Hair removal with thread

For the bravest, for those who are ready for any challenge in pursuit of smooth, silky skin, a method of hair removal with a thread is offered. If the Egyptians used sugar mixtures, then the ancient Romans became famous for thread epilation. According to manuscripts, it was in the Roman baths that the hair of beautiful matrons was mercilessly pulled out, then this exotic method was borrowed from the Romans by ladies living in Asian countries, but Europeans learned about threads relatively recently.

The task of a thread epilation specialist is as simple as a cotton thread: you need to wind the hair on two crossed threads and remove it with a sharp movement. They say that this method has its advantages, but those who have already tried it also told about its disadvantages:

Pros, advantages	Obvious disadvantages
A very accessible, inexpensive method. All you need is unwanted hair and cotton threads.	Besides threads and unwanted hair, it requires a certain amount of courage, bravery and skill
The procedure is quite simple in technology and can be used at home.	Pre-treatment and disinfection of the skin is required, as well as after the procedure.
Long-lasting result - more than 21 days	Ingrown hairs are possible
The procedure is less painful than waxing or plucking.	The procedure may cause irritation and redness of the skin.
Threading is suitable for eyebrow line correction, as it allows you to create almost any shape.	Some ladies experience very painful sensations, it all depends on the level of pain threshold
	Threading cannot be performed on areas where moles and other neoplasms are localized.
	There are contraindications - varicose veins when performing epilation on the legs, as well as pregnancy and lactation

How is hair removal with thread performed?

It is best to start threading from the bottom, that is, from the legs. It is easier to learn and there will be less pain. You need to disinfect the skin, steam it with a damp, warm towel. Make a ring from cotton thread and put it on the fingers of both hands - index and thumb. Make a twist in the middle in the form of a figure eight, so that one loop is slightly larger than the other. Place the twist under the hair, while the small circle should be at the bottom. The fingers threaded through the small circle are quickly moved apart, the place where the threads cross should move upward, and the loop should grab the hair, pulling it out. Those who have already tried this Roman method say that it is better to practice on girlfriends, and only then use thread epilation on yourself. We offer a more humane way of training - try threading on inanimate objects - pieces of fur or shaggy fabric. Once you have learned and gained some skill, you can move on to your own body.

After epilation, the skin should be treated with an antiseptic and moisturized; sun treatments, baths and saunas should be postponed for 3-4 days to avoid infection or burns.