Shugaring is a very popular procedure at the present time, the implementation of which is the process of applying paste to certain areas of the skin and then removing it together with the vegetation. It is usually carried out in salon conditions, however, as practice shows, some women tend to remove hair in this way at home.
We will further consider how to use sugar paste for shugaring at home, and some of the subtleties of this process.
Types of pasta
It is worth noting that the main subtleties of using a product intended for shugaring depend on what type of paste is used. Currently, salon and home treatments are carried out using three types of paste: soft, medium and dense. It should be noted that the consistency of the product directly depends on the amount of water contained in it.
Next, we consider the features of each type of sugar paste for shugaring and the rules for using such products at home.
Soft product
This procedure has quickly gained popularity. And many young ladies became interested in how to use soft sugar paste for shugaring. Speaking about its features, it is worth noting that its appearance resembles fresh liquid honey. It is recommended for simple procedures to remove light hairs of a light color (gun), which are usually located in the arms and legs. Practice also shows that hair removal using this type of product will be more successful if applied to even areas of the skin.
Beauticians recommend applying a soft paste on a skin that is characterized by hypersensitivity. It is worth noting that in fact it is quite difficult to use such a product at home, since only people with extensive experience in the field of hair removal in this way can carry out quality procedures with it.
Medium paste
This type of sugar paste for shugaring is very popular, as it is ideal for removing not very stiff hairs located in different areas of the body (arms, legs, armpits).
In appearance, this product resembles jelly. It is recommended to apply and remove it manually, without the use of additional devices.
Thick paste
As for the thickest and thickest paste, it is used to remove the coarsest vegetation on the body (in particular, in the bikini area).
Experts in the field of shugaring often note that the use of dense paste in the process of hair removal must certainly be accompanied by the use of an antiseptic and talc.
Modern manufacturers of cosmetic products market a variety of dense paste - ultra-dense, with which you can remove particularly coarse hairs.
About product composition
It is worth noting that, regardless of the type of product, its composition includes the same ingredients:
Practice shows that on the packaging of a product presented by some manufacturers, it is indicated that the composition of the mass contains not just water, but distilled or purified. Any woman who wants to overpay for such a “unique” composition must understand that this is nothing more than a marketing ploy.
Citric acid as a component of the products under consideration ensures their stickiness. It is thanks to its presence that the hairs mesh and their subsequent removal. Some manufacturers, indicating the composition of the product on the package, mention the presence of lemon juice in it.
In the description of the composition of some products, sugar is often replaced by fructose. It is believed that this particular component improves the enveloping properties of the paste.
Practice shows that some manufacturers add other ingredients to the composition of the paste that have a caring effect on the skin of the body (vitamins, essential oils, plant extracts). Specialists in the field of cosmetology note that when choosing such products should be extremely careful, because in the process of use they can cause an allergic reaction.
Which paste is suitable for use?
It is worth noting that for the shugaring procedure, only high-quality mass should be used.
How to visually distinguish a suitable product? It is worth noting that a good shugaring paste has a brown or golden hue, as well as a uniform consistency. As for the aroma, it should be exclusively caramel, without pronounced notes of burnt sugar, which indicates the presence of synthetic additives in the product.
Features of using soft mix
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The use of a soft product is recommended for those women who want to remove soft and light hairs of light color. Also, this type of paste is ideal for owners of especially delicate, thin and, as a result, sensitive skin.
It is best to use this type of product at a temperature of about +20 degrees - only this way the product will not spread on the skin. As practice shows, using soft paste is best for bandage removal of vegetation.
You can buy shugaring paste in most cosmetic stores. It is sold, as a rule, in the form of a disposable set, in which everything that is necessary for application is present.
How to choose the right paste
In the reviews left by the fair sex about sugar paste for shugaring, it is often noted that using this tool you can remove even the shortest hairs, and the first time. To obtain the most effective result, it is important to choose the right tool.
So, to remove stiff hair located in the area of the warmest parts of the body (armpits, bikini), it is worth choosing a mass of a denser consistency, and for cool (legs, arms) - liquid.
Before applying the product, it is worth taking a small amount (the size of a walnut) and knead in your hands until the mass becomes warm. At the same time, it is also worth considering the average temperature of the hands: if it is low, then a liquid product should be preferred, and if it is high, then a denser one.
When choosing a product, you should also pay attention to the temperature of the room in which the shugaring procedure will take place. So, if the room is hot, it is better to give preference to a denser product, and if it is low (not higher than +20 degrees) - soft.
Stages of the procedure
Knowing how to use sugar paste for shugaring correctly, you can make your skin smooth and velvety. Practice shows that after the correct removal of hairs in this way, they do not grow for another month.
The standard process of hair removal through shugaring consists of five stages. Further we will consider each of them in more detail.
The first of these is the implementation of antibacterial skin care. To do this, it must be treated with a solution of chlorhexidine or a special lotion. In the event that the depilation of axillaries or bikini area is carried out, the skin must be further treated with talcum powder.
After that, the preheated mass should be applied to the treated area, leveling it with the spatula included in the kit. In order for the effect obtained as a result of the procedure to be satisfied, the mass should be applied in the direction against hair growth. The treated area should immediately be covered with a bandage - a strip of dense fabric made from natural materials, smoothly smoothing it. When applying a bandage, it is worthwhile to ensure that one of its edges is not glued - the fabric will be torn off from it.
After the sugar mass has cooled, you need to slightly stretch the skin above the glued bandage and, grabbing it by the free edge, sharply tear off in the direction of hair growth. In order not to damage the upper layer of the skin, the breakdown of the bandage must be made parallel to its surface.
After the hair has been removed, it is necessary to treat the depilated area with a softening lotion or chlorhexidine - this procedure will remove residual paste from the skin.
How to prepare for the beach season
Many beauty experts often give certain recommendations on how to use sugar paste for shugaring in the bikini zone at home.
So, in these comments it is said that for depilation of this zone it is advisable to choose a dense wax, which should be applied by manual technique. In order to avoid sticking pieces of mass, it is necessary to apply it in thin strips.
How to use on the face
Sugar paste for shugaring at home can remove the hairs above the lips. For this purpose, it is important to choose soft masses that tend to melt easily.
The shugaring procedure is preferably carried out by bandage application of the mass.
Mass Application Techniques
How to use sugar paste for shugaring at home? It is worth noting that the techniques of applying the mass are no different from those used in beauty salons.
Shugaring can be done with both manual and bandage equipment.
Shugaring bandage technique is ideal for soft pasta. To carry out the procedure in the described way, it is necessary to apply the tool with a roller or spatula, then cover it with a bandage (paper or fabric), and then, after a few seconds, remove it.
Speaking of manual technique, it should be noted that its main difference is the use of hands only. They are the means that are applied and subsequently removed. Experts note that for the use of manual equipment, gloves must be worn, otherwise the mass will leak.