Threading

Eyebrow threading is an ancient form of hair removal that uses a cotton thread to remove the stray hairs above and below your brow shape. The technique has been used for centuries in South Asia and the Middle East, says celebrity brow expert Dani Kimiko Vincent, founder of KIMIKO, and "the process involves 'rolling' a series of looped cotton threads against the skin to create a twisting motion that pulls out hairs from the root." Essentially, the thread wraps around each hair and traps it inside a tiny coil, which makes it easier to remove.

The service is most popular for eyebrows (hence, the name), but you can technically thread any unwanted facial hair—upper lips, chin, cheeks, etc. Just don't try to thread anything beyond the face, as it's far better suited for those tinier, wispier strands.