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Pour Some Sugar on Me (Or, Why You Need to Start Sugaring)

A sweet new trend in hair removal, sugaring promises less pain for better results
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More Effective

Because of the application process, sugaring is more effective than waxing. Since the paste is pulled up in the same direction as hair growth, there is less potential for breakage, which prevents irritants like ingrown hairs from developing. Sugaring is also more hygienic and is hypoallergenic. Oh and did we mention that it's far less painful to sensitive areas than threading?

Another bonus: By ditching your razor, you can say bye-bye to razor burn, cuts, and visible dark roots that remain even after the hair has been shaved off.

And the greatest perk of all? According to Byrdie, "frequent sugaring can cause the hair follicle to become damaged and stop growing hair." Oh, yes.

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Easy Post-Care

The newly de-haired area will be sensitive and red for a bit, so plan your sugaring sessions accordingly. Since the process opens your pores, it's beneficial to apply a mild astringent, such as Thayers Original Facial Toner, $8.79, to ensure that no bacteria gets in.

Claghorn recommends waiting at least 48 hours before exposing newly sugared areas to the sun, applying cosmetics, or getting into hot tubs/ pools since "skin is more susceptible to UV rays and bacteria during this time period."

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BY JULIA STIER | AUG 8, 2019 | SHARES
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