For years, I spent every third Sunday evening melting wax I purchased from Boots pharmacy over the stove, running to the bathroom to apply it on my upper lip before it hardened again, and ripping it off with little to no visible results. I then attempted to learn how to thread my own eyebrows, which resulted in an uneven catastrophe – that year, I perfected the art of using an eyebrow pencil. Finally, I located a salon that dealt solely in threading, but the $$$ spent on beauty treatments burned a large sized hole in my wallet (those of you that live in the western world can probably empathize).
Over the course of a year, I’m sure I have spent upwards of $800 on waxing and threading. While I’m still waiting for a cheap, effortless and moderately painless at-home fix for my waxing needs, it appears my prayers may have been answered for my facial concerns. How many of you have wished you or a friend knew how to thread? Good news, you don’t need to learn how. Finally, two fantabulous ladies, named Anita Sun and Sara Maita, well versed in the practice of eyebrow threading and
facial hair removal have come together to bring us the Threader Kit, “the first home threading system that precisely replicates the ancient art of threading – using actual, organic cotton blended threads.”
For those not familiar with “threading,” it is a South Asian hair removal process that is quickly spreading throughout the world. The technique involves a twisted piece of thread (hence, the name) that is spun, or rolled, over the hair to remove it from the follicle. Threading focuses specifically on the hair and does not remove the skin as in waxing, therefore skin irritations are substantially lessened. It is perfect for eyebrow shaping as it is more precise than waxing yet faster than tweezing. The results last for weeks and can be used all over the face – it is a great alternative for those with sensitive skin and those who use retinols on their face and cannot wax.
The Sun|Maita Threader Kit aims to make the threading process cheaper and more convenient (www.sunmaita.com). The $150 price tag stings a little, but when you think at how much you spend at the salon over the course of several months – gas, treatment, tip – you will discover you are actually saving a lot of $$$. The gadget is mechanical, not electric, so all you need to do is push the button and the threads begin to move as though a hand is expertly twisting them together. With the threads and plastic appliance, you also receive three other FDA approved products. These include the Feel Less Lotion (OTC strength ingredient to alleviate discomfort and diffuse the sensation of hair being pulled from its root), the Closer Lotion (after threading, this product is used to soothe and calm the skin), and Chalk (a powdery like substance that makes fine and hard-to-see hairs visible and just like a gymnast uses chalk to grip onto bars).
If you’re interested to see how the Threader works, check out the video below of a YouTuber below who has kindly shown us how to use the product:
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd8Wm1lQXI4&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&border=1]
If there is one thing I miss the most about being in South Asia, it has to be the ease with which I can get my beauty treatments done (and the prices, oh the amazing prices). But, alas, I live in the U.S. and I have to spend my life seeking out gadgets that will provide the best bang for my buck. The Sun|Maita Threader is a start in the right direction. Now, I don’t have to twist my arms into a pretzel trying to thread myself. The easy to use design is pure genius. On to finding the perfect do-it-yourself waxing kit!
So ladies, what do you think – is it worth the $150 price tag? Will you be threading at home or continue trekking out to the salon? Check the product out and sound off in the comments section below. We’d love to hear your opinions!
http://www.stillpointmindandbody.com/serviceAreas.php?serviceAreaId=10
http://www.kaboodle.com/channel/beauty/post/hair-removal-via-diy-threading
http://blogs.glam.com/glamblush/2009/07/10/thorough-threading/
http://precision-perfect.com/pricing.html
Awesome find! I am def going to look into this. I dish out about 15bucks every 2 weeks to get my eyebrows shaped. And please do share if you happen to find a perfect do it yourself waxing kit.
Thanks!!
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thats so lame!i dont like it and …..i know it will chew my skin…coz it happens to me alll the time i do threading to my seld….even though im using powder…..this product does not compliment the cost!
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OMG- this is brilliant! I am so excited about this!!!
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AMAZING. def want to try this.
thanks for the find
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wonderful!
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looks a little too clunky to be precise, and the price seems a little over the top for something manual. But I’m so excited to see that someone thought of this. Hopefully, some competition will emerge in this niche and we’ll see better priced options.
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it’s a good idea, except what happens when you need to hold your skin taut? she used both her hands to use the device. Personally I’ll just thread myself, at least my fingers will be able to kind of hold my skin.
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Hi Shareen! I’m looking into Parissa wax, everyone seems to be raving about it. Will let you know if it’s a success!
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Hi there Sania,
If you are lucky enough to be able to do threading on yourself, then yes, it most definitely is not worth the cost. For those of us that can’t, the product is a great invention!
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Me too! The place I used to go get my threading done has gotten famous and jacked up their prices
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It’s about time somebody thought of it!
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It really is, but in the meantime check out Threads salon downtown if you haven’t already – they’re pretty great!
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Hi Shazia, I’m keeping my fingers crossed on that idea. $150 makes me cringe, but here’s to hoping for healthy American competition!
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Hey Aleena, that’s a good point. The youtube video shows her using both hands, but the video on the site has the lady using it with one – but neither are holding any skin taut. Now I’m curious – let me see if I can figure it out and get back to you.
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I actually just use my silk epil to do my upper lip. It works like a charm.. and it’s the exact same process, it rips the hair out from the roots. And the bonus is that it does several hairs in a go so you’re done in about 10 seconds pretty much….
I haven’t used it on my eyebrows though because it’s too wide! I get those waxed… I can’t bear the pain of threading them! hehe.
You do get a small pencil sized silk epil specifically for facial hair though. That works on eyebrows and your upper lip. I left mine in Pakistan unfortunately so I’ve been using my regular one!
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I think using it for your upper lip might work, but using that big thing near my eyebrows scares the crap out of me!
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Hi Sadaf!
That sounds like a great idea. I’ve been meaning to use a silk epil on my arms but to be honest I’m a little afraid. Does it really hurt as much as they say it does?
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I think I’m giving up on all hair removal. Either that, or I’m getting lasered. I just went through a torturous arms, legs and bikini wax. I’m in pain.
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Ohh Good
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Great idea, but $150?! It’s such a simple device that I bet I could fashion something similar with $10 worth of stuff from a hardware store. If they hadn’t been so greedy and priced it at say $40, I bet this would be a best-seller.
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Hi Rumana,
I completely agree. $150 really is excessive. Hopefully once the hype wears off they’ll bring the prices down for us!
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