What is sugaring? 11 Important nuances of the sugaring procedure + why sugaring is better than other methods of depilation

Which is better: sugaring, waxing or laser hair removal? Is it painful to remove hair using sugaring? How much does the procedure cost and last?

We asked these and other tricky questions to the founder of the Butterfly beauty studio, current depilation master and teacher Marina Loboda and sugaring master Yuliana Liber .

In this article we will tell you:

1. What is sugaring?
2. How long does sugaring last?
3. Which is better: waxing or sugaring?
4. Which is better: sugaring or laser hair removal?
5. Sugaring: contraindications
6. How much does sugaring cost?
7. How long should I grow my hair before sugaring?
8. How long does sugaring take?
9. What should you not do after sugaring?
10. Ingrown hairs after sugaring: what to do?

What is sugaring?

Sugaring is a method of depilation using sugar paste. The caramel-like mass removes hair along with the root and removes dead skin particles.

The birthplace of sugaring is Ancient Egypt.

Sugaring is suitable for depilation of any part of the body:

• areas above the upper lip;
• armpits;
• hands;
• belly;
• hips;
• legs

Sugaring of a deep bikini is popular - removal of hair from the pubis, labia, intergluteal fold and thighs.

If you think this is “too much,” you can ask the specialist for a classic bikini, and he will depilate only those areas that look unsightly from under your underwear.

Nowadays, there are many ways to get rid of unwanted hair. Why do people continue to use sugaring?

Sugaring has many advantages:

1. Cumulative effect. With regular depilation, hair grows slower, becomes thin, light and easily removed.

2. Low risk of allergic reactions . Sugar paste consists of natural ingredients: sugar, water and citric acid. It does not cause redness even on sensitive skin.

3. Replacement of SPA. The procedure additionally removes dead skin particles, achieving a peeling effect. For the price of one procedure you get two!

4. Few ingrown hairs. During sugaring, hair is removed in the direction of its growth. This is a physiological and gentle technology that prevents hairs from growing in.

Are you afraid that you will scream during the procedure? Do not be afraid. Yes, the sensations are unpleasant, but tolerable.

The most memorable will be the first visit to the master. Subsequent procedures will be easier and more enjoyable if you do not use a razor in between.

Contraindications for sugar depilation

In some cases, sugaring may be contraindicated. The following are general contraindications to sugar hair removal:

• Diabetes. With this pathology, there is a possibility of glucose entering the blood, which is especially important for bikini sugaring. With this type of procedure, the sugar paste comes into contact with the mucous membranes. The exceptions include pastes based on fructose or glucose. Diabetes is known to cause poor wound healing. Lack of appropriate care can lead to sepsis.
• Epilepsy. Sugaring is a painful procedure. Pain can trigger an attack.
• Cardiovascular pathologies. These include hypertension, ischemia, thrombophlebitis and varicose veins. When applying caramel, there is contact with the skin, which is undesirable in case of pathological changes in the blood vessels. Sugaring can be performed if varicose veins are at an early stage. Epilation in later stages is not permitted due to the risk of blood clots. Before manipulation, you need to consult a specialist (phlebologist).
• Skin diseases. The procedure can be performed only after treatment of fungus, eczema, psoriasis or exacerbation of herpes virus infection.
• Violation of the integrity of the skin. If there are scratches, sugaring is not recommended due to the risk of infection. Thus, contraindications for sugaring legs and other areas include scratches and cuts.
• Neoplasms in the area of ​​influence. Mechanical impact can negatively affect formations and cause cell degeneration. An increased risk is noted if the neoplasm is malignant.
• Allergic reactions and intolerance to sugar paste components. Adverse reactions to caramel are extremely rare and are usually caused by additional components found in the composition. Allergies can be caused by honey and citric acid. It is advisable to conduct an allergy test before using a particular sugar paste for the first time, for which a small amount of the mixture is applied either to the wrist or hand. The product can be used in the absence of allergic reactions. If you are allergic to store-bought pastes, it is recommended to prepare caramel yourself.

Attention! It should be taken into account that sugar hair removal is strictly contraindicated during treatment with Accutane and Adapalene, as well as when taking hormonal drugs.

There are also contraindications that are not related to the presence of specific diseases. These restrictions are temporary. Among the contraindications not related to health are:

• Pregnancy. Before carrying out the sugaring procedure, you should focus on your general health, the presence of contraindications and the duration of your pregnancy. It must be remembered that stimulation of some points can lead to an increase in uterine tone. The threat of miscarriage or premature birth is a contraindication.
• A tan. After the manipulation, as well as a few days before it, you should not visit the solarium and expose your skin to insolation. If this contraindication is not observed, the appearance of age spots cannot be ruled out.
• Intense sports activities. After sugaring, microdamages remain on the skin. Strenuous workouts lead to increased sweating. This provokes the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms and the risk of developing an inflammatory process.
• Menstruation. On critical days, changes in hormonal levels are observed. Against the background of menstruation, there is a decrease in the pain threshold and increased discomfort.
• Drinking alcoholic beverages. When drinking a significant amount of alcohol, the pain threshold may decrease.

Attention! Ignoring contraindications after sugaring can lead to serious consequences. These consequences usually imply a threat to the woman's health.

Which is better: waxing or sugaring?

Still not sure that sugaring is right for you? Let's compare it with other depilation methods.

On the one hand, sugaring is better than wax in that during the procedure the masters use natural paste, while synthetic waxes contain many potential allergens. Therefore, if your skin is prone to irritation and redness, choose sugar.

On the other hand, applying wax is more pleasant than applying sugar paste. The wax is warm and applied in the direction of hair growth, and the sugar paste is applied against it. If the hairs are long enough, they begin to tangle and pull unpleasantly. But the removal itself, on the contrary, is more pleasant.

Benefits of the procedure

Advantages of laser hair removal:

• painlessness – the cooling system reduces skin sensitivity;
• long-lasting effect - after a full course, hair removal is not required until 3-4 years;
• minimal risk of skin damage - a targeted effect on the hair and follicle does not harm the skin;
• time saving – the procedure lasts from 10 to 60 minutes;
• effective at any time of the year - there are no restrictions on the time of year;
• noticeable results after the first procedure and maximum effect after 4-6 sessions.

All benefits are a consequence of the use of high-quality equipment, adherence to hair removal technology and rules of skin care after the procedure.

Ingrown hairs after sugaring: what to do?

One of the advantages of sugaring is that with the right technology, it almost never leads to ingrown hairs.

If this trouble does happen to you, contact your specialist. He will select suitable home care (moisturizing + peeling) and, if necessary, carry out salon procedures.

Many, having embarked on the “sweet path” of sugaring, remain faithful to this method of depilation for years. Moreover, over time you can perform the procedure yourself - this is taught in sugaring courses.

Sugaring courses last 1 day, the cost starts from 6,000 rubles. The price depends on the popularity of the master, his experience and the chosen pricing policy.

This amount includes:

• Handouts so you don't forget or miss anything;
• Consumables that you will use to train on a frightened model;
• The frightened model herself. But maybe she will be afraid in vain? What if you are a master of sugaring from God?

Don't be afraid to try new things and master professions. You can do sugaring for yourself or start making money from this business. You will definitely succeed!

This training may be right for you:

1. 10 Best Sugaring Training Courses in Moscow
2. 10 Best Sugaring Training Courses in St. Petersburg
3. Best Depilation Courses in Moscow
4. Best Depilation Courses in St. Petersburg from 2,900 Rubles

The best Sugaring Courses in Your City: Yekaterinburg, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, Krasnoyarsk, Voronezh, Omsk .

Have you already had a sugaring procedure? Tell us in the comments, did your expectations match reality? Repost to re-read the article before going to sugaring!

Benign neoplasms

Warts
There are many places where you can get sugaring in St. Petersburg. However, it is important to choose trusted professionals who know how to handle benign tumors. We are talking about the presence of moles, warts or papillomas. This restriction is not considered a direct ban, since the use of sugar or wax during work is permissible. However, it is important to avoid areas where neoplasms are located.

Side effects: causes and consequences

Laser hair removal is dangerous if there are contraindications and incorrect procedure:

• improper preparation of the skin for laser hair removal;
• incorrect determination of skin phototype;
• errors when setting up equipment;

Mistakes by clients and professionals become the causes of skin defects.

Burns

The most common complication is skin burns. The reason is overheating of the skin. During the procedure, the energy beam does not penetrate deeper than 2-3 mm, and the heating time does not exceed several minutes. This allows the skin to cool quickly and effectively. Among the main causes of burns:

• long hair – before the procedure it is recommended to undergo preparation and shave the hair. If the length of the bristles is more than 1-2 mm, then prolonged heating is required, which causes burns to the epidermis;
• tan – with a good tan, the skin becomes not just dark, but bronze. The effect of treatment with a beam of light can be obtained only with prolonged heating or by increasing the power of the equipment;
• incorrect equipment settings - the master selects the pulse frequency and wavelength in accordance with the individual characteristics of the client. An error in setting can cause burns;
• insufficient cooling – special attachments or creams help protect the skin from overheating. The absence of these funds increases the chance of getting a burn.

At Ola beauty centers, all necessary measures are taken to prevent burns, including laser settings are always checked and branded anesthetics are used.

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Black dots

Another common problem is the appearance of blackheads in place of a dead follicle. This is hair that cannot penetrate the surface of the skin. The problem is typical for people with coarse and thick hair. To fix it you will need:

• additional laser hair removal session;
• use of pulling masks 3-4 days after the procedure; compositions from badyagi are used as an active component.

Peeling is not used to remove blackheads - this procedure will not give the desired effect and will cause severe skin irritation.

We use the correct laser settings and, if necessary, perform combined hair removal. We do not allow blackheads to appear!

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Small pimples

An unpleasant side effect after laser hair removal is the appearance of small light red pimples. They spoil the appearance of the skin and cause severe itching.

Causes of acne:

• blockage of the sebaceous gland by ingrown hair;
• contamination of the damaged follicle.

Antiseptic treatment with boric acid or alcohol will dry out the pimple and it will disappear from the surface. The hair that has grown into the sebaceous gland will be removed with tweezers after pre-treating the area with alcohol.

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Itching, skin irritation

An unpleasant side effect of laser hair removal is tooth and skin irritation. If the specialist promptly treats the skin with a cream with a soothing effect, then itching usually does not appear.

If after treatment the itching and irritation do not go away within 2-3 days, then we are talking about individual intolerance to the laser beam. Soothing plant-based creams will help correct the situation. Aloe vera, calendula or chamomile will have an anesthetic effect. We recommend creams with a light texture that will help the pores breathe fully.

Pasta recipe

Sugaring is a means of removing unwanted hair in which the main component is caramel paste. It can be purchased ready-made or cooked yourself.

In order to prepare a cosmetic composition at home, you will need:

• 10 tbsp. l. granulated sugar;
• 2 tbsp. water;
• 0.5 tsp. lemon juice.

To cook pasta correctly, it is important to adhere to the following algorithm:

1. All ingredients of the composition must be mixed together and cooked over low heat, stirring constantly.
2. Once bubbles appear on the surface of the mixture, you should continue to cook it until it acquires a caramel color. This process takes about 5 minutes.
3. Then leave the mixture to cool.

   
   How to make sugaring paste step by step

Properly cooked paste should have a slightly softer consistency than toffee candy and not stick to your hands. To check the readiness of the composition, you need to put a small hot piece of the product in water, take it out and knead it with your hand. It should come together into a ball. If the resulting mixture is too thick, add a little water and cook until the mixture is smooth.

Myths about laser hair removal

A fashionable and effective hair removal procedure has quickly become overgrown with myths that have nothing to do with reality. This is facilitated by the machinations of competitors and the low level of literacy of popular bloggers and commentators on large women’s forums.

Among the most common legends about laser hair removal:

• infertility
  – the procedure cannot cause infertility in women, due to the fact that the energy beam penetrates to a depth of 1-4 mm. The ovaries are located in the pelvic cavity at a more distant distance and are protected by tissue. Despite such obvious safety conditions for the procedure, studies have been conducted on the effect of laser on reproductive function. Scientists have determined that the procedure is completely safe for a woman’s health;
• the laser negatively affects the ongoing pregnancy
  - the procedure is not recommended during pregnancy, but not because of the negative effect on the fetus. A pregnant woman's hormonal levels are greatly changed. Skin tissue in this situation reacts differently to the energy beam. The risk of pigmentation increases, dormant follicles open unpredictably, and sensitivity increases. These side effects are the reason why pregnant women refuse laser hair removal;
• radiation exposure
  – the laser beam is not a source of hard gamma radiation. Radiation in medicine is used to destroy cancer cells, solve complex aesthetic problems, and obtain images of the bone apparatus. The laser energy beam is more similar to the light from a regular light bulb than to x-rays. During hair removal, the follicles are heated - the targeted destruction of only a certain structure of the human body. The beam has a stimulating effect on the skin, initiates cell regeneration, improves metabolism;
• risk of a malignant tumor
  - the laser beam does not provoke tissue degeneration, but it can be considered as an external effect that can affect potential malignant tumors. Just as solar ultraviolet radiation, chemical reagents or trauma affect pigmented nevi, a ray of light can accelerate degeneration. Contact a dermatologist - a specialist will evaluate the structure of birthmarks and skin lumps and give permission to carry out the procedure.

Laser hair removal is a convenient and effective procedure that is safe for health in the absence of contraindications.

How to eliminate possible irritation

In some cases, the procedure may have negative consequences in the form of allergic reactions, dry and itchy skin, and pustular inflammation. They may occur for the following reasons:

1. incorrect technique for applying or removing the caramel composition;
2. use of insufficiently heated mass;
3. lack of skin treatment with disinfectants and softening creams.

What to do if such a nuisance happens? The problem can be eliminated within 3-5 days using antiseptics: gels, ointments, solutions.

You can treat with healing ointments such as Levomekol or Sintomycin. For skin injuries, herbal infusions based on chamomile or sage help. The active substances of these herbs have a calming effect on the skin. Infusions are used in the form of lotions on irritated areas of the skin.