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"Threading" -- a gentle, manual technique used for centuries in the near East and India, but never popularized in the United States. With this unique method, hair is removed by the roots, in manner similar to waxing. In distinction to waxing, the top layers of skin are not peeled or traumatized in the process. The result ...a safe, simple, rapid, and highly effective method of hair removal. Because there is minimal chance of irritation, it is very well suited for the sensitive face and upper lip.
Threading is a relatively new technique by Western standards but has been practiced in Middle Eastern countries for thousands of years. The only equipment required is a piece of 100 percent cotton thread in the hands of a skilled cosmetician. With one end in the mouth, the thread looped around one finger and the loose end in the other hand, the string is twisted. The unwanted hair is grabbed as the twists in the thread tighten. The hair alone is pulled, leaving the skin untouched.
Threading is preferred over other techniques because it has more control. With a thread, one can take care of the smallest of areas. One benefit of this method is that hair of any length can be removed. Some waxing treatments require an inch of hair for the wax to stick.
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