Wax or shugaring: which is better?

Many people dream of having soft, silky skin without unwanted vegetation. What women do not do when trying to remove hairs. The easiest and most painless way is to routinely shave hair from certain areas of the body. Although this procedure is very simple, the effect of it is very short-lived, because literally the next day they begin to grow back.

Fast growing body hair is a problem for many, and getting rid of it can be difficult. Shaving them daily helps only temporarily. Carrying out other cosmetic procedures allows you to remove unwanted hairs for a long time. The most popular of them are sugaring and wax depilation. Each procedure has its own characteristics, they have certain advantages and some disadvantages. These two methods differ in the composition of the applied funds, the method of their application, as well as the time of regrowth of new hairs after the procedure. In addition, the cost of such procedures in beauty salons varies. At the same time, the price of services for men is often higher, given the stiffness of the hairline.

Both procedures can be performed in salons using the services of specialists, or independently at home. When choosing one method or another to remove excess vegetation, you need to know that they are both quite painful.According to experts, people with a low threshold of pain sensitivity should choose shugaring rather than wax depilation. Let us dwell in more detail on each of the above methods, we will understand the advantages and possible disadvantages of each of them.

The process of removing unwanted hairs with melted wax is called waxing. This method is very popular and many people choose it to remove unwanted vegetation. During this procedure, a sticky mass is applied to selected areas of the body. They do this by moving along the growth of the hairs. Tear off the frozen mass with a sharp jerk against the growth of the hairline. Carrying out such an operation allows you to get the desired effect up to 4 weeks.

Various types of waxes can be found commercially. When choosing the right product, you should take into account the structure of the hair on the skin, because it is different in different parts of the body. So, in the bikini area or in the armpit area, their structure will be different than on the legs and arms. It is important to choose a product, taking into account its composition and characteristics of the treated areas. For the treatment of hands or feet, that is, areas with a flat surface, cartridges are more suitable. For bikini areas, it is advisable to choose hot or film wax. You can remove facial hair using strips with a cold mass. Such strips are very convenient, they do not need to be preheated, they do not require additional devices for the procedure.

Different types of products are used to get rid of unwanted vegetation in different areas of the skin, taking into account their temperature and composition.

• The wax is hot. Choosing this option allows you to remove even the coarsest hair. This option is considered not so painful, since covering with a mixture heated to 60 degrees allows you to warm up the skin well, which makes it easier to remove hair. Hot wax is more suitable for removing vegetation in the armpit area, bikini area. This procedure is usually carried out in the salon using a special wax heater. It is important to consult a good specialist, otherwise there is a possibility of getting a thermal burn during the session.
• The most popular is the choice of warm wax, in which the mass is heated to 40 degrees. This method is suitable for both salon procedures and home application. Choosing this method will remove unwanted vegetation on large areas of the skin, eliminating the likelihood of getting a thermal burn.
• Cold wax it is also considered an equally popular way for depilation. To eliminate the problem, it is enough to take special strips with the applied mass, slightly warm them in your palms and stick them on the skin. Pulling the strips off your skin abruptly will remove any regrown hairs. But this procedure is less gentle and painful than the previous options.
• Film wax can be produced in cartridges or in granules. It can be used both hot and warm.

Polymer wax refers to products with a synthetic base. Thanks to its elastic structure and low melting point, hair can be removed easily and efficiently. The presence of antihistamines and anti-inflammatory components in the composition allows you to make the procedure as gentle as possible. Polymer wax has a number of advantages, which include:

• painless removal of even very short hairs;
• pain during the procedure itself is minimized;
• does not cause an allergic reaction;
• produces a peeling effect.

Wax is applied to the skin in different ways. Do it with your hands - in a manual way, stretching the mass over the skin. And also the mass can be applied with a spatula. There is also a bandage method - for this, a cloth or paper strip is applied to the wax.It is considered convenient to apply the mass using cartridges, which makes it easy to apply and distribute the wax over the skin using a roller.

According to experts, the use of hot depilation is the most successful option for getting rid of unwanted vegetation. When exposed to high temperatures, the pores in the skin open better, which leads to easier hair pulling.

The advantages of waxing:

• the price for such a service in the salons is not very high;
• you can use it yourself by choosing ready-made tools for depilation;
• the use of wax allows you to remove unwanted hairs from a large surface;
• this procedure is suitable for men and women;
• the opportunity to enjoy smooth and clean skin without regrown hairs for up to 4 weeks.

This procedure has certain advantages, but there are also some disadvantages.

• Waxing can be painful, especially when done for the first time.
• For the removal of coarser hairs and for delicate areas, hot wax is more suitable. It will not be possible to cook the mass on your own; this will require a wax alloy.
• With insufficient competence of a specialist or with independent use of the product, you can get a burn on the skin.
• After removing the wax from the skin, sticky areas remain on the skin, requiring removal with wet wipes or with warm vegetable oil. In addition, wax stains can be difficult to get rid of when wax gets on your clothes.

When choosing one or another method for removing vegetation on the body, it should be borne in mind that there are certain contraindications for their use. So, wax depilation is not used:

• with dermatological problems, especially if there are wounds on the skin;
• with inflammatory processes;
• with the appearance of growths on the skin, with papillomas.

When carrying out the procedure, it should be remembered that after depilation, discomfort on the skin may appear, and other undesirable manifestations may occur.

• Skin irritation, flaking or itching. This happens due to microtraumas received during waxing.
• Ingrown hair. It is not uncommon for the follicle to change position when the wax strip is torn off - this leads to the fact that the hair begins to grow under the skin, and not outward.
• The appearance of abscesses is possible. Many have noted the appearance of purulent inflammation around the ingrown hair, which causes infection.
• Bruising. Pulling out the hair roots may injure the blood vessels feeding them. Stagnation of blood in the intercellular space and provokes the appearance of blue spots.
• Pigmentation. The appearance of dark spots on the skin can occur when UV rays hit the skin immediately after the session.

When choosing this procedure, it should be borne in mind that the maximum effect can be achieved only with regrown hairs, their length should be at least 3-7 mm. This will allow for better grip on the hair. With longer hair, it is also undesirable to carry out the procedure, since pulling them out may be too painful. And also the likelihood of hairs breaking off when they are torn off increases.

With normal shaving, only the upper part of the hair is removed with a machine, while the root remains inside. During the waxing procedure, the activity of the follicles is also preserved, so this process must be repeated. But this does not need to be done as often as with daily shaving; the next session is carried out only a few weeks later as new hair grows back. Usually this procedure is quite painful, but after getting used to it, it ceases to be so uncomfortable.

Shugaring is also considered a very popular remedy for unwanted hair growth. The procedure is carried out using a warm sweet mass, while the sugar paste is applied to the skin against the growth of hairs, unlike the previous option. When the hairs are completely adhered to the caramel mass, the paste is torn off according to hair growth. Do it with quick, sharp movements. Thanks to this technique, the hair is removed from the skin along with the root. According to many, shugaring is a successful method for removing unwanted vegetation, in which negative consequences such as itching, flaking, pustules, ingrown hairs, as well as age spots and bruises are extremely rare.

But there are some restrictions under which it is undesirable to carry out shugaring. Sugar depilation is not carried out:

• with diabetes mellitus;
• for skin diseases, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis;
• with rosacea;
• with varicose veins;
• on wounds and other lesions on the skin;
• in the presence of warts, papillomas.

And also you should not do shugaring if you are allergic to certain components that make up the sweet mass. Often, small papillomas or other neoplasms begin to grow precisely in areas requiring hair removal, for example, in intimate areas or in the armpits. It is not recommended to carry out depilation in such areas due to the likelihood of injury to neoplasms and their tearing off.

Pregnancy and lactation are also unfavorable periods for such a procedure. Due to a decrease in the pain threshold in women in the first trimester of pregnancy, sugar depilation at this time can lead to severe soreness, increased muscle tone of internal organs, which can cause termination of pregnancy. Breastfeeding moms also have a low threshold, therefore, against a background of stress, such a procedure can lead to a decrease or complete disappearance of breast milk.

Choosing between these two procedures, many begin to compare what is the difference between them, how they differ, and what advantages they have. Having tried both options, you can decide which one is better and which one is more painful, which is suitable for home use, and which method will give the most desired result.

Both procedures, according to the masters, have certain similarities, which include:

• with sugaring and waxing, hair removal occurs from the root;
• the appearance of new hairs occurs after 2-4 weeks;
• both procedures can be carried out independently at home;
• when carrying out these procedures, use similar techniques;
• both types of hair removal can be used on any part of the body.

It should be noted that with the constant use of these methods, the newly regrown hairs become thinner, less dense. If we talk about the list of contraindications, then it contains repeating items for both options.

Common to waxing and shugaring is that unwanted stubble is removed from the skin due to the sticky mass that envelops each hair. Remove this sticky mass with quick and sharp movements. It is better to carry out any of the procedures when the hairs have grown by 5 mm.

Although both techniques are similar, they also have certain differences. The main difference is the way the material is applied to the skin surface.

• When waxing, the wax is applied in the direction of the growing hairs. Tear it off against the growth of hair.
• When shugaring, sugar paste is applied against the growth of the hair, and it is torn off according to its growth, which leads to a significant decrease in painful sensations.This is why many people find waxing more painful.

Taking into account the opinions of consumers, shugaring is considered not such an unpleasant procedure, since during its implementation the caramel is torn off from small areas of the skin, while during waxing the treated surface is many times larger. If we talk about the duration of the procedures, then shugaring will take more time, since you have to process small areas of skin during the procedure, unlike waxing, when the master processes a large area of ​​skin at once. There are other points that distinguish waxing from waxing with sugar.

Any of the species must be safe and not harm the skin and health. Considering that waxing is a more painful procedure, many people prefer sugaring. The fact is that this procedure is less traumatic for the skin; with a regular session, the problem of ingrown hairs becomes minimal over time. And also shugaring is more popular because of the natural components that make up the composition, because it contains only water with sugar and lemon juice. The composition of the wax can contain not only natural components, but also synthetic ones. When such a substance is applied to the skin, there is a possibility of an allergic reaction.

Shugaring is also chosen due to the fact that during this procedure it is impossible to get a thermal burn, which is possible when applying hot wax. In addition, this option is more economical, because sugar paste can be used more than once, while wax can be used once. You can also make the sugar mass yourself from the available ingredients.

If we talk about the effectiveness of the procedure, then wax depilation is considered more effective. When melted wax is applied, the mass reliably grips each hair. When torn off, its skin on the treated area remains completely smooth. When shugaring, it is often necessary to process the areas twice. If, after the procedure, individual hairs remain, they are removed with tweezers, which increases the trauma.

It is also important to consider the convenience when removing the mass. Regardless of its type, you need to tear off the sticky mass quickly. Sometimes it takes courage and skill. After applying the wax, residues remain on the skin, which must be additionally removed. At the same time, the sugar mass is very easily cleaned with warm water.

If we talk about the duration of the effect after each of the procedures, then it will remain the same for 3-5 weeks. With wax depilation, hairs usually begin to grow back after 3-4 weeks, while after sugaring, the skin will remain smooth for a little longer. This indicator may be inaccurate, since it all depends on the individual characteristics of each person, his hormonal background and much more. To slow down hair growth after depilation, it is better to use a special cream.

Comparing the cost of each procedure, it is worth noting that the cost of sugaring in the salon will be higher than wax depilation. If you make the sugar mass at home yourself, then home shugaring will be cheaper. Waxing for men is always more expensive than for women, and this is due to their hard hair.

Each of the above techniques has certain advantages and disadvantages. Having found them out, you can try the option you like on yourself. Experts advise to hold the first session in the salon, where the master will teach you how to do the procedure correctly, tell you the best way to apply, and help in choosing the right product.Having tried all the options, you can choose the most acceptable one for yourself and enjoy clean and smooth skin without stubble appearing on it for about a month.