Plucking eyebrows with a thread. Which thread is better, how to do it right at home

The threading eyebrow method is popular for its simplicity and effectiveness. In this way, you can independently give your eyebrows any desired shape without going to a beauty salon. Plucking hairs with a thread is called trading. Today it is a modern procedure in many professional beauty salons.

What is eyebrow threading

With the help of a thread, loops made on it and correct manipulations, they get rid of excess hair. The tweezers only remove individual hairs. He is not able to eliminate a small invisible fluff. And the thread perfectly fulfills this function.

The eyebrow plucking string can also remove excess hair anywhere on the face:

• above the lip from above;
• between the eyebrows;
• on the neck;
• remove sideburns;

Beautifully and correctly shaped eyebrows complete the look. The eyes become more expressive.

Who is contraindicated for hair removal with a thread

There are no contraindications for this method, and yet there are situations when you should refrain from the procedure.

What are the benefits of using eyebrow removal thread?

The eyebrow plucking thread is so easy to use that it gives it advantages over other methods:

• Minimum material costs.
• Simplicity and availability of materials.
• Giving a more precise shape to the eyebrows, as desired.
• With a plucking string, the upper border of the brow is defined and contrasted with the lower.
• Safe from a hygiene point of view. Each time a new piece of thread is taken. Infection is excluded.
• The thread not only creates the shape of the eyebrow, but also removes the smallest vellus hairs around it, therefore it is suitable at any stage of hair growth.
• The effect of the procedure lasts up to 4 weeks, which is more than with other methods.
• The thread does not injure the integument, therefore it is suitable for any, even sensitive and problem skin.
• No problem with ingrown hairs.
• The fast moving thread creates a light peeling effect, removing the top layer of dry epidermal cells, which has a beneficial effect on the skin.
• The skin is not exposed to chemical attack. This means that an allergic reaction does not threaten.
• In the future, the removed hairs become thinner and eventually stop growing.
• After using the thread, the skin becomes smooth. The cosmetics will fit more evenly on the skin treated in this way.
• The procedure time is much shorter.

Disadvantages of the method

Like any cosmetic procedure, there are drawbacks to trading, but they are easily remedied.

• During the first procedure using a thread for plucking eyebrows, more painful sensations are possible. The pain decreases over time.
• Often, after using a thread, swelling and redness appear on the treated surface. A cold lotion will help, and in 30 minutes everything will pass.
• Without experience, this can seem like a daunting task. A properly stretched thread cuts painfully into the skin of the hands (eliminated by training).
• The thread may break (you need to change it to a new section).
• You need to choose the thickness and adjust the tension.
• Postpone the dyeing of the eyebrows, suddenly the skin is accidentally damaged.
• Not suitable for coarse thick hairs, copes poorly.
• If done incorrectly, the thread breaks the hairs, and they grow faster.

What thread is used to pluck eyebrows

The quality of the thread matters. In the salons, the procedure is carried out with a special purchased cosmetic thread. It consists of the finest nylon fibers. In a home environment, high-quality, high-strength cotton thread, of approximately medium thickness, is suitable. Silk additives are allowed.

Pure silk thread slips off, so it is not suitable for an inexperienced person. And synthetic ones tend to stretch.

How to make a thread for eyebrow plucking

It doesn't take long to make the thread.

1. Eyebrow plucking string is measured according to the width of the palms. At first, you can take it shorter. It is more comfortable. Salon specialists usually use thread 45-50 cm long.
2. The thread is tightly, preferably 3 knots, tied together with the ends. The resulting ring is put on the thumb and forefinger of both hands.
3. Stretch.
4. Rotating with one hand, twist in the middle 8-9 times. The knot should be away from the twist. It turns out a shape similar to an hourglass or figure eight.
5. The index and thumb are formed as if in triangles. Spreading the fingers on one hand and narrowing on the other, we achieve the movement of the wound loops into a spiral. The result is a scissor effect.
6. The plucking thread must be taut.

The thread does not need processing, it must be dry. For each procedure, a piece of thread must be new.

Step-by-step instructions for plucking eyebrows with a thread

The necessary accessories can be found in every home:

• Thread for plucking eyebrows.
• A lamp with a bright directional light, and the procedure can also be carried out with good daylight.
• Disinfectant: hydrogen peroxide or a solution with an alcohol content (2-3%).
• Moisturizer or emollient cream.
• Cotton pads, dense texture, so that there are no lint sticking.
• Chilled decoction of chamomile or other herbs that have anti-inflammatory effects.
• A powdery to medium hard brow pencil. A soft pencil can spread, and a hard pencil can scratch the skin.
• Cosmetic tape or eyebrow wax.

Preparing eyebrows for plucking

To reduce pain, several manipulations can be performed.

1. Apply the cream to the depilation site, wait until completely absorbed. After a few minutes, remove the remaining cream with a cotton pad soaked in warm water. Leave the disc warm for a few minutes to soften the skin.
2. You can take a cream that contains the anesthetic drug lidocaine, which is sold at the pharmacy.
3. Wet a cotton pad with hydrogen peroxide or any alcohol-containing product. Wipe eyebrows in the direction of hair growth, from the bridge of the nose to the temples. This will disinfect the skin and remove any remaining cream.
4. Brush eyebrows up with hairs.
5. Part with a fine-toothed comb.
6. Determine the middle of the eyebrow and mark with a pencil. This will be a guideline. Draw the border of the desired shape with a pencil.
7. In order not to pull out the desired hairs, for greater convenience, you can use cosmetic tape or eyebrow wax.

Plucking eyebrows with a thread

For starters, it is advisable to practice in a less visible place, for example, on the leg, above the lip from above. The method of plucking with a thread is not difficult, but it also requires experience.

• The fingers with the finished thread on them should be directed forward.
• Bring the thread close to the hairs to be removed, they should be inside the larger triangle next to the twisted spiral. The thread should fit snugly against the skin.
• The larger triangle should be first in relation to the middle of the face. Hair in twisted loops should fall against its growth.
• Move the spiral synchronously by spreading your fingers, on one hand and narrowing it on the other, the hairs should fall into the spiral.
• Pull sharply in the direction of hair growth.
• When the thread moves to the right, the right hand mainly works, and the left hand pulls the thread, when moving to the left, the left.
• First, the place between the eyebrows (above the bridge of the nose) is processed.
• Next is the upper border of the eyebrow.
• Then the bottom one.
• Eyebrows begin to pluck from the center to the temple.
• Then from the center to the bridge of the nose. Marking of the middle of the eyebrow, made with a pencil, is used.
• The thread should capture 2 to 5 hairs in one stroke.
• Process control is carried out using a mirror and lamp.
• After the procedure, you need to disinfect again.
• A piece of ice, made from herbal decoctions, will remove redness and swelling and relieve discomfort.

How to adjust the shape of eyebrows with a thread at home

Each woman decides for herself whether to carry out the procedure on her own or contact a master. For the first time, it may be best to contact a master. He will create a form and only maintain it.

• Prepare the necessary materials and fixtures.
• Determine the desired eyebrow shape.
• Using wax, cosmetic tape or a stencil, shape the hairs in shape.
• Using a properly made thread, carry out the plucking manipulation.
• In the absence of experience, manipulations are carried out alternately, tracking the result in a mirror.

At home, you can carry out the procedure after taking a bath or simply by steaming the skin over a water bath.

• If you accidentally pulled out too much, you can use a pencil to fill in the gaps. After the allotted time, the eyebrows will grow back, and you can try again.
• If individual hairs are not caught in the thread, you can pluck them out with tweezers.

Useful Tips

It is important to know that the shape of the eyebrows affects the expression on the face, so you need to decide: what kind of shape to give the eyebrows. If the procedure is painful, correction should be carried out every 2 weeks to prevent the regrowth of thick and strong hairs.

It is very important to remember about disinfection with any home procedures. Do not forget about home care procedures. Castor and other oils will delight the eyebrows and make them thicker, more shiny.

The effect of plucking eyebrows with a thread will meet any expectations. Every woman can easily master this modern technique. A thread for plucking eyebrows will soon become an accessory to any cosmetic bag.

Useful videos with step-by-step instructions for plucking eyebrows with threads

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