Friday, August 7, 2009

Tips to minimize the pain when plucking eyebrows

Tweezerman Stainless Steel Slant Tweezer


Tips to minimize the pain of plucking eyebrows using tweezers.

  1. Invest in a good tweezers (e.g Tweezerman tweezers). Saves plucking time and avoid mistakes like slipping due to the oil or breaking the hair halfway.
  2. Rub ice on the eyebrows for about 1 minute to numb the skin around it. Repeat when required
  3. Wet a piece of towel with warm water and place it over the eyebrows for awhile open the pores. Alternatively, pluck your eyebrows after a hot shower. The hair will be able to be plucked with less resistance as the pores are opened.
  4. Pluck your eyebrows the week after your period begin. Skin is less sensitive toward the pain by then
  5. Tout the skin in the direction of hair growth while plucking the eyebrows
  6. Pluck one strand of hair at a time
  7. Pluck near to the roots with a short and fast action
  8. Pluck in the direction of hair growth
  9. Apply Anbesol, Orajel or any children teething gel on the brows to reduce painOrajel Mouth Sore Medicine - .18 ozAnbesol Maximum Strength Oral Anesthetic Gel, .33-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3)
  10. Apply aloe vera gel after plucking to reduce the redness and soothes painFruit Of The Earth Aloe Vera 100% Gel 24 oz (680 g)Fruit Of The Earth Aloe Vera 

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