Women’s Health

Beauty
7 Ways To Get Rid Of Peach Fuzz On Your Face Once And For All
—Danielle Jackson

From shaving to laser hair removal, experts weigh in on each hair removal method.
Threading is an ancient hair removal technique that’s ideal for small areas of the body, though it’s most commonly associated with the brows. “It’s where we take a twisted cotton thread and use it to gently pull the hair from the follicle,” Umbreen Sheikh, founder of Wink Brow Bar, told WH in a previous story. The good news is that threading isn’t just for your brows, and any place that you go to get your brows threaded should also be able to use the technique to remove hair from other parts of your face as well.

Threading is a great option for people who don’t want to risk irritating their skin with hair removal creams or want something a little more precise than waxing. "I prefer threading over waxing, as it minimizes tension and pulling on the skin and is less forceful," says Dr. Mian. "This type of hair removal is best for fine straight hair. If you have thicker or curly hair, it can cause ingrowns." According to Sheikh, threading should last you about two to four weeks, depending how fast your hair typically grows.

Pros: Inexpensive, can last a few weeks

Cons: Should only be done by a professional, slightly painful