See a Body Sugaring

See a Body Sugaring

© ALETRIS, Scottsdale, AZ

Sugaring can be used as a paste or a gel (see differences). This step-by-step shows how it's performed with the paste.

To prepare for a body sugaring, skin is cleansed of any lotions or oils and sometimes powder is lightly applied. The paste is first put on against the direction of hair growth, in this case the leg. The paste is only warm, about room temperature, so you feel don't feel any strong heat.

© ALETRIS, Scottsdale, AZ

© ALETRIS, Scottsdale, AZ

Sugar hair removal is different than waxing. The sugar paste is peeled off quickly, in the same direction as the hair growth. With waxing hair removal, the hair is removed in the opposite direction the hair grows. Working in the direction of hair growth makes the discomfort much less than waxing, and results in less breaking of the hair.

Many thanks to Jenn Webdale (read interview) of ALETRIS (now owner of The Sugar Spa) for these photos using Alexandria sugaring products.

To make your own sugaring product, see this recipe and use it as a paste or gel when finished.

Original article and pictures take http://hairremoval.about.com/od/sugarwaxing/ss/body-sugaring_3.htm site