Frequently Asked Questions

Body Sugaring is by far the least painful type of epilation (hair removal by the root) out there but unfortunately it does involve some discomfort. Factors including pain tolerance, being near your period, fatigue and dehydration play a big part in this discomfort.

Here are some things you can do to lessen the pain:

1. Stay well hydrated 24 hours before your appointment

2. Take an Advil or Tylenol 30 minutes before your appointment starts

3, Properly prep your skin prior to your appointment

5. Get a good nights sleep

5. Remember to breathe 

1. Exfoliate 2-3 times a week and apply lotion daily to get best results and keep your moisture barrier happy

2. Hydrate well the day of your appointment. Hydrated skin allows the hair to be removed much easier with less discomfort

3. Take an Advil or Tylenol 30 minutes prior to the appointment to reduce discomfort

4. Do not apply any lotions, oil or creams or deodorant to the area to be sugared 24 hours before your appointment as it can interfere with the sugars ability to remove the hair

5. Do not shave/trim sugared area, you run the risk of trimming too short resulting in hair that may be too short to remove. More hair growth is always better than too little

6. Do not exfoliate 24 hours before your appointment to avoid skin irritation

7. Do not apply any AHA. BHA, retinol or vitamin C products to sugared skin 2-3 days before your appointment to avoid skin irritation

8. Wait a minimum of two weeks to book facial sugaring after a chemical peel or microdermabrasion treatment to avoid skin irritation

9. Do not tan (real or artificial) 24 hours before your appointment

The ideal length for best results is when the hair is 1/4" (about the size of a grain of rice)

If you are new to sugaring, stop shaving for a minimum of 3-4 weeks for legs and 2 weeks for everything else

If you have been waxing or sugaring, 4 weeks of growth is average

On average most clients are ready to rebook about 4-6 weeks.

Please note, hair growth does change seasonally often growing faster in summer and slower in winter. 

It's crucial in the first 24 hours after your appointment that you treat your pores right.

In the 24 hours after your appointment it's best to avoid:

1. Tanning (real or artificial)

2. Sex (if you've had a bikini or brazilian sugaring)

3. Exercise & Sweating

4. Pools, Saunas & Hot Tubs

5. Bathing - shower only!

6. Touching the sugared area

7. Tight clothing

Avoiding all of these will lessen your risk of infection or inflammation

Your Ideal aftercare routine will consist of regular exfoliation and moisturizing. Exfoliating 2-3 times a week and moisturizing daily will bring best results.

Some of my favourite exfoliating products are the Sugar Shop Exfoliating Bar, First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser, First Aid Beauty Ingrown Pads and Dry Brushes

Some of my favourite moisturizing products are SugarSMAC Lotion and Sugar Shop Nourished Oil 

*Stay far away from plastic loofahs and moisturizers with heavy oils*

Absolutely! Body Sugaring is safe through all stages of pregnancy. We always suggest getting the OK from your OB to make sure that getting sugared is right for your pregnancy.  

Yes! Getting a period is a normal and nothing to be ashamed of. We have sugared many clients on their periods without issue. We usually suggest inserting a tampon or diva cup prior to your appointment and you’re good to go.

One thing to keep in mind, being near or on your period can have an effect on skin sensitivity, so you may feel more discomfort than normal being sugared during this time. We usually suggest taking an Advil or Tylenol to help with that. 

Nervous about booking your first appointment? Don't be! 

Our main goal as your body sugarist is to make sure all of our clients feel as comfortable as possible. We never rush and always make sure to allow a little extra time for our first timers.

We always suggest staying well hydrated the day of your appointment and taking an Advil or Tylenol 30 minutes before you arrive to help minimize any discomfort.

Please note, you are completely in charge of your appointment, we can alter the appointment to your comfort level and take as many breaks as needed.

By the end of the appointment, we hope you will fall in love with sugaring as much as we do!