This weekend I was having brunch with an Indian girlfriend
of mine, dreading my impending bikini wax that afternoon - when she tells me she
“sugars”. After a little “pour some sugar on me” we all tuned in to what she
had to say. This model-turned doctor is one of my most well-informed beauty
confidantes, and she strongly advocates this method for sensitive skin types
like hers.
Sugaring - also referred to as “Persian Hair Removal”, is an
ancient Egyptian practice made from all-natural ingredients to remove the hair
follicle from the root. Similar to waxing, sugaring is the perfect solution for
sensitive skin, because the there are no artificial ingredients that could
possibly irritate the skin.
There are a few different types of “sugaring” on the market –
the traditional method is the one with paste, which is the ideal since it’s
more gentle. Some salons use a combination of sugar and wax or gel and
advertise it as sugaring, but it isn’t the same. If you have sensitive skin, be
sure to ask whether the paste is pure and wax-free. It can be difficult to find
a professional that does the sugaring with the paste, but it’s worth it if you
have trouble waxing.
How does it work?
With the traditional sugar paste method, the warm paste applied
first in the opposite direction of hair growth and then in the direction of
hair growth using the hands. It's then flicked off in the in the direction of
hair growth. It is completely safe to apply repetitively over recently
sugared skin to grab missed hairs and can be done in large sections. She
reports that her hairs are finer and lighter than before she began sugaring –
and her skin noticeable softer and smoother.
Upon doing some research, I found that if you’re on a
budget, you can make your own at
home, however reviews suggest that it’s difficult to find the right
consistency. Quite frankly it takes a certain kind of woman to be able to her
OWN waxing. It is less painful than regular wax, but let’s be real here you’re
still pulling your hair out from the root! Things could get sticky if you get
my drift. It is much cheaper though – sugaring is slightly more expensive than
waxing, ranging from $65-$85 for a full Brazilian.
If you live in the Manhattan area, there is a salon in Union
Square that offers the traditional paste method and comes highly recommended. They occasionally offer discounts and specials at well. If their prices are a little high, they have been known to offer a 50% off Bikini Area Sugaring specials on YipIt.com
Saloni Threading Salon
853 Broadway suite 612
New York, NY 10010
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