Permanent hair removal: is waxing better or sugaring?

Waxing vs. sugaring

It is not only nice to have smooth and hair-free skin during the vacation and summer season. It is also aesthetically pleasing to have your hair removed regularly throughout the year. The razor is now history! For many, hair removal is therefore part of their regular beauty rituals.

Waxing and sugaring are particularly effective methods for long-lasting hair removal. Depending on your hair growth, this will get rid of your body hair for around four to six weeks.

You can use waxing and sugaring on different areas of the body, for example:

• Armpits
• Legs
• Face
• Intimate area

Treatment with sugaring and waxing follows the same principle: the hair is pulled out at the root using a carrier material. The hair does not grow back immediately afterwards. After several applications, the hair becomes finer and softer.

However, there are some important differences in the application of the two techniques, which we present to you below. This is the best way for you to decide whether sugaring or waxing is more suitable for you.

Waxing: Hair removal with wax

During waxing, warm wax is applied to the skin with a spatula. The wax is then removed against the direction of growth. This method of hair removal is effective, but many people find it painful. Waxing can feel particularly uncomfortable at the beginning of the treatment.

The advantage of waxing is that, unlike epilating, for example, the hair is removed in one quick movement. It’s all gone with a “rattle”. After repeated use, the hair grows back finer, making depilation with waxing a little more pleasant.

If you have sensitive skin, waxing can cause irritation after the warm wax is applied directly to the skin. In case of improper use, in particular at homeIf the wax is applied to the skin, it can also cause burns. This cannot happen with sugaring because the treatment is carried out at room temperature. Sugaring is therefore suitable for all skin types – especially for sensitive skin. Skin.

Sugaring: hair removal with sugar

Sugaring involves applying a warm sugar paste, which is used to remove the hair from the desired area. The paste consists of just three ingredients:

• Lemon juice
• Sugar
• Water

This prevents skin irritation as there are no additional ingredients.

Professional sugaring offers you many other advantages. The process is carried out warm, but not hot as with waxing. Burns cannot occur. At the same time, the sugar paste only wraps around the hair and not the root. Hair removal with sugaring still removes the hair at the root, but this procedure is less painful than waxing because it is gentler on the hair root.

Treatment with the sugar paste removes dead skin cells as well as hair. After sugaring, your skin will feel smooth and soft. Sugaring is also beneficial for vegans, as no animal products are used to make the paste.

Sugaring is also a good method of hair removal for sensitive skin or skin conditions such as neurodermatitis. Ingrown hairs rarely occur here. Sugaring is also perceived by many as less painful than waxing. After repeated use, the hair grows back less and thinner after sugaring. This ensures a great skin feeling and pleasant follow-up treatments.

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How to find the best hair removal method for you

Both waxing and sugaring are effective methods for permanent hair removal. Which one is best for you depends on several factors.

If you value a vegan method, for example, sugaring is more suitable for you. Sugaring can also be a good choice for sensitive skin. There are hardly any differences in the speed of treatment. Both waxing and sugaring remove unwanted hair quickly, although many people find waxing more painful than sugaring. Compared to waxing, professional sugaring offers you a gentle introduction to permanent hair removal.

We will be happy to advise you on the right hair removal method for you.