I’m Amanda, I have been training my fellow estheticians on sugaring for years. Everyone, I know who starts sugaring loves it and never goes back. I’m excited to share my knowledge.

By learning these tips, you will be well on your way to becoming a Self-Sugaring Master!

Top 10 List For Successful Sugaring.

#1: 24 Hours Before Sugaring

Prepping your skin is the most important step. No exfoliating, showers and make sure your skin is clear of all oils, creams, lotion, SPF or makeup. Even oil residue from shower scrubs or shower gel these things will either repel the sugar paste or make it more sticky

#2: Your Pro Sugaring Setup

Have everything you need from towels, powder, sugar paste, flicker cards and a well lit room (Watch the video). There is nothing worse than having to get up multiple times to get something while trying to maintain your focus on the task at hand. Staying organized and prepared is the best way to stay on track.

• Pro’s start with the right setup to be able to easily follow a systematic process.

#3: The Cooler The Better

Sugar paste is highly affected by humidity and heat. Making the paste too soft.  It’s critical to start with a cool room, 70F or lower. Use fans if your working space is warmer that 70 Degrees and/or your skin heats up quickly.

• If your body is warm or the room is warm above 70 Degrees, it can greatly affect the texture of the paste.
• Use fans if your working space is warmer that 70 Degrees and/or your skin heats up quickly.

#4: Sugar Often

What is the most amazing thing about Sugaring? It’s that with regular Sugaring you will notice less hair and it actually weakens the follicles roots

• Sugaring every 3 weeks will start to reduce your skin’s sensitivity, reduce hair density and keep you smooth.

#5: Practice With a Flicker Card

Managing sugar paste takes time to master. So, don’t be too hard on yourself if it takes you more than a couple of tries to get it down. Learning how to manage the paste starts by using small strips, keeping the temperature of your room cool to cold, using the right flicking motion and even the right amount of powder are all components for success. Please view the videos on my Home Page.

• Using a Flexible Card is the simplest way to master self-sugaring. The inside of your arm is a great place to practice on. Also, flick parallel and try not to lift up.

#6: Keep It Dry

It’s used to prep the skin, whisk away moisture, and also help firm up the paste. Without it, sugaring would be very challenging. So now, you have to know when to use it and how much to use. The indicators of when to use it, is usually when you start to sweat (this helps absorb moisture). And how much to use, is based on how much you are sweating (use a small amount consistently).

• Powder is one of the most needed tools when doing sugaring.  Add powder as needed, especially if your sweating.

#7: Hold Your Skin Taut

Holding the skin taut is incredibly important when doing sugaring. Not only does this help the removal process go better, but it ultimately is going to prevent any unwanted discomfort and or bruising. Holding the skin behind the line above the sugar paste while you flick the paste off helps significantly. Any kind of slack in your skin will keep that sugar paste adhered to your skin along with your hair.

• Hold above the line of sugar when you are flicking the paste off.
• The best trick is to be able to extend your limbs to help keep your skin taut on its own in some instances.
• It’s crucial to keep skin taut in sensitive areas like the bikini area, inner legs and or underarms. Again it all depends on the elasticity of your skin to begin with.
• If your skin is loose it is paramount to hold tight while flicking.

#8: Just ReStart

Going over the same spot over and over again is the #1 cause of skin bruising. Sugar paste is water soluble so just wipe off with a wet towel and start again.

• Clean the area off with a wet towel and then thoroughly dry.

Don’ts The First 48 Hour After Sugaring

The process of sugaring is an amazing way to natural exfoliation your skin. However, this leads many new skin cells exposed. These new skin cells need to stay clean and breath.

• No Exfoliating (also 24 hours before sugaring)
• Sorry no sex
• Try not to touch yourself
• Try to limit sweating, so you can blame me for missing your workout 😉
• Every that touches you should be clean and loose.

Do’s 48 Hours After Sugaring

Keeping your skin moisturized with a high-quality moisturizer suited to your skin type. Exfoliate 2-4 days a week exfoliating mitt. Plus, drink lots of water.

LIST FOR SETTING UP YOUR SPACE
1 x Dry towel for powder application.
1 x Wet towel for wiping off sugar paste from your hand,flicker card or residual sugar paste when you are done(place in a bowl or on a plate).
1 x Large towel underneath you.
2 x Flicker cards – have both on hand in case you need to get more paste out of the jar.
1 x Face pack(Sticks/strips) and 2 cotton rounds for applying powder for face sugaring.
1 x Jar of paste – opened
1 x chair and stool if needed. Being comfortable is key to help maintain ergonomics of your body and make sugaring easier for yourself.
1 x Powder – you can create a pile on the plate so you don’t have to keep touching the powder container.
1 x Calming oil – use immediately after sugaring to help calm,soothe and protect your skin.

TEMPERATURE SET UP
1. Room temp – 70Degrees or below. The colder the better to help maintain your body temp and the sugar paste firmness.
2. Use A/C or multiple fans to maintain the temp.
3. Do sugaring during the cooler parts of the day like the morning or evening… obviously checking the weather app can help gauge what times are best.
4. If the paste gets hot – put in the freezer for 4 -6 minutes to firm it up. This will help maintain the texture so you will be able to continue on. If the room temp is good you will not have to do this much.

You should not Sugar if you’re using retinol or vitamin C on your skin; you’re taking steroids; you’re using Accutane. Also, if you have bruising, swelling, rashes, open sores, a sunburn, or cold sores. These are the key factors to consider. But always, consult your dermatologist before trying a new treatment.