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    Eyebrow threading bad reaction !!!

    Posts: 128 Member
    edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
    Ok so I got my eyebrows threaded last monday for the very first time ever. On wednesday, after my nap I woke up and broke out like crazy. I mean I had bumps all over my t-zone area and on top of my eyebrows. Now I love the way she did it, she did such a great job but I don't want to keep breaking out every time I get my eyebrows done. So the questions are: What can I do to get rid of the ones I have now? Second, how can I prevent this ( the bumps) from happening next time?

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    • Posts: 399 Member
      not sure, try benadryl to calm down the reaction. same thing always happened to me after eyebrow waxing so now I get them threaded and haven't had a problem with it. wonder why you would break out two days later?
    • Posts: 515 Member
      Can I please ask: what is 'eyebrow threading'? I'm old. lol.
    • Posts: 128 Member
      not sure, try benadryl to calm down the reaction. same thing always happened to me after eyebrow waxing so now I get them threaded and haven't had a problem with it. wonder why you would break out two days later?

      I have tried neosporin according to google lol. But yea I was wondering about that too, it's crazy.
    • Posts: 3,335 Member
      I would consider asking what material is the thread made of, and if there are chemical preservatives on that thread. You could be having a bonafide reaction.

      Lets face it: you pluck a hair follicle out, you basically have an open wound until it heals, so thats why Im thinking it has to do with the thread.

      Or - your stylist might not be washing her hands enough in between clients.
    • Posts: 128 Member
      Can I please ask: what is 'eyebrow threading'? I'm old. lol.

      Lol I didn't know about it either until earlier this year but it's amazing I love it ( minus the reaction). Eyebrow threading is a technique which originated in India, Eyebrow threading can be used to eliminate a unibrow, raise the arch of the eyebrow, or add shape and definition to the brow. Because it removes hair by the follicle, it is a reasonably long lasting hair removal technique as well. Repeat visits after three to four weeks are standard. The technique is also not terribly expensive because it is easy to do quickly and does not require costly chemical ingredients. For women who would like to pursue a more natural beauty regimen, eyebrow threading is a good choice, since it does not use harmful products.
    • Posts: 569
      Can I please ask: what is 'eyebrow threading'? I'm old. lol.


      Exactly.....same here
    • Posts: 828 Member
      I've had my eyebrows threaded ONCE and would you believe I'd rather pluck or wax at home? At least with waxing it's over in one fell swoop. With the threading I felt like I was being stung by a bee over and over and over again.

      As for the original question, did you moisturize well when you got home? I've found that is the key to reducing irritation/reaction for me.

      Hope you are feeling better soon!
    • Posts: 1,658
      Geez, I had to do it the hard way. Finally, after about 30 years of plucking, they don't grow back, so I guess that's ONE thing about growing older that's on the plus side. It's been over 10 years since I had to pluck... other than an occasional stray here and there.
    • Posts: 1,114 Member
      Err are you sure it's a reaction and not like...razor bumps?
    • Posts: 184 Member
      If they put that cream or gel on your brows to "soothe" them, it usually causes you to break out. Next time tell them you don't want cream. That was my problem too. Now I don't break out, I just get red when they're finished because I'm a snow bunny. :laugh:
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      Lol I didn't know about it either until earlier this year but it's amazing I love it ( minus the reaction). Eyebrow threading is a technique which originated in India, Eyebrow threading can be used to eliminate a unibrow, raise the arch of the eyebrow, or add shape and definition to the brow. Because it removes hair by the follicle, it is a reasonably long lasting hair removal technique as well. Repeat visits after three to four weeks are standard. The technique is also not terribly expensive because it is easy to do quickly and does not require costly chemical ingredients. For women who would like to pursue a more natural beauty regimen, eyebrow threading is a good choice, since it does not use harmful products.

      This is probably a silly question, but wouldn't it be easier (and cheaper) to just pluck?! LOL
    • Posts: 1,223 Member
      My skin is pretty sensitive and I had tried threading once, the lady used a powder afterwards and it made me break out terribly! I wasn't sure if it was because she didn't wash her hands well enough, or if it was the powder she used afterwards (?).

      Now I have a lady who uses hard wax, the soft wax causes a mild allergic reaction.

      I would call her and let her know that you had a break out, she may have some suggestions on what to do now and what ya'll can do differently next time.
    • Posts: 108 Member
      Hey, I'm an Esthetician and I learned threading in school. I have a feeling it's not a "reaction" to anything. People, including myself have the same thing happen all the time with facial hair removal. Waxing would get the same result. What it could be is tiny pimples. Your skin goes into over production of sebum where the hair was removed creating pimples. They'll go away, it will just take a few days. It's A VERY common complaint. Tell the lady about what happened next time you go in. She may have a way to prevent it from happening next time. I was taught to wipe the area after epilation with tend skin or something that is alcohol based. Good luck!
    • Posts: 99 Member
      I have always wanted to try threading but I'm too scared. I get mine waxed about every 3 weeks and tweez them myself in between waxings. Think it may be that the brows were not used to the threading . This may sound foolish but I would try it one more time. maybe it was something else. Do you remember if you had an adverse reaction the first time you had them waxed?
    • Posts: 6,063 Member
      There was a girl in my high school that waxed her eyebrows once and she got tons of little pimple like things. It is just a skin reaction I think and not anything that was done during the procedure.
    • Posts: 944 Member
      Happens to me with threading and waxing. I think it's just my skin.
    • Posts: 128 Member
      thank u all but any ideas how to get rid of the bumps in the meantime?
    • Posts: 1,198 Member
      I switched to threading because I'm a wimp and cannot pluck and waxing makes me red/bumpy. I haven't had problems with bumps from threading, but when I had the waxing problems I'd use a little calamine lotion to soothe the skin overnight. You can buy clear calamine now so it'll blend a little better than the colored stuff.
    • Posts: 2,687 Member
      Threading tends to give better results than plucking. I get mine threaded, but my eyebrows are just wack because they don't grow back properly.
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