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Eyebrow Threading in South Ajax: What to Expect and Pricing

Eyebrow threading is a way to shape and clean up your brows without heat or wax. This guide explains how threading works, what a visit feels like, how to prepare and what each threading service costs at M Spa N Salon in South Ajax, Ontario.

How eyebrow threading works

Threading is a form of hair removal. A technician coils cotton thread, rolls it across the skin and lifts hairs out at the root, either one at a time or in a short line. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it is used on facial hair such as the eyebrows, upper lip and chin.

Because the hair comes out at the root, most people book again every three to four weeks. Threading uses no heat and no wax. The Cleveland Clinic describes it as more precise than waxing and gentler on the skin for most people, and it also notes that some people find it more painful. If your skin is sensitive, trying both threading and waxing is a fair way to find out which one suits you.

What a threading visit looks like

At most threading appointments you describe the shape you want and the technician works across the brow line. You may feel tugging or a mild burning sensation, especially on sensitive spots, and you may notice some redness or slight swelling for a few hours afterward. The Cleveland Clinic says threading is a skill that should be done by an experienced specialist, so it is worth choosing a salon you trust with your face.

Booking at M Spa N Salon takes about a minute. On our home page you pick a service, a date and a time, and your phone opens a text to the salon with the details already written. Send the text to book. We are open Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Threading prices at M Spa N Salon

Every threading price is posted on our site. Eyebrows are $10, Full Face is $30, Forehead is $6 and Upper Lip is $6.

Lower Lip and Chin and Sideburns are $12 and up, and Neck is $10. A plus sign after a price means the final price can be higher, so text us if you want to confirm a price before you book. You can see the whole threading and waxing price list in one place.

Brow tinting is a separate service. Eyebrow Tint is $30 and Eyelash Tint is $40, with Eyelash Lift & Tint at $70.

How to prepare and what to do afterward

A little preparation helps. The Cleveland Clinic suggests skipping retinol and retinoid products for five to seven days before you are threaded, and gently cleansing the area with cold water before and after.

Afterward, try not to touch your brows. The Cleveland Clinic also suggests avoiding swimming pools, hot tubs and direct sun, and going without make-up for a few days if you can. If redness or swelling does not settle, or you think a spot is infected, see a doctor.

Threading or waxing for your brows?

For brows and small facial areas, threading is the more precise option, and it uses no heat or wax. Waxing lifts more hair at once, so it suits larger areas such as the arms, legs and bikini area. Many people use threading for the face and waxing for the body, and we offer both, so you can choose by area. If you are weighing waxing, read our guide to waxing in South Ajax.

Book threading in South Ajax

M Spa N Salon is a local, family-owned and woman-owned salon in South Ajax with more than 15 years in the community. Prices are posted, booking is by text and gift certificates are available. Book your threading appointment or see the full price list.