How to Thread: An Indian Art of Hair Removal
Threading is an ancient form of hair removal that originated in India and the Middle East. The threading process is tricky, but, once you're familiar with the process, it's an inexpensive way to remove unwanted hair from your body. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Cut a 24-inch strand of strong, 100 percent cotton thread. Any thread will work, as long as it won't easily snap.
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Tie the two thread ends together to create a circle.
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Hold the thread circle with both hands to create a rectangle. Twist the thread circle around 10 times. The thread circle will look similar to an "X" when you're done, with the twisted portion in the middle.
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Grip the thread between the fingers on both of your hands. Push the twist to one side by widening your fingers on one hand while closing the fingers on your other hand at the same time.
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Practice pushing the thread twist back and forth until you can easily move it from side to side.
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Test your technique on a small patch of hair. The legs are a good place to practice because the hair on the legs is easy to see and reach. Find a small patch of hair and place the thread on the side of the patch --- it doesn't matter if it's the left or the right side, choose whichever side feels natural to you.
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Gently push the twist along the skin to trap the hairs. Once you've captured these hairs, pull the thread toward you to remove them. Practice until you feel comfortable with your technique.
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Thread the desired body parts. Commonly threaded areas include the upper lip and eyebrows, but more experienced people can thread other areas of the body.
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Use toner or skin cream after you finish to close your pores and soothe the skin.
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Tips & Warnings
Reduce pain by numbing the area you're threading with ice.
If threading your eyebrows, be sure to thread along the natural arch of your brow. Otherwise you risk creating an unnatural (and unattractive) pair of eyebrows. It's a good idea to first remove the hair between your brows and the move on to the areas above and below.
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