Face Threading (Wǎn Miàn)
A traditional beauty ritual where fine facial hair is removed using twisted cotton threads, commonly performed on brides before their wedding day.
Wǎn miàn is a traditional beauty ritual performed on the eve of a woman's wedding. An experienced woman uses fine cotton threads to remove the fine hairs from the bride's face. This practice not only ensures the bride looks radiant and flawless on her wedding day but also symbolizes the transition from maidenhood to married life. Therefore, the ritual is typically carried out on a propitious date.