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Threading is an ancient method of hair removal originating in the Eastern world. In more recent times it has gained popularity in Western countries.

Technique
In threading, a thin, twisted cotton thread specially designed for threading is rolled over untidy hairlines and other areas of unwanted hair, plucking the hair at the follicle level. Unlike tweezing, where single hairs are pulled out one at a time, threading can remove an entire row of hair, resulting in an accurate and straighter line with desired shape.

Advantages cited for eyebrow threading, as opposed to eyebrow waxing, are that it provides more precise control in shaping eyebrows and is gentle on skin. Because a large area of hair is removed at once, it could be painful, though a Guardian columnist has declared that when done professionally "with a cat's cradle of fine thread" it can be quick and painless.

Origin
Threading has long been popular in many Arab countries, and was well known from Indian and Persian culture. The Arabic word for threading is 'Khite'; in Egypt it is also called 'Fatlah'.

Threading the entire face is widely practiced amongst Iranians, but it was originally only done when a woman was getting married or for special occasions. In ancient Persia, threading was a sign that a girl had reached adulthood and become a woman.