I don't like to wax anywhere on my face (upper lip, sides of face, eyebrows) because besides getting red, I always get little zits when I do. I prefer to thread and upon the advice of ladies on this forum, I've even shaved, much to my mother's horror. However, this hasn't given me redness or zits and I've found it's a good alternative when I don't have the time to go and get threaded.