• Sugaring is an alternative to waxing. A natural form of hair removal using a paste, resembling candy or caramel, made from water, sugar and lemon juice. The paste is applied onto the skin against the direction of the hair growth, then flicked off - removing the hair. It is not hot, and hurts far less than traditional waxing.

• The paste does not stick to skin, only hair.

• We do not use any sticks or strips to apply or remove sugar paste. We only use the authentic gloved hand method.

• Sugar paste is applied to the skin, against the growth of hair.

• Sugar paste is then flicked off the skin, sliding the hair out in the direction of growth.

To answer this, you should first know there are 4 phases of hair growth.

• Anagen: Growing

• Catagen: Regression

• Telogen: Resting

• Exogen: Shedding

When hair is sugared in the growing phase (typically when its length is 1/8” to ¼” long), it won’t begin to grow back for 3-6 weeks. However, not all of your hairs are in the same phase at any time. We recommend that clients get sugared every 3 weeks for the first 6 months in order to catch every new growth cycle. This leads to long term hair reduction.

Sugaring doesn't require the hair to be a long as traditional waxing.

Typically 2 weeks from your last shave should be plenty.

Spacing your sugaring appointments 3 weeks apart is recommended.

However, do not trim your hair if it is grown out, you don't want to run the risk of trimming too short. Long hair does not hurt more to get sugared, but strongly rooted hair does hurt more. It isn't the length, it is the strength.

• No, sugaring is gently exfoliating and helps to extract ingrown hairs. It removes the hairs from the root in the direction of growth, helping to prevent ingrown hairs from forming.

What does cause ingrown hairs?

• In traditional waxing, hair is removed in the opposite direction of growth, causing both disruption in the follicle and broken hairs. This can cause ingrown hairs to form almost immediately.

• Naturally, when new hairs are growing in, if the surface of the skin isn't regularly exfoliated and moisturized, the hair can get trapped under a layer of dry, dead skin cells.

• Come with clean skin, No lotions or body oils day of

• Don’t Shave for at least 2 weeks (3-4 weeks for large areas)

• Stay hydrated

• No UV tanning for 24 hours prior

• No Caffeine for at least 6 hours prior to your appointment

• Inform your Sugarist of any changes to your intake form.

• Wear clean, loose fitting clothes

• Use gentle, fragrance free skincare products, No harsh chemicals for 12 - 24 hours

• No excessive heat, hot tubs, saunas, hot bath/showers for 12 - 24 hours

• Use gentle, fragrance free skincare products, No harsh chemicals for 12 - 24 hours

• Avoid working out and excessive sweating for 12 - 24 hours

• Use a physical exfoliant every other day or a chemical exfoliant 1-2 times a week.

• All Stages of Pregnancy

• Sensitive Skin Types

• During your menstrual cycle (Wear a tampon or cup)

• People 12 aged years and up. (Bikini Services 16 years and up)

• Internal Skincare prescriptions such as: Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis (6 months since last dose)

• Strong Antibiotics (1 week)

• Topical Skincare such as: Retinol, Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, or Differin (2 weeks since last application)

• Recent chemical peels, or extreme forms of exfoliation

• Sun burns, dry peeling skin

• Beards - Thick Male Facial Hair

• Children (Anyone aged 11 years and younger)