What is hair removal sugaring?

Using a technique which originated in Egypt, a paste made primarily of sugar is applied to the surface of the skin. The paste is then removed taking the hair along with it.

How does hair removal sugaring work?

The paste is warmed and then applied thinly to the skin in the direction of the hair growth. Reusable cotton strips are then pressed firmly onto the paste and then sharply pulled back thus removing the hair with the paste.

On what areas of the body can it be used?

Practically all areas including eyebrows, upper lip, underarms, legs, arms, stomach, and the bikini line. Men have one exception - they cannot use sugaring on the beard due to a different hair root system.

How long before hair regrows?

Generally hair removal sugaring lasts between 4 and 6 weeks depending on the level of hair growth. The hair is removed from the root. Repeated treatments can tend to weaken the hair so it becomes easier over time.

Is it painful?

Some report a slight sting comparable to ripping a sticky tape from the skin with hair removal sugaring. The skin may be red for a while afterwards but this usually disappears within 24 hours.

Is it safe?

Yes. The ingredients in hair removal sugaring are all natural. Sugar even has healing properties. Paste solutions which are purchased can also contain other ingredients such as citric acid and gum Arabic.

The citric acid is an astringent which can tighten the skin making hair removal easier and the gum Arabic gives a proper consistency to the paste making it easier to remove.

What are the differences between sugaring and waxing?

Wax adheres to the hair and the skin.
Sugar paste adheres only to the hair so there is less discomfort.

Wax is applied either hot or cold (in precoated strips) to the skin.
Sugar paste is used at room temperature or slightly warmed.

Wax often contains chemicals which can be a little hard on the skin if used repeatedly.
Sugar paste is completely natural and gentle on the skin.

Wax can be messy to clean up due to the petroleum base.
Sugar paste is easily cleaned up with water.

Where can I obtain supplies?

Sugaring solutions can be ordered online with a quick delivery time and a money back guarantee.

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Hair Removal Sugaring: How To Get The Best Results

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To remove the hair by the root it must be at least 1/4 inch or 6 mm long. Longer hair should be trimmed to this length.

Hair must be clean and dry before starting hair removal sugaring. Remove all creams and oils, towel dry and then apply talcum powder to ensure the skin is completely dry.

Apply the sugaring paste in the direction of the hair growth.

When pressing the cotton strip on top of the paste, leave a small section at the end free so it will be easy to hold when pulling back.

If using a spatula to apply the paste use the edge not the flat side. This will help ensure a very thin layer is applied.

Pull the strip back sharply against the direction of the hair growth. Do not lift the strip up or out away from the skin.

Hold the skin firmly with one hand while you pull the strip back sharply with the other hand.

Treat small areas at a time when hair removal sugaring on sensitive parts of the body.

When heating the paste, either by microwave or oven, be absolutely sure the paste is just warm to the touch not hot. Otherwise burns to the skin may result.

If using hot water to warm the paste container, be sure not to allow water into the paste. Sugar paste is water soluble and will be spoiled if the container is not sealed properly and water gets in.