Threading

Threading

Threading is a proven age-old form of facial hair removal practiced in Eastern Countries, like Egypt, India, China and Middle East. Threading has been used for many centuries. Is origin is a little ambiguous but it is believed that it was first used in Arabia, Turkey and India. In fact, threading has been used for more than 1,000 years by Asians to remove unwanted facial hair! It is becoming very popular here in the West. In Persian culture where it is called Bande Abru ("Abru" means eyebrow, and "Band" is the thread). Threading the entire face is widely spread amongst Iranians, but it was originally practiced when a woman was getting married or during special occasions. In ancient Persia, threading was a sign that a girl had reached adulthood and become a woman.The procedure uses a 100% cotton thread which is twisted and pulled along the skin surface of unwanted hair, lifting hair directly from the follicle. Threading removes the entire hair follicle, lasting between 2- 4 weeks.

Course content:

Full practical demonstration and guidance throughout the day using a variety of different threading techniques

Health and Safety at Work Law

Sterilisation and Hygiene in the salon

Data Protection

Anatomy and Physiology relating to the course you are studying

Consultation process and an example of the consultation card.

Contra-indications and how to recognise them

Contra-actions, History of threading

Licensing requirements if required. Professionalism/ Code of Ethics

Local Bylaws that may affect your business e.g. treating minors.

Where to obtain insurance and details of professional associations.