Strong Sugar Wax
An effective homemade sugar wax for coarse hair, made with simple pantry ingredients. This recipe ensures clean hair removal while being budget-friendly and easy to use.
Yield: 1 batch
Calories: 200kcal
Materials
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Bottled works too, but fresh is nice.
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt Optional, can help with firmness in humid weather.
Instructions
Cooking the Wax
- Add all ingredients to a heavy bottom saucepan and stir while cold to combine.
- Turn the heat to medium and let it start bubbling. Stop stirring frequently, just swirl occasionally.
- Watch the color as it cooks. You're aiming for a deep amber, like dark honey.
- Once it reaches the amber stage, remove from heat and carefully pour into a heat safe jar.
- Let it cool until warm but workable (30 to 60 minutes).
Using the Wax
- Clean and dry your skin; any lotion or oil will make the paste slip.
- Dust a tiny amount of cornstarch or baby powder on the area for better grip.
- Apply the paste against hair growth and pull it off in the direction of hair growth with a quick flick.
- Hold your skin taut while pulling to improve effectiveness.
Notes
For best results, exfoliate gently the day before. Avoid hot baths and tight clothing right after to minimize irritation.