Waxing and sugaring are the same in that they each provide a mechanism for removing hair by the roots. If you were to look at the “hair removal process” you’d notice that the actual removal part is just one square/step in the overall process map. Within that square, multiple options exist—it could be tweezing, waxing, sugaring, laser, electrolysis, etc.. Yes, you’ll see a lot of options when it comes to that one particular step. 

However.

The difference between waxing and sugaring lays within the wax pot, if you will. 

Wax is typically made of a base of beeswax and rosin (derived from pine trees).. There are also usually dyes and/or fragrances included to mask any chemical odors and add a pop/flair of branding to the visual cues you receive during your treatment. Sometimes there’s even plastic added to get the right consistency and spreadability for hair removal!

“Sugar” is actually a paste or gel that consists, most typically, of sugar, water, and citric acid. It’s natural, organic, and does’t contain any synthetic colors, additives, or dyes. TWH’s Removal Formula takes this natural approach one step further by utilizing only food-grade, organic ingredients: sugar, water, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. 

“Sugar” uses more/less liquid to change the consistency and affect spreadability. 

Wax must be kept quite hot to be spreadable. It’s been known to burn people, especially those with sensitive skin. 

“Sugar" is kept at body temperature, or just a smidge warmer, to make it easier on your body an more effective in its results. 

Wax can take up to three layers of living skin with it when you are removing hair. 

“Sugar” sticks to only dead skin cells and hair - no living skin. 

Wax is applied with the growth of hair, and removed against the growth of hair, making hairs do a “backbend” when they’re being pulled out. This leads to increased breakage and a weakening of the hair follicle in the spot you’re creating the backbend. It is less sustainable and less effective over the long term. 

Sugar is applied against the growth of hair, and removed with, which allows the hair to shoot out at its natural angle - that way you are less likely to experience breakage and more likely to have long-;acting and smooth results. 

So. Even though they occupy the same step in the overall process, the waxing and sugaring products are very different!

What are your thoughts? I’d love to hear which works better for you and why.

Happy Friday - 
TWH

PS - if you'd like to try sugaring, make an appointment at The Wicked Hair. 

PPS - Wanna do it yourself? Get TWH's exclusive Removal Formula delivered to your home!