Hair removal with a thread on the face. Training, thread twisting technique

Nowadays, there are many ways to combat unwanted hair on the body, and among the well-known ones there are often those that few have heard of.
The latter also includes threading - hair removal using a thread. This method, although not new, is less well known than laser hair removal or photoepilation. Let's find out what the features of hair removal with thread are and whether it is convenient to use.

Eyebrow trading is the modern name for one of the increasingly popular methods of removing excess hairs above the eyelids using threads, known since ancient times.

What is the method?

Removing facial hair with a thread is a fairly simple procedure that can be considered one of the effective methods of destroying hair follicles. The process uses threads made from natural cotton or silk. This method has become widespread among women living in Muslim countries. The thread must be applied in a special way to the face and remove unwanted hair.

According to reviews, the skin remains smooth for several weeks. Regrown hairs have a weak structure. Trading is not necessary often (once every 3-4 weeks). Women with thick, dense hair will have to repeat the procedure more often.

Flaws

Once removed, the hair grows back because the follicles remain.

Women who regularly use trading do not see any other disadvantages in it. It is extremely rare for ingrown hair to occur when it cannot break through the skin and curls into a spiral. The result is swelling, redness and itching, and hairs are visible under the skin. Ingrowth can occur in the following cases:

• with poor preparation for the procedure;
• with incorrect technique;
• when removing coarse hair too often.

Contraindications

The procedure for removing unwanted hairs from the face has a number of absolute and relative restrictions on its implementation. Experts recommend that teenage girls and women during pregnancy and breastfeeding refrain from hair removal. While removing unwanted hairs, discomfort may occur.

During the period of bearing a child, any spasms can lead to involuntary contractions of the muscular organ, which increases the risk of premature birth or self-abortion. Pain itself is a stress factor that provokes burnout of the nutrient fluid produced by the mammary glands.

The following are considered absolute contraindications:

• oncological neoplasms (regardless of location);
• herpetic lesions of the skin;
• fungal, viral, bacterial infections;
• wounds on the skin caused by chemical, thermal, exposure;
• impaired blood flow caused by vasodilation;
• hair growth of moles.

Experts do not recommend that teenage girls pluck light fluff in the area of ​​the upper lip, chin and forehead. This period is accompanied by hormonal changes. Early depilation stimulates the rapid growth of thick, coarse hair in later life.

At the beginning of the menstrual cycle, a woman becomes more vulnerable, the body reacts more sharply to even mild pain. It is recommended to remove hair in various areas of the face on days 6-7 of the cycle.

Cautions

There are practically no contraindications for trading, but there are circumstances in which it is better to exercise caution or postpone the procedure:

• period of bearing a child - any pain is undesirable in the first trimester of pregnancy;
• damage, dermatosis, a large number of moles - you should not do hair removal with a thread on areas that are injured or full of moles;
• rosacea - with this vascular disease, threading should not be done frequently; the procedure may worsen the condition.

Advantages and disadvantages

Trading, like any beauty procedure, has a lot of advantages.

The advantages of the method include:

• Cheapness. Hair removal of unwanted hairs with thread in a salon will cost less than other procedures. You can learn how to remove hair yourself.
• Cleansing. Hair removal with cotton or silk thread helps remove dead skin cells.
• High efficiency. With the proper experience and skills, light hair is removed from the roots. The skin will remain smooth for a long time. Hair growth becomes 2-3 times slower, and their structure also changes.
• Minimal risk of injury. Lotions and peelings will not be needed during trading. The integrity of the skin is not compromised due to the absence of the need to act on it thermally and mechanically.
• Practicality. Threads made of natural silk or cotton help remove light fluff or coarse hair in any area of ​​the face. Threading also involves correcting the shape of the eyebrows and thinning them.
• Availability. You won’t have to spend money on purchasing special tools. There is also no need to attend master classes on teaching trading - just watch a few thematic videos on specialized forums.

Like any cosmetic procedure, threading has a number of disadvantages.

These include:

• Risk of complications. If the thread was folded incorrectly, the hair will be removed in parts, the roots will remain under the skin. The growth of such hairs accelerates and they become stiff. If manual or mechanical threading techniques are not followed, hair may grow into the skin.
• Side effects. Redness may occur after manual threading. Hypersensitive women often complain of a burning sensation. If irritation occurs regularly, then you need to contact a dermatologist-cosmetologist. The specialist will select the optimal, equally effective option.

The procedure is quite painful.

At the same time, the thread pulls out several hairs along with the bulb. Their length should be at least 5-7 mm. Short, thin hairs will be difficult to remove with a thread. The presence of contraindications is also considered a disadvantage of the procedure.

Questions and answers on threading hair

Question : Is it possible to trade regularly?

Answer : Yes, it is suitable for repeated use. Regular use leads over time to a decrease in the intensity of hair growth.

Question : Is it necessary to go to the salon?

Answer : Processing some areas requires skill and skill. If there are none, it is recommended to contact a specialist, otherwise it is impossible to get a good result.

Question : How long does the result last?

Answer : The skin remains smooth for three to five weeks.

How to choose a thread?

Removing facial hair with a thread is called threading. Excess hairs can only be removed using cotton or silk thread. The thickness should be medium. It is strictly forbidden to use nylon threads - they can easily cut you.

On specialized websites you can purchase ready-made trading kits:

• Vanity Threading Thread. A durable cotton thread that can be used to quickly remove unwanted hairs (fluff, hard, thin) in the eyebrow and lip area. It glides well on the skin thanks to its special twist. The length of the thread is 300 m, which allows you to use 1 spool for 24-48 months. Cost – from 650 rubles.

• GRIFFIN. The thread is intended for professional trading. With its help you can quickly remove coarse, fine hair. The thread thickness is optimal, the torsion is special. It glides smoothly over the skin and removes several hairs at once. Material – natural cotton, spool – 300 m. Cost – from 450 rubles.

• Organica. The material from which the thread is made is high-strength long-staple cotton. Using threads you can remove both light fluff and thick, coarse hair. The texture is homogeneous, the manufacturer promises painless removal. The thread is impregnated with an antibacterial solution. Cost – from 500 rub.

If silk thread is used during threading, then it is necessary to properly prepare it for the procedure.

On what areas of the skin can threads be used?

Thread threading can be used in absolutely any area of ​​the body where sufficient skin tension is provided. That is, on the armpits, where the skin often gathers into wrinkles, such a procedure is very rarely performed, since there is a risk of catching a small fold and pinching it with a thread. Mostly threading is performed on the face, but there are also masters who work with thread on the legs, arms and even in the bikini area. This is not always advisable, since the hairs vary in structure and length, and the thread cannot always grasp them firmly. In addition, the surface to work on is large enough, so it will be faster and easier to use wax or sugar paste on these areas.

But in the head area, hair removal with thread is quite effective and advisable. Most often, craftsmen work with the following areas:

• eyebrows - if there are too many extra hairs, the thread allows you to remove them faster than tweezers, and the accuracy of the work does not suffer; if very short hairs have not been removed, they can already be removed with tweezers;
• hairline – if there is too much “undercoat” growing on the forehead and sides of the face, you can quickly and permanently get rid of it using a special thread;
• neck – the same excess “undercoat” hairs are quickly and effectively removed during the threading procedure;
• cheeks, cheekbones, chin, forehead and other places where vellus hairs grow;
• the area above the lip - it doesn’t matter whether darker and longer vellus hairs or thicker hairs grow there.

Skin preparation

Removing facial hair with a thread requires preliminary preparation of the skin. This will minimize the risk of microtrauma. Women with hypersensitive skin need to adhere to basic rules of facial care.

Experts recommend applying a nourishing cream to the skin 3-4 hours before trading. You should avoid cosmetics that contain fragrances and various dyes.

The second stage of preparation is scrubbing. Special products are applied to the skin for the purpose of cleansing. You can make the scrub yourself or purchase it at a specialty store.

Popular brands:

• Sugar scrub L'Oreal Paris. The composition contains white, yellow, brown sugar and kiwi seeds. The texture of the scrub is light, reminiscent of puree. Peppermint and lemongrass oils soothe the skin and create a protective film. Glycerin and sucrose prevent moisture from evaporating from cells. The scrub should be applied 12-24 hours before the intended trading. The cost of the product is from 650 rubles.
• Powder scrub Yves Rocher. The product contains only natural ingredients: sugar cane extract, cosmetic clay, apricot kernels, abrasive particles, pumice. Calcium carbonate is responsible for natural radiance, while Baikal skullcap and chamomile extracts have a calming effect. Before trading, simply wash your face by adding powder to the gel. Cost – from 610 rubles.
• Organic Shop “Marshmallow”. The texture of the scrub resembles a cream. It contains cranberry and coconut oils, natural berry juice (raspberries), cane sugar and strawberry seeds. The product cannot be called completely natural, but it does not contain toxic substances. The scrub not only gently cleanses the skin of the face, but also moisturizes it. Cost – from 120 rubles.
• Black Pearl "BIO-program". The scrub contains essential oils of camellia, sunflower, vitamins B5, C, panthenol, lecithin and glycerin. In combination, the substances have a tonic, cleansing and moisturizing effect. The abrasive particles are small, so the skin is not deformed during application of the scrub. Cost – from 180 rub.

You can make your own scrub from coffee beans or sugar.

Immediately before trading, you need to wash yourself thoroughly. To open the pores, you can place a towel soaked in hot water on your face. Excess fat is removed using lotion or tonic. The procedure begins after the skin is completely dry. To make hairs better captured, talc is applied to the face.

Epilation on legs

If depilation with thread has not yet been mastered, then you should choose your legs as a training ground. This will allow you to hone your skills, fully visually control the process and minimize hand fatigue. The procedure must be done moving from bottom to top. Hairs must be removed with sharp movements, which guarantees their extraction with the hair follicle. Having mastered how to do hair removal with thread on your legs at home, you can try it on another part of the body.

After the skin is cleansed, it is rubbed with ice again to soothe and relieve the raw sensation. After waiting a few more minutes, moisturizing lotion is applied to your feet. If droplets of blood appear on the skin, which is extremely rare, you need to re-wipe the skin with an antiseptic before applying the lotion.

Procedure technique

To master the trading technique, it is enough to conduct several trainings without turning to professionals. The algorithm for removing unwanted hairs may vary slightly depending on the area of ​​the face where the manipulation is performed.

Brows

Several methods will help you restore or correct the shape of your eyebrows, each of which has its own pros and cons. During thread threading, several hairs are removed at a time.

Scheme for removing hair with a thread on the face.

The result, if the procedure algorithm is followed, lasts for 4-5 weeks. Correction of eyebrow shape is carried out in front of a large mirror in a well-lit room. Removal should begin from the bridge of the nose, moving towards the temple.

Algorithm of actions:

• prepare the skin by first steaming and cleansing it;
• Use a cosmetic pencil to give the eyebrows the desired shape;
• the right and left ends of the thread must be threaded through the thumbs and index fingers;
• twist the thread in the middle several times (you should get 2 loops);
• Grab the hairs with the first loop;
• move the second loop and pull out the hair.

It is not recommended to thin out large areas: you can remove the wrong hairs and ruin the shape.

Chin

The chin is considered a delicate area, so you need to remove hair there as carefully as possible. Experts categorically prohibit women from shaving their hair. Trading of this zone must be carried out at least once a month. Silk or cotton threads remove hairs from the roots.

Algorithm of actions:

• Steam and cleanse the skin in the chin area;
• twist the thread according to the above scheme;
• Apply the middle to the hairs, extend your fingers;
• remove unnecessary hair.

It is best to perform the procedure in good lighting to get rid of short, fine hairs.

Lip area

Hair growing above the upper lip should also not be shaved. A silk or cotton thread will help combat the problem.

Algorithm of actions:

• clean the skin, steam and dry;
• According to the standard pattern, twist the thread several times to form loops;
• insert the index finger and thumb into the loops;
• attach the middle of the thread (where the twist is) to the skin;
• Stretch the loops one by one, moving the middle to the right and left.

It must be remembered that the supralabial area is uneven, so you need to lightly bite your lip with your teeth. This will smooth out the skin.

How to do face threading

The procedure for facial hair removal with thread is no different in technology from that described above for treating the upper lip. It is necessary to carefully study the characteristics of the growth of vellus hairs, determine the direction of their growth and work strictly against this direction. To do this, you can additionally apply talc or baby powder to the skin - this will help make the hairs more visible on the face.

However, there are several questions regarding the need for this procedure in principle:

• We need vellus hairs in order to protect the skin from adverse environmental influences, as well as normal thermoregulation;
• after removing vellus hairs, they quickly begin to grow back, they look strange on the face, they can even prick; however, for their subsequent removal, it is necessary to wait until they grow back to a certain length so that the thread is able to capture and pull out the hairs.

Therefore, if the client’s fuzz on her face is weakly expressed and has no pigmentation, before carrying out the procedure, clarify whether she really wants to perform the hair removal procedure, explain what consequences await her.

Skin care after the procedure

Removing facial hair with a thread requires certain skills. The skin of the face is very delicate, so any hair removal is a stressful factor. After trading, there is a high risk of various side effects (skin irritation, burning). To eliminate discomfort, it is necessary to properly care for your face after hair removal.

Various pharmaceutical products will help remove irritation:

• thermal water;
• soothing lotion;
• Chlorhexidine;
• Panthenol;
• Bepanten;
• Miramistin;
• Boroplus.

Anti-burn creams can be applied to the skin. A baby cream containing chamomile or calendula extracts also has a calming effect.

Traditional medicine will help with irritation:

• in case of severe redness, the skin of the face is lightly powdered with baby powder;
• a mixture based on olive oil, lavender extract, chamomile, and tea tree will help eliminate the burning sensation;
• aloe leaf juice has an antibacterial and healing effect.

At home, you can prepare a decoction based on calendula, celandine and chamomile. The mixture (2 tsp) is poured with hot water (300 ml) over low heat, simmered for 5 minutes, cooled and drained. You can wipe the affected areas with lotion 2-3 times a day.

After hair removal, do not allow ultraviolet rays to enter the skin. Visiting solariums, saunas and baths is strictly prohibited for 72 hours. Before going outside, especially in the warm season, you need to apply sunscreen to your face. Experts recommend using special products to slow down hair growth after threading.

Why is threading a good way to remove hair?

Thread hair removal is the oldest method of hair removal, which has gained popularity in the field of modern cosmetology. The procedure eliminates financial costs, reduces the growth rate of the rod, and allows you to clean any areas of the body. Due to the use of materials made on the basis of natural fiber, its implementation reduces to a minimum the risk of allergic reactions, irritation, redness, and rashes.

Skin anesthesia

People with a low pain threshold can resort to pain relief before hair removal. This will reduce the severity of discomfort. You can apply a cold compress to the problem area (wrap a briquette with ice in a dry towel and bring it to your face for 1-2 minutes). Manual massage also helps reduce pain.

According to reviews, it is better to pull out unwanted hairs while taking a deep breath.

At the pharmacy you can purchase products that contain components that provide short-term pain relief to the skin. Before purchasing, you should consult a specialist and find out possible contraindications for use.

Pharmaceutical drugs:

You can also use traditional medicine before hair removal. They are prepared at home.

Popular recipes:

• Sea buckthorn oil. Has a short-term analgesic effect. A cotton pad soaked in sea buckthorn oil is carefully wiped into the problem area. After 60 min. Excess oil is washed off with warm water and hair removal begins.
• Mint. Fresh mint leaves are dipped in warm water for 1-2 minutes. and apply to the affected area. After 20 min. The leaves are removed and trading begins.

It is necessary to check all pharmaceutical preparations and traditional medicines in advance for allergenicity. To do this, apply a small amount of oil or cream to the elbow area (without rubbing). After 20 min. wash off with warm water. If local allergic reactions, manifested in the form of itching, rash, burning sensation, hyperemia and swelling, do not appear, then the products can be used as directed.

Devices for depilation with thread

For those who have not yet gotten the hang of using manual thread to remove hair, manufacturers offer thread depilatories. They are:

• mechanical, when the filament flagellum “runs” in manual control mode;
• electric. In this case, the thread is completely controlled and controlled by the device itself.

Video: mechanical depilator

Before the session begins, the skin must be prepared in the same way as before regular threading. The procedure then proceeds as follows:

1. According to the instructions, thread the thread into the device in such a way that it crosses multiple times.
2. If a mechanical model is used, bring the device to the surface of the skin and begin pressing. When using an electrical device, you first need to turn on the depilator and bring it to the skin.
3. Cross threads will catch and pull out hairs.
4. After depilation, treat the skin with a disinfectant.
5. Apply moisturizing cream to the treated area.

Video: how an electric thread depilator works

The advantages of using thread devices are that they can be used to depilate your hands, and the procedure time can be reduced to 2–5 minutes.

Is it possible to get rid of hairs forever?

Removing hair with a thread on the hands and face is a slow process. After 1 procedure, it is impossible to get rid of unwanted hairs forever. When pulled out, the follicle is not damaged; after 20-25 days, new hair will begin to grow from the follicle.

Facial hair removal is a fairly simple procedure. Correcting the shape of the eyebrows with thread (if you have basic skills) takes up to 15-20 minutes. Over time, the hairs become thinner and less noticeable.

Where did threading come from: the history of a simple thread

Eyebrows have a strong impact on the attractiveness of your face. Beautiful and well-groomed hair attracts the gaze of others. Even the brightest makeup will not help you look impressive if your eyebrows are not shaped. Even in ancient India, female representatives wondered how to put their hair in order. This is how the procedure for eyebrow correction with thread appeared.

At that time, in many eastern countries it was believed that the absence of unwanted hairs on a girl’s body was a sign of her innocence. And the ancient Persians claimed that a girl becomes a woman only after a ritual to rid the skin of excess vegetation using a thread. Therefore, beauties, especially before the wedding, took the issue of hair removal seriously and carried it out in every possible way.

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This is how a procedure called “trading” appeared. Currently, the technique of hair removal with thread is in great demand and is presented in almost every beauty salon. Its popularity is due to its effectiveness and safety.