Booked your first eyebrow threading appointment, or thinking about walking in? This guide covers the whole visit at Brooklyn Brows on Court Street: how to prepare, what happens in the chair, how much it stings, aftercare for the first day, and when to come back. A brow appointment usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, so the hardest part is often just deciding to go.
Because the technician removes hairs in precise lines rather than in a single strip, threading gives a lot of control over the final shape. That's why many people prefer it to waxing for brows; our threading vs. waxing guide compares the two in detail.
Honestly: it stings a little. Most people describe it as a quick series of tweezing pinches. It's most noticeable on the first visit and around the area between the brows, and it's common for your eyes to water. The sensation stops as soon as the thread does. Regular clients usually find it gets easier, because regrowth after threading tends to come back finer.
If you're nervous, say so. Your technician will explain each step and work at a pace that's comfortable for you.
Threaded brows usually stay tidy for 2 to 4 weeks, depending on how fast your hair grows. Most clients book every 3 to 4 weeks to keep the shape. Between visits, resist tweezing stray hairs yourself: removing too many changes the line your technician has built. Prices for brows, upper lip, chin and full face are listed on our pricing page and explained in our threading price guide.
The appointment is the same for men; the shape usually isn't. Most men want a clean, natural brow with the bulk and straighter line kept, just tidied between the brows and underneath. See men's eyebrow threading for the service, or our men's brow shapes guide if you're deciding on a look.
Threading removes several hairs at once in a precise line, which makes shaping faster and more even. Tweezing pulls one hair at a time, which is slower and makes it easier to end up with an uneven shape.
Generally, yes. Threading uses no wax or chemicals, so it's often a good choice for sensitive skin. If you have a specific skin condition, check with a professional first.
There's no strict age limit, but we generally recommend it for clients 12 and up. Younger clients should come with a parent or guardian's consent.
Yes. Many clients add eyebrow tinting or full face threading. Tell us when you arrive so we can plan the timing.
Because threading removes hair from the root, regular threading can slow regrowth and make hairs finer over time. Avoid over-threading: steady, measured maintenance keeps brows healthy and full.
Walk in to 145B Court Street any day between 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM (7 PM on Sundays), or book online to pick a time.