Sugaring is the bees knees. It's all natural, safe and more effective than wax.
We are a sustainable salon and sugar fits us very well. There is literally ZERO waste created from this service. Thanks in part to recycling with Green Circle Salon & to Tamara's Sugaring products.
There are so many reasons to try sugar instead of wax. Especially for body...
What is sugaring hair removal?
Sugar is literally sugar. Crazy, right? Three ingredients: water, sugar and lemon create a paste that is warmed to the perfect temperature. This paste is then applied to the skin and hair "flicks" off as it takes the follicle by the root. Anywhere there is hair, we can take it off with sugar! Brows to toes.
Does it hurt?
Well, yeah. We're still ripping out your hair... BUT there is no added chemicals, fragrance and its not super hot. Less irritation and discomfort.
How often do I need to book my sugar sesh?
3-5 weeks is ideal. It depends on your hair growth and this differs from person to person.
What do I need to do before our appointment?
Avoid sun-tanning and caffeine. Exfoliate 2 days before your appointment using a exfoliating mitt or a scrub. Find products that are natural, free of fragrance and unnecessary ingredients that can do more harm to skin than good. Day of your treatment, wear loose-fitting clothing, bring a spare clean shirt if you're getting a chest, tummy or back sugaring. Bring clean underwear for bikini or brazilian sugaring.
What's the aftercare like?
EXFOLIATE! Exfoliate 2-3 times a week in the shower to keep ingrown hairs at bay and to maintain healthy skin. I recommend using a mitt or clean washcloth. Use gentle circular motions. You don’t have to scrub your skin off! If you have super sensitive skin, skip scrubbing in the shower and opt for a chemical exfoliant-more about that below. You always want to moisturize after as well. Use antiseptic towelettes the evening of treatment and one in the morning. Try to abstain from sexual activity for the first 48 hours if you get a brazilian or bikini. If you do get frisky, make sure to rinse off.
Additional treatments and products:
Here are my picks to keep sugared skin looking it’s best (doesn’t hurt to use the Exfoliator Pads or Mineral Mud on face, too they are lovely!)
All of these products are available in-stock or special order through Fox Hollow Collective. Just ask us and we’ll make it happen.
-Hungarian Mineral Mud (Tamara's)-
Can we used after sugaring to help calm skin and follicle. Is also great at home to purge and prevent ingrown hairs, treat acne as well as treating aging skin. Helps to maintain the elasticity of the skin, purge toxins, smooth out enlarged pores, smooth wrinkles and rebalance red skin.
-Body Polish Kit (Tuel)-
Squirt a dollop of cleanser on a glove and rub it all over. As you scrub, a small amount of glycolic acid in the cleanser helps dissolve dead skin cells, preventing ingrown hair and bumps. Our durable and machine washable Pumice Gloves gently buff away surface debris, keeping you soft and smooth shower after shower.
What it does:
• Helps dissolve dead skin cells and prevent ingrown hair
• Buffs away dullness, revealing brighter skin
• Softens and smooths rough and bumpy patches
-Body Lotion-Botanical Blast (Tuel)-
Botanicals Have Never Been This Buttery. This rich body lotion provides maximum hydration with the power of our botanical water infusion: a blend of 15 plant extracts joining forces to nourish, smooth, and protect skin. High in vitamins and antioxidants, this cream drenches your body in moisture to soften and prevent dehydration. Silky emollients like sunflower oil and kukui nut oil nurture the skin with essential fatty acids, leaving a smooth and satiny finish. When it comes to botanical nutrients, more is more.
What it does:
• Moisturizes and prevents dryness and dehydration
• Antioxidants protect and nurture skin health
• Softens, smooths, and conditions skin
-Body Soothe Face and Body Lotion (Tamara’s)
A soothing after treatment lotion, organic aloe, and healing benefits of Neem Oil. Can be used from head to toe. Especially formulated for after shaving or hair removal to soothe the skin and follicle.
-Sweet Exfoliator Bamboo Micropolish (Tamara’s)
A blend of oatmeal, rice and fruit enzymes combined with bamboo when activated with warm water will slightly foam, cleanse and gently exfoliate dead skin cells to polish and renew the skin. Perfect for in the shower at the sink. Packaged with a dispensing cap so it can be easily dispensed into your hand.
-Sweet Exfoliator Toning Pads (Tamara’s)-
AHA/ BHA exfoliating treatment pad containing Aspen Bark Extract, a natural salicylic acid. Can be used for face or body. Perfect product to retail to your clients as a skin conditioning treatment between appointments. Balances skin tone and leaves skin with a polished appearance. Perfect for those prone to ingrown hairs. Great for active skin too!
-Sweet Exfoliator Serum (Tamara’s) -A organically preserved gentle exfoliating moisture lotion/serum with Hyaluronic Acid to use anywhere on the body to keep your skin hydrated, smooth, and radiant. AHA's have the smallest molecule to penetrate the top layer of skin. May use daily on any area of the body in need of exfoliation. Perfect for those prone to ingrown hairs. Great for active skin too.
-Body Tonic (Tuel)-
Healthy skin shouldn’t stop at your neck. Triple Splash is a unique body treatment that harnesses the power of ingredients usually reserved for facial care to enhance your skin health. Sodium hyaluronate restores and locks in skin moisture while eucalyptus oil and hydrolyzed protein help tone and strengthen the skin. Applied before body lotion, Triple Splash acts like a hydrating serum for your body, increasing the effectiveness of your moisturizer to give you healthier, firmer-looking skin.
What it does:
• Replenishes dehydrated skin and locks in moisture
• Helps give skin a firmer and more toned appearance
• Increases the benefits of your body lotion for healthier-looking skin
Why I choose Tuel Products...
Also, Tamara’s ships from Tukwila Washington and offers invaluable education, sustainable and environmentally-friendly products. Sound just like something Janissa would be obsessed with? Yes!
Any questions or concerns?
Text or call me at 206-355-9243
Or shoot me an email at janfoxhollow@gmail.com
For booking your sugar appointment, texting works best but we also have online booking.
Hope you learned lots about sugaring!
Your foxy sugarista,
Janissa