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Eyebrow Threading
Eyebrow threading is a technique by which a piece of thread is used to remove facial hair. It originated somewhere in the east and supposedly dates back to ancient times. Threading is becoming increasingly popular in the west, mostly in urban areas. Its like plucking, but instead of removing one hair at-a-time, it removes multiple hairs with the sweep of a twisted thread. Threading claims to pull hair out from the roots, however, try as I may, this method of hair removal makes it impossible for me to examine the removed hair to see if a blub is present. Unlike waxing or any method of hair removal where the product, and removed hair, adheres to a strip of clothe, which can then be easily examined. What I like most about threading, is that it allows me to offer an alternative to my clients. This is especially important for my clients on acne medication or those using an aggresive resurfacing product, which oftentimes thins the skin and make it just too sensitive. Even though the antibacterial/antimicrobial soy-base botanical product I use is very gentle, I was still a bit hesitant when using it on clients' faces that were already overly sensitive because of products/medication they were using at the time. I do find that with eyebrow threading one can't help but get more of an angular result, because of the angles one must hold the thread. In my opinion, this angular look does not sit well on all faces. It can make some faces look a bit harsh, almost cross. I will incorporate a bit of plucking in the end to soften the look. I was once told that the plucking I was doing at the end was bad for the skin. How this woman came to this conclusion, I have no idea. Common sense dictates that if you thread, which after all IS plucking only at a much faster rate, then individually plucking a few hairs afterward should be alrightie then. Many American women and men are embraceing threading whole heartedily. I have, however, had Indian women, on occasion, staunchly decline any threading, because of the OUCH factor. Waxing is the equivalent of quickly removing a band-aid--ouch! But with threading its more like, ouch!, ouch!, ouch!, ouch!, ouch!, ouch!, ouch!. Of course, each individual pain tolerance is different. I've, quite unintentionally, converted another middle eastern client from threading to using my very gently soy-based hair removal system. After having the hair removed from serveral other areas on her body, she decided to try it on her eyebrows and, was extremely pleased with the result. She attributed the quickness, complete lack of pain when compared to threading and the extraordinary smoothness of the skin to her change of mind. There is one thing I know for sure, either my clients LOVE IT or HATE IT. There is no so-so feeling about threading.
Men ARE doing it
Since the weather is getting so warm, so fast, I'm seeing alot of people coming in for waxing services in APRIL!!, which by the way is getting very popular among men. Yeah! finally, God knows they can use it more than ladies. Anyway, eyebrow design and maintenance remain the most popular among the ladies, while backs are leading the way for gentlemen. Though I must say, I'm seeing eyebrows among men making a nice steady climb. And not just separating the unibrow, but cleaning up the fringes as well. Bravo, gentlemen, braaavooo. However, than being said, guys, please don't let some over zealous technician shape your brows too much, after all you are still MEN. The arch, high, low or medium is best left for the ladies.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I WASH MY FACE? (question asked by clients)
Cleansing is the first step in taking care of your skin. If you have oily skin, it should remove the excess oil without overstriping your skin of its natural oils. If you have dry skin, it should remove impurities while soothing and hydrating the skin, so with daily use it promotes soft, supple skin. If you have acne which often is accompanied with oil balance issues, it should help to decrease excess oil, unclog pores and treat the acne, while soothing the skin. Daily use should help minimize the appearance of pores and breakouts. If you have severely dry skin or skin thats somehow compromised, your cleanser should soothe and replenish moisture, while leaving it soft and clean. The appropriate cleanser for your specific skin type should leave your skin healthy, balanced and ready for the next treatment.Estheticians are always warning people with oily skin to not wash more than twice a day for fear of over drying the skin, thereby creating two problems in one. While the standard recommendation for cleansing one's face to to wash twice a day, this is not necessary true for everyone. Severely dry skin will fair better with just one nightly washing, especially in the winter months.