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I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

JessicaM. Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:49 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:49 PM

I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

I've never done it before (not even a pluck) and I am a little worried about it honestly. I am afraid they may take too much off.

Can someone recommend a good and CONSERVATIVE person to go to (NYC boroughs preferred). TIA!

FormerlyKnownAsQ Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:50 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:50 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

Do you want someone who Tweezes, Waxes or Threads?

JessicaM. Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:51 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:51 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

Posted by miss_qiana

Do you want someone who Tweezes, Waxes or Threads?

I am not sure that I care..as long as they don't do too much of either

ChrissynRicky Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:51 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:51 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

I suggest threading - it's clean and they don't go nuts - THEY LOVE FULL eyebrows.

If you're nervous - I'll take you to my place that's not too far from where you work. I'm driving into work tomorrow - if you want to go there.

It's like $6 and it takes literally five minutes.

CJStein Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:52 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:52 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

I love Robin at Borja Color Studio on 57th at Park Ave.

She only tweezes, so is very conservative. She does not take too much off at all. She's pricey, $45 each time, but well worth it.

I started going to her about 7 months ago and my eyebrows were uneven and thinner than I would have liked. She put me on a 'no waxing/plucking by myself' regimen, and I've been going to her every six weeks for shaping.

I love my eyebrows now.

69 Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:54 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:54 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

can you really tell the difference when they start shaping them?

SomethingBlu Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:55 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:55 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

THREADING!! Nothing is better and cleaner!!

Pinky's Shapes Threading Salon
1032 6th Avenue (Main Floor)
Bet. 38th & 39th Street
212-302-7670

795 Lexington Avenue (2nd Floor)
Bet. 61st & 62nd Street
212-688-9600

Both are owned by the same girl (Pinky). I started going to her when I was 17 - she seriously rocks!! And it's $6.

CJStein Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:55 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:55 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

Posted by 69

can you really tell the difference when they start shaping them?

absolutely....

ChrissynRicky Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:56 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:56 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

Posted by SomethingBlu

THREADING!! Nothing is better and cleaner!!

Pinky's Shapes Threading Salon
1032 6th Avenue (Main Floor)
Bet. 38th & 39th Street
212-302-7670

795 Lexington Avenue (2nd Floor)
Bet. 61st & 62nd Street
212-688-9600

Both are owned by the same girl (Pinky). I started going to her when I was 17 - she seriously rocks!! And it's $6.

I FRICKIN LOVE PINKYS - that's where I go all the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ChrissynRicky Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:57 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:57 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

Posted by 69

can you really tell the difference when they start shaping them?

ABSOLUTELY!!!!

SomethingBlu Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:58 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 02:58 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

Posted by ChrissynRicky

Posted by 69

can you really tell the difference when they start shaping them?

ABSOLUTELY!!!!

Without a doubt! I waxed once and ran back to threading. This was my first eyebrow grooming method and the best. Plus. it a lot more hygienic than wax.

Posted by ChrissynRicky

I FRICKIN LOVE PINKYS - that's where I go all the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aren't they the best...LOVE THEM!

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:01 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:01 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

Posted by ChrissynRicky

Posted by 69

can you really tell the difference when they start shaping them?

ABSOLUTELY!!!!

Oh yes! It completely brightens the face and gives a cleaner appearance, especially if you have stray hairs under the arch of the brow.

Sorry I can't suggest any places in NY.

ChrissynRicky Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:02 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:02 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

Posted by SomethingBlu

Posted by ChrissynRicky

I FRICKIN LOVE PINKYS - that's where I go all the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aren't they the best...LOVE THEM!

They're awesome - I lost my card twice, and they hooked me up lovely - already got two free threading sessions!!!

JessicaM. Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:04 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:04 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

Posted by ChrissynRicky

I suggest threading - it's clean and they don't go nuts - THEY LOVE FULL eyebrows.

If you're nervous - I'll take you to my place that's not too far from where you work. I'm driving into work tomorrow - if you want to go there.

It's like $6 and it takes literally five minutes.

yes I am nervous....you won't let them go crazy in me will you!

ChrissynRicky Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:05 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:05 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

Posted by JessicaM.

Posted by ChrissynRicky

I suggest threading - it's clean and they don't go nuts - THEY LOVE FULL eyebrows.

If you're nervous - I'll take you to my place that's not too far from where you work. I'm driving into work tomorrow - if you want to go there.

It's like $6 and it takes literally five minutes.

yes I am nervous....you won't let them go crazy in me will you!

No babydoll - I'll make sure they take good care of you!

So when do we have a date? Tomorrow or Friday?

melissalo Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:05 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:05 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

Posted by JessicaM.

I've never done it before (not even a pluck) and I am a little worried about it honestly. I am afraid they may take too much off.

Can someone recommend a good and CONSERVATIVE person to go to (NYC boroughs preferred). TIA!

get them threaded .

MissingTheBGene Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:09 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:09 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

Don't they lick the thread? I was always curious about threading but never got it done.

SomethingBlu Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:14 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:14 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

Posted by MissingTheBGene

Don't they lick the thread? I was always curious about threading but never got it done.

Not where I go. That would gross me out. They hold it between their fingers.

After the herpes/wax things I heard, I'm staying away.

SomethingBlu Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:14 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:14 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

Posted by ChrissynRicky

Posted by JessicaM.

Posted by ChrissynRicky

I suggest threading - it's clean and they don't go nuts - THEY LOVE FULL eyebrows.

If you're nervous - I'll take you to my place that's not too far from where you work. I'm driving into work tomorrow - if you want to go there.

It's like $6 and it takes literally five minutes.

yes I am nervous....you won't let them go crazy in me will you!

No babydoll - I'll make sure they take good care of you!

So when do we have a date? Tomorrow or Friday?

Jess, where she goes is where I go. They're awesome!!

ChrissynRicky Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:15 PM+

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Posted: Jan 30, 2006 03:15 PM

Re: I am taking the plunge and getting my eyebrows done.

Posted by MissingTheBGene

Don't they lick the thread? I was always curious about threading but never got it done.

They hold one end of the thread in their mouth, but that end doesn't even come REMOTELY close to your skin.

This is it in a nutshell:

They take one long piece of thread, fold it to almost make a triangle shape, and then two sides of the thread come together, while pulling with their teeth the final end of the thread, and the two sides coming together serves almost like a tweezer, gets to each piece of hair at the root, and comes right off.

Threading is a lot more sanitary than wax, where you have people's skin boiling if they don't change the sticks often.