Life can be hectic. In addition to keeping up with our families, jobs, friends, and love life, there’s the issue of…hair removal.
While one has to wait for ample hair regrowth before going in for another wax treatment, hair as short as 1/16 of an inch can be removed using sugar waxing.
Sure, you’ve got to do it. But how often? And in what way? Shaving everyday can seem like the biggest time-waster in the world, with hair growing back practically right away. And waxing can feel like slow torture as you lay back and feel the hot wax applied, just anticipating that first painful “rip”.
And so, in our modern times, many are turning to an ancient form of hair removal that may just offer the best of both worlds- long lasting and less painful sugar waxing.
What is Sugar Waxing?
Sugar waxing (sometimes also referred to as Persian waxing or sugaring) is a traditional method of hair waxing that has been used since ancient times. The origins of sugar waxing trace back to ancient Egypt.
In sugar waxing, a sugaring mixture traditionally called moum (also known as sugaring paste or sugaring wax) that includes sugar, lemon juice, and water is used in place of modern hair wax and heated to a soft, candy-like consistency. Once it has cooled to body temperature, the mixture is applied to the area of skin where hair removal is desired. A strip of fabric (usually cotton) is then placed on top of the paste and then pulled off quickly in the direction of the hair grown, taking the unwanted hair with it.
Much like traditional waxing, sugar waxing requires less maintenance than shaving. After a sugaring treatment, hair regrowth can take up to several weeks, depending upon the person.
Who needs Sugar Waxing?
Anyone who needs hair removal and is looking for an alternative to shaving, traditional waxing, or chemical hair removal may seek out sugar waxing. Sugar waxing is also appealing to those seeking a more natural method of hair removal, since it is uses many natural ingredients as opposed to those found in many waxes or chemical hair removers.
Sugar waxing is a popular choice among those seeking to remove hair from a large area of the body, since it can be done quickly using large cotton strips.
Besides being a more natural alternative, sugaring appeals to many because it is known to be slightly less painful than waxing; the sugaring paste is designed to stick only to the hair and not the skin. Also the hair is always stripped in the direction of hair growth, leading to less pain and irritation.
Unsightly hair growth between wax treatments is a major complain of wax customers. While one has to wait for ample hair regrowth before going in for another wax treatment, hair as short as 1/16 of an inch can be removed using sugar waxing. Sugaring offers excellent skin exfoliation, removing dead skin cells along with unwanted hair.
Die-hard sugar waxing fans also report slower and finer hair regrowth.
Lastly, sugar waxing requires little clean up if done properly, and does not leave behind a sticky hard-to-remove residue like waxing.
Risks and Possible Disadvantages
Sugar waxing at home has many more risks than getting the procedure done professionally at a salon or spa. The risks of sugaring at home include burning yourself with the paste, making a sticky mess, and being unable to get the consistency of the paste quite right.
Even when done correctly, sugar waxing may provide less concise results than conventional waxing, with hairs sometimes breaking off at the surface rather than the root.
Fewer salons offer sugaring than waxing- making it hard to find a professional sugar waxing practitioner in all areas.
How to get the most out of your Sugar Waxing Treatment
Skin should be well-exfoliated and hydrated. Avoid any skin products or makeup that contain mineral oil on the day of your sugar waxing treatment. It is best to wait approximately 24 hours after your sugaring treatment before exposing your skin to the sun or a sweaty work-out session, because your skin may be very sensitive at this time and prone to irritation.
Who should avoid Sugar Waxing?
Individuals who are on certain skin or acne-related medications should avoid sugaring treatments unless told otherwise by their dermatologist. Individuals who have recently discontinued use of Accutane, Retin-A, Differin, or any other skin-related medication may have to wait for 3-6 months before they are sugar-ready, and should contact their dermatologist before planning a sugar wax treatment.
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