Do-it-yourself – also known as DIY – recipes and solutions are becoming very popular these days for various hair removal procedures, especially sugaring, a method used in ancient Persia to extract from the roots using an ingredient we all use Hair loves in our coffee or dessert: sugar. The process is done with a paste that basically anyone can make in their own kitchen and use at home; however, specialty syrups can also be found on the market.
Still, while adding sugar may seem like an easy and effective hair removal procedure, most people never get the results they hope for when they try the procedure at home. A lot of people tend to rule out this Asian method as a hair removal possibility because of those bad DIY experiences, but they’re missing out on a great option!
Added sugar is a 100% natural, hygienic, and beneficial hair removal option that exfoliates the skin and offers interesting advantages over other alternatives. Plus, the paste is applied at room temperature, so there’s no risk of burning your skin. Simply put, sugaring is one of the healthiest and less painful hair removal options; it only needs to be done by someone with qualified skills. This procedure is always better done at a spa for three reasons:
1. Product quality
Essentially, the syrup is really easy to make; it only requires three ingredients: water, lemon, and sugar. That alone makes this age-old method of hair removal a DIY procedure—not to mention, in a nutshell, someone just adds all the ingredients to a saucepan, turns up the heat, stirs the mixture to dissolve the sugar, Then stores and waits for it to come to room temperature. Seems easy enough, right?
However, making the paste so that it has the perfect consistency takes skill, a lot of trial and error, and maybe a little luck. Sometimes the mixture ends up being too soft, so it melts and sticks to the skin, or it’s so hard that you can’t even get it out of the container it’s stored in. In a spa, beauticians use professional products that are perfect for all skin types and all hair types, which means none of these setbacks in the salon or spa.
2. Technology
Massecuite does not require epilation strips or wooden spatulas. Instead, it is applied by hand using a method that takes some practice to master. Just taking the syrup out of the pot into a ball and applying it to the target area takes skill while also pulling the sugar off the skin. Also, unlike regular wax, massecuite is applied against the direction of hair growth and then plucked in the opposite direction, which helps pull the hair out completely from the root.
When the wax hardens, it tends to break down the surface hairs instead of pulling them all out. To achieve perfection, the ointment must be applied lightly to the skin, allowed to penetrate deep into the hair follicles, and then expertly removed. Some precautions are essential, such as applying the paste to the same area again if necessary to give the skin a chance to recover. The family may not be aware of this fact and will repeat the process over and over to extract all the fluff, but this will only leave the skin irritated and covered with red bumps.
3. Result
In the end, a sugaring procedure performed by a professional will have better results than one done at home. At a spa, you’ll receive attention and comfort that your bathroom may not provide. Plus, a professional esthetician knows exactly how to prep the skin before the procedure and what products to apply to the skin afterward. Yes, it will be a bit more expensive than at-home hair removal, but it’s worth it.
So if you’re considering trying sugar for the first time, or you’ve already tried it at home with disappointing results, we recommend making an appointment with the nearest spa that offers this ancient craft of hair removal. When done by a professional, you are sure to be able to benefit from the added sugar advantage. On the other hand, if you are a licensed esthetician and would like to add this service to your spa, we invite you to check out our professional sugar pastes on our website. For more information on our hair removal products, you can call us toll-free or fill out the contact form.
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