Although many kits are offered for use at home, faster and more successful results are obtained by an experienced salon-based operator. Waxing should not be performed on moles or skin that is irritated, sunburned, or broken. Pay special attention to the temperature of the wax to avoid burning the skin. Threading Threading is an ancient manual technique, popular in many Arabic countries, that involves the use of a long twisted loop of thread rotated rapidly across the skin. By maneuvering the twisted string, hairs are trapped within the tight entwined coils and are pulled or broken off.
Adverse effects are similar to plucking.
Abrasives Abrasives such as pumice stones and devices or gloves made of fine sandpaper work by physically rubbing the hair away from the skin surface. This method can be irritating to the skin and is not used commonly today for hair removal. Sugaring Sugaring is similar to waxing. The sugar mixture is prepared by heating sugar, lemon juice, and water to form a syrup. The syrup is formed into a ball, flattened onto the skin, then quickly stripped away.