If you're sick of waxing, sugaring might be the right alternative hair removal method for you.

Just because the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/beauty/three-ways-to-get-your-body-in-tip-top-shape-bootcamps-juice-cleanse-and-waxing-in-singapore" target="_blank">beach</a>&nbsp;won&rsquo;t be booming this spring as per usual due to the pandemic doesn&rsquo;t mean grooming has gone out of style. For ladies, this often means <a href="https://lofficielbaltics.com/en/art/kendall-jenner-s-wax-statue-that-looks-nothing-like-her" target="_blank">waxing</a>, which is generally unpleasant and painful. Besides the obvious discomfort associated with it, waxing&nbsp;can be problematic because of residual hair breakage and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/winter-skin-care-products-hydrating" target="_blank">skin</a>&nbsp;irritation. Thankfully, sugaring is the&nbsp;new and much-improved method of hair removal that offers a solution to waxing&#39;s pesky problems.&nbsp;

The eye-watering mechanics of sugaring are still similar to waxing (sorry ladies), but there are a few key differences that make it better,&nbsp;first and foremost being the direction in which the hair is pulled. Hot waxing mixtures are applied in the same direction as natural <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/haircare-golden-rules-perfect-hair" target="_blank">hair growth </a>and then pulled off going in the opposite direction. Sugaring is performed in the opposite manner. Cooled sugar paste is applied against the natural direction of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/best-products-all-hair-types" target="_blank">hair</a> growth and removed so that the hair is pulled out as it would grow, thus minimizing hair breakage and irritation of pores. This reduces the chance of in-grown hairs.

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Regular&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/madame-tussauds-worst-celebrity-wax-figures-beyonce-jennifer-lopez" target="_blank">wax</a>&nbsp;also adheres to the skin, while sugaring blends do not. This means that when sugaring paste is&nbsp;removed, it picks up the hair, but not live and healthy&nbsp;skin cells as wax does. However, sugaring does perfoms&nbsp;a&nbsp;light <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/effective-minimize-pores-clear-flawless-skin-acne-products-serums" target="_blank">exfoliation</a> of dead cells and dirt sitting on the skin, leaving it cleaner and smoother than before.&nbsp;According to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aad.org/skin-care-secrets/safely-exfoliate-at-home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">American Academy of Dermatology</a>, this exfoliation helps renew the appearance of the skin in addition&nbsp;to causing hair to&nbsp;grow back softer and thinner.&nbsp;

Side effects of sugaring are limited, but still important to keep in mind. Temporary redness and irritation&mdash;though it may be less than that of waxing&mdash;is to be expected. Like regular waxing, sugaring should not be performed on sunburned&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/best-winter-skincare-dry-skin-moisturizer-expert-tips" target="_blank">skin</a>. Being on your&nbsp;period or having&nbsp;genital jewelry (which is best removed when having sugaring done) should not have an impact on the effectiveness of sugaring paste. If you&#39;re pregnant, it&#39;s always best to consult a doctor before trying anything new and&nbsp;inform your sugaring technician so they can tailor your treatment if necessary.

You can also DIY sugar paste at home with a few pantry <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/wellness/natural-ingredients-for-skincare-haircare-body-wellness-health" target="_blank">ingredients</a>. All you need to do is combine 1 cup white sugar, 1/8 cup water, and 1/8 cup lemon juice in a pot and bring to a boil. Constantly stir the mixture to avoid burning. Once it is bubbling, turn the heat down to medium and continue to cook until it turns golden brown. Once it turns a caramel-like color, take it off the heat and carefully put it in a heat-safe glass container (no plastic). Let the paste cool for at least until it is lukewarm. It should be comfortable to handle and malleable to the touch. Then, you&#39;re very own sugar paste is ready to be used.

Everything You Need to Know About Sugaring, Including Why It's Superior to Waxing

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