What effect does holding the skin taut during tweezing have?

Holding the skin taut during tweezing primarily minimizes pain during the process. When the skin is pulled tight, it provides a stable surface, which reduces the sensation of tugging and pulling on the skin. This technique lessens the discomfort that can arise from the hair being pulled out, as the skin doesn’t move as much in response to the tweezing action.

Additionally, keeping the skin taut can also help create a clearer path for the tweezers to grip the hair more effectively, thus making the removal process smoother. While minimizing pain is the main benefit associated with this technique, it does also contribute to better control over the hair removal, reducing the risk of skin irritation and broken hairs to some extent. However, the primary focus when pulling the skin taut is to improve comfort and reduce pain during the procedure.