Sugaring for Hair Removal
How Can I Undertake Sugaring Hair Removal myself?
Clean and dry your hair and skin before starting the hair removal procedure. This is to wash off all creams and oils. Next, apply some talcum powder to ensure that the skin is completely dry.
The next step is to apply the sugaring solution. Apply the warm paste in the direction of the hair growth.
Press a cotton strip or muslin cloth on top of the sugaring paste, to stick it firmly to the hairs. Ideally, use a spatula to apply the paste, using the thin edge to ensure a smooth, thin layer.
Pull the strip off sharply and quickly, against the direction of hair growth.
When sugaring, it is best to treat small areas at a time especially if undertaking hair removal on sensitive parts of the body.
Note: If you are using hot water to warm the paste container, be careful to avoid letting water to get into the paste. Sugaring solution is water soluble and will spoil if the container is not sealed properly.
After Sugaring Hair Removal, how long before my hair re-grows?
Generally, sugaring hair removal method lasts between 4 and 6 weeks depending on the level of hair growth. The hair is removed from the root in the same way as waxing, removing the entire hair. Repeated treatments tend to weaken the hair so that it becomes easier to remove over time.
Benefits of Sugaring for Hair Removal
- Sugaring is a form of epilation, meaning the entire hair is removed from the root, and therefore is relatively long-lasting.
- Sugaring for hair removal can be used in all areas, including the face, arms, legs, bikini line, back, chest and underarms for both men and women.
- Sugaring is hypoallergenic and is ideal for sensitive skin. Skin irritation is reduced because the sugaring paste sticks to the hair, and not the skin, as opposed to waxing, where the wax sticks to both.
- Cleanup after sugaring has been undertaken is easy and quick, as the sugaring paste is a water soluble, simple solution.
- Sugaring hair removal is a perfect substitute for someone whose skin reacts to waxing. It is also less painful.
- Sugaring hair removal will remove hair and keep you hairless for around 6-8 weeks.
What are the differences between sugaring and waxing Hair Remover Methods ?
In waxing, the wax attaches to both the hair and the skin, whereas in sugaring the sugar paste only attaches to the hair, greatly reducing the level of discomfort whilst hair removal is in progress. Also, wax is applied either hot or cold, whereas when sugar paste is used it is slightly warmed before being applied to the skin. Sugaring paste is completely natural and is generally gentle on the skin, unless you have an allergic reaction to lemon. After repeated use, wax may be a little hard on the skin, and it is petroleum based which can cause reactions. Sugaring paste is water soluble and thus very easy to remove. Sugaring for hair removal will cause less affliction on the skin that waxing.
