Sugaring at home

Most women dream of ridding themselves of regular, often painful, body hair removal treatments. Cosmetology offers many options and services that guarantee a truly effective result. But it is almost impossible to find among the list of methods one that would be a compromise for ladies in terms of price and quality.

Painless and durable procedures are expensive, and more affordable options in terms of price do not always live up to expectations. But the world does not stand still, and now girls have the opportunity to get rid of excess hair on any part of the body without leaving home and without emptying their wallet. Sugaring belongs to it.

A fairly popular way to get rid of unwanted hairs is depilation. This procedure is the interaction of the skin with a special cream that weakens the structure of the hair follicle, and then absolutely painless hair removal with a special plastic spatula. Another productive, but more painful procedure is epilation - the thorough removal of excess hair along with the root, contributing to their slow growth in the future. It is carried out using a special device - an epilator, a laser, as well as wax and sugar.

The last type of procedure is called shugaring. The name itself comes from the word "sugar", which is translated from English as "sugar". According to the degree of effectiveness, this epilation is comparable to waxing, but it is much less painful and practically hypoallergenic. Thickly boiled sugar syrup is an excellent remedy for removing excess hair, the origins of which lie in antiquity.

Ancient Egypt is the first country in the world where people first thought about cleaning the skin of excess hairs. It was the special attitude of the Egyptians to body hair that gave rise to the emergence of epilation. Neglecting to get rid of them was considered barbaric behavior, so all Egyptians, especially women, carefully monitored the condition of their hairline.

Later, the procedure spread to Ancient Greece and Rome. It was also mentioned in India and African countries. But it reached Europe rather late. For a long time it was considered insufficiently effective. But in the modern world, it has gained immense popularity and demand in beauty salons. The girls were convinced of its fruitfulness and they even had a great opportunity to repeat the procedure on their own.

For ladies who want to try the procedure with their own hands, ready-made shugaring kits are sold.For the first time, it is recommended to purchase a small package and carefully check the composition of the paste, read the reviews about the manufacturer.

Classification of the finished paste occurs according to its consistency, brand, composition and volume. There are pastes with special additives in addition to sugar and water. Additional components include:

• essential oils;
• honey;
• lemon acid;
• fructose;
• glucose.

According to the consistency, the following types of mixture are distinguished:

• Soft - Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive. It is used on the upper and lower extremities. The viscosity is similar to honey, quite elastic. Ideal for use during the cold season.
• Medium (universal) is a great option for beginners, especially for those who prefer the manual way.
• Another generic view is thick paste. It is used by many cosmetologists, especially under conditions of high humidity and high temperature. In addition to extensive areas of skin, this product is used to epilate the face and bikini area.
• Rigid according to its density, the paste is suitable for underarm care and full bikini epilation. It is used on areas of the body with particularly high sensitivity.

When buying finished products, you need to consider an additional number of factors:

• hair stiffness in the area where sugaring is planned;
• room temperature;
• the degree of warmth of the skin of the hands.

Another option is to make your own caramel. There are a number of recipes for its creation.The classic composition of the mixture includes high quality sugar, lemon juice or acid and heated water.

For a small portion you need:

• sugar - 3 tablespoons;
• lemon juice - 1 tablespoon / citric acid - 1⁄2 tablespoon;
• warm water - 2 tablespoons;
• dishes with a thick bottom;

In subsequent times, if desired, increase the serving size. The proportions for more mass are as follows:

• water - 8 teaspoons;
• sugar - 20 teaspoons;
• juice from 1⁄2 lemon.

To prepare the mixture correctly, clearly follow the step-by-step instructions:

• Mix water and sugar among themselves and put on a small fire.
• stir the mass take care not to burn.
• Citric acid or juice it is added only when the shade of the mixture changes to golden and a sweet smell appears.
• After cooking transfer the caramel to a pre-prepared container.
• The mass must be uniform in density. If it thickens too much, add a tablespoon of water. Then the burner must be changed to a water bath and cook further.
• Wait, until the product cools down to 30 degrees to avoid burns. The readiness of the mixture is checked by the fact that it does not stick to the hands when it is rolled into a lump.
• If the mass cools down morethan necessary, it can be heated in the microwave.

A variation on the traditional recipe is another honey composition. You must use:

• Natural honey - 1 tablespoon;
• Warm water - 8 - 9 tablespoons;
• Sugar - 20 tablespoons;
• Lemon juice - 6 tablespoons.

Stages of creation:

• A mixture of sugar and water put on low heat, stirring regularly with a spoon.
• When the mass change the consistency, add the rest of the ingredients.
• To mix until the mixture acquires the color of light beer.
• Switch off gas and allow the mixture to cool for two hours.
• Mix and start shugaring.

The most favorable version of sugar caramel is prepared with the addition of fructose. The composition of the recipe includes:

• water - 4 teaspoons;
• fructose - 12 teaspoons;
• a pinch of citric acid.

Failures in the preparation of caramel can be justified by several reasons:

• low-quality sugar;
• error in determining the color of readiness (brown instead of yellow);
• an excessive amount of citric acid, due to which the mixture cannot change color and harden;
• incorrect supply of fire and violation of the temperature regime of cooking.

If you are brewing sugaring mix for the first time, you may not be able to do it right. Dont be upset! Learning how to read readiness often requires experience through trial and error. But over time, you will definitely learn how to cook the ideal mass in terms of density and shade.

After the procedure, the paste must be transferred to a plastic container and tightly closed with a lid. Storage temperature - from 0 to +30 degrees. It is recommended to store the mixture in places where there is no direct sunlight and far from heating appliances. This will help to avoid deformation of the dishes and leakage.

In order not to damage the skin, inspect the areas that you plan to epilate in advance. If there are breaks on the skin, postpone the procedure until they heal, otherwise you risk infection. It is recommended to treat the surface of the skin with talcum powder, it will help the sugar mixture to act on those areas of the skin where hairs need to be removed.

In order for the shugaring procedure to be extremely effective, you need to adhere to the algorithm for its implementation:

• With excessive cooling heat the mixture slightly in the microwave after cooking. Remember, it should not be scalding!
• roll out in the hands of a piece of mass, forming a ball no larger than a walnut. To the touch, it should be similar to plasticine, but not stick to the palms.
• Roll out gently a piece on the epilated area of ​​​​the skin, moving against the growth of hairs. Their length should be less than 5mm.
• Do not touch two minutes for the penetration of caramel to the roots of the hair.
• Jerk off a piece of the mixture according to hair growth. Excess vegetation will be removed along with caramel.
• Can't be repeated use a portion of the paste that is already dirty!
• wash away the rest of the mixture with warm water
• Apply moisturizer to soothe the skin.
• During the day avoid hit of ultraviolet rays on the epilated area.

In the process of shugaring, especially for beginners, common mistakes should be avoided:

• First procedures carry out using a mass that is more rigid in consistency so that sticking does not appear on the skin.
• Do not shoot caramel ahead of time from the epilated area.Due to frequent contact with hands, it can soften and lose consistency.
• Produce tearing only parallel to the skin with a quick movement.
• Don't be sorry talc in the pre-treatment of the skin.
• To prevent hairs from growing into the skin, do not confuse the directions in which you need to apply and remove the paste.
• People with a low pain threshold even gentle epilation can deliver discomfort. You need to choose a different way to eliminate excess hair.

Watch videos on the topic.

Girls who do not have experience in conducting the shugaring procedure at home face a number of questions during the process, even after reading the step-by-step instructions. Therefore, it is better to study the hair removal algorithm in advance, starting with the basics.

Classic manual shugaring involves smoothing caramel with your hands on the epilated area against the direction of hair growth. In this case, the lump of caramel rolls into a thinner layer, forming a strip on the skin, covered with paste. Over time, it is removed with a sharp movement.

Application option differs in that lumps of caramel do not roll out to a thinner word, but in the form of balls are placed on the epilated area of ​​​​the skin, and after two minutes they are removed in the same order as they were attached.One lump can be used up to 3 times. This technique is unique for epilation on areas of the body with high humidity or for epilation in conditions with high humidity and temperature.

Bandage technique involves the use of fabric strips, a spatula and an elastic bandage. Typically, this technique is used when removing hair longer than 0.5 cm on hard-to-reach or large areas of the skin (on the back in men). A fabric strip or bandage is applied to the applied paste and the paste is removed along with the hairs with a sharp movement. It will be easier for beginners to do hair removal on their own using this method.

After reviewing the types of sugar hair removal, girls can decide which one is more suitable for them. When preparing for any variant of the procedures, you should stock up on a certain set of tools that will facilitate the procedure:

• In order to avoid skin irritation, purchase talcum powder.
• You can buy paper strips for an alternative method of mass removal.
• In order not to apply the sugar mass to the skin with your hands, you can buy a wooden spatula for this.
• In order to ensure proper skin care after the procedure, purchase a lotion, moisturizer or scrub.

• The most common area of ​​the body for the procedure is the legs. The skin here does not have particularly strong reliefs, so the use of fabric strips is suitable for this, especially for beginners. For some girls, it is difficult to remove hair from the knee area. To do this, it is better to bend the leg at the knee, while the skin is smoothed out as much as possible and the paste molecules penetrate the hair follicle more thoroughly.
• Another area, the epilation of which is becoming increasingly popular among modern ladies, is the armpit. The skin in this area is much more delicate and especially prone to sweating. Therefore, when preparing, do not spare talcum powder and carefully treat the entire armpit area. For self-removal of hair, it is more convenient to use the shugaring bandage technique. After the procedure, you should limit the use of antiperspirants that clog pores and roll-on deodorants.
• With the help of caramel, even the face is epilated. Some girls are faced with the problem of extra hairs above the lips. Most often, the causes are heredity or hormonal problems, but if no alternative method of hair removal is possible, then sugaring is the ideal way. For the convenience of the procedure, as well as for the armpit area, a bandage method of removing the paste is recommended.

How to do shugaring at home, see the video below.

After the procedure, it is important to wash off all the remnants of the paste from the skin with warm water. The following are 3 options for processing the skin, wiped dry:

• Application moisturizing cream suitable for the legs and arms;
• Protect skin from irritation baby powder will help in the intimate area and the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe armpits (it is important that the skin is completely rid of the remnants of the mixture);
• Scrub - an option for deep cleansing of the skin after the procedure, which is the most effective. It can also be combined with the use of the above components.

You will learn about skin care after shugaring from the following video.

Most of the girls tried the sugaring procedure for the first time in beauty salons.And almost everyone was amazed at the difference between this type of hair removal and the traditional way of hair removal. The ladies were impressed by the durability of the result and the absence of severe pain, contrary to expectations.

Among those who tried to carry out shugaring on their own at home, there are reviews that at first there are difficulties in preparing the composition. But the girls who have adapted to this process note that every time the procedure takes less and less time.

We can say that the initial time spent on shugaring at home is later more than offset by the time saved on further procedures. There is only one recommendation for all beginners - do not be afraid and do not stop on the way to smooth and beautiful skin.