The art of sugar depilation: shugaring (bandage and manual)

Sugar depilation is better known as shugaring(banding or manual technique). This is a completely natural method of hair removal that can be done at home with just three simple ingredients: sugar, lemon juice and water. Like regular depilation, shugaring lasts a little longer than shaving, but has some advantages over the wax method:

• Sugar is easily and quickly dissolved in water, which is very good for sensitive skin.
• Sugar depilation techniques are also considered more hygienic.

Preparation for shugaring: what is needed?

To prepare the skin for depilation you will needscrub lotion for cleaning and degreasing the skin, as well as talc without fragrance. For the depilation itself you need sugar paste, gloves, paper strips, a spatula. After the procedure, it is recommended to cleanse the skin with thermal water, then apply a soothing and moisturizing lotion or cream.

Shugaring techniques

There are several techniques for suchprocedures like shugaring: bandage technique (using depilatory strips) and manual (performed manually, without the use of additional devices). Depending on the technology, pastes of different density are selected. For bandage technology, soft paste is used, for manual - thick. Paste can be heated or stretched by hand, and then applied to the desired area against the direction of hair growth, and removed by growth.

Banding technique shugaringa at home or in the cabinlooks like this: after applying the sugar mass, they put special strips, press them tightly, and then remove them with a sharp movement. During the manual technique with three fingers distribute the paste over the surface and also quickly removed. The advantage of manual technology is more economical use, since one lump of paste can remove hair from a sufficiently large surface of the body. This procedure can be given by a professional, or you can do it yourself, but this requires some skill. Not everyone can properly remove hair from the first time.

Shugaring: banding equipment

The big advantage of bandage technology shugaringBefore other methods of hair removal is the absence of strong pain during the procedure. Over time, it becomes less ingrown hair. After the procedure, the skin is soft and smooth. There are no red spots and signs of irritation. Such a brilliant result persists for a long time, as a rule, it is 3-4 weeks.

Start of procedure

one. Before the depilation procedure, the skin needs to be cleaned and degreased. To do this, use a special lotion, for example, with mint and birch extract. Birch extract has a disinfectant effect and prevents inflammation. The lotion can be sprayed onto the skin with a spray bottle and evenly distributed over the body with your hands. Spray excess lotion with a paper towel.

2 Purified and dried skin should be treated with talcum powder. It is better to choose the powder without extra additives and fragrances, it is advisable not to use baby talc, as there are often added fragrances and soothing agents. With it, the skin will not sticky, and the hair will be better and stronger to cling to the paste.

3 The choice of sugar mixture for shugaring depends on several factors. A professional always has in stock a few jars of pasta of varying density and consistency, the choice of which depends on the temperature of air, hands and body. The warmer they are, the thicker the mixture should be selected, and not vice versa. Shugaring (banding technique) involves the use of soft paste and special strips.

How to shugaring? Manual mode

Banding and manual technique of shugaringslightly, but different from each other. The manual method involves the use of a paste of good density, which is applied by hand. The mass, previously heated to forty degrees (at the same time, it becomes viscous, like honey) is applied with fingers to the surface against the growth of hair. The mixture is distributed evenly and remains for a few seconds for better fixation. Then you need to carefully unscrew the edge of the slightly cooled paste and sharply tear off in the direction of hair growth.

How to make shugaring: bandage technique

Banding technique shugaring (photo below)carried out with the help of additional tools and devices: need a cosmetic spatula and paper or cloth dressings for depilation. This method involves the use of a soft paste that heats up to forty-five degrees. The mixture is applied to the body with a spatula, then a tape or bandage is applied, which after a couple of seconds is removed along with unwanted hairs.

Sweet hair removal

Sugar hair removal is a hair removal procedureon human skin by treating them with sugar paste and further radical removal along with the hair. What is a shugaring (bandage technique) at home? Sugar paste can be prepared independently from scrap materials: water, sugar and lemon juice, and you can buy a ready-made version and not waste time on cooking. Paste is applied to the surface of the skin with unwanted hairs, special strips are tightly glued on top, pressed tightly and then removed with a sharp movement. The remains of the mixture can be washed off with warm water.

The ancient art of sugar depilation

Shugaring is probably the most ancient way.hair removal, although its use is not as widespread as, for example, waxing depilation. This procedure is also called sugar depilation or Persian waxing. This method of hair removal was used by the ancient Egyptian queen Nefertiti. Only instead of sugar, she used bee honey. Shugaring is often compared to standard depilation.

Sugar itself is hypoallergenic, howeverif you have sensitive skin, shugaring may cause minor irritation. There are some differences between household and professional use of sugar paste. Most store-bought foods contain wax, while homemade blends include sugar and natural ingredients.