Sugaring in Helsinki

In sugaring, hair is removed with sugar paste. The paste is applied to the skin warm rather than hot, and the hair is removed from the root, so the result usually lasts several weeks.

Sugaring can be done on both facial and body areas. The area treated is defined by the service you book.

Shaving cuts the hair at the surface of the skin, so it grows back quickly. In sugaring the hair is removed from the root, which keeps the skin smooth for longer.

Sugaring is also a common alternative to waxing. Which method suits you is individual; many choose sugaring because the paste is applied warm and the result lasts longer than shaving.

A first appointment can feel a little daunting, but sugaring is an ordinary beauty salon service and you do not need to know in advance exactly how it proceeds.

Before the treatment you can go through which area you would like treated. If anything about the treatment or preparing for it is on your mind, you can ask before it starts.

Preparing for sugaring is simple. What matters most is that the hair is long enough and the skin is in good condition.

• Let the hair grow long enough for the paste to grip it, so avoid shaving the area right before your appointment.
• Come with clean skin on the area being treated.
• Skip heavily fragranced or oily products on the area just before the appointment.
• Avoid strong exfoliation on the day of the appointment.
• If the skin is broken, inflamed or clearly irritated, it is better to wait until it has settled.

Afterwards the skin can look a little red or feel more sensitive than usual for a while. This normally settles on its own.

For the first days, avoid strong rubbing, exfoliation and fragranced products on the treated area.