The Art of Sugaring Sugaring is a technique very similar to waxing with several benefits. Anyone who has waxed or is considering waxing should consider this hair removal option. It has been around for thousands of years, originating from the ancient Egyptians; its other term is hallawa, which is how sugar is called in Egypt. Sugaring is similar in the sense to waxing because it is all natural, chemical free and has about the same regrowth rate as hair. Sugaring would be better than hard wax because no strips are used in the process. It is slightly different in the sense that it can be prepared right at home for an affordable amount and you don't need to use chopsticks. Wax also becomes a liquid when heated for use, where when sweetened it becomes a paste or gel that is at room temperature and only adheres to hair and not skin, like hard wax. There are kits available for purchase for sugaring, but the cheapest and least expensive route would be to do it yourself. All you need is 2 1/2 cups granulated white sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water. You will also need baby powder and a wipe for the process, but that comes later. You will need a pot, a wooden spoon and a glass jar if you want to save the sugary mixture for later. First you will combine 2 1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 cup lemon juice in a pot and cook over high heat until the mixture begins to boil; be sure to stir the mixture constantly with a wooden spoon. Once the mixture has reached the boil, stir until golden and then remove the pan from the heat until it has cooled. Let the mixture sit and cool until it's cool enough to touch, then proceed to take the sugar... halfway down the paper... without removing any hairs with the sugar mixture. Today there are salons and day spas that perform sugaring treatments, which are much more expensive and can be in the same price range as waxing or me because it is not as commonly used in spas as waxing. It's difficult to find a professional who uses the paste form of sugaring rather than gel if you can find a salon you like that does sugaring, and while it's inexpensive, doing it at home can be difficult because you have to be able to get the right consistency of the sugary mixture otherwise it won't cling to your hair, therefore leaving you looking messy and leaving you with hair still on your body. In any case, if you feel like sugaring is the right option for you, it's a great option to consider when deciding which hair removal method you want to use.