Hot Sugar Wax
To make the wax you will need 2 cups of sugar, ¼ cup water and ¼ cup lemon juice. Place all ingredients in a heated sauce pan and stir constantly until the sugar is melted. Once you have noticed that the consistency is a thick brown liquid you can then remove it from the heat and cool it for a few minutes. You are now ready to apply the wax. With the use of a spatula or a butter knife, apply the wax to the skin and place a cotton strip securely over the wax. Immediately pull the strip against the hair growth direction. The hair will come out from the roots. Touch the area with your hand immediately after pulling the hair and this will alleviate the pain.
Cold Sugar Wax
Cold sugar wax is a method in which a cotton strip is not necessary. The ingredients are 1 cup sugar and ½ cup lemon juice. First is to place the lemon juice in a saucepan and heat it over medium heat. Stir it occasionally until it becomes frothy and bubbly. Once the consistency is as mentioned, add the sugar and stir continuously. Observe until the mixture becomes thick and gold in color. Once you notice this, remove it immediately from the heat. Transfer the preparation to a wax paper and allow it to cool. Once it is cool enough, get a small piece of wax and knead it until it is light gold in color. Apply it into the area using your fingers. Once it adheres in the skin pull it quickly against the hair growth direction. It is a simple and fun method.
