Originating from eastern cultures in India and Iran, threading was a way for women to remove unwanted hairs and create immaculate eyebrow shapes. It is also thought that Chinese women preferred threading, to any other form of hair removal.

Who invented eyebrow threading?

The history of threading is a bit elusive, but Bharati Nakum credits Turkey with inventing the practice. She has been threading since age 10 in India but said her American cosmetology teachers were unfamiliar with it.

How much does it cost for threading eyebrows in India?

In India, most salons charge anywhere between 100 and 250 rupees. These costs will obviously vary depending on the type of salon, it's location and the services they offer.