Many women are concerned about the hairs on the body that they want to remove. Therefore, there are many methods to eliminate them. Hair removal in our country is not particularly popular, although in the East this method has been in demand for a long time.
This technique is also called trading. The procedure can be performed at home, most importantly, to know some rules for its implementation. How to do hair removal with thread, described in the article.
The essence of the procedure
The described technique, as already mentioned, has become popular thanks to the East. Hair removal involves the removal of hairs with a root. To do this, twist the thread in a special way, put it on the fingers and drive it over the skin, clinging to the hair and pulling it out. To master the technique you need training.
Indications
This type of processing is suitable in the following cases:
- If you are allergic to components used in other types of hair removal.
- There is an increased growth of hairs.
- Pain appears when using tweezers.
In these cases, using a thread would be an ideal way. Moreover, you can perform the procedure both in the salon and at home. Many women appreciated the benefits of this method. If everything is done correctly, then there will be no negative consequences.
What parts of the body are used for?
Hair removal can be performed on different parts of the body, but usually with this method, eastern women clean their face. The fluff on the chin is conveniently eliminated with a thread, the mustache above the upper lip. The hairs are cleaned with a thin line, due to which it will be possible to beautifully shape the eyebrows.
The thread is used for legs and bikini area. But it is not suitable for self-processing of armpits, since it is inconvenient, since both hands should be involved in this technique. But similar services are provided by craftsmen in salons.
What thread to use?
The described type of hair removal is performed using a cotton thread of medium thickness. And kapron can damage the hands, especially since it is slippery and badly clings to the hairs. It is allowed to use natural silk thread, but not every sewing department can buy it. Silk hair removal is ideal for removing a small gun on the face. The main thing is to follow all the rules of procedure.
Training
According to reviews, hair removal is a fairly sensitive process. Because the hairs are removed with the root. The skin needs to be prepared for the procedure to reduce the risk of irritation, injury and pain. The length of the hairs should be from 0.5 cm, otherwise they will not be caught.
The procedure for preparing the skin is as follows:
- The desired part of the body is cleaned with a soft scrub the day before treatment. This will exfoliate the dead particles of the epidermis, facilitating the exit of hairs.
- Shortly before hair removal, the skin should be steamed under hot water to open the pores.
- The treated part of the body must be dried and applied with talcum powder for better grip and protection against slipping.
Observing these rules, it will turn out to complete the procedure quickly and safely. In addition, this will lead to excellent results.
How to prepare the threads?
To perform hair removal with a thread, you need to learn how to twist it on your fingers. It is not difficult, as it may seem at first. It is necessary to measure 40-50 cm of the thread and disinfect it with alcohol or another antiseptic. The tips should be knotted together, resulting in a ring.
Then the thread is put on the index and thumb of both hands. And they twist it 10-12 times (the eight should turn out). The procedure for removing hairs is not complicated: it is necessary to alternately spread the thumb and forefinger on each hand to the sides, shifting the twisted part from the middle to the other edge.
Removal Technique
For different parts of the body, the procedure is the same. Only in some areas will the treatment be more difficult, for example on the back of the legs. So how to make hair removal thread? The procedure is as follows:
- Put the thread on the fingers, twist, perform back and forth movements.
- Then it must be applied to the skin so that the twisted part is under the hairs, and the larger side of the loop is above them. Movement should be against growth.
- With a sharp movement, you need to spread your fingers in a small loop, expand it. The twisted middle will be shifted, which will allow you to grab the hairs and pull them out.
- It is necessary to eliminate the thread and evaluate the result. If not all hairs are removed, then you need to repeat the movement.
That's the whole description of how to do hair removal at home. This will allow you to cleanse the skin in a selected place until it regains smoothness.
Hair should be epilated in front of a mirror. Leg trimming takes a lot of time.
Care
After hair removal at home, the skin becomes smooth. But you should also prepare for the fact that irritation or inflammation may appear. To reduce the risk of negative consequences, proper care must be taken after this treatment:
- After the procedure, the skin is lubricated with an antiseptic. For this, “Chlorhexidine”, “Miramistin”, furatsilin, hydrogen peroxide can be used. Alcohol should not be taken, since it greatly dries the skin.
- After a few hours, apply a soothing cream. It is better to choose an ordinary child.
- If irritation appears, such agents as D-Panthenol, Bepanten, Radevit, Sinaflan will help remove it.
- After 5-7 days, it is necessary to clean the skin with a scrub or rub it with a hard washcloth. This is necessary to protect against ingrown hairs. Use a scrub (washcloth) preferably twice a week.
For 3-4 days after hair removal are prohibited:
- sun exposure;
- taking hot baths, visiting the sauna;
- swimming in a chlorinated water pool;
- visiting open water bodies where there is a risk of infection.
Skin anesthesia
Peppermint essential oil will help to reduce pain: it must be diluted in water (3 drops per 20 ml of water). The solution must be used to treat the skin.
In the pharmacy you can buy the product "Menovazin", which has a cooling effect. And "Lidocaine" in the form of a spray is considered a strong anesthetic for local use. Women with high pain sensitivity can take an analgesic pill before hair removal. But this is considered an extreme measure that is best avoided.
Using a thread epilator
The Bradex company has created a unique device - the Intex filament electric epilator. The device is refueled with the thread that is in the kit. The device is convenient to remove the antennae, a small hairline on the chin. But it can be used for other parts of the body.
On the case there is a special backlight that does not pass a single hair. Using this device at home is very simple. The price of the device is about 1200 rubles.
The benefits of trading
The technique for eliminating hairs with threads has the following advantages:
- You will not need financial expenses.
- The technique is simple, so you can quickly learn how to perform movements.
- Vegetation on the body does not appear until 4 weeks.
- There is no risk of allergies.
- You can use this removal for different hairs.
- Excludes skin injury.
- Thanks to constant use, the hairs become thinner and grow less.
disadvantages
But like with any other procedure, hair removal has disadvantages:
- soreness;
- the need for skill;
- risk of inconvenience;
- there may be irritation or inflammation after the procedure;
- when processing a large area, it takes a lot of time.
But despite this, this technique serves as an excellent substitute for waxing, shugaring, and mechanical hair removal. It is only important to follow the rules of the procedure so as not to harm your health.
Contraindications
Triding is contraindicated in skin diseases, in the presence of many moles, warts, papillomas in the epilated part of the body. With infections and inflammations in the body, the procedure must be postponed until recovery. You should not perform hair removal with fresh tan, abrasions, cuts, wounds, ulcers. First you need to eliminate this, and then you can perform the procedure.
The duration of treatment depends on skills, density of hairs, their stiffness. On average, removing the antennae takes 7-10 minutes, and it takes about 1 hour to clean the legs. When the processing technique is well mastered, it will not take much time to complete the procedure.
Do it or not?
How to eliminate unnecessary facial hair, all decide for yourself. Some are used to waxing, while others use tweezers. Trading is not quite popular yet, but those who used this method were satisfied with the result. Hair grows more slowly, and eventually thinner and disappear after a few procedures.
Trading is performed by professionals, but mastering the method yourself is quite simple. For the first procedure, it is advisable to contact a specialist to visually see how the processing is carried out, as well as consult on issues of interest. If you have doubts about your abilities, then it is advisable to contact the salon every time.
If you want to independently master the technique, you need to practice twisting the thread and performing hair removal on your legs. After preparation, you can carry out the procedure on the face. It is necessary to carry out all the actions in the prescribed manner, to comply with the rules and instructions of a specialist, and then the procedure will definitely like it.
Thus, flossing hair is an effective procedure, thanks to which the skin becomes clean and beautiful.