The Benefits of Sugaring for Unwanted Hair Removal
By Jaime Joshi Elder
Some things are better in their classic form – classic timepieces like Patek Phillippe, classic designers like Dior and classic beauty treatments like applying moisturizer daily and sugaring to shape eyebrows and remove unwanted hair.
Also known as sugar waxing, the practice of sugaring originated in Ancient Egypt and historians claim it has been around since 1900 BC.
While technology might have evolved from the days of the Pharaohs, the practice of sugaring hasn’t changed much since Cleopatra batted her lashes at Mark Antony.
A room-temperature or slightly warm sugar-based paste is applied to any area that has unwanted hair and is then removed in the direction of the hair growth. Since the paste doesn’t attach to the skin, the process is much more gentle than waxing and less likely to irritate sensitive skin.
Virginia and New Jersey transplants Lynette and Patrick Meglio are the operators of the new Sugar Sugar™ franchise in Wellington, Florida. With 51 franchise locations in nine states, Sugar Sugar started in Scottsdale, Arizona and the Meglio’s Wellington location is the first in Florida and plans to open on November 20, 2023.
“The last thing I wanted to do was to find a job sitting in an office all day. I did want to be involved in something creative, collaborative, and fun, where I could utilize my experience to support women in similar situations,” Lynette said. “Most importantly, I wanted to enjoy what I was doing every day.”
The couple is excited to share the benefits of the practice with Palm Beach County residents seeking an alternative to waxing and laser hair removal and have ten reasons why sugaring is the sweeter substitute.
- Sugaring can remove all body hair. From your brows all the way down to your toes, as long as hair is ⅛” long (about ten days growth), it can be removed.
- It hurts less than waxing. Sugaring doesn’t stick to the top layer of skin so it doesn’t pull at live skin cells. There’s also no chance of burning your skin as the sugar solution is applied at only a slightly warm temperature.
- The sugar solution is water-soluble which means it’s easier to clean up residue once the process is complete.
- Even people with skin conditions like mild psoriasis, rosacea and eczema can get unwanted hair sugared off with minimal irritation. The sugar paste itself contains no chemicals or resins which could further irritate sensitive skin.
- Sugaring is a more environmentally friendly alternative to waxing as there are no paper strips to dispose of and far more friendly than shaving as there are no disposable razors which end up in landfills. Sugar Sugar™’s paste is 100% cruelty-free, 100% organic, never tested on animals and biodegradable.
- Since sugar is a natural exfoliant, the process of sugaring gives the client two treatments at once – hair removal and gentle skin-softening which optimizes the condition of the skin.
- The sugaring process is a hygienic one. Sugar Sugar™ aestheticians never double-dip and the sugar paste itself is hypo-allergenic and noncomedogenic which means it won’t clog pores.
- With consistency and time, sugaring makes hair grow back finer and more sparse as the hair follicle starts to deplete.
- Sugaring can reduce or eliminate ingrown hairs. Since the technique is substantially more gentle than waxing and doesn’t pull at the skin, the skin is less likely to become irritated which leads to ingrown hair.
- Consistent sugaring is a far more affordable and safer alternative to laser hair removal. The average cost of Brazilian laser hair removal treatment is $110-$375 per treatment and most people require four to six treatments to see results. This is also contingent on factors such as skin sensitivity and hair type. Whereas a Brazilian treatment at Sugar Sugar costs less than $70 and lasts up to six weeks.
In addition to sugaring, Sugar Sugar™ also provides spray tanning, facials and brow lamination services.
Sugaring seems to be longer-lasting, less expensive and less painful than other methods of unwanted hair removal and is a matter of personal preference but one thing is for sure – the Gees’ enthusiasm for sharing the process with their Palm Beach County neighbors.
“We are excited to bring Sugar Sugar™ to Wellington and be a part of this wonderful community!” said Lynette.
Sugar Sugar
11924 W Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Located in Wellington Town Square
561-21 SUGAR
https://mysugarsugar.com/locations/wellington/
