It Hurts So Good!

08/20/2009 in Maintenence, Tricks of the Trade by Lindsay | 7 comments

There is this woman that I love – but all she does is cause me pain.

It’s only temporary, though.  When it’s over, I forget how much spending time with her hurts me and I just think about seeing her again…  Her name is Minaz.  Isn’t that pretty?  I won’t let you have HER (she is mine!), but there are others like her.  Promise.
Minaz threads my eyebrows and she is amazing.  She works at Hair Images off of N. Druid Hills in the Indian strip mall.
threading-hair-removal
Q+DD on Threading (www.wikipedia.com): Threading is an ancient method of hair removal which originated in the Indian subcontinent, spread to the Middle and Far East, and is now gaining popularity in Western countries. It is equally popular with both men and women in Arab countries, although the men usually just do their ears and eyebrows with thread and continue to shave the beard part of their face with a traditional safety or straight razor.  It is also popular 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 had become a woman.
Practitioners use a pure, thin, twisted cotton thread which is rolled over untidy hairlines, eyebrows and so on, plucking the hair at the follicle level. Unlike tweezing where a single hair is pulled out each time, threading can remove an entire row of hair, resulting in a straighter line. As the top layers of skin are not peeled or traumatized, threading is an alternative for those with sensitive skin or who use Retin-A, Accutane and similar products.
thread

I’ve been going to Minaz for four years and I’ve been really happy with my eyebrows.  Although they offer other services at Hair Images in addition to threading, I think most people go for hair removal.  They accept walk-ins and it is a pretty no-frills space, but the line is always out the door!  I strongly suggest making an appointment.  You will still have to wait, but it will only be for 10 minutes or so, and I’ve definitely waited a hour as a walk-in for the five minute threading treatment.  Nuts!

Told you so…

xx, L

Hair Images
1622 Woodcliff Dr NE # K
Atlanta, GA 30329-3134
(404) 248-0446
www.hairimages.com

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  1. Lauren’s avatar

    Lauren on 08/20/2009 at 8:32 AM

    Hear she is amazing. Thanks for the deets, Linds.

  2. Sole Matters’s avatar

    Sole Matters on 08/20/2009 at 11:13 AM

    I love having mine done! It’s kind of hard to find a place that threads though. I’ll have to check this place out since I live in Brookhaven! THANKS!

  3. Joanna’s avatar

    Joanna on 08/20/2009 at 5:22 PM

    I go there!!! Note: it’s best to go Tues-Thursday mid morning or mid afternoon. For people who work close by and have flexible lunch hours (or work from homers like myself), it’s great. I’ve never had to make an appointment during those times.

    You didn’t mention the best part – it’s like 7 bucks. Tip them kindly, ladies.

    Okay – my super ridic (Oh! I abbreviated, aren’t y’all proud!?) commenting spree is ov-ah.

  4. Lauren’s avatar

    Lauren on 08/21/2009 at 7:16 AM

    Nooooo we love your comments, Jo!

  6. Lindsay’s avatar

    Lindsay on 08/31/2009 at 11:11 AM

    That’s right – you can’t beat the #7!!

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