How to Thread Your Own Eyebrows

Eyebrow threading is an effective way to groom and shape eyebrows. It offers a unique alternative to other hair removal techniques such as waxing, plucking or shaving. It's completely natural and you don't have to use any chemicals in the process. Since it removes hair from the follicle, the results generally last three to six weeks. Read on to learn how to thread your own eyebrows.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cotton thread

1. Brush your eyebrows straight up so you can assess the hairs you want to remove, as well as the shape you would like your brows to be.

2. Cut off a 2 foot (24-inch) piece of thread. You can use any type of thread but cotton is recommended.

3. Tie the ends of the thread together.

4. Hold the circle of thread, using all your fingers and both thumbs, into a rectangular shape.

5. Twist the thread circle around ten times, forming an X in the center.

6. Place the thread around your fingers and push the wound section closer to one hand. You can do this by opening the fingers of one hand and closing the fingers of the opposite hand. Practice this motion a few times until it feels natural.

7. Raise the thread to the eyebrow area and let the twisted portion rest near the hairs you want to remove.

8. Move the twisted portion from side to side, using motion you practiced. The hairs will be caught in the twisted portion and removed. You may need to gently pull on the thread to remove them.

9. Use this technique under, above and between the eyebrows. Take care to make the arch you wish.

10. Soothe the area afterwards with a cool cloth or ice compress. The area may be sensitive and a bit reddish.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a strong thread. You don't want the thread to break mid-process.
• You can also thread other areas of your face such as the upper lip, chin, forehead and cheeks.
• You may apply toner to help soothe the skin after threading.
• As you are learning, go slowly. Avoid pulling out too many hairs at once which can cause gaps in the brows.