When it comes to plucking, there are so many myths and misunderstandings out there. And there are not enough facts.
Everyone wants to achieve that perfect eyebrow arch, and plucking is the only way to do that. Yes, it can be a painful process and a frustrating one too.
If you know what you’re doing, you can save time and make the process a little less strenuous for you.
You just need to find a way to get the results you’re looking for by using the best tips and the right equipment.
Separating the facts from the myths is just as important too. So, here are five tips, myths and facts that you should know about before you next pluck your eyebrows.
Hair Won’t Grow Back Differently After You Pluck It
One of the biggest plucking myths out there is that it causes hair to grow back differently.
Nobody wants their hair to grow back more coarse. In fact, it will grow back in the same way as before.
Plucking itself has no impact on the way in which the hair grows back. So, if this is the reason why you’ve been avoiding plucking, then you really don’t need to worry about it.
When you pluck a hair, the hair follicles are removed at the root. This is the same as what happens when you remove hairs by waxing or threading.
That means that there won’t be any difference in how the hair eventually grows back later on.
Pluck After Having a Shower
There are good times and bad times to pluck, and it’s important to choose the right time for your skin. After you have had a shower is the best time to pluck hairs.
There is a very simple reason for this. When your skin has been exposed to warm water, it changes your skin. It makes the follicles open up more, and this can make it a lot easier to pull out the hairs you want to remove.
It also makes the hairs a bit softer, which helps the process a lot too. You will feel less pain, and it will take less time, so give it a try and see how you find it.
It’s a simple tip that not enough people take advantage of when plucking hairs.
It’s Easy to Reduce Redness
That redness you get after you’ve been plucking hairs can be annoying. When you pull out a hair, it quickly causes inflammation.
That’s not what you want when you’re in a hurry and have somewhere to be. You don’t want your perfectly shaped eyebrows to be overshadowed by the red skin that is surrounding them.
That will not be a good look, but it can be avoided. It’s a lot easier to reduce that redness than many people actually realise.
All you need is some simple cortisone cream, which can be bought over the counter easily enough.
Just rub a small amount on the affected area, then watch the inflammation reduce.
Plucking Grey Hairs Doesn’t Make More Grow Back
It can be shocking when you first notice a grey hair in your eyebrow or along your hairline. Of course, there is nothing wrong with grey hairs, but it is understandable if you want to remove them.
Many people are put off doing this because they think that if they pull a grey hair out, more of them will grow back.
That’s not really how hair growth works though. Just because there is one grey hair that you can see, that doesn’t mean there is an army of other hiding beneath waiting to jump out. If you remove a grey hair, it might grow back.
You might even find more, but that won’t be because you plucked that first one. The idea that plucking a grey hair causes more to emerge is a complete myth.
Slanted Tweezers Allow for the Most Precision
If you want a precise tool to remove those hard to reach hairs, then you really need a pair of slanted tweezers.
The slant on the tweezer helps you to pick out a particular hair and grab hold of it easily.
And you can also use it for less precise jobs by flipping it around and using the straight edge, which means they’re adaptable.
They’re a great all-round tweezer. But as this guide shows there are a lot different types of tweezers out there – so choosing the right tweezers for the right job is important.