What's the Difference Between Sugaring and Waxing?

I’m not an overly furry gal but I do disdain my body hair. I have been familiar with hair removal for all of my career, mostly waxing, for personal reasons. It wasn’t until we decided to transition to a zero waste space that I began to question if there was an alternative form of hair removal that would produce less waste. It was then that I was introduced and came to love sugaring and its many benefits. Both remove hair from the root, lasting about 2-3 weeks and lead to permanent hair loss, but here are the differences.

WHAT IS WAXING?

Waxing is the removal of hair from the root with a wax resin and strip or hard wax. The resin adheres the skin pulling of the top layer contributing to the pain, causing inflamed hair follicles, pain, redness, ingrown hairs and skin irritation, especially for us sensitive gals. And if you aren't careful to check the temperature each time the wax can overheat and burn the skin.

WHAT IS BODY SUGARING?

Sugaring is a warm, water soluble paste that adheres only to the hair and dead skin cells, giving a gentle exfoliation without causing damage to delicate tissue. It is less painful than waxing and leaves skin soft and free of irritation.

At Scisters Salon, we use Keko Botanicals Sugar, made of only sugar, lemon, and water. Their paste is 100% natural with no chemical additives, no harmful side effects, and no animal testing.

THE REAL HERO

Sugaring creates much less waste because you get to use the same ball of paste over and over. And with the Keko professional line, the products are clean and refillable. If you are currently a fan of waxing, I believe that you would love the sugaring experience if you give it a try.

Melissa Parker