How long does hair have to be for sugaring

Q: Does sugaring hurt as much as waxing?

If this is your first time sugaring and you have been previously using a razor, your first treatment will be the most uncomfortable.  Everyone’s pain tolerance is different but most people find that sugaring hurts less than waxing (especially on the face).  This is because sugaring does NOT adhere to live skin and it is removed in the direction of hair growth.  Don’t give up. Sugaring weakens the hair root making it easier to remove the hair with each treatment. By your third sugaring treatment, you too will find it virtually pain free!  The great thing about sugaring is that the more you do it, the less it hurts because the hair grows back thinner and less dense.  Less hair = less pain.  You can expect to get a great service at the speed you can tolerate:)  If you have a low pain tolerance, you may take Tylenol 30 minutes before your appointment.

Q: How long does the hair need to be?

1/4″ – that’s about the length of a grain of rice. Depending on how fast your hair grows,  usually 10-12 days after your last shave. If longer than ½ inch, trimming before your appointment can make your sugaring session more comfortable.

Q: How does Sugaring work towards a permanent hair removal solution?

It is important to time your appointments.  Regular extraction at an 1/8″ (the 1st stage of hair growth) leads to permanent hair loss. When hair is extracted at that length it pulls some of the follicle wall out with it each time. Each consecutive sugaring treatment results in an easier removal of the root, as the newly growing hair begins higher in the follicle—closer to the surface of the skin. Since the hair is actively growing, you will immediately see results —thinner, finer hair growth and eventually, lack of the production of new hair growth.  The follicle will eventually collapse and stop producing new hair growth which will lead to permanent hair loss.  

Q: I’m getting married.  When should I book?

Try to get in at least 3 treatments.  By this time your hair will be trained to grow at the same rate.  For best results, begin booking your treatments 6 to 9 months prior to the date that you would like to see optimal results, for example a vacation; a wedding date; the summer season.  

Q: Will my skin be red after a service?

Slight irritation is completely normal and should dissipate within a couple of hours. Soaking in a warm (not hot) sea salt bath for 15 minutes a few hours after your appointment will also help to speed up the heeling time.  Make sure to rinse off all the salt water after soaking.

Q: I used to shave, but have let my hair grow & just had a bikini treatment, why do I have stubble?

If you have been a frequent shaver previously (even if you have let your hair grow for a few weeks before your sugaring treatment), shaving can cause hair re-growth to be uneven, in which some hairs can be too short to be removed with sugaring & may result in the appearance of stubble after your first treatment. Ideally, all of your hairs should lay flat on your skin to achieve the best results; so some of these shorter hairs may not be removed sugaring the first time. Please have patience and let the shorter stubble grow (no shaving/plucking in between treatments). The hair below the belt grows on a 6 week cycle so booking 4 weeks apart will help the hair to start growing in the same rate.  It typically take 3 treatments for all your hair to be on the same growth cycle.  Follow this tip and you’ll be smoother for longer- no shaving in between!

Q: How often do I need to have a Sugaring treatment:

With regular Sugaring treatments your hair will grow back more sparse, finer and lighter in color.  Sugaring can lead to permanency.

Full face= 4-5 weeks                          Eyebrow, lip, chin= 2 weeks                                               Full Legs=4-6 weeks                           Underarm= 2-3 weeks                                                          Bikini=3-5 weeks                                 Back or chest=4-6 weeks

Q:How can I prevent ingrown hairs?

There are a few basic things you can do to reduce and get rid of ingrown hairs. First and foremost, exfoliate! Using a natural bristle body brush, exfoliating cloth or brush, or an exfoliating scrub; you’ll keep dead skin cells from trapping new hair growth under your skin. The second step is to keep your skin healthy and moisturized. A good rule of thumb is, whenever your skin gets wet (after every shower or bath) moisturize.   Ask me for suggestions to suit your personal requirements.  We carry only the finest products to care for your soft skin after sugaring.  Our practitioners will recommend one of our all natural gentle body scrubs to exfoliate with between treatments to keep your skin healthy, smooth and blemish free.  We want to ensure you receive the best treatments possible, so we hope that you will do what we call “your homework” to help us help you keeping your skin at its sweetest.

Q: I’ve started my period and have an appointment to get a Brazilian; Should I reschedule?

No problem at all ladies! I have many clients that come in to get sugared during their monthly cycle, and it does not bother me one bit!  I do, however, kindly ask that you have a fresh tampon in place during your sugaring session for sanitation and saftey reasons.  My treatment room is fully stocked with feminine hygiene wipes, and I encourage you to cleanse the area gently prior to your service.

Q: I’m pregnant—can I still get sugared?

CONGRATULATIONS! Many pregnant sugaring users still get treatments. I know how hard it can be as your baby and belly grows bigger and I’m here to help!  I will have you lay in a safe and comfortable position and still successfully preform your treatment.  There is no reason to stop sugaring treatments when you are pregnant, but please remember, everyone’s pregnancy is different so ask your doctor!  And Sugar is a much more body safe product than petroleum based waxes.

Q: How old do I need to be? Can my daughter use it?

You can get sugared at any age.  If you are under the age of 18, you must have a parent/guardian accompany you to your appointment and they must sign a waiver form.  Sugar paste is so gentle and natural that it is perfect for sensitive skin.

Q: Can I get sugared while using Retina-A or Accutane?

Unfortunately no.  If you are currently using Retin-A or any other topical cream for acne on your face we would not be able to sugar anywhere on your face.  However ….It is still ok to get any other areas done.
If you are on Accutane or have been on Accutane in the last six months we cannot sugar you at all.  This can cause SEVERE lifting of the skin that could damage and scar the skin.

How long does hair have to be for sugaring

Most people have used a razor blade to try and get rid of unwanted body hair. Shaving, however, can lead to many unpleasant side effects such as razor bumps, rashes, and hair growing back at lightning rates. That’s why so many people are looking for ways to safely and effectively get rid of hair- without all of the trials and tribulations that come with shaving. If you are in this tribe, you probably browsed around and looked at different hair removal techniques. 

There are many different kinds of hair removal techniques, such as traditional waxing (very painful), hair removal creams and mousses (which are not always reliable), laser hair removal (fantastic, but takes several sessions and is expensive), threading (only works for small areas), and sugaring. Just like you can make out from the name, sugaring is a technique that utilizes sugar to get rid of body hair in unwanted areas. It is also a technique that causes a lot less pain and discomfort when compared to waxing. How, exactly, does a material commonly found in pantries everywhere get rid of prickly stubble from your head to your toes? Read on to get all of your questions answered about this sweet technique for body hair removal. 

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What is sugaring?

Sugaring is an ancient hair removal technique that has existed in human society for thousands of years; since the times of ancient Egyptians and Greeks. Of course, everybody is curious about whether or not this technique utilizes real sugar to get rid of hair. The answer is yes! Sugaring uses a specific mixture of sugar, water, and lemon to formulate an extremely sticky concoction that clings to the hair to get rid of it without ripping at the skin. It is a highly similar process to waxing, but many people say that it is a less uncomfortable process to go through and a lot gentler on their skin. So why is sugaring thought of as being less painful than waxing? Unlike waxing, sugaring adheres only to the hair and dead skin cells, minimizing any redness or discomfort after treatment which leaves you smooth and hair free ~ naturally. 

What this means is that sugaring is typically  gentler on the skin than waxing and is a lot less irritating to all skin types. 

Since the sugar paste  is concocted from lemon, water, and sugar, sugaring (different from the wax generally utilized for waxing) is biodegradable, hypoallergenic, and able to be created using organic ingredients. Moreover, not only is sugaring a lot less painful than other hair removal techniques, but it also provides another added benefit. Sugaring is typically significantly faster than waxing, since you can cover a much bigger surface area in one go. It is also water-soluble, unlike wax, so any sticky sugary residue is easily cleaned up with a soothing warm towel. 

How long does hair have to be for sugaring

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How does sugaring work, exactly?

When they hear about sugaring, many people wonder how rubbing real sugar on your limbs can end up rubbing off your hair. The first thing to remember is that for sugaring to be effective, the hair has to be grown out, just like with waxing. You want to aim for one-eighth to one-fourth inch of stubble for the sugary paste to stick to. Moreover, applying and taking off the sugar paste is essential to making sure proper hair removal occurs. When accomplished in the right way, sugaring is a great way to pull hair out at its very root. The process is relatively simple; a licensed esthetician applies the sugar paste in the opposing direction to how it grows, allowing the sugar to seep into the hair follicle and adhere to it. The sugarist then utilizes a flicking motion to remove the paste and the hair in the natural direction of hair growth. This kind of technique can be remarkably effective in removing the hair. 

With sugaring, the esthetician doesn’t have to use a strip of paper as you do in waxing to rip the hair off. Instead, they use a smooth ball of caramel that gently rolls onto the skin. The sugar is applied in the opposite direction of the hair growth while seeping into the hair follicle and adhering to it, then flicked off in the natural direction of the hair growth preventing less pain, hair breakage and ingrown hairs while leaving your skin smooth, exfoliated, and flawless. 

While a single sugaring treatment won’t be able to stop your body hair from growing back, if you come back for repeated sugaring sessions, it can assist in discouraging the growth of hair completely (just like waxing or using an epilator). Sugaring your body hair regularly will not only noticeably diminish hair growth, what ends up growing back can take more time to appear and is quite a bit finer, making it easier to get rid of and less noticeable. 

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Which areas of the body can be sugared?

Just like waxing, when it comes to sugaring, pretty much everywhere on your body is game, from your eyebrows to your legs to your bikini area. You can get “sugared” in your upper lips, legs, arms, back, check, and bikini area, which includes a full Brazillian. The most popular service for sugaring is typically the Brazillian. 

How long do results from sugaring last?

You can get rid of hair temporarily after a single session, and generally results are able to last three to five weeks. If you choose to commit to a regular sugaring schedule- taking into account that extra week or so of additional growth due to the fact that you have to grow a certain amount of stubble for the sugar to adhere to- it generally works out to booking an appointment about once every month. The tiny hairs on your body can start to grow back at around two weeks, and depending on the individual body area you’re having sugared, one session can last anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes. 

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How long does hair have to be for sugaring

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