More sensitive skins can experience irritation and some pain. Every so often the thread can pinch the skin giving a bit more “zing” than normal – but totally tolerable. All in all, any irritation goes away very quickly and you're left with the smooth skin you're after.

It involves twisting a piece of cotton thread into a double strand and using it to pick up a line of hair and remove it. The results are a super-clean, smooth, hair-free skin that you will love.