Lavish Hair & Beauty
Threading & Waxing
Precise shaping for brows and face, in whichever technique suits your skin — hair-by-hair threading or warm wax. Most areas are available either way, so you can pick what's worked best for you before, or ask for a recommendation.
- Duration
- From 10 min
- Price
- From £8
- Performed By
- Beauty Therapist
- Technique
- Threading or Waxing
What Is Threading vs Waxing
Threading removes hair line by line for a very precise edge, with less risk of irritation on sensitive skin since nothing is applied to the skin itself. Waxing clears a whole area at once, which is faster and lasts a little longer between appointments because it removes hair from further down the follicle. Neither is objectively better — it comes down to your skin, the area being treated, and how much precision that area actually needs.
Eyebrow shape, sides, upper lip, chin, forehead and neck are all available in either technique, so first-time clients can try both and settle on a preference. Full face and face + brows combine several areas into one appointment for anyone wanting a complete tidy rather than booking areas separately. Nose and ear hair are waxed only, since threading isn't practical in those areas.
Eyebrows in particular benefit from threading's precision — a brow shape is one of the most visible things on a face, and hair-by-hair control makes it far easier to correct asymmetry between the two sides or work carefully around a shape you're trying to grow back in. Larger areas like the full face tend to suit waxing better simply because it covers ground faster without sacrificing much precision where it matters less.
For anyone who's never had either treatment before, the honest advice is this: threading tends to suit reactive or very sensitive skin better, while waxing tends to last a few days longer. Ask your therapist for a recommendation based on your specific skin at consultation rather than guessing beforehand.
Who It's For
Anyone maintaining brows or facial hair who wants a clean, considered result rather than a rushed tidy-up. First-time clients unsure which technique to choose can ask for a recommendation at consultation based on their skin, and there's no commitment to sticking with one technique forever — plenty of regulars switch between threading and waxing depending on the season or how their skin is behaving. It also suits clients local to St John's Wood looking for a quick, precise brow or face treatment that fits around a lunch break or before another appointment, since most single areas take fifteen minutes or less.
What to Expect
Consultation
Confirming which areas and which technique — threading, waxing, or a mix of both across different areas.
Patch Check
A quick check of the skin, particularly for first-time waxing clients or anyone with a history of sensitivity.
Treatment
Hair removed precisely by thread or warm wax, area by area, working carefully around the shape being kept.
Finish
A calming balm applied to reduce redness before you leave, particularly after waxing.
Benefits
Choice of Technique
Threading or waxing, whichever suits your skin and the specific area being treated.
Precise Shaping
Brows and face shaped to actually suit you, not a generic template applied regardless of your natural shape.
Quick Appointments
Most single areas take fifteen minutes or less, easy to fit around a busy day.
Combine Areas
Full Face and Face + Brows bundle several areas into one appointment for a complete result.
Preparation & Aftercare
Before Your Appointment
- Avoid sunbathing or sunbeds on the area for 24 hours beforehand
- Skip retinol or exfoliating products on the area for a couple of days prior to your appointment
- Let your therapist know about any skin sensitivity before starting, especially for a first-time waxing appointment
- If you're trying threading for the first time, avoid applying makeup to the brow or face area beforehand
Aftercare
- Avoid makeup or heavy product on the area for a few hours afterwards
- Some light redness is normal, especially after waxing, and settles quickly within an hour or two
- Avoid sun exposure on the treated area for 24 hours
- Avoid hot showers or saunas immediately after waxing, since freshly treated skin is more sensitive to heat
Pricing
Good to Know
Threading & Waxing — Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for sensitive skin, threading or waxing?
Threading is generally gentler on very sensitive or reactive skin since nothing is applied to the skin itself — your therapist can advise at consultation.
Can I combine areas in one appointment?
Yes — Full Face and Face + Brows combine multiple areas, or you can mix and match individual areas in threading, waxing, or both.
How often should I rebook?
Most clients rebook every 3–4 weeks for brows, and similarly for other facial areas depending on how quickly hair regrows for you specifically.
How much does eyebrow shaping cost?
Eyebrow Shape is £15 by either threading or waxing. See the price table below for the full breakdown by area.
Does threading hurt?
It's a brief pinching sensation rather than pain for most clients, and settles quickly once the treatment is finished.