Basic facts
- An ancient method, one of the few temporary methods still commonly performed professionally.
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Sugaring.
Description:
- Hot wax is applied to the skin, and a strip of cloth or paper is pressed into the preparation. The strip is then quickly pulled away, taking hairs with it.
Advantages:
- Can be done at home
- Fast
- Inexpensive
Disadvantages:
- Hairs can break off at or below surface
- Can be messy
- Consistency is difficult to get correct
- One must be careful to avoid infecting skin
Clinical data:
Costs:
- $25-$75 for home use kits; $20-$200 for professional waxing (based on areas treated)
Background facts
Marketing terms and tactics:
Historical overview:
- This method has been around for thousands of years, but in modern times, waxing has become more popular than sugaring.
Government regulation:
- Many states require a cosmetologist or aesthetician’s license to do hair removal like waxing.