The custom of removing unwanted hairs from the body appeared in ancient times. This method reduces sweating in the heat. Over time, the procedure began to have an aesthetic character. Sugar hair removal is a popular way to remove hair from the body. More details about the procedure are described in the article.
Interesting facts
There are a few facts about hair removal with sugar paste:
- Some historical sources say that shugaring (a name considered synonymous with the main name) was created in ancient Persia. Therefore, the procedure is often called Persian hair removal. For some time, homemade recipes were kept secret and passed down only by inheritance.
- The first mention of the use of the procedure dates back to ancient Egypt, by the time of Nefertiti (about 3.5 thousand years ago). Cleopatra also used processing for the seductive appearance.
- The appearance of shugaring allowed Muslim women to fit the oriental canons of beauty, which required that the body should not have extrahairs.
Judging by the reviews, sugar hair removal makes the skin smooth. It is necessary to follow the rules for the procedure, as well as care after that. Then a positive result is expected.
Benefits
There are two popular procedures for getting rid of excess hair from the body: sugar and wax epilation. What is better to choose? For many centuries, oriental beauties used sugar hair removal. And now, judging by the reviews, it continues to be in demand. The procedure has the following benefits:
- Due to the special stickiness and elasticity of the paste, the procedure can be carried out on hairs that have reached 3 mm. With this length, the wax method is not available. If sugaring is performed regularly, then the hairs that appear will be soft, so it is possible to remove vegetation up to 1-2 mm.
- Compared to waxing, sugar hair removal is considered less painful, as the paste is cooled down. And the wax is used hot and often leads to burns.
- During the procedure, light movements are needed, since the hairs that have fallen on the sticky paste will definitely be removed. And when waxing, you need sharp movements.
- Sugar hair removal (sugaring) is considered hypoallergenic: it rarely causes allergic reactions.
- Residual product can be washed off with water (wax is more difficult to wash off). After the session, the skin will be smooth as after peeling.
- The procedure (compared to waxing) allows you to get a lasting effect: sometimesa secondary session is needed no earlier than 4 weeks later.
- This treatment protects against ingrown hairs.
- After the session, the structure of regrown hair changes: from coarse and thick, they turn into thin and silky.
- Shugaring does not irritate the skin: after it, only slight redness may appear.
- Sugar hair removal is performed on almost any part of the body: it is carried out on the face and on sensitive skin.
- Shugaring is low-cost, as pasta is prepared on its own and inexpensive products: sugar, lemon juice.
- Leftover pasta can be reheated and reused. Keep it not in the refrigerator, but in a warm room.
As the reviews confirm, the procedure is effective and safe. After it, the skin becomes smooth and he althy looking. You just need to prepare for processing and carry it out correctly.
Flaws
Sugar paste hair removal has its drawbacks:
- The procedure is performed only if the length of the hairs is at least 3 mm, and preferably 5. It will not work to eliminate short hair, so you should not count on it in emergency cases.
- It is undesirable to carry out sugaring with very long hair: if the length is more than 1 cm, then you need to cut it with nail scissors at least half.
- It takes a long time to knead it with your fingers to get a ball of paste of the desired consistency.
- The procedure cannot be performed in case of individual intolerance to the components.
Considering the reviews, although sugar hair removal has disadvantages, yet many women constantly perform it because of the many benefits. After all, for this you do not need to go to the salon. Everything can be done at home.
Cooking pasta
How to prepare sugar paste for hair removal? The following recipe is in demand:
- You will need sugar (10 tablespoons), lemon juice (from 1 fruit) and water (1 tablespoon). The components must be mixed in a metal container, and then boiled, stirring constantly.
- The color of the product must be changed during cooking: after obtaining a honey hue, it can be removed from the stove and poured into a saucer.
- After 30 minutes, you need to check the mass: a ball of undercooked pasta will not work, as it will stick to your hands. You can fix this by adding some baby powder.
According to reviews, properly cooked caramel should knead well and stick well to the body. A digested remedy (which does not warm up) can be saved by adding a little water and boiling it. And the recipe without lemon is suitable for those who are allergic to citrus fruits.
There is a recipe with citric acid:
- Requires sugar (6 tsp), warm water (2 tsp) and citric acid (2 tsp).
- Sugar and water are mixed in a metal container. The mixture is put on fire and boiled until golden brown.
- Willingness should be checked by dropping a little of the mixture into a bowl of cold water. If a hard ball appears, the caramel is almost ready. At this stage, you need to add citric acid and remove the bowl from the heat,keep stirring.
- When the composition becomes homogeneous, without grains, the mass should cool down to body temperature.
If you are not allergic to bee products, you can take a recipe with honey. Pasta is prepared according to the following instructions:
- You need ingredients such as sugar (250g), honey (2 tbsp), lemon juice (1/4 cup) and water (1 tbsp).
- The next steps for making honey caramel are similar to the above recipes.
- The plastic, light honey-colored paste is removed from the heat and cooled.
Considering the reviews, each of these recipes allows you to get the right paste for the procedure. With them, the skin becomes smooth and beautiful.
How is preparation done?
Judging by the reviews, sugar hair removal (sugaring) should be performed only after careful preparation. As women note, then the session will be painless and safe. Thanks to the preparation for sugar hair removal, it will be possible to successfully complete the procedure. It is as follows:
- To increase the effectiveness of the procedure, 2 days before the session, dry scales should be removed from the skin using a scrub.
- To avoid strong s alt during the procedure, you must take a hot bath in advance: after it, the skin will be steamed and the hairs will be removed without difficulty.
- You should not use emollient cream or lotion as the skin must be completely dry.
- Clean and fat-free skin is dried with a towel and sprinkled with baby powder or plain flour. This procedure will not compromise the integrityepidermis, will get rid of unwanted hairs and particles of keratinized skin.
As the reviews confirm, following these rules eliminates the risk of damage to the skin. In addition, the result of the procedure will be much better with them.
Execution rules
How to do sugar hair removal? This procedure is simple, you just need to follow simple rules. Sugar hair removal at home is carried out according to the following instructions:
- A small piece of pasta should be kneaded in your hands. The result is a dense mass that becomes soft, elastic and Velcro-like. The paste loses transparency, becomes matte. Kneading lasts no more than 10 minutes.
- When the ball becomes like plasticine, you can remove hairs from a clean body.
- A lump of mashed caramel should be pressed against the skin and stretched with your fingers in the opposite direction of hair growth.
- Having grabbed a strip of Velcro glued to the body, it must be torn off with a quick movement, but according to hair growth, the main thing is that the movement is parallel to the treated area of \u200b\u200bthe skin. Do not pull the Velcro up: this will damage the skin and cause bruising.
- To completely eliminate hairs, sugaring must be done at least 3 times.
- Once you get the desired result, you can process the rest of the body.
Sugar hair removal at home can be performed on different parts of the body. Depending on the place of processing, a different amount of paste is required. For each leg, you need 2-3 lumps. Armpit sugar epilation is carried out, you need 1 ball for each part. To process the bikini area, you need 2-3 pieces. But it must be borne in mind that the consumption of the paste depends on the structure of the hair being removed and the thickness of the cover: if they are thick and hard, then less composition is required. Given the feedback from women, such procedures are easily performed on their own.
Using fabric or paper strips
To apply this method of sugar hair removal, you need semi-liquid caramel, cotton strips or special paper. Sugaring by type of waxing is performed as follows:
- Using a spatula or the edge of a wooden spatula, liquid caramel is applied to the epilation area, and fabric or paper strips are applied on top.
- After 5 minutes, remove the hairs with a sharp movement in the direction of hair growth.
- This procedure causes pain.
What to do next?
According to reviews, after epilation it is important to perform some manipulations to ensure an excellent effect. For this you need:
- Take a warm shower, removing the rest of the paste and talc from the body.
- The epilation area should be treated with a moisturizing or nourishing cream: this will make the skin smooth and silky.
What not to do?
After sugar hair removal, for some time you need to follow simple rules:
- To avoid irritation, do not expose areas to solar radiation, high temperatures and very humid air. Therefore, you should not go to the bathhouse, sauna, solarium or the beach for a day.
- After the procedure, you should not use your usual deodorant, but neutral baby powder or talc will do.
- After waxing the deep bikini area, you should wear comfortable soft cotton underwear, as well as refuse tight jeans and take off your underwear at night.
- Ingrown hair prevention is a body scrub to be used every week.
- To slow down hair growth, you need to use special products that will give a positive result along with sugar hair removal.
Contraindications
Shugaring is not always possible. Procedure prohibited at:
- diabetes;
- varicose veins;
- acute dermatitis;
- epilepsy;
- individual intolerance.
In these cases, the appropriate option for hair removal is selected individually. There are several restrictions when it is better not to perform such a procedure:
- for wounds, ulcers, scratches;
- if there are warts or papillomas.
In these cases, you should consult a dermatologist. The specialist will choose the appropriate epilation option.
Shugarin and pregnancy
This procedure can be performed during pregnancy. Moreover, this method is more preferable than waxing. This circumstance is especially important, since the increased levels of hormones in pregnant women make the skin susceptible topain.
Another advantage of shugaring is safety for the skin and body of pregnant women. How long does the effect last? Usually the result is noticeable in 3-4 weeks.
Is the facial method used?
Some women develop facial hair, especially around the eyebrows, cheekbones, cheeks and chin, and above the upper lip. Usually, a gentle bandage technique is used for sugaring.
Shugaring can be performed on the face. This is a faster and more effective technique for skin beauty. During the procedure, caramel is applied with massage lines in the direction opposite to growth, and it is necessary to eliminate along the growth line.
How long does it take for hair to grow back? It is individual, but usually this phenomenon occurs after 2-3 weeks. Sometimes the hairs become invisible, so you do not need to epilate again.
Salon price
The price of shugaring in the regions of the country is different. Approximately the following rates apply:
- abdominal epilation – 1000 rubles;
- bikini – 2500;
- above the upper lip – 500.
In some salons, the procedure for men costs 30% more. The difference in price is due to the fact that the hairline in men is more rigid. The procedure performed at home will cost even less. If all the rules are followed, epilation will be effective and safe.
