Home sugaring has become the main contender for waxing. More and more women who have tried this procedure are abandoning their old hair removal methods.
Shugaring - sugar hair removal (depilation). Pros and cons, shugaring zones. The price of the procedure in the salons. Reviews
Sugaring is a relatively new method of hair removal using sugar paste. Similar to waxing. The main difference is the execution technique. The procedure has both advantages and disadvantages.
The main advantages are the following points:
The number of ingrown hairs is minimized, in the case of proper care of the depilated area - their complete absence;
Due to the fact that the removal is carried out according to the growth of hair, their breaking off is excluded, as well as injury to the follicles;
Less painful sensations;
Less risk of irritation, since pastes have a hypoallergenic composition and are used at a comfortable temperature of 37 degrees;
Renewal of the skin. Dead cells are easily removed along with the hairs;
Gradual thinning and lightening of the removed hair. In some cases, a slowdown in their growth.
Shugaring has few disadvantages. With a serious approach to the procedure, they become insignificant:
The occurrence of bruises, bruising. The reason is improper performance of the technique. It is worthwhile to carefully approach the choice of a master.
Shugaring, in comparison with waxing, is more expensive. The solution is to do hair removal at home, prepare the sugar mixture yourself.
Short-term effect, compared to laser or electrolysis.
The hair of all known areas is epilated with caramel. The more popular ones are the bikini area, armpits, face, legs.
The cost of the procedure in different salons and beauty parlors can vary significantly. It depends, first of all, on the experience and qualifications of the specialist. Another cost factor is the cost of consumables.
Craftsmen prefer time-tested firms whose products are not cheap. The cost of epilation of the main areas (upper lip, armpits, bikini, legs) ranges from $ 5 to $ 30.
Most women say about waxing with sugar paste with delight. Basically, these are those who have previously removed their hair with wax. They noted that the problem of ingrown hair and severe irritation disappears.
The only thing is that not everyone can do shugaring at home. Therefore, the masters recommend visiting the beauty parlor for the first time, since sometimes training videos are not enough.
Deep and classic bikini zone sugaring
Bikini waxing is not easy. The skin in this area is tender and hot. Hair grows tough on it, especially if you have used a razor before.
Craftsmen use tough sugar pastes, they are able not to "melt" in their hands for a long time, and also carefully remove tough hairs. The bikini area is epilated in small areas to reduce pain.
The classic bikini is hair removal along the panties on the sides. Its cost is about $ 15. Epilation takes 20-35 minutes.
A deep bikini is a complete hair removal, including the labia and partially the buttocks. Its cost is about $ 30. Epilation takes 30-60 minutes.
Armpit shugaring
The armpits are epilated quickly due to their small size. Only 10-15 minutes, half of which is preparation. Use hard or medium sugar pastes.
The cost is about $ 10.
Shugaring of legs, legs, thighs
Legs are the most "comfortable" epilated area. Minimum bends and folds. The master removes hair in relatively large areas. Medium and soft pastes are used.
Some women only do shugaring of the shins. They are processed with medium sugar mixtures, since the hairs on them are harder. Epilation takes 25-35 minutes. Its cost is $ 15.
The hair on the thighs is usually thinner and lighter. They are processed with medium to soft pastes. The duration of the procedure is 20-30 minutes. The price is $ 13.
Shugaring hands
Hand epilation is mainly chosen by women with dark hair color or thick hair. The master uses medium or soft pastes. The maximum procedure time is 15-20 minutes.
Depending on the localization, the cost varies between $ 10-15.
Belly sugaring is hair removal along the white line and around the navel. Less commonly, hair removal from the entire area.
The procedure is carried out quickly - in 10 minutes. The specialist uses soft or medium sugar pastes. Price - $ 5-7.
Whole body shugaring
If there is a need to remove hair from the entire surface of the body, then the procedure is most often divided into several visits, since not everyone can endure the pain to the end.
The master selects the density of the paste for each zone. Depilation of the whole body takes at least 3 hours, depending on the experience of the master. Cost - from $ 70 to $ 100.
Face shugaring - upper lip (antennae), eyebrows
Hair removal above the upper lip and eyebrow shaping with caramel pushed aside facial waxing. No burns or irritations. The redness goes away within a few hours.
Craftsmen use soft caramels, as the hairs on the face are thin. It takes 5 minutes to remove antennae, the same amount is spent on eyebrow shaping. One such procedure costs $ 3-5.
Shugaring for men
Shugaring for men is almost no different from that for women.
Most often, men get rid of hair on their back, chest and abdomen.
Less often - on legs, arms, in the bikini area.
It is priced slightly more expensive.
This is due, first of all, to the larger area of body parts.
Hair removal time for men and women takes the same amount.
The cost ranges from $ 10 to $ 40.
Shugaring training - courses from masters. Shugaring techniques
In order to learn how to do the right shugaring at home, you need to take a training course.You can choose paid courses in any training center, where they will first tell you in detail about shugaring, and then they will show you various execution techniques and all the subtleties from the masters.
You can find training videos on the Internet and study remotely. There are 3 main shugaring techniques. They have the same essence, they differ in the methods of applying and removing material.
Bandage technique
The shugaring bandage technique is based on the use of a bandage or strips of thick paper when removing the paste from the skin.
The progress of the bandage technique is as follows:
Treat the skin with an antiseptic. Sprinkle with talcum powder.
Spread some soft or medium-density sugar paste over a small area with your hands. It is applied strictly against hair growth. Preheat the paste to 38 degrees. H
A bandage or paper strip is applied on top of the paste. Smoothed by hand.
With a sharp movement, the strip (bandage) comes off along the hair growth. It is necessary to fix the skin during tearing off, pull it a little. The strip is torn off strictly parallel to the skin. It is in this case that bruises and microtraumas of the skin can be avoided.
In case of incomplete hair removal, you can repeat the action. But no more than 3 times in one area.
After the procedure, all residues of the paste are washed off with warm water. The skin is treated with an antiseptic and a soothing (moisturizer) agent.
Manual technique
The manual technique is the epilation with only hands. The algorithm of actions is as follows:
A piece of sugar paste of medium or high density is kneaded until fully elastic.
It is necessary to stretch the paste over the skin against hair growth. Wait 2-5 seconds.
Gently start rolling it into a ball along the hair growth. Also, the removal of the paste can be carried out with a sharp tear-off movement parallel to the processed surface.
After finishing hair removal, the sugar residues are washed off with water, and the surface is treated in the same way
Spatula technique
The spatula technique is characterized by the application and removal of the paste by means of a spatula.
The process of performing the procedure is as follows:
A layer of sugar paste is applied to the skin treated with an antiseptic and talcum powder with a spatula. The upper edge is left slightly thickened. The paste is chosen soft or medium density. It is applied against hair growth.
It is necessary to hook the thickened edge with a spatula and pull strongly along the hair growth along the surface of the dermis.
Remove residues from the skin with water and treat with an antiseptic.
What you need for shugaring - gloves, a couch, paste. Price
For high-quality epilation, it is necessary to properly prepare the workplace. Materials, water, lighting, disposable supplies (sheets, gloves, disinfectants) are all important.
Companies offer novice craftsmen already complete starter kits that take into account all the needs of the master and the client. However, their equipment is insufficient, consumables must be purchased separately.
If you plan to perform shugaring at home, then the set will be more than enough. It usually includes:
Sugar paste;
Care product before the procedure;
Care product after the procedure;
Talc;
Stripes;
Spatula set;
Such a set costs about $ 30-50. Each company sells consumables at its own price, on average it is:
on sheets - $ 10,
for gloves - $ 5,
towels - from $ 5 (depending on the size).
Pasta "Gloria" ("Gloria")
Gloria pastes are available in soft, medium and hard densities. You can buy cans of 330 gr., 800 gr. and 1800 gr. Natural composition: glucose, fructose and water.
There is a line of menthol pastes with a slight cooling effect. Gloria sugar pastes are suitable for any sugaring technique. Their cost depends on the volume - from $ 15 to $ 40 per can.
Pasta "Arabia" ("Aravia")
The assortment of "Arabia" is more than 10 types of pastes and caramels of varying density. Suitable for all existing techniques.Packaged in cans of 750 g and cartridges of 150 g. The composition of the mixtures does not contain citric acid, fragrances, flavors. The price of paste in a cartridge is about $ 5, in a bank - $ 30.
Positioned as pastes for professional sugaring masters.
Paste "Start Epil" ("Start Epil")
"Start Epil" pastes are a separate line of products from the "Aravia Professional" company. Offered as materials for household use. The assortment includes soft, medium and dense products. Sold in plastic containers of 0.2, 0.4 and 0.75 kg. Priced at $ 8, $ 15 and $ 35.
Also for beginners, pastes are offered in cartridges of 100 gr. at a price of $ 4.
Paste "Maris" ("Maris")
Russian-made Maris pastes are popular not only at home, but also abroad. A special feature of the company is an expanded range of paste density and a variety of volumes. For home use, cans of 400 and 790 are suitable. For shugaring masters, there are containers of 1.5 and 4.5 kg.
The density of the mixture is expressed in numbers on the can:
0 - very soft;
10 - soft;
20 - soft, increased flexibility;
30 - medium;
40 - dense;
50 is very dense.
The cost depends on the volume - from $ 8 to $ 70.
Pandis pasta ("Pandhys")
The popular Hungarian company Pandis is constantly striving to surprise its consumers. The line of sugar pastes is distinguished by its variety: ultra-soft, normal, Mediterranean, "Sweet & Easy", "Iconic".
The high price of products - for 850 g of pasta you need to pay about $ 90... However, this is offset by the high quality of the pastes.
Paste "Monochrome" ("Monochrome")
Paste "Monochrome" is a development of the "Gloria" company, specially for the epilation of particularly hard and "complex" hair on sensitive skin. The composition contains ground shungite mineral. Absolute black paste, presented in two types: ultra-soft and dense correcting.
It comes in 0.8 kg cans and sells for $ 30.
Pasta "Oasis" ("Oasis")
Russian pastes "Oasis" have established themselves as excellent products for home and salon shugaring. The line includes Soft, Medium, Dense, Super Dense, Corrective and Universal Pastes.
Packaged in containers of 600 and 1600 gr. their price is $ 14 and $ 30, respectively.
Professionals appreciate these products for their high quality at an affordable price.
How to do shugaring at home. Preparation and pain relief before the procedure. How long should the hair be, how long the result lasts. Photos before and after. Video tutorial
To properly perform shugaring at home, mastering one technique is not enough. Careful preparation for the procedure is also required. The highlights are:
Scrubbing - the day before the procedure if the skin is sensitive. Immediately before shugaring, if the skin is normal. The hairs are lifted from the roots, facilitating a more thorough removal.
The use of an alcohol-free antiseptic (for example, "Chlorhexidine"). Essential to minimize the risk of inflammation or infection. The skin is treated both directly before and immediately after the procedure.
Powder the skin with talc immediately before starting epilation. It is necessary to remove excess moisture that prevents thorough adhesion of the paste and hair.
Pain relief is required for women with a low pain threshold. To do this, you can use anesthetic gels or creams. You can also take an anesthetic pill 1-1.5 hours before the start. All these actions will help to transfer shugaring easier. Most consider the procedure to be quite bearable.
The most comfortable length of hairs for performing shugaring at home is 4-6 mm. With a shorter length, the hairs will not be tightly captured by the paste and will be removed. With a longer length, pain sensations increase.
The smoothness of the skin depends on the individual characteristics of the woman. In most cases, one procedure is enough for 3-4 weeks, after which hairs begin to break through.
How to cook sugar paste for shugaring at home, how to use it. Recipes with citric acid, honey
Shugaring at home has also gained great popularity due to its low cost. They began to cook caramel on their own. Sugar, water and citric acid are needed.
Making a paste of the right consistency and density can take some skill. However, based on the feedback from women, almost everyone after a while managed to cook the correct paste.
The cooking process takes place in the following order:
10 tbsp. l. sugar, 4 tbsp. l. water and 0.5 tbsp. l. Stir citric acid powder until completely dissolved in a saucepan.
Put on the stove and do not touch until boiling. The fire must be kept to a minimum. The power of the burner must not be changed during cooking. Otherwise the paste will harden quickly.
As soon as the mixture turns a light amber hue, you must turn off the stove and pour the paste into a plastic container. This cooking method takes a long time, but complete hands-off minimizes the chance of doing something wrong.
Wait until it cools down a little, thickens and test it. Roll a walnut-sized ball out of a small piece. Knead in your fingers to a state of complete plasticity. If the paste does not spread in the hand, holds its shape well, then it is cooked correctly. You can start shugaring.
If the paste is too runny, you can microwave it for 1 minute on medium power. There is no need to pour it back into the pot.
It is necessary to use homemade pasta in the same way as purchased. There are also recipes with the addition of honey. For this you need:
6 tbsp. l. Sahara;
2 tbsp. l. water;
1 tbsp. l. honey.
Recipe:
Everything is thoroughly mixed and cooked over low heat until the characteristic smell of burnt sugar and golden color appears.
The mixture must be stirred continuously throughout the entire cooking process.
Allow to cool slightly and start shugaring.
Contraindications and consequences of shugaring. Is it possible to do shugaring during pregnancy, with menstruation
The list of contraindications for shugaring is short. Contains a number of serious diseases, namely:
Pathology of the cardiovascular system;
Varicose veins directly on the depilation sites;
Nervous system disorders;
Diabetes;
Violations of the integrity of the skin - mechanical damage, inflammatory processes, herpetic manifestations;
Allergy to the components of the paste.
Hair removal with sugar paste is allowed during pregnancy. However, experts insist on protecting the baby from shocks during this period, since the pain experienced by the mother is transmitted to the child.
Also, shugaring is undesirable for pregnant women who have a tendency to swelling and excessive pigmentation. It is necessary to consult a gynecologist.
During the period of menstruation, the sensitivity of the skin increases, so it becomes more painful to carry out depilation. There are two ways out of the situation: the first is to postpone the procedure a week in advance; the second is to drink an anesthetic and do shugaring as planned, since menstruation is not a contraindication.
The consequences of shugaring are few - ingrown hair, bruising, irritation. With the correct execution technique, the risk of such consequences in shugaring at home is reduced to zero.
Ingrown hair
Ingrown hairs, sometimes appearing after shugaring, appear quite rarely. The main reason is neglect of the recommendations from the master. It is imperative to scrub the epilated area 2-3 times a week.
Dead cells clog pores and prevent new hair from breaking through, as a result of which it begins to grow inward. Timely and regular skin cleansing will relieve this unpleasant effect.
In rare cases, extensive hair ingrowth is associated with hormonal characteristics of the body.
In addition to scrubbing, experts recommend using specially formulated products that prevent the formation of ingrown hairs.
Bruises
The appearance of bruises soon after shugaring carried out at home indicates a violation of the execution technique.
To avoid bruising, it is necessary to hold the skin where the paste comes off. It should be lightly taut.
Irritation
In most cases, irritation will go away within a few hours after epilation. If redness and hypersensitivity persist for more than a day, you should see a dermatologist.
The reasons may be:
Allergy to paste components;
Failure to follow the rules for caring for the epilated surface. For several days, the skin must be left completely at rest. Do not use alcohol-based cosmetics, various scrubs, peels, washcloths.
Genetically determined hypersensitivity of the dermis.
White pimples
White acne is nothing more than an inflammatory reaction of the skin to the epilation procedure.
This is possible with:
Violation of sanitary standards during hair removal;
Ingrown hairs
Allergies to the components of the paste;
The existing violations in the integrity of the epidermis;
High sensitivity of the skin.
Skin care after shugaring - moisturizing, scrub. What not to do
After the shugaring procedure, several recommendations must be followed.
Recommendations after shugaring at home
First, timely skin hydration. You can use the usual tools that are used daily. The skin is already used to them.
You can buy cosmetics from companies that produce skin care products after depilation. They have products to help slow hair growth or prevent ingrown hairs.
Secondly, regular scrubbing. It is recommended to apply the scrub 2-3 times a week, depending on the sensitivity of the skin. Its use will reduce the risk of ingrown hairs, help the skin to remain smooth and even, as it enhances microcirculation of blood in the epidermis.
Also, during the first 5-7 days after shugaring, it is prohibited:
Use of alcohol-based, skin-irritating cosmetic products.
Application of scrubs with large polishing particles.
Visiting baths, saunas, solariums.
Sugaring or waxing - which is better
Home sugaring is a more economical, less painful procedure than the usual waxing. The composition of the paste is considered hypoallergenic. The execution technique minimizes the appearance of undesirable consequences. These arguments indicate that shugaring is better than waxing.
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