What is sugaring? How does sugaring work?
Sugaring — also known as sugar waxing - is a new form of body waxing that utilizes liquid sugar applied via strips onto the body to remove unwanted hair. Sugaring is a relatively painless, affordable and long lasting hair removal technique.
Sugaring vs waxing
Waxing removes unwanted hair from different parts of the body, but also removes live skin cells, along with dead skin cells, which can lead to pain and irritation. Sugaring uses a sugar paste to remove hair and dead skin cells live skin cells. Although you might feel a little pain, it’s still typically less painful than waxing since the live skin cells are left alone.
How to prepare for a sugaring appointment
Prepare for a sugaring appointment by exfoliating and moisturizing the area you plan to sugar — and make sure that your hair follicle length is between ⅛ inch to ¼ inch long.
How long does sugaring last?
Sugaring will typically last four to five weeks before needing another appointment. Your hair will grow back slower over time, depending on how frequently you book appointments.
How much does sugaring cost?
Sugaring will cost between $40 and $80 per session, depending on the body part that you want hair removed from, your location and the experience of the esthetician.