Eyebrow waxing vs threading: which method is best?

How does eyebrow waxing work?

Eyebrow waxing removes unwanted hair with warm wax. Your technician applies a thin layer of wax in the direction of hair growth, then removes it quickly against the growth with a strip or once it sets.

Waxing lifts many hairs at once, including fine vellus hair, so the skin around your brows looks smooth and clean. It is quick, often just a few minutes. Learn more on our waxing services page.

How does threading work?

Threading uses a twisted loop of cotton thread that the practitioner rolls across the skin to catch and lift hairs in small rows. No wax or product touches the skin.

It allows very precise lines and is a long tradition in South Asian and Middle Eastern beauty. It does take a skilled hand, and some people find the sensation more noticeable than waxing.

How do the results compare?

Results are similar in how long they last, since both methods remove hair from the root.

• Waxing: fast, very smooth finish, removes fine hair well.
• Threading: precise, hair by hair, no product on the skin.
• Both: regrowth usually shows in about 3 to 5 weeks, depending on your hair.

Who should be careful with waxing?

Waxing is not the right choice for everyone, so tell your technician before your service if any of these apply:

• You use retinoids or acne medication, which can make skin more delicate. Check with your doctor first.
• You have a sunburn, broken skin or irritation in the area.
• You have recently had a facial peel or other skin treatment.

If you have very sensitive skin, ask about a small test area first. Our eyebrow waxing guide covers prep and aftercare.

What should you do before and after a brow wax?

A little care before and after helps your brows look their best.

• Before: let your brows grow for at least 2 to 3 weeks after tweezing so the wax has hair to grip. Skip exfoliating scrubs on the area that day.
• After: avoid heavy makeup, hot showers on the face, saunas and sun on the area for about a day.
• Between visits: resist tweezing too many stray hairs so your technician can keep the shape even.

Some light redness is common and usually fades within a few hours.

Does Nail Shadow offer threading?

No. Nail Shadow does not offer threading. Our licensed technicians focus on waxing, which lets us shape your brows and tidy the lip, chin, cheeks or full face in the same visit.

Waxing is available at both salons, alongside our manicures and pedicures, so many guests add a brow wax to a nail appointment. Visit our Buckhead salon or Kennesaw salon for your next brow wax.