Sugar Paste for Stubborn Hairs

Hair Removal Methods Waxing and Sugaring
#1

All,

I’ve become a sugar paste (hand method) lover after starting to make my own batches as well as performing my own hair removal jobs after a couple TERRIBLE professional hot wax jobs.

The normal recipe I used is 1/4 lemon juice, 1/4 water, and 2 cups sugar.

Well, one day I wanted to cut the recipe in half to make a smaller batch. Out of fatigue or inattentiveness, I made a batch consisting of the recipe 1/4 lemon juice, 1/4 water, and 1 cup of sugar (i failed to cut the liquids original measurements in half). This recipe takes longer to cook than the original and must be cooked until it reaches about 260~270 degrees fahrenheit; sorry i didn’t record the exact temperature as i thought this was a failed batch since it was still too sticky at the normal 250 degrees the original recipe calls for although it was a good amber color. anyhow, it will be a DEEP amber color (almost black) when finished. after it cools down completely, heat it up in the microwave for 10~15 seconds (normally this is too long for the original recipe but works perfect with this one). this recipe works perfect for stubborn hairs such as under arms and brazilian/bikini (yes, i do my own brazilian).

anyhow, enjoy!

#2

EDIT: the following recipe is way better in that it doesn’t melt (and become useless) as fast while working with it and it is easier to make in that it is complete true to temperature.

-Two cups of water
-Three cups of sugar or three cups of honey
-Two teaspoons of lemon juice

cook until 260 degrees fahrenheit. unlike both of the recipes meantioned above, it turns a translucent yellow when completely cooked properly.

#3

Sugaring solution is a confection. It is a supersaturated sugar product. The final temperature is very important. It corresponds to the stage the sugar solution is considered to be in.

I find 127.5 C (261.5 F) to be the right temperature at an elevation of ~800ft.

Of course, I recommend making a batch and collect samples of solution at small incremental temperatures near the target temperature. Then wait for the samples to cool and try them out and pick the one that corresponds to the viscosity you prefer. Next time, you know exactly what temperature to use or the solution.

Get a REAL candy thermometer. Even a cheap one for $1 at walmart will work much better than an oven thermometer.