Sugar YYC - Calgary

FAQ'S

How long should my hair be prior to sugaring?
Generally speaking, 4 weeks of hair growth is perfect but about three weeks of growth would be acceptable. How long do I wait between appointments? The optimal amount of time between sugaring will be four weeks, depending on the body part. The goal is to remove the hair from the at a particular point in the hair growth cycle to encourage permanency.

Can I get my Brazilian or bikini sugared if I have my cycle?
It is completely up to you. Generally, skin is more sensitive during this time and you may opt to reschedule but if you are comfortable, it is fine to get sugared while on your period. If this is the case, we ask that you wear a tampon.

Can the hair removal by sugaring last forever?

While we cannot guarantee this, in many cases, sugaring can lead to permanency.

Can I sugar while using Accutane, Retin-A?
Not Recommended as the skin is too sensitive and thin.

Can I sugar while pregnant?
Yes - As long as your doctor has not advised otherwise, it is perfectly safe to get sugared up until your due date

How long does sugaring last?
It varies from person to person and here's why: There are three separate growth cycles for your hair. On your first sugaring visit, we get the first, second, and part of the third growth cycles of your hair. Once returning to get sugared two or three times, we start getting all three hair cycled out at the same time. As you continue to get sugared regularly, you will be able to go longer periods of time between your sugaring.

Will the hair grow back darker and coarser?
With sugaring, your hair will grow back thinner and many clients report a noticeable reduction of hair growth. When choosing body sugaring as your hair removal choice, your first three appointments are the most important. It is important that your first three sugaring sessions are booked fairly close together. If you are planning to use sugaring to soften and reduce hair growth, regular sugaring treatments result in slower growth of hair and is thorough. Many find that sugaring is less painful and in most cases lead to permanency. Using razors or depilatory cream between appointments will interfere with the goal of diminishing your hair growth. Please exfoliate and hydrate your skin regularly between sugaring visits. Proper aftercare is important for optimal results.

What makes sugaring different than waxing?
Sugaring is longer-lasting, exfoliates while removing the first layer of dead skin cells, and is 100% pure and organic. It is more sanitary because there is no double dipping. Additionally, shorter hair can be extracted. Sugaring is water-soluble and easy to remove from clothing.

How long will my Brazilian appointment take?
Your first appointment can take between 20- 30 minutes depending on how long your hair is and if you have been waxing or shaving. Generally speaking, your maintenance appointment will last only 25 minutes or less.