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Sugar Hair Removal
Sugaring is a natural hair removal method that uses a paste made from sugar, lemon juice, and water. It’s applied to the skin and gently removes hair from the root, making it less painful than waxing. The best part? It leaves your skin smooth and soft, with fewer chances of irritation. The best part is that with regular sugaring, hair follicles will shrink over time, leading to thinner hair growth and sparser regrowth.
Benefits of Sugaring over waxing
Less Painful
Sugaring sticks more to hair than skin, making it less painful. Wax adheres more to the skin, which can increase pain during removal.
Gentler on Skin
Made from natural ingredients, sugaring is gentler and less likely to irritate skin. Wax often contains chemicals that can irritate sensitive skin.
Applied at Lower Temperature
Sugaring paste is applied at body temperature. Wax is often applied at higher temperatures, which can cause burns.
Fewer Ingrown Hairs
Removes hair in the direction of growth, reducing ingrown hairs. Waxing pulls hair against its natural direction, which can cause more ingrown hairs.
Easier Clean Up
Sugaring paste is water-soluble and easily washes off with water. Wax often requires oil-based removers to clean off residue.
Exfoliating Effect
When sugar paste is applied to the skin and then removed, it acts as a physical exfoliant. as the paste is lifted, it removes surface impurities and takes the dead skin cells with it, leaving the skin smoother and softer. Waxing also exfoliates but can pick up not only dead skin cells but live skin cells as well, which may leave the skin more irritated.
Eco Friendly
Uses all-natural ingredients and produces minimal waste. Waxing often involves synthetic ingredients and more waste.
Longer Lasting Results
Removes hair from the root, leading to longer-lasting smoothness, sparser regrowth and follicles shrink over time leading to thinner hair growth. Waxing also removes hair from the root, but the pain and skin irritation can be higher. Waxing can lead to more breakage of hairs due to the direction of pull.
The advantages of sugaring
Sugaring removes hair from the root, causing it to grow back slower. Gradually you will see hair reduction as a result of regular sugaring because when the hair is removed from the root, it weakens the hair follicle, resulting in finer, sparser hair growth. With each sugaring treatment, you will get better results and less pain over time.
Sugaring reduces the risk of breakouts because it does not require using strips or applicators. this reduces the risk of bacteria transfer from the applicator to the skin.
Pre-Care Instructions
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Exfoliate: Exfoliate the skin at least 2-3 days before your appointment, but avoid exfoliating on the day of or after.
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Avoid lotions, creams, and oils. DO NOT apply these products to the area that will be sugared. Moisturizer can make the skin and hair slick, preventing the sugar from adhering.
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Hair Length: Hair should be at least 1/4 inch long or about the length of a grain of rice. If you shave, allow at least 10-14 days of regrowth before getting sugared.
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Avoid Sun Exposure: Do NOT tan or sunbathe for 24-48 hours before your appointment.
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Avoid deodorant: If you are getting your underarms sugared, DO NOT apply deodorant the day of your appointment.
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Hydrate: Drink plenty of water, especially on the day of your appointment.
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Avoid caffiene and alcohol: Minimize your caffeine and alcohol intake to prevent your skin pores from tightening
After Care Instructions
24 hours after sugaring, you should avoid the following:
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Do not apply any scented lotions or creams
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Do not exfoliate the skin for 48 hours after treatment
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Deodorant (if you had underarms sugared)
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Heat (including saunas, steam rooms and hot yoga studios)
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Direct sunlight, tanning beds and infrared lamps
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Working out (skip the gym for the day)
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Touching, scratching or rubbing the treated area
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It is very important to exfoliate and hydrate your skin.
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Exfoliation with a bikini dry brush should be used daily, dry brush before your shower
