Everything you need to know about shugaring

In recent years, shugaring, which previously seemed to many as some kind of exotic procedure, is becoming more and more popular. By using this hair removal method, you can achieve perfect skin smoothness. But before choosing this method of depilation for yourself, you should find out all its pros, cons, as well as interesting facts that are associated with it.

The process of hair removal using a special sugar paste has been popular since ancient Egypt. The essence of the procedure is that a thick paste consisting of melted sugar is applied to the body. Sometimes a small amount of lemon juice is added to this sweet base.

Now it is better to get rid of hairs on the body not at home, but in a beauty salon. Professionals can handle this procedure quickly and efficiently. In addition, in this case, you will not have to be afraid of any unpleasant consequences in the form of burns or painful sensations. In salons for shugaring, a special paste is used, as well as some additional materials for its application and removal.

This procedure has quite a few advantages.

1. Since the process uses natural sugar, the process of removing excess vegetation does not cause any allergies in humans. Therefore, you can forget about all kinds of rashes and irritations.
2. After depilation, the hairs do not grow for a long time. At the same time, the skin remains soft and smooth. That is why this hair removal option is great for busy women.
3. Shugaring is also good because in the process girls and women do not get too painful. The skin is not injured or reddened. The high concentration of glucose also eliminates the possibility of bacterial growth on the skin's surface.
4. The process of hair removal in this way compares favorably with epilation in that the sweet paste not only does not harm the skin, but also helps to moisturize it. Therefore, after shugaring, it remains smooth, like the Egyptian princesses.

This procedure has no disadvantages as such. But there are certain contraindications that can force you to abandon this method of hair removal:

• the presence of noticeable wounds and damage on the surface of the skin;
• endocrine diseases and diabetes mellitus;
• a large number of moles on the skin;
• pregnancy, menstruation, or the need to feed a baby.

Despite the fact that the history of shugaring is very ancient, and there are many famous beauties who removed hair on their bodies in this way, this method of depilation is not at all suitable for some ladies.

Not only pregnant girls or those with any kind of health problem should give up this hair removal method. It is also contraindicated for all those who are allergic to sugar or any other components of the paste used for sugaring.

In addition, you cannot remove hair in this way for girls who have a very low pain threshold. A this method of depilation is also not suitable for those who have sensitive skin or a tendency to rosacea and varicose veins.

If there are no contraindications, then you should at least try to remove hair in this way. It is perfect for:

• those whose hair grows back too quickly;
• ladies who go in for sports;
• busy individuals who do not have time for regular self-care.

Several types of paste are used to remove body hair.

• Soft. This paste heats up very well. Therefore, it can be used when working in cold rooms. But, as a rule, craftsmen make a mixture consisting of a soft base with a hard paste. It is used to remove fine and weak hairs. The paste is great for effectively removing facial hair.
• Medium consistency. Most often, it is recommended to choose this type of paste to get rid of hair. It can be applied to the body either with a spatula or by hand. The product is used to remove moderately coarse hairs. Legs, arms, armpits can be depilated with this product. The only negative is that it is not very comfortable to work with such a paste in a room where it is too hot.
• Dense. This type of shugaring paste has a denser consistency. The material is great for removing tough hairs. It is most often used to depilate the armpits or bikini area. The paste is applied and removed by hand.

In order for the female body to better tolerate the process of hair removal, the skin should be treated with a product such as enzyme powder before shugaring. It allows you to cleanse the skin and further disinfect it.

Professionals are also aware that there are several shugaring techniques.

It is well suited for beginners. The process uses either hard or medium pastes. To work, they need to be slightly warmed up. This is done manually. The mass is scooped up with gloved hands and gently rolled out within 1-2 minutes. After that, the mixture is applied to the skin. It must be distributed over the entire surface of the treated area.

After a few seconds, the base must be removed with a sharp movement. You need to move against hair growth. If there are hairs on the body, they must be pulled out with a repeated movement. Shugaring paste can be used several times. It is worth getting rid of it when it completely changes color and loses its elasticity.

The main difference between this method is that some additional bandage is used during the hair removal process. For example, fabric or paper strips. In this case, the paste is chosen to be liquid. It is sold in special cartridges.

It can be applied to the body both along the hairline and against. You need to be guided in the process by the instructions left by the manufacturer. After distributing the sticky mass over the body from above, you need to carefully fix the piece of fabric, and then remove it with a sharp movement. The hairs should remain on this strip.

This is the most professional way to remove body hair. A spatula is used in the process. This depilation method is ideal for removing hair from all areas of the body. Brazilian shugaring includes depilation of the arms, legs, bikini, back and abdomen.

Regardless of whether the procedure is carried out for the first time or again, it is worth treating the preparation process responsibly.

1. First of all, the master must prepare a workspace, that is, a table, armchair or ottoman. And also it is imperative to decontaminate all instruments, and use clean disposable gloves.
2. The client should be warned that for comfortable work the hair on his body must grow to a minimum length. It varies between 3-5 millimeters. Only in this case it will be convenient to grip and remove the regrown hairs.
3. A day, or better a few days before visiting the salon, it is best to refuse to visit the solarium and baths.
4. To avoid unnecessary problems, you should also stop drinking alcohol.

Hair removal with sugar paste is very simple. It consists of several stages.

The first step is to prepare the material used and the leather for work. The body must be carefully cleaned and treated with a degreasing product. Gently warm up the paste in your hands. The material in its consistency should resemble soft plasticine. For to warm up the mass, you can also use a special apparatus or lamp.

The product can then be spread over the skin. The paste is applied to the body with gentle, slow movements. You can use special spatulas, use sticks, or manually distribute the mixture over the body. In time, the application process takes no more than 1-2 minutes.

Next, the skin must be gently pulled by hand. This allows the client to feel less painful. When you're done, you can gently remove the hairs. This should be done with a sharp movement, moving against the growth of hair. To get rid of the remaining vegetation, the paste can be used again.

You can also use disposable or reusable tweezers to remove small hairs.

After the end of the procedure, you should use special wet wipes to remove the remnants of the paste. After that, you need to treat the skin well with moisturizing products. Any good lotion will do. A you can also use products that slow down hair growth.

You can resort to this method of hair removal regularly. The frequency of the procedures depends on the characteristics of the organism. On average, hair on the human body begins to grow a week or two after shugaring.

This is influenced not only by genetics and hair color. The fact is that during the procedure, all hairs are at different stages of growth. Therefore, later they appear on the surface of the skin at different rates.

In order for the result to be more effective, you should also pay attention to the process of skin care after shugaring.

In the first days after performing this procedure, you cannot:

• use any deodorants, if necessary, you can replace them with talcum powder;
• go to a bath, sauna or solarium, since exposure to high temperatures will only harm the skin;
• actively play sports.

After a few days, you can start using various ingrown hair products. When choosing a suitable product, you should pay attention to its description. It should indicate that the lotion or tonic is performing the desired function. Products with ylang-ylang and lavender extracts are great for skin care.

A you should also regularly apply moisturizing products to your skin. You can use both cream and body milk. Regular use of products such as a scrub or gentle exfoliation can help make your skin smoother and prevent ingrown hairs.

Despite the fact that shugaring is, indeed, an effective procedure, many girls prefer to remove hair in other ways. This is due to the myths, which are far from always true.

1. Shugaring is very painful. Since this method of removing hairs involves pulling them out, many people think that this is very unpleasant. But slight pain is felt only after the first procedure. If you properly prepare the skin, choose a good master, then no discomfort will arise in the process. In addition, over time, the hairs will become soft, which means it will be easier to remove them.
2. After depilation, there will be a lot of ingrown hairs. This is another myth that is not true. If you follow the rules and remove hair in the direction of its growth, this problem can be avoided. The skin will be smooth and well-groomed, without ingrown hairs.
3. Shugaring paste causes burns. Since the mixture is heated to a high temperature for hair removal, many girls think that it may harm them. But if you listen to the recommendations of professionals, and do not heat the paste too much, then there will be no problems.

The same fact is confirmed by numerous reviews of girls. Comparing the pictures before and after the procedure, they notice that the treated areas, even many days after depilation, look very well-groomed and beautiful. The effect lasts much longer than after treating problem areas with a razor.