Banding technique shugaring

Smooth delicate skin and the absence of unwanted hairs are what every woman aspires to. And the beauty industry is not tired to please us with new and modern ways of getting rid of them. But there are procedures proven by time, those who have been trusted by beauties of the whole world from time immemorial. One of these procedures is hair removal with the help of sugar paste.

First, let's separate the concepts of "hair removal" and "depilation." Epilation is the removal of hairs with a bulb, depilation is a struggle only with the visible part of the hair shaft. It is possible to refer manipulations by means of the laser, wax, sugar paste, photo and an electroepilation to epilation procedures. Depilation - shaving and the use of special creams and mousses.

Sugar hair removal or shugaring is getting rid of excess hair with the help of caramel paste. This is one of the oldest ways to achieve smooth skin, which came to us from ancient Egypt. In our country, he gained popularity not so long ago, but has already found his loyal fans.

The fact is that its effectiveness is very high, the cost is quite acceptable, and the side effects are much less than that of a similar waxing procedure. Sugar not only copes with hair removal, it also nourishes the skin, prevents ingrowing and breaking off hairs. The shugaring procedure is carried out both in beauty salons and at home.

Manual shugaring technique is called hair removal on the body with the help of sugar paste and hands; banding involves the use of strips, as with waxing. This is their main difference. The consistency of the material is also slightly different: manual technology involves more solid varieties of paste, bandage - more liquid.

If you decide to make shugaring at home by yourself, you need to purchase all the necessary accessories. Firstly, it is, of course, the paste itself. To perform the bandage sugaring procedure, choose a liquid mixture. On some of these products is a special note that the paste is designed specifically for the use of bandages.

Secondly, buy disposable wooden spatulas. With their help, you will apply and distribute the composition of the selected area for hair removal.

Well and, thirdly, bandage strips. These are special polymer strips, which are glued to the area covered with paste and torn off, removing excess hair. Purchase enough of them, as the flow will be quite high, especially for the first time. Below are also some life hacking, which you can use to replace the purchased strips.

Let's take a closer look at the shugaring paste. You can cook the caramel composition at home by yourself or buy the necessary mixture in the store.

Based on consumer preferences, we have identified 3 products worthy of attention:

• 1st place in the ranking is rightly occupied by caramel paste Aravia "Start Epil", very simple and easy to use. The line is represented by 7 pastes of varying degrees of density, so you can easily determine which one you need. Even newbies will be able to use this product.
• In 2nd place there is a wonderful product from the Russian manufacturer, universal paste Gloria. Contains only natural caring ingredients, has a wide variety of options for density and packaging. Another advantage is the affordable price.
• 3rd place we give the paste, more suitable for professional use - Cannaan. There are 4 options: from the hardest to the super soft. The product is simple and easy to use, suitable for any type of shugaring and for a specialist of any degree of preparedness.

However, the preparation of the mixture for the procedure of sugar hair removal is quite possible to learn and try to make it at home, especially since all the components necessary for this are quite cheap and available for purchase at any grocery store. Let's get started.

Take 10 tbsp. sugar, half a lemon and 1 tbsp. water. Separately prepare and set aside aside a cup with cold water, it will be needed later. So, squeeze the juice from the lemon and mix with the rest of the products. This should be done either in a metal bowl or in a small saucepan. Mix well, cover and place on low heat. Watch what happens. Sugar should melt, but before the bubbles. If the mixture boils, but the individual particles are still visible, remove it from the heat and allow to cool slightly. After a few minutes (10-15 is enough), put the paste back on the fire, this time without covering it. The mixture should be the color of caramel. When it boils, wait 2-3 minutes and scoop a small amount with a spoon. Drip prepared cold water. If the mass has thickened, but it remains plastic and pliable, like a chewing gum, it is ready. You can pour the mixture into a suitable container, cool it and start using it.

If desired, the lemon can be replaced by its derivative - citric acid. To do this, you will need 2 tbsp. l water, 6 tbsp. l sugar and ½ tbsp. acid. Strictly respect the proportions, otherwise the paste may turn out too liquid.

So, mix all the ingredients in an enamel saucepan, mix, put on the fire. After 1 minute, turn off the stove for 10 minutes, occasionally stirring the mixture to obtain a uniform consistency. Then turn on the burner again and continue cooking for 4 minutes. The degree of readiness of the paste is determined in the same way as in the previous case.

Yes, this modern and much-loved household appliance is able to help you a great deal in making caramel for shugaring. You will need a quarter cup of honey, a glass of sugar and a quarter cup of lemon juice. First, mix the juice and honey, then add granulated sugar. Mix well, put in the microwave for 15 seconds, setting the maximum temperature. Pull out, stir until bubbles disappear. Again, send in the microwave at the same time. And do this until the mixture has the desired look and consistency. Check the paste for readiness as described above.

To prepare the mixture for this recipe, take 6 tbsp. sugar, 1 tbsp. 6% table or apple vinegar and 2 tbsp. water. Mix all ingredients in an enamel pot, put on a stove on low heat, wait for boiling. Raise the temperature control by 1 division and boil the caramel until tender, stirring occasionally and checking whether it has reached the desired thickness, dripping the mixture into cold water.

Shugaring paste is not enough just to cook, it still needs to be properly stored. For this fit plastic containers, jars, molds made of silicone. The lid of the selected container should close tightly to prevent moisture ingress.

For the bandage sugaring procedure, special strips are used - bandages. They are sold in any cosmetic store, have a different size for processing different areas on the face and body.

There are the following types of bandages: paper, intended for single use; from fabric - washing and reapplication is allowed, and from polymeric materials - the highest quality, but also much more expensive than the two previous types. They can be purchased with the paste and use during the procedure. However, if you want to minimize your expenses for homemade shugaring, it makes sense to think about replacing the purchased bandages with strips made of scrap materials.

Plain paper for the printer may be suitable for this purpose. You only need to cut it into strips of suitable size and can proceed to the procedure. However, paper bandages have a significant disadvantage: fragility. No matter how dense the paper may be, it can burst at the most inopportune moment. In no case do not use a newspaper or notebook sheet - printing ink has been applied to them and this may have a bad effect on the skin.

Another available option that can be used instead of professional materials is fabric strips cut from old bed linen or towels.

So, we have prepared all the necessary materials and tools for home hair removal caramel paste. Let's get down to doing it:

• Degrease the skin special lotion or chlorhexidine;
• Look closely at the place of intended processing, specify in which direction the hairs grow;
• Dried skin powder with talcum powder or baby powder;
• Put the mixture on the spatula and apply a thin layer on the selected area of ​​skin strictly against hair growth;
• Put a bandage on the paste pat a little for better adhesion. Make sure that the edge of the bandage you are pulling for is a little bit beyond the sticky area;
• Holding your skin with your fingers just above the glued strip, With your other hand, firmly grasp its protruding edge and pull sharply in the direction of hair growth. Do not hesitate, do not pull too sluggishly - everything should happen quickly. The movement of the hand should be parallel to the treated area, it minimizes pain.

It is very important to complete the shugaring procedure with a suitable care agent and observe the following rules a few days after it:

• Depending on which area you have been using, use the following products: Apply Panthenol or your regular moisturizer on your face; for legs and hands, use a special tool that slows down hair growth; armpit powder with talcum powder; protect the bikini area with breathable cotton underwear;
• It is necessary to refrain from visiting the beach and tanning beds. within 2 days after shugaring;
• After 3 days, scrape skin carefully removing all dead particles, repeat this action after 3 days;
• If you follow all the rules on carrying out the epilation with sugar paste and subsequent care, your skin will be able to stay smooth and tender longer.

The shugaring procedure has won the hearts of many women around the world due to its effectiveness, relative painlessness and affordable cost. But of course, not everyone liked it. Therefore, we will tell you what the pros and cons of the ladies see in it, and you can decide on the appropriateness of shugaring.

Pros:

• Sugar paste epilation suitable for any skin type, even for the most sensitive;
• Does not cause irritation in the form of redness and micro-inflammations;
• Excludes hair ingrowth;
• The procedure can be carried out at home, independently preparing pasta and minimizing costs;
• The effect of a shugaring remains up to 3 weeks.

Minuses:

• In the manufacture of pasta with their own hands you can “gape” and miss the right moment, ruining the product;
• Sometimes Difficult to calculate breakout force stripes, as a result of which hair “islands” may remain;
• Some still celebrate strong enough pain in some areas.

Get rid of unwanted body hair can and should be. Through trial and error, you must choose the way that suits you and can help to achieve indescribable smoothness and tenderness of your skin for a long period.

We learn the technique of bandage shugaring. About this - video.