detailed brow shaping without hot wax or strips anywhere near the eyes.
What happens in the chair
You sit back while the specialist twists a clean cotton thread and rolls it along the skin, lifting whole rows of hair from the follicle at once. You may be asked to hold your skin taut so the thread glides evenly.
How long smoothness lasts
Because each hair comes out from the root, regrowth starts fine and soft rather than blunt. Most people enjoy a clean look for a few weeks, depending on hormones, the area treated, and their own natural growth cycle.
Aftercare for calm skin
Some redness or small bumps can appear and usually fade within hours. For the rest of the day, skip makeup, heavy creams, exfoliants, and direct sun on the area, and keep your fingers off freshly threaded skin.
What sets the price
Each area is priced on its own, from the upper lip to the cheeks and chin, and a full face is offered at a single rate. Adding brow mapping brings measured guidance on your most flattering shape before any hair is removed.
Threading versus alternatives
Tweezing is precise but slow for larger areas. Waxing is quick on the body but tugs at delicate facial skin. Laser can reduce growth over the long term but needs a series of sessions. Threading balances precision and speed for face and brows.
Pairing
Perfect pairings
Threading is a great way to clean up your shape before or between brow lamination and tinting or pigment brows like microblading.
Pricing
How much is threading?
Threading is priced per area, so you only pay for what you have done.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
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Q 01How often should I get my Threading done?
Answer
Depending on how quickly an individual’s hair grows, you can get threading done as early as every 2 weeks.
Q 02How long will it take to get my Eyebrow Threading?
Answer
Approximately it takes 10 minutes. The amount of time can change depending on the desired shape and amount of hair removal.
Q 03Is Eyebrow Threading painful?
Answer
If this is your first time getting threading done, you might feel a little pinch as the hair is being extracted/removed. Everyone’s tolerance level is different however, your skin could adapt to the process and cause less discomfort over time.
Q 04Will threading make my hair grow back thicker?
Answer
No. Threading removes hair from the root without changing the follicle, so it does not make hair thicker or darker. Regrowth simply returns at its natural rate, and with regular sessions some people find it looks finer over time, though results vary.
Q 05Can I get threaded if I have a breakout?
Answer
Threading over active pimples, cold sores, sunburn, or broken skin can irritate the area and spread bacteria. Your specialist can usually work around a small blemish, but if a larger patch is inflamed, it is kinder to your skin to reschedule.
Q 06Should I thread my brows before a microblading appointment?
Answer
Light shaping a few days before is usually fine, but avoid threading on the day itself so the skin is calm. Many artists prefer to see your natural growth when designing the shape, so check with your microblading artist before removing much hair.
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