Author: MIKA ROBINSON
I Threaded My Brows For The First Time: Here’s How It Went
I probably didn’t realize that eyebrow threading existed until maybe a year or 2 ago. However, for a long time, I kept getting my brows waxed because of how painful I was told the threading experience was.
My skin has become more and more irritated over the years by wax so as of recent I’ve only waxed my brows every 3-4 months or so. I decided to thread my brows this time around for a few reasons.
- I needed a maintenance method that was easier on my skin
- I was sick of having to fill and conceal my brows in order to look human
- I’ll try anything once because…beauty obsessed
How to find a place to go?
Disclaimer: I’m no snob when it comes to brow maintenance. A $5 eyebrow wax has never steered me wrong.
One day I stumbled upon Perfect Brows while running some errands Downtown Brooklyn. I was intrigued because the threading salon was so bright and clean. Also, they have aestheticians that specialize specifically in the threading hair removal method.
Pain
Expectations
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Reality
Take other people’s experience with a grain of salt.
I apparently have a very high pain tolerance because it didn’t really hurt for me. It was uncomfortable and a tad bit weird but not painful what so ever. My eyes didn’t even tear which is supposed to as a natural reaction from brow threading.
Brow Shape
I’ve had some REALLY good brow waxes, FYI. I would say my brows look a tad more precise than they do when I wax them.
How did my skin react?
10 times better than wax. I get red itchy bumps on my forehead and around my brows when I wax them; this irritation can last for days. I read that with brow threading you should expect redness for 2 hours or so after but that didn’t happen to me at all.
Do avoid putting anything on your eyebrows or touching them a for a few hours after getting them done. Just to be on the safe side.
Would I get it done again?
Hell to the yes yes yes. My brows have a cleaner shape with brow threading than with waxing hands down.
There was no irritation after and brow threading removes hair from the surface without ripping it from the root (good to know if you already have thinning brows or just wish not to).
I hope this helps if you’re thinking about getting your brows threaded. Let me know how it works out for you!
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7 Things You Shouldn’t Say To A Recent College Grad
The moment I stepped foot off Howard University’s campus, it was like everyone that I hadn’t had contact with in 4+ years took a sudden interest in every small detail of my life. Yes, many people were just happy that they knew a proud graduate of the illustrious Howard University but many others were determined to bombard me with questions. I didn’t quite understand why they were concerned in the first place.
If there is a recent college in your life, please spare them by refraining from asking these questions that they get asked 50 million times.
1. So what’s next? What are you going to do with your degree?
Hang it in my diploma case probably in the living room.
2. It’s okay…most college students don’t have jobs in their fields or at all right out of college anyway.
So many questions here. What kind of conspiracy is this? Can I get a refund? Why is this normalized? Why do you feel telling me this at this particular moment would make me feel better about my life?
3. Anything about the economy being bad …we know
The economy has pretty much been screwed well before we have even entered college. I really think rather than telling us how bad the economy/ job market is, you should just say congratulations and happy trails or plug me in for job. Thanks.4. Are you even looking for a job?
This is a particularly an annoying question when you’ve been sending resumes out all day, stalking people on LinkedIn and attending Networking events to try to get your job company. So the answer is yes, I’m not sitting on my ass doing nothing if that is what you’re asking me…
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5. Something about another recent grad getting a cool ass job and making 6 figures straight out of college
Are you trying to make to feel worse or–let a sister know.
6. What happened to *insert the name some insignificant college boyfriend or friend that you haven’t associated with since sophomore year.*
Why are we bringing up the past?
7. Are you planning on going back to school? (for those who aren’t going straight to graduate school)
Wayment, didn’t I just graduate 5 minutes ago? Please allow me to figure out my life just a tad bit before I jump into another $100,000+ of debt to be confused and lost again. It may work for some but just not me. Cool?
While they may mean well, some things are better left unsaid.
What are some questions you’ve been asked as a recent grad that just outright drive you crazy?
7 Motivational Youtube Videos From Female Entrepreneurs & Creatives
Sometimes when you can’t find the motivation to get sh*t done on your own, you have to outsource.
What I Learned From My First Solo Vacation
I’ve always wanted to plan a vacation for me, myself and I.. and this year I finally had the nerve (and the funds$$) to do so.
7 Things I Try To Remember When I Think My Life Sucks
Life can be a b*tch at times. There’s always something going on, something to do and often times little to no motivation to deal with any of it. On the days that you just really can’t find the motivation to keep pushing, take a second to think about all of the simple things in life that mean so much.
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Aaliyah x MAC Collection is Coming In Summer 2018 (Peek Inside)
Freak out now. #AaliyahForMAC is coming to a MAC counter near you in Summer 2018
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The economy has pretty much been screwed well before we have even entered college. I really think rather than telling us how bad the economy/ job market is, you should just say congratulations and happy trails or plug me in for job. Thanks.
