Threading and waxing are two promising methods that can help to get rid of the extra hair from the face and body easily. Some women prefer threading to remove the extra hair from the face, while a few may prefer waxing.
Apart from threading and waxing, tweezing, plucking and electrolysis are other common ways to get rid of the unwanted hair. There are certain advantages and disadvantages of both the hair removal methods - threading and waxing.
Threading is an ancient method used in Asian countries to get rid of the extra hair, while waxing has gained a lot of attention during the recent years.
If you are confused on what to opt for and what not to, here we mention to you some of the advantages and disadvantages of threading and waxing. Check them out.
Advantages Of Threading
- According to beauty experts, threading your skin is relatively more effective and safe than waxing. As threading does not involve stripping off the upper layer of the skin, skin rashes and irritation can be avoided.
- Threading is a clean and precise way to get rid of the hair. Other process involves the use of cream, wax or other balms, which can lead to a burning sensation on the skin.
- Unlike another processes, threading does not involve the use of any chemical in it. The only thing that is used in threading is a soft thread. No artificial ingredients are used and hence no skin reaction takes place.
- It is generally said that threading is not as painful as waxing. Waxing involves stripping off the upper dermis of the skin, thus leading to extraordinary pain and skin eruptions.
- The best part about threading is that individual hair can be removed easily, while multiple hair strands can also be removed at the same time. The benefits and results of threading are somehow better than waxing.
- Threading is generally good for people with a sensitive, dry or normal skin. It suits every skin type and can be done at any time.
- Just like waxing, threading is long lasting and lasts up to 30 days. However, the effect of threading depends from person to person, depending on the hormonal factor.
Disadvantages Of Threading
- The only thing you should consider while threading is that it should be done by experts. Threading should be done by professionals in order to get the best results, otherwise it can case skin rashes.
- The skin under the eyebrow hair is soft and sensitive and hence the expert should pull off the hair with caution, but if this is not done right, it can lead to skin eruptions and infection.
- Threading can work only on a small area and often fail to give the best results on the bikini area or knee. Generally, threading fails to work on larger parts of the body.
- Threading should be prevented by people who have heavy and frequent acne, as it may trigger or harm the skin even more.
- Threading can sometimes lead to skin pigment change, which may also depend on the person's skin type.
Advantages Of Waxing
- Waxing is perfect for a woman who tends to suffer from a lot of body or facial hair. Waxing can help to give you long lasting and better results as compared to threading.
- Waxing can promise to remove all the hair from the body easily, whereas other techniques require a lot of time and effort to remove the extra hair from the skin.
- Waxing helps to give you soft hair as compared to threading. Waxing can help to uproot the hair shaft, which results in hair growth. The hair which grows after waxing is generally soft and smooth as compared to threading.
- Waxing is economical and can be done at home. Unlike threading, it does not need an expert to do this. All you need to do is to apply wax on the body and strip it off with the help of wax strips. This can be easily done at home.
- The effect of waxing is better as compared to shaving. Threading lasts for 3 weeks, while waxing also helps to give you the same benefit. However, this process is comparatively better than shaving.
Disadvantages Of Waxing
- If your skin is soft and sensitive, waxing your body or face can be a very painful affair.
- Sometimes, waxing may lead to small bumps or itchy areas on the waxed area. Also, it may lead to a few patches being formed on the skin.
- Waxing done wrong can sometimes lead to skin burns and discolouration of the skin.
