Body Sugaring is a freehand method of hair removal suited for all skin types. Made from three simple ingredients, sugar, lemon, and water, it's 100% natural and is perfect for sensitive skin. Unlike waxing, sugar paste is applied at room temperature and removes only hair and dead skin, reducing irritation, ingrowns, and discomfort. It also follows hair's natural growth, leading to smoother, longer-lasting results. 

Once your skin has settled—usually after about 48 hours—gentle exfoliation a few times a week can help prevent dead skin from trapping new hair. You can use either a gentle physical exfoliant or a mild chemical exfoliant, depending on what works best for your skin. Keep the area moisturized, avoid picking at ingrown hairs, and minimize friction when possible.

My preference: gentle chemical exfoliation

A gentle chemical exfoliant can be a good option for ingrown-hair prevention because it helps loosen and remove dead skin cells without the friction that comes from scrubbing. Ingredients commonly used for this include salicylic acid (BHA) or lactic/glycolic acid (AHAs).

However, not everyone needs or tolerates acids well. For clients with sensitive or easily irritated skin, a gentle physical exfoliant can be perfectly reasonable.

I wouldn't recommend both routinely

Using a scrub and an acid exfoliant can be too much, particularly on freshly sugared skin. Over-exfoliation can cause irritation and compromise the skin barrier—which isn't what you want when you're trying to prevent bumps and ingrowns.

For the best results, hair should be approximately ¼ inch (6 mm) long—about the length of a grain of rice. If you’ve recently shaved, we recommend allowing 2–3 weeks of growth before your appointment.

If your hair is longer than this, there’s no need to trim it beforehand. You may notice a little more tugging during application, but longer hair can still be removed effectively and will not affect your final results.

Body sugaring is generally considered less painful than traditional waxing, but the level of discomfort varies from person to person. Since the sugar paste adheres only to dead skin cells and hair (not live skin), it is gentler on the skin compared to waxing. Many clients report that sugaring feels more like a quick pinch rather than a harsh pull, and the discomfort lessens over time with regular treatments.

You can! If you’re open/able to using a menstrual cup or tampon during your service, the practitioner can sugar your Brazilian as usual. Just be mindful of the fact that you may experience more sensitivity at this time. Taking an aspirin or ibuprofen 30 minutes prior to your appointment is recommended for those kinds of days <3

Sugaring is generally considered safe during pregnancy, but it's essential to consult with your healthcare provider before scheduling any hair removal treatments. Some factors that may influence whether it's suitable for you during this time would be skin sensitivity, circulation changes and positioning.

At this time, I don’t offer male Brazilian sugaring. My intimate sugaring services are currently offered to female clients only.

Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change. To keep appointments running smoothly and to respect the time reserved for each client, Bare Citizen Sugaring Room kindly asks for at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling.

Appointments cancelled or rescheduled with less than 24 hours’ notice, as well as missed appointments, may be subject to a 50% cancellation fee of the scheduled service.

If you’re feeling unwell or something unexpected comes up, please reach out as soon as possible. We’ll always do our best to accommodate you when we can.

Thank you for respecting our time and allowing us to offer appointments to clients who are waiting for availability.