Eyebrow Threading vs Waxing

Eyebrow threading vs waxing – which can achieve the better results? The current emphasis on well groomed brows as a necessary beauty accessory leaves both men, and women wondering how to achieve the best look. The decision between threading vs waxing brows is a personal one. Both methods have pros and cons. Eyebrow waxing is usually the better known method and is widely available in most salons. There are also home waxing kits available for purchase at your local drug store. Eyebrow waxing involves melted wax being spread over the area in which hair removal is desired. Salon aestheticians and technicians usually discuss the desired brow shape prior to applying the wax.

First the wax is applied onto the eyebrow area with a wooden spatula or other flat spreader. Then the wax strips are pressed into the melted wax which had previously been applied to the skin. Finally the skin is then held taunt and the strips quickly ripped off. The wax and hair sticks to the strips and, voila, the desired hair has been removed. Eyebrow waxing can hurt, although this varies based on an individual’s pain threshold as well as the texture and amount of hair to be removed. 

Eyebrow threading is less well known than waxing. It was originally popular in India and parts of Asia and is now available in most large urban centers in North America. It uses a thread, applied individually, to each eyebrow hair targeted for removal. The thread is twisted and the hair extracted. It is faster than waxing and offers more precision when it comes to shaping the brows. It also requires the skin to be held taunt and can result in some redness afterwards, although is generally considered to be less irritating to the skin since the thread is only applied to the hair, not the underlying skin.