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Threading
Expert answers about eyebrow and facial threading
Do dermatologists recommend threading?
Yes, most dermatologists recommend threading as a safe and effective facial hair removal option, particularly for people with sensitive skin or those who react to wax ingredients. Dermatologists appreciate threading's chemical-free approach and minimal skin contact, though they emphasize the importance of choosing experienced practitioners and following proper aftercare to prevent complications.
Is threading really better than waxing?
Threading excels in precision, works better for sensitive skin, and uses no chemicals, making it ideal for detailed facial work like eyebrow shaping. Waxing covers larger areas more quickly and lasts slightly longer for some people. Neither is universally "better"—the right choice depends on your treatment area, skin sensitivity, pain tolerance, and desired results.
What does threading actually do?
Threading is a precise hair removal method that uses a twisted cotton thread to trap and pull out multiple hairs simultaneously from the follicle root. This ancient technique, originating from South Asia and the Middle East, removes unwanted facial hair with exceptional accuracy, creating clean, defined lines that last 2-6 weeks depending on your hair growth cycle.
What is the downside of threading?
Threading's main disadvantages include temporary skin irritation and redness, varying pain levels especially for sensitive areas, potential for ingrown hairs if aftercare isn't followed, and dependency on practitioner skill for safe, effective results. While generally gentler than waxing, threading isn't completely pain-free and may not suit everyone's pain tolerance or skin type.
Eyebrow Threading
Everything you need to know about brow threading
How long do threaded brows last?
Threaded eyebrows last between 2-6 weeks, with most people requiring maintenance appointments every 3-4 weeks to keep their shape looking sharp and clean. Duration depends on your individual hair growth cycle, hormones, genetics, and how quickly your brow hair regrows. Regular threading clients often find they can gradually extend time between appointments as hair regrowth becomes finer and slower over time.
Is it healthier to wax or thread eyebrows?
Threading is generally healthier for eyebrows, particularly if you have sensitive skin, use retinoids or chemical exfoliants, or have reactive skin prone to allergies. Threading's chemical-free approach with minimal skin contact causes less trauma to the delicate eye area than wax's adhesive pulling. However, both methods are safe when performed properly by trained professionals, and "healthier" ultimately depends on your individual skin characteristics and any underlying conditions.
What are the downsides of eyebrow threading?
Eyebrow threading's main disadvantages include discomfort during treatment (especially for sensitive areas near the nose), temporary skin redness that can last 30 minutes to 2 hours, risk of asymmetrical results if performed by inexperienced practitioners, and the impossibility of fixing over-threading until hair regrows. While generally effective, threading requires finding a skilled specialist and accepting short-term aesthetic trade-offs.
What does threading do to your eyebrows?
Threading removes unwanted eyebrow hairs from the follicle root using twisted cotton thread, creating clean, defined brows that enhance your facial features. The technique shapes your natural brow arch, eliminates stray hairs, and produces symmetrical results that frame your eyes beautifully. Results last 2-6 weeks depending on your hair growth cycle, with regular threading maintaining your desired shape.
HD Brows
Professional HD brows treatment information
Are HD Brows good for thin eyebrows?
Yes, HD Brows is exceptionally good for thin eyebrows. The treatment combines strategic tinting to darken and enhance visibility of existing hairs, precision shaping to create optimal fullness from available growth, and expert trimming to maximize density. This comprehensive approach makes thin or sparse brows appear significantly fuller and more defined without requiring brow makeup.
How long do HD Brows last?
HD Brows last 4-6 weeks for the overall shape and design, with the tinting component lasting 3-4 weeks. Most clients return every 5-6 weeks for maintenance appointments to keep their brows looking perfectly groomed. Individual factors like hair growth rate, skincare routine, and sun exposure can affect longevity.
What is the difference between HD Brows and normal brows?
The main difference is that HD Brows combines 7 professional techniques (consultation, tinting, waxing, threading, tweezing, trimming, styling) in one comprehensive 45-minute treatment, while "normal brows" typically refers to single-technique services like basic threading or waxing. HD Brows delivers customised, longer-lasting results (4-6 weeks) through this multi-method approach, whereas standard treatments provide basic hair removal without strategic shaping or colour enhancement.
Brow Lamination
Brow lamination and styling guides
How long do laminated brows last?
Laminated brows last 6-8 weeks on average. The chemical restructuring gradually relaxes over this period as your natural hair growth cycle continues and new, untreated hair emerges. Most clients book touch-up appointments every 6-7 weeks to maintain the fluffy, voluminous appearance. Factors like hair texture, aftercare compliance, and natural growth rate affect exact duration.
Is it worth getting a brow lamination?
Brow lamination is worth it if you have thick, unruly, or flat-lying brows and want 6-8 weeks of fluffy, voluminous, low-maintenance styled brows. At £30-40, the cost-per-wear becomes reasonable when considered over the treatment's duration. However, it's NOT worth it for those with very sparse brows (can make them look thinner), those preferring sleek groomed brows over fluffy styles, or those unable to comply with 24-48 hour aftercare restrictions.
What exactly does brow lamination do?
Brow lamination chemically restructures the bonds within brow hairs, allowing them to be brushed into an upward, fluffy position where they're set and held for 6-8 weeks. This creates the appearance of fuller, more voluminous brows by making hairs stand upright and uniform rather than lying flat. Think of it as a perm for your eyebrows—it redirects hair growth direction without adding color or removing any hair.
Henna Brows
Natural henna brow treatments explained
Hybrid Brows
Hybrid brow treatment guide
Facials
Professional facial treatment guides
What is a calming facial?
A calming facial is a gentle treatment specifically designed for sensitive, reactive, or irritated skin using soothing, anti-inflammatory products and minimal manipulation. These facials avoid aggressive exfoliation, extraction, or potentially irritating ingredients, instead focusing on reducing redness, calming inflammation, and strengthening the skin barrier through careful product selection and gentle application techniques that won't trigger sensitivity reactions.
What is a hydrating facial?
A hydrating facial is a specialized treatment designed to restore moisture balance in dehydrated or dry skin through deep cleansing, exfoliation, and application of hydration-focused serums, masks, and moisturizers. This treatment specifically targets water loss in the skin, helping to plump fine lines, improve texture, and restore a healthy glow to dull, tight, or flaky complexions.
Which type of facial is best?
No single facial type is universally "best"—the optimal choice depends entirely on your current skin condition, primary concerns, skin type, sensitivity level, and treatment goals. Dehydrated skin benefits most from hydrating facials, congested skin needs deep-cleansing treatments, sensitive skin requires calming facials, and aging concerns respond to anti-aging facials. The "best" facial is one properly matched to your individual needs rather than the most expensive, technologically advanced, or trending treatment.
What is the best facial to have done?
For most people seeking overall skin improvement, a professional diamond facial offers the best combination of immediate glow and long-term benefits through controlled exfoliation and oxygen infusion. However, the truly "best" facial aligns with your primary skin concern: hydrating facials for dryness, gold facials for anti-aging, calming facials for sensitivity, and bridal facials for comprehensive pre-event preparation. Professional skin analysis determines which treatment will deliver optimal results for your specific complexion.
What's the best facial for mature skin?
Gold facials are exceptional for mature skin, offering anti-aging benefits through collagen stimulation, improved elasticity, and radiance enhancement. The Shahnaz Gold 24 Carat Facial and VLCC Gold Facial both deliver visible firming and luminosity. Diamond facials also work beautifully for mature complexions by resurfacing texture, reducing fine lines, and promoting cellular renewal. At Mesmerising Beauty, we recommend alternating between gold and diamond facials for comprehensive anti-aging benefits.
Which type of facial is best?
The best facial depends on your specific skin type, concerns, and goals. For anti-aging and radiance, diamond or gold facials work exceptionally well. For dehydrated skin, choose hydrating facials. For sensitive or reactive skin, calming facials provide optimal results. At Mesmerising Beauty, our expert Yogita assesses your skin during consultation to recommend the most suitable treatment from our specialized range.
What does a diamond facial do?
A diamond facial combines microdermabrasion using diamond-tipped exfoliation with intensive serums to remove dead skin cells, stimulate collagen production, and reveal brighter, smoother skin. This professional treatment addresses fine lines, uneven texture, and dullness through gentle mechanical exfoliation paired with nourishing skincare products.
What does a gold facial do?
A gold facial infuses skin with 24-karat gold particles through serums, masks, and specialized products that claim to stimulate collagen production, improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and create antioxidant protection. This luxury treatment combines the purported cellular benefits of gold nanoparticles with intensive hydration and massage for radiant, rejuvenated skin.
What is a bridal facial?
A bridal facial is a specialized intensive treatment designed to prepare skin for wedding day photography and close-up scrutiny. These comprehensive facials typically combine deep cleansing, targeted exfoliation, brightening serums, intensive hydration, and finishing treatments to create luminous, smooth, even-toned skin that photographs beautifully and holds makeup flawlessly throughout the wedding day.
What type of facial to get before a wedding?
Schedule a gentle, proven hydrating or brightening facial 5-7 days before your wedding—long enough for any redness to resolve but close enough to maintain radiance through the ceremony. Avoid aggressive exfoliation, chemical peels, extractions, or any new treatments you haven't tried before. Safe options include oxygen facials, hydrating treatments using familiar products, or gentle brightening facials emphasizing moisture and glow rather than intensive intervention.
Which facial is best for a bride?
The best bridal facial depends on your skin type, concerns, and wedding timeline. For comprehensive pre-wedding preparation, VLCC or Shahnaz Husain Bridal facials offer proven brightening and hydration. Combination approaches work best—diamond facials (months 5-3) for texture refinement, followed by hydrating bridal facials (months 2-1) for radiance, with a final gentle brightening facial 5-7 days before the wedding.
Which facial is best for skin whitening?
For safe, effective skin brightening (preferred term over "whitening"), vitamin C-based facials, diamond microdermabrasion facials, and specialized brightening treatments using ingredients like kojic acid, niacinamide, or licorice extract deliver best results. At Mesmerising Beauty, Dr. Rashel facials facials, Lotus Herbals Diamond facials, and Kaeso Brightening treatments address hyperpigmentation and create luminous, even-toned skin through evidence-based approaches rather than unsafe bleaching agents.
Which is better HydraFacial or diamond facial?
Neither treatment is universally "better"—the choice depends on your skin concerns. Diamond facials excel at resurfacing, texture improvement, and anti-aging through microdermabrasion, while HydraFacials prioritize deep hydration, extraction, and gentle treatment suitable for sensitive skin. For dull, rough skin with fine lines, choose diamond facials; for dehydrated, congested skin needing gentle nourishment, select HydraFacial.
Waxing
Professional waxing guides and preparation tips
How long does a half leg wax last?
A half leg wax typically lasts 3-5 weeks before regrowth becomes noticeable, with most people scheduling their next appointment around the 4-week mark. Individual results vary based on hair growth cycles, hormones, and waxing consistency, but you can expect significantly longer smoothness compared to shaving (which requires maintenance every 1-2 days).
What is included in a full leg wax?
A full leg wax includes complete hair removal from your upper thighs (where legs meet hips) down to your ankles, covering both upper legs (thighs) and lower legs (knees to ankles). The treatment addresses all surfaces—front, back, inner, and outer—providing comprehensive, uniform smoothness for 4-6 weeks.
What is the 48 hour rule for waxing?
The 48-hour rule for waxing refers to the critical two-day period after your waxing treatment when you should avoid hot water, intense exercise, sun exposure, tight clothing, and certain skincare products. This rule protects freshly waxed skin from irritation, infection, and adverse reactions while follicles close and skin recovers.
How should I prepare for full body waxing?
Proper preparation for full body waxing includes: ensuring hair is 5-6mm long (3 weeks post-shaving growth), exfoliating 24-48 hours before, avoiding sun exposure for 24 hours, skipping caffeine and alcohol on appointment day, wearing loose clothing, and scheduling during the optimal time of your cycle. These steps maximize comfort, optimize hair removal effectiveness, and minimize post-wax complications like ingrown hairs.
What does full body wax include?
A full body wax typically includes: full arms, full legs, underarms, chest, stomach/abdomen, full back, and shoulders. Intimate areas (bikini, Brazilian, or Hollywood) are usually optional add-ons. At Mesmerising Beauty, our comprehensive full body waxing service takes 90-120 minutes and provides smooth, hair-free skin across all major body areas for 4-6 weeks.
Manicure
Nail care and manicure guides
Massage
Massage therapy information
Face Threading
Lash Lifting
Are lash lifts better for your eyelashes?
Yes, lash lifts are generally better for your eyelashes compared to daily mechanical curling or wearing heavy extensions. When performed professionally with proper aftercare, they're a low-risk treatment that enhances your natural lashes without the daily manipulation that can cause breakage.
What are the disadvantages of lash lift?
While lash lifts are generally safe and low-maintenance, disadvantages include strict 24-hour aftercare restrictions (no water or makeup), commitment to the same curl for 6-8 weeks with no ability to adjust it, potential for over-processing if done incorrectly, and limited effectiveness on extremely short or sparse lashes.
What is a lash lift and how long does it last?
A lash lift is a semi-permanent beauty treatment that chemically curls and lifts your natural eyelashes from the root, creating a wide-eyed, lifted appearance without extensions. Results typically last 6 to 8 weeks, following your natural lash growth cycle.
Eyelash Extensions
Eyelash Tint
Is a lash tint better than mascara?
Lash tinting is better than mascara for convenience, water resistance, and time-saving if you want subtle, natural definition. Mascara is better for versatility, dramatic looks, and special occasions. Many people use tinting as their daily base and add mascara only when extra impact is desired.
Is it worth getting eyelashes tinted?
Eyelash tinting is absolutely worth it if you have fair or light-colored lashes, want to save time on daily makeup, or lead an active lifestyle involving water sports or gym activities. For £15 and 15 minutes, you get 4-6 weeks of defined, natural-looking lashes without mascara.
Bikini Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
What exactly happens during a Brazilian wax?
During a Brazilian wax, you'll consult with your therapist about preferences, then remove lower clothing and position yourself on a treatment bed. The therapist systematically waxes the front, sides, labia, and back areas using professional-grade wax, working section by section. The process takes 30-40 minutes for first-timers, involves some discomfort, and ends with soothing lotion application and aftercare instructions.
What is included in a Brazilian wax?
A Brazilian wax removes most or all pubic hair from the entire front, sides, and back of the intimate area, including the labia and between the buttocks. You have the option to leave a small strip, triangle, or landing strip at the front, or remove everything completely. It's a comprehensive intimate waxing treatment that leaves you feeling smooth and clean.
What are the downsides of a Brazilian wax?
Brazilian waxing involves temporary discomfort during hair removal, potential for minor skin irritation afterward, and requires regular maintenance appointments every 3-6 weeks. Some individuals may experience ingrown hairs, and the treatment requires a waiting period between sessions for hair to reach adequate length.
What exactly happens during a Brazilian wax?
A Brazilian wax appointment involves consultation, preparation of the treatment area, systematic application and removal of warm wax from all intimate zones while maintaining modesty through draping, followed by soothing application and aftercare instructions. The entire process typically takes 30 minutes for experienced clients.
What is included in a Brazilian wax?
A Brazilian wax removes most pubic hair from the bikini area, including the front, labia, and between the buttocks, typically leaving a small strip or triangle at the front. The treatment provides thorough hair removal while maintaining modesty through professional positioning and draping techniques.
Brazilian/Hollywood Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
What is a Hollywood wax?
A Hollywood wax is the complete removal of all pubic hair from the intimate area, including the front, sides, labia, perineum, and intergluteal cleft. Unlike a Brazilian wax which typically leaves a small strip or triangle of hair, Hollywood waxing results in a completely bare finish with zero hair remaining.
Which is better Brazilian or Hollywood wax?
Neither Brazilian nor Hollywood waxing is objectively "better" - the choice depends entirely on your personal aesthetic preferences, comfort level, and lifestyle needs. Brazilian waxing leaves a small strip or triangle of hair at the front while removing the rest, whereas Hollywood waxing removes all hair completely. Both treatments follow identical procedures and require the same maintenance schedule.
Eyebrow Waxing
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