Sugaring Vs. Waxing
Sugaring and waxing are popular hair removal treatments offered by day spas and salons. While both result in a hair-free zone that stays smoother much longer than shaving or use of depilatories, there are slight differences between sugaring and waxing. Does this Spark an idea?
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Compositional Differences
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Both waxing and sugaring use natural ingredients that have adhesive properties. Waxing uses a block or bar of wax that becomes liquid when heated. The compound used for sugaring includes sugar, lemon and water and has the texture of a paste or thick gel.
Differences in Technique
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The differences in how these methods of hair removal are used may make sugaring more attractive to women unaccustomed to either procedure. Waxing involves spreading a thin layer of warm wax on the skin, applying a cloth or paper strip, and removing it quickly to take hair out by the roots.
During the process of sugaring, a room-temperature paste is applied similarly; this substance clings to the hair follicles (rather than the skin) and is then peeled off to remove hair. Sugaring purportedly causes less discomfort and post-treatment redness because a heated substance isn't applied to the skin, nor are numerous strips required for hair removal.
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Parts of the Body That Can Be Treated
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Waxing and sugaring are the most effective method to temporarily remove hair on large areas of the skin. Most areas of the body can be waxed or sugared, including the lip area, brows, chest, back, legs and bikini line.
Length of Time the Treatments Last
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Results of both treatments last about the same in terms of hair regrowth, anywhere between two weeks and two months. Because hair regrowth is staggered, it's easier to remove "strays" by shaving or using a depilatory cream until the next waxing or sugaring treatment.
Doing It Yourself
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At-home waxing and sugaring kits can be purchased at most drugstores for under $30. Waxing strips are the least expensive way to do it yourself, costing between $5 and $11, according to Drugstore.com. Popular sugaring kits are made by Shobha and Parissa, while waxing kits are sold by Surgi-Wax, Moom, Nads and Moujan 2000. If you've never waxed or sugared before, it may be wise to seek the services of a cosmetologist. When used by a novice, the techniques of home waxing or sugaring can result in hair simply breaking off. Damage to the skin also may occur.
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