Shugaring at home

Most women dream of ridding themselves of regular, often painful procedures to remove body hair. Cosmetology offers many options and services that guarantee a truly effective result. But it is almost impossible to find among the list of ways such that would be a compromise for women in terms of price and quality.

Painless and durable procedures are expensive, and more democratic in terms of price options do not always meet expectations. But the world does not stand still, and now the girls have the opportunity to get rid of excess hair on any parts of the body, not leaving the house and not emptying your wallet. To her and refers shugaring.

A rather popular way of getting rid of unwanted hairs is depilation. This procedure is the interaction of the skin with a special cream, weakening the structure of the hair follicle, and then completely painless hair removal with a special plastic spatula. Another productive, but more painful procedure - hair removal - thorough removal of excess hair with the root, contributing to their slow growth in the future. It is carried out using a special device - an epilator, a laser, as well as wax and sugar.

The latter type of procedure is called shugaring. The name itself comes from the word "sugar", which translates from English as "sugar". In accordance with the degree of effectiveness, this epilation is comparable to wax, but it is much less painful and almost hypoallergenic. Densely boiled sugar syrup is an excellent way to eliminate excess hair, the origins of which are rooted in antiquity.

Ancient Egypt is the first country in the world where people first thought about cleaning their skin from excess hair. It was the special attitude of the Egyptians to the hair on the body that caused the onset of epilation. Neglect of getting rid of them equated with barbaric behavior, so all Egyptians, especially women, carefully monitored the condition of their hair.

Later, the procedure spread in ancient Greece and Rome. Mention of it was also in India and in African countries. But it reached Europe quite late. For a long time, it was considered insufficiently effective. But in the modern world it has gained immense popularity and demand in beauty salons. The girls were convinced of its fruitfulness and they even had a great opportunity to repeat the procedure on their own.

For ladies who want to try the procedure with their own hands, ready-made sugaring kits are sold. For the first time it is recommended to purchase a small package and carefully check the composition of the paste, read the reviews about the manufacturer.

The classification of the finished pasta is according to its consistency, brand, composition and volume. There are pastes with special additives in addition to sugar and water. Additional components include:

• essential oils;
• honey;
• lemon acid;
• fructose;
• glucose.

The consistency of the following types of mixture:

• Soft - favorable for all skin types, including sensitive. It is applied on the upper and lower extremities. The viscosity is similar to honey, quite elastic. Ideal for use during the cold season.
• Average (universal) - a great option for beginners, especially for those who prefer the manual way.
• Another versatile view is thick paste. Many cosmetologists use it, especially under conditions of high humidity and high temperature. In addition to extensive skin areas, this product epilates the face and bikini area.
• Tough the density of the paste is suitable for the care of the armpits and full bikini hair removal. It is used on areas of the body with particularly high sensitivity.

When buying finished products, it is necessary to consider an additional set of factors:

• hair stiffness at the site where shugaring is planned to be done;
• room temperature;
• degree of warmth of the skin of the hands.

Another option - the independent production of caramel. There are a number of recipes for its creation. The classic composition of the mixture includes high-quality sugar, lemon juice or acid and heated water.

For small portions are needed:

• sugar - 3 tablespoons;
• lemon juice - 1 tablespoon / citric acid - 1⁄2 tablespoons;
• warm water - 2 tablespoons;
• dishes with a thick bottom;

In subsequent times, if desired, increase the serving volume. The proportions to a larger amount of mass are as follows:

• water - 8 teaspoons;
• sugar - 20 teaspoons;
• juice from 1⁄2 lemon.

To prepare the mixture correctly, clearly follow the step by step instructions:

• Water and sugar mix between themselves and put on a little fire.
• Stir the mass follow, so as not to burn.
• Citric acid or juice It is added only when the shade of the mixture changes to golden and a sweet smell appears.
• After cooking shift the caramel to the pre-prepared container.
• The mass should be uniform in density. In case of excessive thickening pour a tablespoon of water. Then the burner should be changed to a water bath and cook further.
• Wait, until the product cools down to 30 degrees to avoid burns. The readiness of the mixture is checked by the fact that it does not stick to hands when it rolls into a ball.
• If the mass cools morethan necessary, it can be heated in the microwave.

A variation of the traditional recipe is another honey composition. You should use:

• Natural honey - 1 tablespoon;
• Warm water - 8 to 9 tablespoons;
• Sugar - 20 tablespoons;
• Lemon juice - 6 tablespoons.

Stages of creation:

• A mixture of sugar and water put on a weak fire, stirring regularly with a spoon.
• When mass change the consistency, add the rest of the ingredients.
• To mix before acquiring a mixture of light beer color.
• Turn off gas and let the mixture cool for two hours.
• Mix and start shugaring.

The most favorable variant of sugar caramel is prepared with the addition of fructose. The composition of the recipe includes:

• water - 4 tsp;
• fructose - 12 teaspoons;
• a pinch of citric acid.

Failures in the preparation of caramel can be justified by several reasons:

• low-quality sugar;
• an error in determining the color of readiness (brown instead of yellow);
• an excessive amount of citric acid, due to which the mixture cannot change color and freeze;
• improper supply of fire and violation of the temperature of cooking.

If you cook a shugaring mix for the first time, you may not be able to do it right.Dont be upset! To “get a hand” and learn to determine readiness, it is often required to gain experience through trial and error. But over time, you will definitely learn how to prepare an ideal in terms of density and shade mass.

After the procedure, the paste must be moved to a plastic container and tightly closed with a lid. Temperature storage mode - from 0 to +30 degrees. It is recommended to store the mixture in places where there is no direct sunlight and away from heating appliances. This will help to avoid deformation of the dishes and leakage.

In order not to damage the skin, in advance inspect the areas that you plan to epilate. If the skin is damaged, set aside the procedure until they heal, otherwise you risk infection. It is recommended to treat the surface of the skin with talcum, it will help the sugar mixture to affect those areas of the skin where it is necessary to remove hairs.

In order for the shugaring procedure to be extremely effective, you need to adhere to the algorithm of its execution:

• With excessive cooling After cooking the mixture, slightly heat it in the microwave. Remember, it should not be scalding!
• Roll out in the hands of a piece of mass, forming a ball of no more than a walnut. To the touch it should be similar to clay, but not stick to the palms.
• Gently roll out a piece on the epilated area of ​​the skin, moving against the growth of hairs. Their length must be less than 5mm.
• Do not touch two minutes for the penetration of caramel to the hair roots.
• Jerk off a piece of mixture for hair growth. Excess vegetation will be removed along with caramel.
• Can not be reused use a portion of pasta that has already become dirty!
• Wash off remnants of the mixture with warm water
• Apply moisturizer to soothe the skin.
• During the day avoid ultraviolet rays on the pro-epilated area.

In the process of shugaring, especially beginners, you should avoid common mistakes:

• First procedures carry out using a stiffer mass in order to prevent sticking on the skin.
• Do not shoot caramel ahead of time with epiliruyuschey site. Due to frequent contact with the hands, it can soften and lose its texture.
• Produce tearing off only parallel to the skin with a quick movement.
• Do not regret talc in the pretreatment of the skin.
• To keep hair from growing into skin, do not confuse the directions in which you need to apply and remove the paste.
• People with low pain threshold even gentle epilation can be unpleasant. You must choose a different way to eliminate excess hair.

How to cook shugaring paste, see the next video.

Girls who have no experience in carrying out a shugaring procedure at home are faced with a number of questions during the process, even after reading step-by-step instructions. Therefore, it is better to learn in advance the algorithm for performing hair removal, starting from the beginning.

Classic manual sugairnig involves smoothing the hands of caramel on the epilated area against the direction of hair growth. At the same time, a lump of caramel rolls into a thinner layer, forming a strip covered with paste on the skin.Over time, it is removed by a sharp movement.

Application option characterized by the fact that lumps of caramel do not roll out to a thinner word, and in the form of balls are placed on the epilated area of ​​skin, and after two minutes are removed in the same manner as they were attached. One lump can be used up to 3 times. This technique is unique for hair removal in areas of high humidity or for hair removal in conditions with high humidity and temperature.

Banding technology involves the use of fabric strips, spatula and elastic bandage. Typically, this technique is used when removing hair longer than 0.5 cm on hard-to-reach or large areas of skin (on the back in men). A cloth strip or bandage is applied to the applied paste and with a sharp movement the paste is removed along with the hairs. Beginners will be easier to do the hair removal themselves with this method.

After reviewing the types of sugar hair removal girls can decide which of them is more suitable for them. In preparation for any variant of the procedures, you should stock up with a certain set of tools that will facilitate the procedure:

• To avoid skin irritation, purchase talc.
• You can buy paper strips for an alternative method of weight removal.
• In order not to put the sugar mass on the skin with your hands, you can buy a wooden spatula for this.
• In order to provide proper skin care after the procedure, get a lotion, moisturizer or scrub.

• The most common part of the procedure is the legs. The skin here does not have particularly strong reliefs, so the use of fabric strips is suitable for this, especially for beginners. For some girls it is difficult to remove hair from the knee area. To do this, it is better to bend the leg at the knee, while the skin smoothes out as much as possible and the paste molecules penetrate more thoroughly into the hair follicle.
• Another area whose epilation is becoming more and more popular with modern women is the axilla. The skin on this area is much more tender and especially prone to sweating. Therefore, when preparing, do not regret talcum and carefully treat the entire area of ​​the armpits. For self-hair removal it is more convenient to use shugaring bandage technique. After the procedure should be limited to the use of antiperspirants, clogging pores and roll-on deodorants.
• Even a face is epilated with the help of caramel. Some girls face the problem of excess hair over their lips. The most common causes are heredity or hormonal problems, but if no alternative method of eliminating hair is possible, then shugaring is the ideal way. For the convenience of the procedure, as well as for the armpits, a bandage method of removing the paste is recommended.

How to make a shugaring at home, see the video below.

After the procedure it is important to wash off all the remains of the paste from the skin with warm water. Further, there are 3 options for treatment of dry wiped skin:

• Drawing moisturizer suitable for the legs and arms;
• Protect skin from irritation in the intimate area and the area of ​​the armpits baby powder will help (it is important that the skin is completely free from the remnants of the mixture);
• Scrub - option for deep cleansing of the skin after the procedure, which is the most effective. It can also be combined with the use of the above components.

You will learn about skin care after shugaring in the following video.

Most girls tried shugarning procedure for the first time in beauty salons. And almost all were amazed at the difference between this type of hair removal and the traditional method of hair removal.The ladies were impressed with the durability of the result and the absence of strong pain, contrary to expectations.

Among those who have tried to carry out shugaring independently at home there are reviews that at first there are difficulties in preparing the composition. But girls who adapt to this process note that every time it takes less and less time for the procedure.

It can be said that the initial time spent on shugaring at home is later more than compensated by the time saved on further procedures. For all beginners, the recommendation is one - do not be afraid and do not stop on the way to a smooth and beautiful skin.