Waxing & Sugaring

In today’s society and in the ancient times, we embraced hairlessness as both a form of hygiene and a beauty trend. Egyptian and Persian women were the first to use the sugaring method of Hair Removal in 60 B.C. The sugaring method, the first form of all waxing, that entangles the hair to strip it away by the root. The Sugar they used was a homemade mixture of water, sugar, and lemon juice. This method was originally inspired by the Great Cleopatra herself, who used the sugaring method to remove the hair all over her body. Europeans were more so known for the use of this method to remove the hair from their face. Modern day waxing, was another early waxing method, used in Egypt, introduced with Pumice Stones and Beeswax.

Benefits & Necessary Rules of Sugaring & Waxing at Sasha's Beauty Bar

Benefits of Sugaring & Waxing

Sugaring makes the skin nice and smooth, like a “baby’s bottom” literally, not to mention it reduces hyperpigmentation and ingrown hairs. The sessions are quick, and can be anywhere between 15-25 minutes (based on sugaring history). Less tools. Wait time between sugaring sessions is 3 to 6 weeks, depending on how often you get sugared. The more you get sugared the less follicles you will have and your hair will start to grow back much slower than usual. With waxing the hair grows back fast. With shaving the hair grows back fast and hard. Both shaving and waxing also are known to cause more ingrown hairs, irritation and of course razor bumps that all eventually turn into, hyperpigmentation/dark spots. Sugaring also guarantees less pain and is always a form of gentle exfoliation.

Rules Of Sugaring & Waxing
All things included will be beneficial for healthy, successful sugaring and waxing sessions. Always exfoliate regularly, 2 to 3 times per week or as needed, not right directly after a session or right before, (it doesn’t have to be calculated perfectly as long as it’s being done regularly). Hair must be ¼ inches long otherwise you will not be able to get sugared. DO NOT shave before a sugaring session. If you can, try to wear loose clothing. Please shower at least two hours before any session. Please wear clean undergarments for every session. Do not work out before your session, too much sweat will prolong the session. Take a shower after your sessions and follow up with a gentle moisturizer. All rules of regular waxing at Sasha’s Beauty Bar are the same accept hair can be shorter if that’s what you want. Everyone has a preference. Please don’t mind my rules they stem from a long journey of my own personal sugaring session/experiences and working as an actual sugarista in Midtown, Manhattan. Boy was that a time!