Threading has been around for centuries, especially in parts of Asia and the Middle East, yet somehow it still feels “new” to a lot of people who walk into a salon. Maybe that’s why so many stories float around about it, half-truths, exaggerations, and a few flat-out myths. If you’ve ever sat in a chair while your friend warned you about how much it’s going to hurt, or someone told you your brows would grow back twice as thick, you know what we mean. Aroma Salon is here to bust all the myths so that you can get your eyebrows done in peace and feel prettier than ever.
This one is the most common. People imagine a string digging into their skin, but that’s not how threading works. The cotton thread is looped in a way that twists around the hair and pulls it out from the root. Yes, you feel it, but the pain is sharp and quick, and it doesn’t linger. Clients usually describe it as a pinch. The first time might feel odd simply because it’s unfamiliar, but by the second or third visit, you barely think about it. Compared to waxing, which pulls the skin, threading is often gentler.
We’ve all heard this one about almost every kind of hair removal. It’s simply not true. Threading takes the hair out from the root, so what grows back is the same hair you had before, sometimes even finer over time. The only reason people think it’s thicker is that when new hair starts to grow, it has a blunt edge. That edge feels rough, so people assume it’s coarser. Give it a few days, and it softens again.
Not even close. Eyebrows are the star of the show, sure, but threading works on the upper lip, chin, sides of the face, and even the forehead. It’s actually one of the best choices for sensitive areas because it doesn’t use heat or chemicals. Many people who get reactions to wax rely on threading. Once you know how versatile it is, you’ll see why so many salons offer it as a full-face service.
A myth that comes from misunderstanding. A fresh piece of thread is always used for every client. The thread that touches your skin is thrown away at the end. In fact, compared to waxing pots that can be double-dipped or tweezers that need sanitising, threading is often cleaner. Professional salons are strict about hygiene. If you’re unsure, just ask your technician before you start. A good one will show you the thread and how they set it up.
The next time you hear someone whisper about how painful threading is, or that it’s unhygienic, you’ll know the truth. Like most beauty treatments, the experience depends on where you go and who’s doing it. A trained professional can make it quick, clean, and surprisingly relaxing.
