Pour Some Sugar on Me (Or, Why You Need to Start Sugaring)

Because of the application process, sugaring is more effective than waxing. Since the paste is pulled up in the same direction as hair growth, there is less potential for breakage, which prevents irritants like ingrown hairs from developing. Sugaring is also more hygienic and is hypoallergenic. Oh and did we mention that it's far less painful to sensitive areas than threading?

Another bonus: By ditching your razor, you can say bye-bye to razor burn, cuts, and visible dark roots that remain even after the hair has been shaved off.

And the greatest perk of all? According to Byrdie, "frequent sugaring can cause the hair follicle to become damaged and stop growing hair." Oh, yes.

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