Just be sure to assess your hair type: If you have coarse, thick hair, make sure the sugaring paste doesn’t leave a few stray hairs behind. To find out which hair removal service is best for your hair type, be sure to reference our sugaring versus waxing guide. After the treatment, you’ll want to refrain from exfoliating the area: “While we encourage exfoliating regularly, this regimen should be put on hold for the initial 48 hours post sugaring session,” Claghorn explains. She also mentions you may want to avoid sweating for 24 hours after sugaring. (“Perspiring could potentially clog the hair follicles,” she notes.) Other than that, go about your regular skin care maintenance: Exfoliate as needed, practice safe sun, and try not to use any topicals with harsh chemicals or fragrance. That said, it is possible to learn the ropes (especially now, as salon doors remain closed). To do so, you can either purchase a natural sugaring paste or simply DIY your own. You likely have all the ingredients in your kitchen already, so why not make it an activity? In terms of ingredients, all you’ll need is—you guessed it—granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water. Just pour all the ingredients into a saucepan on medium-heat (be vigilant; it can burn quickly!). Lightly swirl the mixture to incorporate all the ingredients, and watch it turn into a warm, honey-colored caramel. If you’re going to use it straight away, just wait for the gloop to cool to a lukewarm temperature. Otherwise, pour the mixture into a container and store (if you’re using a glass jar, be sure to run some hot water in it first, so the glass doesn’t shatter from the heat). Have your sugar paste at the ready? Here’s how to give yourself a sugaring session at home:
