How to Thread Hair

Threading is an ancient hair removal technique developed in the Middle East and India. The great thing about this method of hair removal is that hair can be at any length because threading quickly and easily removes even the finest hair. Although, it's mostly used to remove unwanted facial hair, threading can also be used to remove hair from anywhere on the body.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A 24-inch piece of sewing thread

1. Take a 24-inch piece of sewing thread and knot the two ends together. You should have a circle of thread if done correctly.

2. Hold the circle of thread with both hands, twist it in the middle and wind, or loop, the thread 10 times.

3. Place the thread around the fingers of both hands. Push the wound up part of the thread toward one end by widening your fingers of one hand, while simultaneously closing the fingers of the other hand. This step is difficult, and will require some serious practice. Keep pushing the wounded part back and forth until you are doing it easily.

4. Practice on a part of your body other than the upper lip. The legs are a great starting point to begin practicing. Place the thread on the portion of your leg you want to remove hair from, and make sure the thread surrounds the hair completely. Move the wound up part back and forth against the hairs, making sure you catch the hairs in the thread. This motion will remove the hairs directly from the root.

5. After you've practiced on your leg, move on to other areas such as the upper lip, or eyebrows.

Resources

• Watch a video tutorial of hair threading