Beauty requires sacrifice, and most often these sacrifices are invisible. For example, the hairline on a female body is considered an extremely undesirable phenomenon, and it will take time and money to get rid of it. Today it can be done painlessly and quickly, and even choose the most suitable method. Epilation of the limbs is performed more often, but sometimes the hairs are also disturbing on the face. In such cases, shugaring of the upper lip is considered relevant. Reviews about the procedure as a whole are very positive. Is it worth a try?
Mustachioed problem
Being a modern woman is the same job, moreover, around the clock and free of charge. The fair sex is always forced to be fully armed, to impress with beauty, well-groomed and sexy. Aerobatics, when all the effort is not visible to others. But here’s the catch: in this case, female beauty is taken for granted. It begins to seem to men that the ladies do not sweat, do not get tired, and, of course, do not have hair in the wrong places. But this is not so.
In addition to the hair on the limbs and in the bikini area, sometimes there are still problems with the antennae above the upper lip. For macho, this trend will not become something supernatural, but a girl with a mustache does not appear in a decent society. The thing is that in the human body a hormonal malfunction can occur, as a result of which male hormones will prevail over female. The reason for this is pregnancy, taking certain medications or banal stress.
Sometimes a cosmetologist will prompt a way out of the situation, who will find the cause of the problem and prescribe treatment. But in most cases you have to remove the mustache. What to use? A razor? Too aggressive effect on the skin. It is recommended to try shugaring antennae.
What is shugaring?
When people are looking for ways to get rid of body hair, they are surprised at the variety of services offered in this area. In particular, what is antenna shugaring? The answer lies in the title. This is sugar epilation, which allows you to overcome vegetation in any part of the epidermis. This procedure was actively used back in the Ancient East, when women independently achieved smooth skin with sugar paste syrup.
The technique of the procedure is not so complicated, provided that you have sugar at home, a couple of hours of free time and a separate room. Shugaring over the upper lip is good because it passes gently and painlessly. Agree, this is important when it comes to the face. It is better to start the preparation in a day, after having previously done peeling of the skin. A couple of weeks before the procedure, you will have to bite the bullet and refuse hair removal, as the hair should grow at least 2 mm long. By the way, for waxing, this figure is at least 5 mm.
Classic version
How to do shugaring over the upper lip? At first, as in all cosmetic procedures, the skin is cleaned and degreased with a special lotion. Further, in order not to scratch the treated area and provide direct contact of the hairs with sugar, talcum powder is applied to the epilated area.
Classic sugar shugaring is carried out with an elastic ball, which needs to be warmed up and distributed against hair growth. Next, the sugar paste should clutch with the hair, for which it needs to be pressed lightly. Even the thinnest hair is captured. Then you can roll the paste again into a ball, but with a “filling” in the form of removed hair. After the procedure, a cooling gel is applied to the skin.
How is sugar paste made?
What does this magic sugar ball consist of? First of all, from sugar! A standard dose will require about 10 tablespoons of sugar, 4 tablespoons of water, lemon juice or half a teaspoon of citric acid. If you make shugaring of the upper lip at home, then you can combine the ingredients immediately in a saucepan, which is heated on low heat. Constantly stir the mixture so that the sugar does not caramelize and does not burn.
After boiling, you should wait for the moment when the mass acquires an appetizing shade of caramel, and turn off the fire. Everything will take about 5 minutes. It is important not to digest the mixture, otherwise the paste will not work. Cool it to room temperature and check for suitability. To do this, tear off a piece and mash in your hands. The paste should resemble plasticine, which rolls into a ball and does not stick to your hands.
Remember that sugar paste must be applied against hair growth, and remove - in the course of growth. This method prevents breakage of hairs during removal. So the skin is not injured, and therefore there will be no inflammation and irritation. New hairs begin to appear 3-4 weeks after the procedure.
Pros of the procedure
Why is it sugaring of the upper lip that enjoys customer approval? Reviews agree that this is the most painless and simple way to remove excess hair. In many ways, sugar hair removal is similar to another method - waxing (otherwise, wax-based hair removal). When comparing with this technique, the advantages and disadvantages of shugaring are clearly evident.
Firstly, shugaring paste has a water base, which is more pleasant and softer for the skin. Secondly, in the sugar paste there are components that brighten the hairs. Thirdly, pasta can, if desired, be made at home from components that are always at hand.
Thus, it is possible to highlight the simplicity and convenience of the procedure, low cost and the possibility of use at home. According to the results of the procedure, it can be noted that the possibility of ingrown hair is excluded .
Among the disadvantages
By cons, in the first place, you can add the nuances of the event. So, each zone must be treated with a new piece of paste. Everything is logical here, because the removed hairs remain in the paste and during processing the sugar ball turns into a hairy one. After the procedure, you can’t visit the solarium, pool or gym for 12 hours. When bathing, you need to use a massage mitt to peel the skin.
The procedure has contraindications for people suffering from diabetes. At risk are allergies that respond to honey, citrus fruits and sugar. It is better not to perform shugaring for people with varicose veins, open wounds and fungal formations in the treatment areas, as well as patients with epilepsy. The downside is the temporary nature of the procedure. Hair grows back, and for girls with thin and sensitive skin, such an action becomes a real test.
Preparation for the procedure
So, what is the most interesting for potential cosmetologist clients when the upper lip shugging is on the agenda? Reviews, how much is enough and how to carry out the procedure cheaper?
Shugaring gives a temporary effect. After about three weeks, the hairs begin to grow back. True, they can become lighter due to the components in the paste. This is a bonus, as short light hairs above the upper lip will be invisible. You can carry out the procedure in a more economical version at home. By the way, the result may well be worthy if you prepare for the procedure and don’t “hack” in the process of cooking sugar paste. Reviews of experienced clients will help prepare your face for shugaring.
So, the delicate skin of the face is easily susceptible to adverse influences from the outside. But the face is constantly in sight and the effects of depilation should ideally be avoided. How to prepare for shugaring? Many advise scrubbing your face every night to remove layers of dead cells and thereby open the pores leading to the hair. If you perform this cleansing within a week before the procedure, then the sugar paste will be able to penetrate to the very roots of the hair, and a smaller part of the rods will remain in the skin. This is an excellent prevention of ingrown hairs and irritations.
A few days before the procedure, do a light, superficial peeling to clean your pores. A week before the “X moment,” stop plucking hair from your upper lip. It will be difficult if the hair grows quickly, and you constantly communicate with people, so the first time it is better to outline the procedure for the vacation period.
Which pasta is better?
For those who are doing the first lip shugaring for the first time, reviews of other girls will be a good help, as learning from other people's mistakes is always more pleasant. Based on various tips, you can decide on the technology of the procedure, the selected paste and composition for shugaring. These pastes differ in a number of indicators - density, viscosity and composition. The only thing that unites them is the sugar base. Obviously, the antennae removal technology may vary in detail.
At home, shugaring the upper lip, reviews of which are positive, are done with dense mixtures. They are made from water and sugar, although you can use factory paste. Before applying, paste should be kneaded in hands to avoid burns on the face. At the preparation stage, it is recommended to moisturize the skin with a cream and dry it. You can walk along the treated area with an ice cube or apply a compress from a decoction of chamomile. Both methods facilitate hair removal. The paste should be warmed up a little, knead to the shape of the cake and cover a small area above the upper lip. Further, the cake suddenly breaks down in the course of hair growth.
For salon
If you go to the salon, then the procedure will seem somewhat different, with a less dense paste texture, which will be used for shugaring the upper lip. The consequences will be even “prettier” than using the procedure at home. The consistency of the paste resembles honey, applied with a small spatula. The process can be painful, but the skin becomes silky, and the effect lasts for a month or longer.