FAQ
What is Sugaring?
Sugaring is an all natural alternative to traditional style hot waxing. Sugar paste is made up of only sugar, water, and lemon. It’s applied to the area “against the grain” and then flicked off in the same direction of the hairs natural growth. While warm enough to spread across the skin, the sugar is never hot enough to burn you, therefore it’s exfoliating of any dead skin cells but cannot adhere to or lift your live skin cells. This also makes it safe to pass over the same area more than once without the risk of tearing or damaging your skin in the process, so we never miss a hair! Additionally, removing the hair in the direction of growth guarantees a clean extraction of the root and less chance of breakage than traditional hot waxing, giving you smoother & longer lasting results. It’s free of parabens and chemicals, and eliminates a lot of waste as we don’t need to use sticks, strips, or cloth in the process. Sugaring is perfect for sensitive skin, all skin types, all hair types, and all body shapes and sizes!
Is Sugaring permanent?
While we can’t guarantee permanent hair removal, sugaring can lead to permanency.
What if I’m on my cycle?
If you are currently on your cycle, no worries! We can still safely sugar you, but would like to disclose that due to your increased sensitivity you may feel a little more discomfort than usual. We also require a tampon or cup to be used during the service for sanitary reasons.
Should I exfoliate?
Exfoliating before your appointment helps us reach the roots of your hair better, and can help us achieve a smoother result! However, please DO NOT exfoliate the day of your appointment, instead 48 hours prior. Come to your appointment with clean skin, free of any lotions, oils, or deodorants.
Will my hair grow back darker and coarser?
With sugaring, your hair will grow back thinner and there should be a reduction in hair growth.
How long should my hair be before my appointment?
Hair needs to be roughly 1/4 inch in length (minimum) to extract with sugar. While sugar can remove hair at shorter length than wax, you still want enough grow out to have a smooth end result. If you are a shaver, please allow at least 12-14 days of growth before getting sugared!