Sugaring Versus Waxing

 

Both waxing or sugaring can give you desirable results when performed properly, however, there are some big differences between them. Here is a list of the pros and cons of each.

Sugaring Pros

  • All natural and safe ingredients
  • Paste is Non-irritating
  • Great for sensitive/reactive skins
  • No strips needed means less waste
  • Removes hair with the direction of growth
  • Kept at a comfortably just warm temperature
  • Can remove hairs as short as a 1/8 inch
  • No sticky residue left behind
  • Longer lasting smoothness
  • Regular use leads to permanent hair loss

Cons

  • Sometimes can take longer to perform the service, but often this is not the case
  • Sugar paste consistency can vary depending on climate, moisture, and the client’s body temperature
  • Bruising can still occur in delicate areas with susceptible individuals

Traditional Waxing Pros
(With strips)

  • Fast and convenient
  • Great for shaping brows
  • Not a problem for people who do not have sensitive skin
  • Ideal for covering large areas of the body in minimal amount of time

Cons

  • Often contains questionable ingredients
  • Can be very irritating on the skin
  • More likely to lift, bruise, or tear delicate skin tissue
  • Hair needs to be at least a 1/4 inch long
  • Removes against hair growth
  • Increases likelihood of ingrowns, due to hair breaking
  • Requires applicators/strips, more wasteful
  • Must be kept at a hot temperature that can be uncomfortable in sensitive areas
  • Leaves a sticky residue on the skin that can be hard to remove
  • Not likely to lead to permanent hair loss
  • Soft/strip wax is very irritating in delicate areas, not ideal for brazilians.

Hard Wax Pros
 (No strips)

  • Hard wax quickly cools and hardens around the hair, does not stick to skin
  • Hard wax is just as gentle as sugar when getting a Brazilian
  • Hard wax is ideal for people susceptible to bruising
  • Hard wax is excellent for sensitive skins and delicate areas
  • Does not require a cotton strip to remove
  • Excellent for removing coarse hairs found in the bikini area and underarms.

Cons

  • Hard wax will not adhere if skin is too sweaty
  • Hair needs to be at least a 1/4 inch long
  • Removes against hair growth
  • May increase likelihood of ingrown hairs if hair breaks easily
  • Must be kept at a hot temperature that can be uncomfortable in sensitive areas
  • Not likely to lead to permanent hair loss
  • Hard wax is not suitable for waxing large areas on the body or for removing fine hairs.