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Perfect Eyebrows...Perfect Face
When it comes to your appearance, quality matters. Don't trust your most essential facial feature, the eyebrow, to just anyone. We are a medical spa facility under the leadership of Dr Seema Patel. Dr Patel is on the premise of one our facilities at most times. A board certified physician, advanced skincare expert and lifelong user of eyebrow threading. Dr Patel endorses the medical benefits of eyebrow threading done by a qualified threader in a sanitary environment. Note that there are some skin conditions that contraindicate threading services. Learn more about who should not undergo threading. Click the following link:
In difficult economic times, Eyebrow/Facial Threading represents a huge savings. For less than $ .25 a day, you can have beautiful and perfect eybrows that everyone will notice. What other treatment provides guaranteed beauty at this price? Eyebrow threading provides the best shaping and the longest lasting results. View our client gallery and testimonials to learn what all the fuss is about. Not your cup of tea. We're experts in Eyebrow Waxing as well.
Our lead threader, Shilpa Patel, has 25 years of experience and specialized training in this craft and was recently recognized as a Premier Threader on the east coast. She leads a staff of highly talented eyebrow artists at the eyebrow shop at Shanti MedSpa, the leader in facial threading in Philadelphia, Mainline and Cherry Hill. If you have tried threading before, this is your first time or your looking for someone to tidy up those whats left over from your last waxing experience-come visit Shilpa at Shanti MedSpa for a clean, safe and reliable facial threading experience.
Shilpa is also the premier threader in the city for secondary threading. We use the term "secondary threading" to refer to the need for an eyebrow intervention to correct a recent eyebrow threading or waxing mishap. Shilpa will be featured on an upcoming segment on facial and eyebrow threading and we are looking for individuals who have had recent threading or waxing that they want revised. We are not interested on where or who-we would like to show the tranformation which occurs.
Over the past year, 10,000 satisfied clients have traveled to be introduced to facial and eybrow threading in The Eyebrow Shoppe at Shanti MedSpa. Facial and Eyebrow threading and facial waxing are our passion. Clients are traveling throughout the tri-state region to visit our lead threader, Shilpa Patel featured on various programs such as NBC News. Shilpa has 20 years of threading and aesthetician experience in her native India. Why would you leave your eyebrows to chance with any less quality?
Don't hesitate to come see what the fuss is about.
What clients are saying: "Shilpa is a threading pro. She is so fast and precise. You can tell she's been doing this forever. She always makes me feel so comfortable. I used to wax but now I can't imagine having anything but eyebrow threading. Oh yeah...threading works great for the upper lip also. When it comes to eyebrow threading, I trust Shilpa's team to keep me confident in how I look"
Ask about Latisse, the first and only FDA approved prescription treatment for inadequate or not long enough eyelashes. Visit the site (click here) to see Brooke Shields describe how Latisse changed her eyelashes. Also view before and after pictures of Latisse users (womens gallery)
Latisse is a prescription treatment to help grow eyebrows and eyelashes, making them longer, thicker, and stronger. Latisse solution is the first and only prescription treatment approved by the FDA for this problem!
Latisse works by increasing the length of time the eyelashes grown and the number of hairs in this growth phase. Latisse is a once-a-day treatment you apply yourself to the base of the upper lashes. Users may see results starting at 4 weeks with full results after 16 weeks. If you stop using Latisse, the eyelashes are expected to return to their previous appearance over several weeks to months.
Enhance your eyes with Latisse. The results are amazing! We have seen results on the smallest eyelashes as well as on eyebrows! Our office will teach you how you can apply it to optimize your lashes and eyebrows while staying on budget! Available now!
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Are You Getting the Right Nutrients?
You can be deficient in micronutrients and not even know it. Studies have shown that 50% of patients taking a multivitamin are functionally deficient in one or more essential nutrients that are vital to long term health. Scientific evidence also confirms such deficiencies are associated with disease processes and the overall condition of your health. Deficiencies suppress the function of the immune system and contribute to degenerative processes. So, anyone who is interested in feeling his or her best can benefit from this testing.
Nutrient status is a vital foundation of health. Each micronutrient plays an indispensable role in promoting optimal cell function. When some cells do not function at their best, the foundation of our health is compromised, setting the stage for the development of disease. Identifying and correcting nutritional deficiencies is an important step in the long-term maintenance of optimal health.
Vitamin deficiencies aren't just a reflection of diet. Since we are all bio-chemically unique, nutrient deficiencies will vary from patient to patient, and do not necessarily correlate directly with nutrient intake, even among those with similar health conditions. Many factors beyond diet determine whether nutrient function is adequate. These include biochemical individuality, genetic predisposition, absorption and metabolism, age, disease conditions and medications.
Certain diseases or conditions are linked to nutrient imbalances. This includes:skin conditions ,arthritis, Parkinson's, alcoholism/substance abuse, behavioral disorders, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic fatigue, macular degeneration, diabetes, immune disorders, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and osteoporosis have been linked to nutrient imbalances. Studies published in 2002 in the Journal of the American Medical Association confirm the connection between nutrient deficiencies and disease processes.
Eyebrow Threading is the latest hot trend to sweep into Philadelphia, Ardmore on the Mainline and Cherry Hill New Jerssey. It's already the eyebrow technique of choice for Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Charlotte and Manhattan. Shanti Medspa brings expert eyebrow threading and waxing to Philadelphia. Watch the NBC news segment shown recently and see what we're talking about when you visit www.phillythreading.com.
For over 5,000 years, the people of Africa, Middle East and India have practiced the beautiful and mysterious art of painting on the body with preparations using the henna plant. This artform is called henna art and sometimes referred to as Mehndi, in India. Read more...
Celebrities reported to have regular threading appointments include Brad Pitt, Glen Close, Reese Witherspoon, Liz Hurley, Heather Graham, Cher and Selma Hayek. And magazines like Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Glamour have all featured the hair removal treatment. Once you've had eyebrow threading, you'll understand all the excitement.
Microdermabrasion/Facial the perfect compliment to Threading 50% off thru September 4
1. At The Eyebrow Shoppe we always suggest that you develop a personal skincare regimen. Visit our NeoStrata online store to purchase our premier physician skincare line. We have a special regimen for your unique skincare concern. Prescribed by our renowned expert, Dr Seema Patel.
2. When you visit for threading, stop by The Institute for Advanced Skincare for a free skincare consultation, recomendations for your skin concerns, or a relaxing facial or microdermabrasion.
After your epidermal awakening. . . Please let us know how you and your face are feeling! We love to get feedback, so email us at info@shantimedspa.com or call 1-877-642-2644
Perfect Eyebrows and Perfect Skin:
A Winning Combination
Great skincare begins at home. NeoStrata is our premier line of maintenance skincare products to keep your skin looking beautiful. Visit our online store for secure, convenient shopping. Not sure what product suits your specific needs. Do an Online Consult.
In The Eyebrow Shoppe at Shanti MedSpa, we have expert eyebrow threaders who have received extensive training in India as well as the Middle East. Their expert training and experience assures you of a satisfying result, whether you're new to threading or you've had it many times before.
Fashionista, Kim Kardashian of Armenian descent has beautifully shaped eyebrows that compliment her exquisite facial features. Kardashian describes eyebrow threading as perfect for maintaining her thick but well defined arch. (Source: Allure Magazine)
The first Eyebrow Shoppe at Shanti MedSpa was launched. Created to make life easier for women in Ardmore and The Mainline. Shanti MedSpa offers women a 'walk–in' eyebrow shaping service – no appointment required.
Eyebrow Threading at Shanti MedSpa is unique – not only because it's available on a non-appointment policy but also because it uses the technique of threading to shape eyebrows. Eyebrow Threading is growing in popularity as women are becoming more aware of its benefits – faster, smoother and with better definition. All of our Shanti Threading associates have practiced the art of threading for many years and are able to advise you on how best to shape and nurture your eyebrows.
If all you need is advice – please feel free to pop in for a chat with one of Shanti's eyebrow consultants. Eyebrows need to be maintained regularly so what could be easier than to drop into The Eyebrow Shoppe at Shanti MedSpa and leave looking fabulous?
You only have one chance to make a first impression and no where is that more important than in management of facial hair. Threading leaves you with precise, manicured eyebrows without the redness, irritation and skin discoloration commonly associated with waxing. It can be used on the upper lip and sideburns as well.
Some people like the precise appearance of threading so much that they have asked for the Brazilian Treatment. Unfortunately, we don't offer Brazilian threading...We do offer waxing with the same level of expertise that you deserve. Click here to learn more about waxing...
Eyebrow Threading
Locations Nationwide
Eyebrow threading is popular in many states and cities including: Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angesles, Manhattan, Miami, Orlando, Philadelphia, Queens, Toronto and London. Click on the City to find an eyebrow threader nearby. If the City isn't listed, email us and we'll find someone nearby.
Our informational videos provide a good example of how threading is performed. Cotton thread is used to extract hair from the follicle base (as compared to cutting it at the surface with waxing or depilatory agents). The removal occurs quickly and the eybrows can be carefully shaped in 5 minutes or less with much more precision than other methods. More importantly, if you are on agents such as Retin A or your skin is very sensitive for other reasons, threading will not cause prolonged redness and irritation.
Benefits of Eyebrow Threading
At The Eyebrow Shoppe at Shanti MedSpa we provide eyebrow waxing and permanent laser hair removal in addition to facial threading. In our opinion, eyebrow threading possesses several benefits over these other fine methods of hair removal. Read a comparison between these two methods:
Pain is a very subjective assessment. Threading works by removing the hair at the root. Because it does not involve the abrasion and irritation that wax may cause, the discomfort is usually momentary and the prolonged redness that is always seen with waxing does not occur. Advantage Eybrow Threading: Frankly not painless but less pain
If you like the perfectly shaped eyebrows of the Kim Kardashian types of the world. Eyebrow threading is for you. Perfectly shaped eyebrow coiffed to your unique facial shape is what we promise at The Eyebrow Shoppe at Shanti MedSpa: Advantage Threading
If you're prone to acne and are treated with Retin A or other agents, Facial Threading may be for you. At The Institute, eyebrow threading can even be followed by a therapeutic chemical peel, microdermabrasion or deep cleansing facial on the same day. Eyebrow waxing would not permit these treatments on the same day because of the associated redness: Advantage Eyebrow Threading
It' s reported by some that eyebrow threading is associated with less wrinkle formation compared to eyebrow waxing. This makes theoretic sense, but there is no sound medical literature to support this fact. It is clear that the repeated skin irritation and abrasion associated with the pulling and stretching of waxing can lead to hyperpigmentation changes over time, expecially in pigmented skin tones ie yellow, brown, black skin types. Advantage Eyebrow threading:Less Trauma
Contact ShantiMedspa to schedule a threading session at one of our convenient locations in Center City or at our Ardmore location on the Mainline (convenient to King of Prussia) by phone 610.642.2644 or by email info@shantimedspa.com.
How often do I have to thread my eyebrows? This is a personal decision!
If you have rapid hair growth, every 2 week treatments will usually keep your appearance at its best. You make the decision. Once you have perfectly coiffed eyebrows, you'll know for sure when it's time to return for another treatment. In a rush-appointments are suggested, but walk-ins are always welcome.
Threading, ancient Eastern Indian art of hair removal safely removes hair. Beautifully shaped eyebrows, eliminates irritation associated with waxing.; Health; Lee Kirksey MD; Seema Patel MD; Women; acne scars; beauty; india; mens; Eyebrow threading is demonstrated. Causes less skin irritation than waxing and leaves perfectly shaped eyebrows in 5 minutes. The technique is difficult to master. This woman traveled to India to acquire the skill. 1.877.642.2644 http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid987453567http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=769758512
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THREADING EYEBROWS: AN EXCELLENT WAY TO GROOM EYEBROWS
Eyebrow threading definitely helps. It doesn't irritate the skin like waxing does, and is more precise and much less painful.
If you are one of those people who endlessly dote over smallest of details and cannot handle anything less than perfect, grooming and shaping your eyebrows must be an ordeal. The simple solution is always going for threading because that can be the only way closest to what you want. Although waxing may be able to give fancy shapes but the shapes are available as stencils. The stencils are uniform and standard and the same for everyone. So there’s limited choice. What your face and eyebrows need could be quite unique owing to your different taste or rare face type etc. So whether you want the foxy thin lined eyebrows or the natural yet clean ones you can get them with threading.
Eyebrow threading originates from India by some accounts and Persia by others. It is the primary way that eyebrows are shaped there. It involves the beautician or whoever is performing the threading to make a loop with a thread and twirl it a couple of times. The loop with the twirls at the center and the sides held by the beautician when applied with light pressure on the area of unwanted hair growth removes hair efficiently. The best thing about threading is that hair can be removed from the exact spot where unwanted and any possible desired shape can be achieved.
Ideally threading should start with removal of unwanted hair in the middle of two eyebrows and then go on to remove extra growth from the top and bottom. Any desired shape, length and thickness could be given. If the eyebrow arch is very high fill the lower area with eyebrow pencil strokes and remove a few hair from the upper section of the brow. When the eyebrow arch is low, hair should be removed from under the eyebrows and the upper area should be outlined with the eyebrow pencil. Those who are proficient in the process only should perform threading. If you are a self-learner a lot of practice is required before you can start performing it on yourself. Threading gives best results when performed by a beautician you trust and knows exactly how you want them. Eyebrows threading is done in usually every 2-3 weeks.
The pain is generally described as the same as less than that in tweezing or waxing. Few quick and small home remedies to alleviate the pain are to rub ice on the spot to numb it. Application of astringent or toner is important after the process as a lot of open pores are caused because of the invasion. Post application a moisturizer works as well to soothe the area. With all this information in hand eyebrow threading could be a reason for double celebration; one because of the perfect shape and two because of less pain.
Filled with illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, Beautiful Brows will show you the secrets for getting the look you want, whether it's sexy, elegant, polished, professional, or just plain beautiful. (128 pages)
From the press:
"Regular readers of style mags will know well makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin's credo: The perfectly groomed brow can change the face. Now here's a quickie guide to getting just these sorts of brows"... The Stylish Reader.... American Statesman, Austin ... Jan 11,2001
"The grooming of the eyebrow is getting so much attention lately in the beauty arena, it's not surprising to see a tiny paperback offering almost everything you need to know"... Kansas City MO Star, Jan 28,2001
Under Fashion Notes ..."Properly Shaped Brows" ... Consider Beautiful Brows... Indianaoplis, IN Star Feb 11, 2001
Under perfectly Shaped Brows.... "The best chapter is Define and Conquer".... Fashion Magazine, Toronto, Canada.... Feb 2001
Shanti Medspa at The Institute for Advanced Skincare and Optimal Health
has been recognized for the second consecutive year as:
Reader's Choice Best Medical Spa on the Mainline by The Mainline Times!!
For over 5,000 years, the people of Africa, Middle East and India have practiced the beautiful and mysterious art of painting on the body with preparations using the henna plant. This artform is called henna art and sometimes referred to as Mehndi, in India. 
