Brazilian sugaring is like waxing, but pulls at your skin less than waxing does. Like the name suggests, instead of using wax, Brazilian sugaring involves a natural sugar paste that is spread over the area where you want hair removed.
The bottom line. Both sugaring and waxing can be great forms of hair removal if you're looking for lasting results. There's no clear “winner” between the two, because it's ultimately down to preference. Those with sensitive skin types might prefer sugaring because of its gentler nature and more natural formulation.
After your first appointment, sugaring will last around 3 weeks. If you keep regular appointments, you may find that the process becomes less painful and that your hair grows back slower over time.
Sugaring is a hair removal process that uses (you guessed it) sugar to get rid of your pubic hair (and any hair on your body). It's supposed to be less painful than waxing, and the all natural ingredients of lemon, sugar, and water are supposed to be great for people with sensitive skin.
The Brazilian bikini zone is considered an intimate area. The skin of this intimate area is characterized by increased sensitivity. When carrying out the procedure for the first time, severe pain is usually reported. However, it should be noted that the pain during sugaring is less intense than with waxing.
I found that sugaring is more effective and gets off even the little baby hairs. Waxing lasts about 4 weeks long (for me) and sugaring lasts about 5 weeks long. It's pretty negligable and for me it's more about the experience than the result (sugaring is so much more gentle and I love that it's organic!)
What is a Brazilian wax? In a Brazilian wax, pubic hair is groomed and removed from the front of the pubic bone, around the external genitals, between the upper thighs, and around the anus. Depending on your preferences, you can choose to remove all hair in the area or leave a small strip of hair in the front.
Sugaring is Better Than Shaving for Encouraging Finer Hair Regrowth. Like waxing, with time, your hair follicles become weaker from sugaring. This means less hair grows back eventually. The hair that grows in will not have the stubbly, coarse feel that shaving regrowth inevitably has.
The short answer for all types of waxing is when the hair is about 1/4 of an inch. But, with sugaring, hair can be removed when it's as short as 1/8 of an inch (typically 10 days after shaving). You can safely sugar wax as often as every two weeks, though most clients go a bit longer between appointments.
Because sugaring removes your actual hair follicle (i.e., it isn't just surface level), you can expect to be hair-free for at least 3 weeks and you can expect your hair to grow back noticeably thinner over time.
Waxing uses a strip that removes the hair against the grain, but sugaring pulls the hair in the direction of natural hair growth. Because of this, most people find that sugaring is less painful than waxing. Many people turn to sugaring if sensitivity is a concern.
Brazilian wax remove all hair from and around the pubic area, right from the front to the back. It will cover the inner side of the bum as well as the butt crack.
Sugaring tends to hurt less than waxing because it pulls less on the skin while still effectively removing the hair. This also means that you will have a lot less irritation and redness.
No hot baths or showers for 24 hours following a body sugaring treatment. No abrasives or exfoliating for 48 hours following a sugaring treatment. Slight pinking of the skin is normal and should disappear within a few hours.
Compared to waxing or lasering, sugaring is a less painful process. With a large area like the legs, it can be hard to sit through a waxing session. However, sugaring doesn't burn or aggravate the skin because the paste is lukewarm and gentle because it only adheres to dead skin cells, not live ones.
Sugaring lightens the skin tone and reduces the growth of thick hair in the area. Keep your weight balanced because being overweight is also a major reason for darkness of the skin. Stop using hair removal creams such as Nair or Veet as they consist of very harmful chemicals that reduce the natural order of the skin.
A Better Solution Than Plucking
People tend to break their hair when tweezing. Doctors, dermatologists, and specialists recommend trimming or sugaring unwanted hairs instead because it's far less invasive than tweezing. Plus, sugaring lasts up to 4-6 weeks, whereas plucked hairs will grow back in less than a week.
Whether you're comfortably stretched out at a studio or straddling a chair in your own bathroom, Brazilian waxes aren't known for being an easy process—or a painless one. While seeing a licensed professional is always recommended, it's not always possible—and you can give yourself an amazing wax at home.
Post brazilian wax care includes Exfoliating pads, loofahs, and mild scrubs works well. I wouldn't use a sea salt scrub because that would be to harsh and will also cause stinging. For more post care, look for cleansers that contain Salicylic Acid.
Chill-Out: Because the newly waxed area is more sensitive and more susceptible to invading bacteria, it's best to avoid heat, sweat, and friction after your wax. For at least 24 hours, you'll want to avoid saunas, tanning beds, and even the gym.
Most people agree that for a Brazilian wax, hard wax is the best option. If your hair is coarse, multiple applications will be necessary, and hard wax allows for this. Additionally, because this area of your body is so sensitive, hard wax removal tends to be less painful.
What does the procedure consist of ? A vajacial is typically a 50 minute treatment, which includes a cleanse, mild enzyme exfoliant, extractions of ingrown hairs, followed by a custom mask, completed with a skin brightening serum or spot treatment. A light chemical peel can also be done in this area.
Wearing very tight clothing that rubs against the hair follicles can cause further irritation and may make the condition worse. An ingrown hair may appear about a week after sugaring. Ingrown hairs occur when the hair grows and reinserts itself into the hair follicle.
Hair as short as 1/16 of an inch can be successfully extracted. For best results hair should be between 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch...the length of a grain of rice. If longer than ½ inch, trimming before your appointment can make your sugaring session more comfortable.