Waxing vs Threading: Which Method Is More Effective?

Are you torn between waxing or threading as your go-to hair removal method? You are definitely not alone. Threading vs waxing is one of the hottest debates when it comes to hair epilation. Each method seems to have its own perks, techniques and its side effects as well. I won’t lie to you, it’s a tough call. One which I will hopefully assist you in making throughout this extensive single question post.

Waxing is one of the quickest, most popular epilation methods. While waxing unwanted hair may need a bit of technique, using cold waxing strips doesn’t. First-time wax users can easily get accustomed to the know-how of it. It’s as simple as placing the wax strip on the patch of undesired hair and removing it quickly and steadily.

Waxing gives you silk finishes, especially if you have a hairy face or body. It extracts an entire hairy patch in one-go, unlike threading, which pulls out each hair follicle individually. Waxing is a great option if you have fluffy eyebrows or hairy cheeks. Results can last up to 6 weeks depending on the strength of your hair. Regular hair waxing can weaken the hair follicles which is a good thing. Hot wax affiliates can also find a variety of wax kits that are designed for facial waxing, and therefore, are gentle on the skin.

One downside to facial waxing is the possible allergic or sensitive reactions to it. If you have an acne-prone or sensitive skin, it’s better to consult a dermatologist on what ingredients to avoid using.

Threading, for those who are unfamiliar with it, is the technique of using twisted cotton threads to remove unwanted facial hair. It’s commonly used on the eyebrows and the lip area. It grew popular as an alternative to waxing due to its affordability and reliance on no chemical ingredients whatsoever.

Threading is a very effective hair removal technique with an impressive ability to pull even the shortest hairs, but it does require practice and patience.
Although the pain caused by threading is quite tolerable, you may develop skin irritation, an urge to sneeze, having watery eyes or even balling like a baby. 

I recommend you try facial waxing If you suffer from dense facial hair and want long-lasting results. Waxing might also be a suitable option for you if your face is not sensitive to wax or allergic to waxing chemicals.

On the other hand, you can turn to threading if you want clean, chemical-free results; whether your face is hypersensitive to waxing or you just don’t prefer it compared to threading, rest assured you will not compromise on quality.

An important note, although both methods are - sort of - equally painful, it’s really a matter of personal preference and individual pain threshold. So, if you don’t find yourself comfortable using waxing, try threading, or vice versa.

When asked to answer that question, I always think of waxing as an effective method to remove as much unwanted hair as possible, while threading, is the preferable method to perfect your eyebrow arches and ensure maximum control of the shaping session. Not to mention that threading doesn’t pull your skin with the hairs, unlike waxing.

Achieving perfect eyebrow arches is no joke. I believe threading can give you the closest results to plucking without having to go through the hassle of plucking every single hair.

Do you have peach fuzz on your chin? Have you tried - and hated - bleaching because it makes you look like a character from Twilight in the sun? I can strongly relate. Chin hair is extremely undesired, especially the coarse kind. One of the pros of using threading for chin hair is that it involves no waiting time. It’s quick and efficient (once you’ve become skilled at it, of course).

As for soft wax (for mild hair) and hard wax (for thick hair), it allows you to eliminate a large patch of hair with a single pull. Waxing your chin is a tad more complicated than threading it because you have to know which type of wax to use; with threading, just about any cotton thread will do.

No one likes to have a little mustache; the upper lip is one of the most sought areas when it comes to hair removal, but, you have to be careful what you choose. Since this area is particularly extra sensitive, it’s vital to choose a gentle product (in case of waxing).

Using harsh waxing ingredients may result in discomfort, redness, or even discoloration. In addition to the numerous precautions you have to take; avoiding peels or retinoids prior to waxing, avoiding Accutane, testing on a hair patch, and having to use a post-wax oil to remove the wax residue.

Aside from the momentary painful sensations and occasional redness, threading is good for the face. It is basically harmless when compared to waxing, which makes it a perfect, clean option for removing hair from your face. 

According to Cosmopolitan Magazine, threading subjects you to “bearable pain.” The magazine also advises you to “try not to flinch during it” to reduces rooms for error and avoid ending up with bald patches.

Threading may cause instantaneous burning sensations that you can easily get rid of if you apply an ointment such as Kenakomb Ointment. You can also refer to one of our favorite, all-natural, multi-purpose gels, aloe vera. Aloe vera helps reduces redness, soothes and moisturizes your face, and prevent the growth of ingrown hair and irritating bumps or small zits.

This solely depends on each individual and her hair strength; however, the average lasting of threading is between 3 to 4 weeks. It can last till 6 weeks if you have fine hair. Threading is sought to give longer-lasting results than waxing because it’s capable of extracting tiny hairs from their roots, leaving you with a baby-smooth face!