What is Threading?

What is Threading?

Threading is a proven age-old form of facial hair removal practiced in India, China and Middle East. The procedure uses a 100% cotton thread which is twisted and pulled along the skin surface of unwanted hair, lifting hair directly from the follicle. Its an art which is used to remove hairs from eyebrows, upper lip, chin and face. Since threading is a completely natural skin removal process, it works on all skin types, whether you have normal skin, sensitive skin, tanned or damaged skin.

The history of threading is not clear, some claim that it began in Turkey and the others say it is from India, spread to the Middle and Far East. Now it is becoming popular in Western countries such as USA, Spain, UK, Brazil and Canada. In Arabic language it is called khite. In Arab countries, both men and women use this method, although the men usually just do their eyebrows with thread.

It is also popular in Persian(Iranian) culture where it is called Bande Abru (“Abru” means eyebrow and “Band” is the thread). Threading the entire face is widely spread among Iranians, but it was originally practiced when a woman was getting married or during special occasions.

In ancient Persia, threading was a sign that a girl had reached adulthood and become a woman. But nowadays all the women and girls like to do that. Threading is one of the essential in their skin care and beauty.