#bostonthreading

Threading at home is simple, right? You can watch a tutorial online, and get started. After all, all you really need is a piece of thread. Or should you get threading done at a salon? We think you should get it done at a salon. Want to know why? There are a couple of reasons:

Not very simple– Ever tried doing something that looked easy, which turned out to be not so easy after all? Threading is one of those things. Threading at home seems simple, but it requires a significant amount of skill. You need great hand-eye coordination, good eyesight, quick reflexes, and the ability to actually perform the procedure – often with a thread in your mouth!

Greater accuracy– If you’ve tried threading at home, unless you’ve done it for a long time or have a talent for it, it’s likely you removed too much hair, and ended up with wonky-looking eyebrows. Mapping out a good shape for your eyebrows and then threading according to it is harder than you’d think! It takes training, and experience.

Better safety precautions– At a salon, we use professional techniques and products, so there’s less risk of pain, injury, or infection. Did you know that threading poses some safety risks? Those risks are avoided altogether due to our professional knowledge, use of disinfecting agents, and use of better thread.

Reasonable cost– One of the main reasons why people go to salons or parlors is to pamper themselves. It feels good to have someone work on your face. Many of our clients prefer to come to us rather than trying threading at home simply because threading isn’t expensive, and it feels good when done by someone else. Come join us, have a chat, and make friends!

We use organic cotton thread at our Boston threading salon, and our clients often ask us about it. Is organic thread very different from ‘normal’ thread? How is organic thread better?

So, we thought we’d answer those questions in this blog post.

The first thing that makes organic thread better is the fact that it has no chemicals. No pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, chemical fertilizers or GMOs are used in growing organic cotton, so the thread made with it is completely chemical-free. So if you’re allergic to those chemicals, organic thread is a safe bet, to reduce skin irritation. It’s also safer for beauticians who practice threading by holding one end of the thread in their mouth.

The other benefits of organic thread aren’t for you in particular, but for the environment. As the public grows aware of environmental issues, they are taking steps to prevent them. Growing things organically means that the environment is not harmed as much. Using organic products does offer us some benefits, but for the most part, it’s about adopting better practices to help the environment, and humanity.

For instance, as pesticides and herbicides are not used, wildlife is not harmed. Furthermore, less water is used in growing organic thread, so you’d also be helping in water conservation as well. For cotton to be labeled as organic, it needs to obtain a GOTS certification. The full details about the certification can be read here – but to summarize, the farm needs to treat its workers fairly, and not harm the environment.

We work towards a sustainable future. Do you?

Have you tried out organic thread? What was your experience? Tell us in the comments below! If you have any questions about threading, you can call us at 857-991-1020 or stop by at our threading salon in Boston’s South End . Stay tuned for more articles about threading, and exciting discounts.

While researching hair removal methods, people often wonder whether they are safe. After all, hair is (in most cases) pulled out, which brings external materials into contact with open pores and irritated skin. Have you ever wondered whether threading is safe?

Put your fears to rest, because we assure you that threading is 100% safe.

Firstly, threading involves no chemicals, apart from those used for sanitation purposes. At our threading salon in Boston, organic thread is used after your skin has been sanitized, and after the process is finished, we wipe the surface dry and apply soothing agents such as aloe gel or rose water – all of which are completely safe. Thus, threading presents no threats due to chemicals.

Now, if proper sanitation isn’t maintained, and standards are allowed to slip loose a bit, infections may occur. For instance, if the same piece of thread is used on multiple people, or the professional doing the process doesn’t properly sanitize his or her hands, skin diseases may be spread from one person to another. At our salon, we observe stringent sanitation procedures, which further eliminates chances of any problems arising.

Another potential risk area is if you undergo the process while your skin is broken or damaged (like with acne). At most competent salons, the beautician will take a careful look at your face to determine whether that is the case. Micro-abrasions or tears do not matter, but large cuts and bruises can sometimes lead to infections.

If you’re planning on getting threading done, check your face for cuts, bruises or acne, and only go if you see none on the areas that’ll get worked on. If you go anyway, in all likelihood the salon’s staff will ask you to come a few days later, when the cut or acne has healed.

Have any more questions, or suggestions for articles you’d like to read? Post them in the comments below! You can also call us at 857-991-1020 or stop by at our threading salon in Boston, located in the South End. Stay tuned for more articles about threading, and exciting discounts.

Threading is a gentle process compared to microblading or waxing, but it does still hurt. So after the process is over, what can you do to soothe your skin? The experts at Eye Adore Threading suggest the following, from experience:

#1 – Rose water

At our threading salon in Boston, we use rose water immediately after threading, applied with cotton balls. It reduces inflammation, and soothes the skin. If you don’t have rose water handy, you can also use coconut oil, or other mild natural oils. If it’s hot outside, however, oil may worsen the situation. Rose water is our top solution.

#2 – Aloe vera

Aloe vera is a close second, when it comes to soothing the skin. Most people are aware of its soothing properties, since it’s used to treat sunburn. After threading, you can apply aloe vera lotion, extract or natural pulp to the affected areas, and it will significantly reduce the pain after threading. Pro tip: Keep it as a houseplant in your room, to kill two birds with one stone.

#3 – Ice

A simple yet effective method to soothe your skin after threading, is by applying ice. It’s available everywhere, it’s cheap, and it works great. Hold an ice cube to inflamed areas for a while, and your skin will soon feel better. For easy handling, put the ice cube in a handkerchief, twist the excess cloth around, and use it to grab hold without freezing your fingers.

#4 – Protect your skin

Protect your skin from direct sunlight and from yourself. Meaning, don’t touch the painful areas. Your skin will be irritated and tender, and touching it will only make things worse. Protect it from direct sunlight by wearing a hat, or by avoiding sunny areas for a couple hours after threading. Irritated skin and direct sunlight don’t mix well.

Is threading better than waxing? Why?

There are numerous methods of facial hair removal. Waxing, tweezing, threading, laser hair removal – and a half dozen others. But which one’s the best? Or rather, which one’s better among threading and waxing?

We think threading is the indisputable winner. Here’s why.

1 – Less margin for error

Threading is better than waxing because it’s a more controlled process. Hairs are removed a few at a time, by carefully squeezing them between intertwined strings. Have you ever tried waxing your eyebrows at home and ended up with large chunks of hair missing? Eyebrow pencils might save the day, but drawing an eyebrow on is time consuming, and the natural look is always best. Threading, being a very controlled process, is much less likely to go wrong.

2 – Quicker, simpler process

Of all the facial hair removal methods, threading is the quickest and simplest. All you need is the right skills, a long piece of thread, and a mirror. If you’re quick, you can do it within a couple of minutes – as most professionals do. Waxing takes much longer, as you need to wait for the wax to melt, apply it, allow it to try, and then rip it off.

3 – Not messy or wasteful

Another reason why threading is better than waxing, is because it isn’t half as messy. While waxing, you’ll need wax strips, or – much worse – hot wax. It’s extremely messy, and generates a lot of waste. Threading poses no such problems. There is no mess to speak of, and the waste generated is minimal – which is something we’re rather proud of. It is the cleanest method of facial hair removal in its price range.

4 – Less painful

Waxing has two main factors that contribute to its painfulness. First, the scalding temperature of the wax, and second, the fact that many hairs are pulled up at the same time. As neither of those factors is involved in threading (and the process itself isn’t too painful), it is significantly less painful than the former. We’ve had clients sit down with fists clenched, and relax visibly once the process begins. It’s not as bad as people expect.