In an eyebrow salon, you can offer clients a variety of services. Popular treatments include permanent makeup, powder henna, lamination, and eyebrow threading. There are many more options, but you should tailor your offer based on your skills, qualifications, and equipment. Want to learn more about eyebrow threading? How to perform it properly? We have a few tips for you!

But first things first... what exactly is eyebrow threading?

It's a method of hair removal and shaping eyebrow hairs, using cotton threads. It's a styling method popular in Asian countries. It originates from the Middle East and South Asia – particularly India, Iran, and Egypt.

Women there have been using thin cotton threads to remove facial hair for hundreds of years. It was not only a way to look beautiful, but also a ritual – often associated with preparations for important events, such as weddings or holidays.

Read also: Eyebrow lamination – what is it and how long do the effects last?

In practice… Threading involves removing hair using a thin, twisted thread, which the stylist moves across the skin, gripping and pulling out the hair by the root. No wax, no creams, no tools. Just thread and skilled hands.

Did you know that…? In traditional Persian and Indian cultures, eyebrow threading was the first beauty treatment performed on young girls. It's a symbol of entering adulthood in the local culture.

How to properly perform eyebrow threading? Step by step

First, prepare a workspace in your salon. You'll need a couch on which to place your client for the treatment. Next, you'll need to prepare the necessary tools and accessories – latex gloves, a protective mask (for maximum hygiene), and, of course, cotton thread.

Next…

 

  1. Carefully comb your client's eyebrows and begin mapping. This is essential if you want to aesthetically shape their eyebrows using this method. Analyze the proportions of your client's face and only then choose the appropriate eyebrow shape.
  2. Next, tie the ends of the thread and create a loop, which you will twist several times. The thread should look like an infinity symbol when ready to work.
  3. Next, place one loop on the area where you want to epilate.
  4. Then move the curl in the opposite direction of hair growth.

 

Sounds easy? It only seems that way. In practice, eyebrow threading requires a lot of experience, skill, and knowledge about this form of hair styling. If you feel you lack some knowledge or skills... sign up for one of the available online courses. Check out Rarity Academy's current offerings at: https://szkoleniaonline.rarity.pl/.

Why is eyebrow threading a beneficial styling method? Find out before you recommend it to a client!

The most important advantage of eyebrow threading is its long-lasting effects. After precise removal, the effects will last up to 4-5 weeks.

What's more, the threading procedure itself is quite quick and not particularly painful. Of course, your client will feel your movements – after all, you're pulling out their hairs by the root, but the pain won't be unbearable.

Read our guide: Eyebrow Care and Coloring – What Every Beautician Should Know?

Additionally, eyebrow threading: doesn't cause redness or swelling, doesn't cause an allergic reaction, and doesn't require the use of any chemicals. The only contraindication to cotton threading is visible acne around the eyebrows.

When should you offer your clients eyebrow threading? Summary

This is a quick and precise hair removal method worth having in your practice. It stands out for its precision, natural results, and is suitable even for sensitive skin.

If you run an eyebrow salon, it's good to know when threading is the best choice. This way, you can help your client achieve the perfect eyebrow shape without irritation.

Suggest threading when your client:

 

  • has sensitive skin;
  • wants a precise result;
  • avoids chemicals on a daily basis;
  • looks for a safe alternative to waxing.

 

Threading is perfect for clients who value hygiene, precision, and a gentle treatment. It produces a natural result and works well even for their first eyebrow shaping. It's an option worth having on hand at all times in the salon.