It might sound like it’s related to cooking, but sugaring is in-fact a method of hair elimination. Similar to waxing, sugaring eliminates body hair by rapidly tugging the hair from the bud. The name for this treatment comes from the mixture itself, which is made of lemon, water, and sugar. The ingredients are all warmed up together until it comes to a candy-like consistency. Once it’s cooled down it’s spread directly to the skin like warm waxing. This paste is much more natural and eco-friendly than wax, making it a more wanted method of hair removal.

In Comparison To Waxing

Sugaring might seem parallel to waxing, but there’s a main difference: the direction in which hair is tugged. With waxing, the paste is applied in the same way as hair growth and then pulled in the opposite direction of hair growth. With sugaring, it’s the very opposite. The cooled sugar mixture is spread against the direction of hair growth and pulled in the direction of hair growth with rapid, tiny pulls. This variation in the application can make a big difference in if there’s any hair breakage or not. Because waxing tugs hair out in the opposite direction of growth, hair follicles can very softly break in half. It’s also worth considering that the sugaring mixture doesn’t stick to the skin, so it only eliminates hair. Waxing, on the other hand, sticks to the skin and can cause more allergic reactions.

Is It Only Used On Sensitive Areas?

Nope. Because sugaring doesn’t stick to the skin’s top, it’s a recommended process of hair removal for many parts of the body.

These are in the list:

• Face
• Underarms
• Arms
• Legs
• Trail of hair under the bellybutton
• Back

Some people find that there are also fewer reactions to sugaring, so those who get irritated from waxing might prefer sugaring.

It Has Multiple Advantages

For an extra pro to a softer, hair-free appearance, sugaring offers other advantages.

First, sugaring gives light exfoliation. The mixture sticks to the dead skin cells sitting atop the skin, eliminating them with the hair to reveal even skin.

As with waxing, sugaring may cause hair to grow back breakable and finer through consistent wax appointments.

Pre-prep

To make sure that your appointment goes normally, there are a few things you can do in order:

• Make sure your hair is at least ¼-inch long — above the size of rice. If it isn’t, you won’t be able to get the sugaring procedure and you’ll have to get a new appointment all over again. If it’s on the lengthier side — ¾ inch or more — you might consider cutting it shorter, though your technician can also do this.
• A few days prior to your appointment, lightly moisturize with a buffing mitt or washcloth to get some dead skin cells out of the process. This will help avoid stray hairs from getting left back.
• Stray away from tanning or applying retinoid lotions for at least 24 to 48 hours before your appointment.
• On the day of, get the least caffeine and alcohol in your system to avoid your pores from tightening.
• Before the appointment, dress in oversized, cotton clothing for extra comfort.
• To minimize pain, take a very unnecessary pain reliever about 30 minutes prior to your appointment.

Pain-Scale

This usually varies on your personal pain tolerance. For some people, all types of hair removal can be hurtful. For others, sugaring might not be hurtful at all.

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