Upper lip threading at Kurves costs $6 and takes about 5 minutes. Add your eyebrows and the pair is $20 for about 15 minutes. A twisted cotton thread lifts the fine hair above your lip from the root, with no wax and no creams on your skin.
Who books upper lip threading?
Anyone who notices hair above the lip in photos, in bright light or in the car mirror. Many people book it on its own between brow visits. Others add it to every brow appointment so the whole face stays tidy on one schedule.
Does upper lip threading hurt?
The lip is one of the more sensitive spots on the face, so you may feel it more than your brows. It is quick, though: about 5 minutes. Pressing your tongue behind your upper lip keeps the skin firm, which many people find helps. Your eyes may water a little; that is common on the lip.
Threading or waxing for the upper lip?
Both work on the lip. Threading puts nothing on the skin but cotton thread, and the American Academy of Dermatology notes it causes little irritation, so it is an option for sensitive or acne-prone skin. The same page says waxed skin can be red for a short while and that wax that is too hot can burn. If you use isotretinoin or a prescription retinoid like tretinoin, ask your doctor before any facial hair removal; the AAD advises against waxing on those medicines.
How long does it last?
The AAD says threading results can last 4 to 5 weeks. Fine lip hair is often slow to show, so many people book it with their brows.
What should I do afterward?
Your lip may look a little pink for a short time. Keep your hands off it and skip scrubs there for the day. Lipstick and foundation can usually wait until the pink has settled.
Brows and lip together
Brows and upper lip are $20 together, against $21 booked separately, and take about 15 minutes. See Eyebrow threading for how brow shaping works, or Prices for every area.
Book upper lip threading online, or call (865) 888-0544.
