How to Learn the Art of Threading

Practiced in the eastern part of the world, threading is a time-honored means of removing unwanted hair. In recent years, the art of threading has gained some interest in the western part of the world. Both men and women practice threading, and often utilize the method to contour eyebrows and hairlines. Men sometimes employ threading as a way to deal with moustache hair that seems to resist other methods of control. If you want to learn how to do threading, there are a few ways to obtain your education with this ancient art.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Internet connection
• Pen and paper
• Cotton thread
• Doll or practice head

1. Research threading on the Internet. There are various definitions of the basics of threading, as well as background on the origins of the art form. With the advent of visual aids such as short movie clips, you may also come across a visual demonstration of how to employ threading on eyebrows and hairlines, as well as moustaches.

2. Look for step by step procedures that can be printed out. This will help you get used to the idea of how to position the thread and what type of twisting process should be employed with various types of hair removal. Make sure you have a handle on how to manipulate the thread before attempting to actually engage in hair removal.

3. Gather your basic materials. You will need a good quality cotton thread, scissors to cut the proper length of thread, and a doll or a practice head to try out the methods outline in your research documents.

4. Try out the process of a test subject. This is where the doll or the practice head comes into play. Learning to employ the proper angling and positioning the thread in relation to the hair that is to be removed will help you refine the process before moving on to a live subject.

5. Evaluate the results of your efforts. For example, if you used threading to remove hair follicles along the hairline, did you remove the follicles in a straight line? Small details of this type are essential to the successful use of the method. Keep practicing until you can get the desired results on a consistent basis.

6. Consult an expert. s more people migrate to other nations, there is a good chance that there are at least a few persons of Middle or Far Eastern origin that are familiar with the practice of threading, and may have employed the method themselves. Ask them to evaluate your expertise on your practice subject, and allow them to critique your approach.

Tips & Warnings

• The value of a test subject cannot be overemphasized. Even if you have no intention of actually employing the art of threading on another person, the experience will help you appreciate the process in ways that are not possible from simply reading up on the subject.
• Don’t try threading on friends and other loved ones until you are sure of your ability. This can lead to damage that goes far beyond a lopsided eyebrow or some missing hairs at the nape of the neck. If you must, try threading on your own hairline first.