waxingmodel
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Yes, I do hope the OP gets her legs sorted!
And I hope she doesn't mind if I ask another sugaring related question - do you use your sugar ball on male genitals or is strip sugaring more suitable on this area?
Need expert waxing advice, I'm too hairy!
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Yes, I do hope the OP gets her legs sorted!
And I hope she doesn't mind if I ask another sugaring related question - do you use your sugar ball on male genitals or is strip sugaring more suitable on this area?
Male Waxing
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I'm getting there with it but not up to standard to offer openly. I have been trying it on regulars who I get on well with but it is definitively more difficult than waxing. I have to develop and master a more methodical technique with it. I'm not a fan of using anything strip, especially on the scrotum.
This is what I preferred after having my hair removed with sugar. No skin irritation or redness.
I have always wondered about removing the hair against the growth. As was mentioned, we don't when we are plucking eyebrows.
I though it was more to do with the performance of the wax rather than the trauma to the skin and follicle.
I did ask this in a thread a while ago. I would like to try this out but I don't have enough hair on my legs to really notice a difference. I have always plucked my brows but never had any stubble, only a smooth regrowth.
Would anyone like to experiment by waxing one leg with and the other leg against the growth? Or has someone tried this already?
SUGARFLICK
Wax sticks but sugar flicks
I really must launch my training soon, then I can answer all of those questions but just to say mastering the sugar ball takes years, you gotta start somewhere of course, and 9 years on and I am so pleased I stuck with it, pardon the pun 
waxingmodel
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I really must launch my training soon, then I can answer all of those questions but just to say mastering the sugar ball takes years, you gotta start somewhere of course, and 9 years on and I am so pleased I stuck with it, pardon the pun
If you ever need a model please let me know! (I'm sure Andy (Axiom) won't mind sharing
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How do you store the sugar? ATM with wax I keep it in the wax heater all day so It is always ready to use. Is this the same with sugaring can I leave it in a normal wax pot all day or do you have to heat it up just before each client? Any recommendations on what sugaring products are good to use would be great.
SUGARFLICK
Wax sticks but sugar flicks
Hi I store it on my shelves it can be stored for years, you can still use it if sealed, but to heat it, it just goes in the microwave then pour into pots in your heater, or just put pot of sugar in your heater and wait ! but if ever in hurry or run out, its 2 mins in the microwave ! fabulous ey !
As for models yes we do need them sometimes just doing our own training at the moment but when goes UK wide I may need more. I know Andy well he won't mind of that I am sure.
We sometimes use the sugar ball method on intimate areas too, its very handy to be able to use this method, without going into detail, it will be in the training but of course we wear gloves and that was a task to master, sugar balling wearing gloves, what a journey that was, takes me back !
I am just so pleased to read waxing practitioners comments on sugar, its great to hear about peoples experiences. I trained with Nagwa, an Egyptian lady who has been training for nearly 30 years. She will come to you too I believe. Nagwa is based in Leeds.
I have bought sugar from Egypt too, I have tried most of them out there. Looking forward to seeing more sugaring out there.
As for models yes we do need them sometimes just doing our own training at the moment but when goes UK wide I may need more. I know Andy well he won't mind of that I am sure.
We sometimes use the sugar ball method on intimate areas too, its very handy to be able to use this method, without going into detail, it will be in the training but of course we wear gloves and that was a task to master, sugar balling wearing gloves, what a journey that was, takes me back !
I am just so pleased to read waxing practitioners comments on sugar, its great to hear about peoples experiences. I trained with Nagwa, an Egyptian lady who has been training for nearly 30 years. She will come to you too I believe. Nagwa is based in Leeds.
I have bought sugar from Egypt too, I have tried most of them out there. Looking forward to seeing more sugaring out there.
Miss Sylk
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Right I've finally read through what everyone said, thanks fir your replies, and everyone just seems to be saying sugaring.
So I'll definitely give it a go, but I am struggling to find any in my area I am Norfolk/ Suffolk boarder. Norwich areas ok.
I've only found one sugaring therapist and she uses a strip. :/
This is very interesting about the sugaring removing in the hair in the direction of the hair growth. Maybe what is happening when I'm being waxed against the hair growth is my hair is a snapping? Maybe That's why I seem to be getting hair very quickly coming through and randomly that would make sense wouldn't it!? Maybe my hair is that course it's just snapping some of it anyway.
Also I do wax my own legs maybe it's the angle I'm pulling ?
Pain and redness doesn't really bother me, yes it is painful with roots the size of mine lol but if I could go weeks without hair it would be worth every bit of a pain.
So I just need to find someone to do it for me now!
So I'll definitely give it a go, but I am struggling to find any in my area I am Norfolk/ Suffolk boarder. Norwich areas ok.
I've only found one sugaring therapist and she uses a strip. :/
This is very interesting about the sugaring removing in the hair in the direction of the hair growth. Maybe what is happening when I'm being waxed against the hair growth is my hair is a snapping? Maybe That's why I seem to be getting hair very quickly coming through and randomly that would make sense wouldn't it!? Maybe my hair is that course it's just snapping some of it anyway.
Also I do wax my own legs maybe it's the angle I'm pulling ?
Pain and redness doesn't really bother me, yes it is painful with roots the size of mine lol but if I could go weeks without hair it would be worth every bit of a pain.
So I just need to find someone to do it for me now!
MaisyMouse
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If you are dark haired I would look at laser if you can afford too. I've had legs, bikini and underarms all done and I don't have to shave/wax any more. I think I have about three hairs left on my underarms.
After 4 treatments on my legs I have nothing, best money ever spent!
I am really pale skinned and dark and even with waxing the hairs were back through in a few days, as my hair was course and snapped. Also no more ingrown hairs
After 4 treatments on my legs I have nothing
, best money ever spent!I am really pale skinned and dark and even with waxing the hairs were back through in a few days, as my hair was course and snapped. Also no more ingrown hairs
Kim Lawless
Grande Dame of the Brazilian Wax for Men and Women
I didn't read all of the OP's post because as soon as I got to the bit about you switching between shaving and waxing, I knew the problem. That's what causes the problem.
If you just shaved or just waxed, you might find it easier to manager but of course just waxing is the better option.
It's a catch 22 situation but one I totally understand. If you just waxed then your hair would become sparser and you'd get rid of most of the stubbly hairs. However, if you legs are naturally hairy, you need to plan for that week before your waxing when your legs will be too hairy to not wear trousers.
Shaving makes the hair thicker and coarser, so to be honest it's a bit pointless switching. Just do one or the other.
If you really can't stand it any longer, get yourself a home IPL machine. I got my daughter one (it was on her Christmas list) and it is amazing. It was from Boots and it was about £450. I've see them on QVC for a lot less.
If you just shaved or just waxed, you might find it easier to manager but of course just waxing is the better option.
It's a catch 22 situation but one I totally understand. If you just waxed then your hair would become sparser and you'd get rid of most of the stubbly hairs. However, if you legs are naturally hairy, you need to plan for that week before your waxing when your legs will be too hairy to not wear trousers.
Shaving makes the hair thicker and coarser, so to be honest it's a bit pointless switching. Just do one or the other.
If you really can't stand it any longer, get yourself a home IPL machine. I got my daughter one (it was on her Christmas list) and it is amazing. It was from Boots and it was about £450. I've see them on QVC for a lot less.
MaisyMouse
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How does shaving make hair thicker or coarser? I believe it makes hair appear thicker as it cuts hair off bluntly but I can't understand how it makes hair thicker?
QUOTE=Kim Lawless;2288640]I didn't read all of the OP's post because as soon as I got to the bit about you switching between shaving and waxing, I knew the problem. That's what causes the problem.
If you just shaved or just waxed, you might find it easier to manager but of course just waxing is the better option.
It's a catch 22 situation but one I totally understand. If you just waxed then your hair would become sparser and you'd get rid of most of the stubbly hairs. However, if you legs are naturally hairy, you need to plan for that week before your waxing when your legs will be too hairy to not wear trousers.
Shaving makes the hair thicker and coarser, so to be honest it's a bit pointless switching. Just do one or the other.
If you really can't stand it any longer, get yourself a home IPL machine. I got my daughter one (it was on her Christmas list) and it is amazing. It was from Boots and it was about £450. I've see them on QVC for a lot less.[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=Kim Lawless;2288640]I didn't read all of the OP's post because as soon as I got to the bit about you switching between shaving and waxing, I knew the problem. That's what causes the problem.
If you just shaved or just waxed, you might find it easier to manager but of course just waxing is the better option.
It's a catch 22 situation but one I totally understand. If you just waxed then your hair would become sparser and you'd get rid of most of the stubbly hairs. However, if you legs are naturally hairy, you need to plan for that week before your waxing when your legs will be too hairy to not wear trousers.
Shaving makes the hair thicker and coarser, so to be honest it's a bit pointless switching. Just do one or the other.
If you really can't stand it any longer, get yourself a home IPL machine. I got my daughter one (it was on her Christmas list) and it is amazing. It was from Boots and it was about £450. I've see them on QVC for a lot less.[/QUOTE]
Kim Lawless
Grande Dame of the Brazilian Wax for Men and Women
I was told by a hair specialist that metal stimulates the follicle. I'm not a doctor and I didn't know that, but that was a lightbulb moment for me as it all made sense.
Shaved hair is coarser and thicker for sure. I can even hear the sound of shaved hair as it's being ripped out and if you look at the hair in the wax you'll see that the bulbs are huge and white. Shaved hair is harder to pull out and it is more painful for the client. It can sometimes (not always) cause blood spotting.
Shaved hair is coarser and thicker for sure. I can even hear the sound of shaved hair as it's being ripped out and if you look at the hair in the wax you'll see that the bulbs are huge and white. Shaved hair is harder to pull out and it is more painful for the client. It can sometimes (not always) cause blood spotting.
Miss Sylk. I feel your pain! The answer is to throw away your razor and switch to waxing only. You'll have to wear trousers for three months, then you'll get 3 weeks a month of great legs.
You could also get one or two IPL treatments. Not the home kits but a proper experienced professional treatment. Find someone recommended. You should get a long term (ie pretty much permanent) reduction in hair regrowth of between 25% and 40% from two treatments. Maybe more. And the regrowth will be finer and less noticeable.
You don't need to pay the earth. (We charge £99 per session for full legs). Stay away from Groupon deals and anyone without much experience. Check.
We've been doing IPL for 14 years and have a fully paid for £30k machine which we use several times a day. We treat a lot of PCOS clients who simply rave about how much it has transformed their life. I'm not PCOS but I was the hairiest girl in school. And in my family. There's no need to put up with it.
You could also get one or two IPL treatments. Not the home kits but a proper experienced professional treatment. Find someone recommended. You should get a long term (ie pretty much permanent) reduction in hair regrowth of between 25% and 40% from two treatments. Maybe more. And the regrowth will be finer and less noticeable.
You don't need to pay the earth. (We charge £99 per session for full legs). Stay away from Groupon deals and anyone without much experience. Check.
We've been doing IPL for 14 years and have a fully paid for £30k machine which we use several times a day. We treat a lot of PCOS clients who simply rave about how much it has transformed their life. I'm not PCOS but I was the hairiest girl in school. And in my family. There's no need to put up with it.
MaisyMouse
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Metal stimulates the hair follicle?? Why are electrolysis needles made from metal then. I don't get that.
I agree shaved hair look courses as you cut the hair at its thickest part.
I agree shaved hair look courses as you cut the hair at its thickest part.
MaisyMouse
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So the electric current can pass through it
Yes I know that!!
But why if metal stimulates hair growth would they use it for electrolysis.
My point being how does metal stimulate hair growth??? It's not something I've ever heard before!
SUGARFLICK
Wax sticks but sugar flicks
MaisyMouse
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Exactly what I've said hair appears coarser as it's cut off at the thickest part, but I find it hard to believe that metal over the skin can stimulate hair to grow from the root? Surely for something to affect hair growth it has to do something to the root where hair grows from, not along the skins surface.
Fact is I've lost count of the number of people who tell me if they had never shaved their legs they wouldn't be hairy! So in that case men only grow beards because they shave, no that's not true, hormonal changes make us grow hair in the first place.
My Dad and my OH were both hair free as young men and decided to shave to stimulate hair regrowth!
My Dad had a straight line around his arms where he stopped shaving and my OH had a straight line round the tops of his mid thighs for decades. OH is now seriously middle aged and growing hair everywhere so the shaving line is no longer visible.
I don't know whether male hair is different, or whether shaving very fine hair stimulates growth but doesn't have much of an impact on coarse thick hair as hair is already flourishing?
V. Interested in sugaring, but sadly have no body hair to practise on as I IPLed years ago.
My Dad had a straight line around his arms where he stopped shaving and my OH had a straight line round the tops of his mid thighs for decades. OH is now seriously middle aged and growing hair everywhere so the shaving line is no longer visible.
I don't know whether male hair is different, or whether shaving very fine hair stimulates growth but doesn't have much of an impact on coarse thick hair as hair is already flourishing?
V. Interested in sugaring, but sadly have no body hair to practise on as I IPLed years ago.
Miss Sylk
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Anyway Back to me! Lol!!
You have had an offer £100 a session on my legs I just think as I'm Really hairy it will end up taking the full six sessions at £600.
How hairy were you the person who commented on lasering??
I think I've given people the wrong end of the stick. When I wax I only wax, say for example through the summer months. Then when I shave I only shave, I never go between at the same time if you get me, in the long term neither are working for me x
Eyes have found someone to hang Sugar!so I'm looking forward to that!
You have had an offer £100 a session on my legs I just think as I'm Really hairy it will end up taking the full six sessions at £600.
How hairy were you the person who commented on lasering??
I think I've given people the wrong end of the stick. When I wax I only wax, say for example through the summer months. Then when I shave I only shave, I never go between at the same time if you get me, in the long term neither are working for me x
Eyes have found someone to hang Sugar!so I'm looking forward to that!
