Hard Sugar Wax Recipe | How To Make DIY Sugar Wax

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Are you interested in a hard sugar wax recipe?

This DIY sugar wax doesn’t require strips for hair removal because the sugar paste is thick enough to pull out hairs with minimal pain.

And the result is smooth skin you’d be happy with for weeks.

So in this post, I’ll show you

• How to make hard sugar wax.
• How to wax yourself,
• Waxing mistakes to avoid to get better results,
• How to reheat wax and other helpful tips you need to know about sugar waxing.

Let’s get started.

No time to read? Scroll down to print this hard-sugaring wax recipe.

How to make hard sugar wax

I’ve updated this recipe because it’s better to let your sugar wax cool slowly in the saucepan instead of soaking it in cold water.

Besides, cooling it faster with ice cubes sometimes makes the wax too hard and unsuitable for use.

So please save your ice cubes for something else.

Also, if you are too busy to read, you can pin the pictures for later or watch the video at the bottom of the page.

Otherwise, follow the steps below.

DIY sugar wax ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon salt

If you don’t have lemons, don’t fret. Here’s how to make sugar wax without lemon juice.

And a few kitchen tools.

• A saucepan,
• a wooden spoon,
• a microwave-safe container.

Directions to make hard sugar wax

1. First, add the sugar, salt, lemon juice, and water to a saucepan and cook on the stovetop, stirring continuously.
2. When the sugaring wax starts boiling and foaming, reduce the heat, but keep stirring.
3. Keep watching it. Your hard sugar wax is ready when it is golden brown (295 F). (If you notice smoke, it means your wax paste is burning.)
4. Next, take your saucepan off the stove and keep stirring it.
5. It would get thicker as it cools.
6. Pinch a bit to check the temperature. Be careful not to burn your fingers.
7. When the sugar wax is warm enough to touch and still runny, pour it into a mason jar or any microwave-safe container.
8. Next, scoop some with a spoon and knead it.

If using the stove seems too much, here’s how to make sugar wax in the microwave.

Scroll down to print a copy of this recipe to make it whenever you like.

Sugar wax video tutorial

How to knead hard sugar wax

• Wet your palms with cold water, scoop the lump of DIY hard sugar wax into your palm, then start pulling it apart and folding it back together.
• Just play with it for a bit as you do with slime.
• As you knead, the wax gets cooler and may become a tad sticky.
• Your wax is well kneaded and ready for use if it is soft, a little sticky but not melting.
• Now divide your DIY hard wax into portions for one-time use or store everything in a tight lid container.

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How to store it

Lightly grease your container before putting the wax in it.

This makes it easy to get the wax out when you need it.

Your homemade hard sugar wax will stay preserved for weeks – in an air-tight container – in the fridge or on your countertop.

How to reheat hard sugaring wax

If your sugaring wax is in a glass jar, reheat it in the microwave for 5 – 10 seconds or more.

It depends on the amount of wax in the jar.

For plastic containers that are not microwave-safe, place the container in a warm water bath to heat slowly.

Reheating sugar wax in warm water takes a lot of time.

So store sugar wax in a microwave-safe glass container.

How to sugar wax yourself

First, prep the things you need before you begin sugar waxing. Since this is a hard sugaring wax, you don’t need strips.

But make sure you have other things listed below.

• Paper towel folded to dab the sweat off your skin while waxing, especially the bikini area.
• Talcum powder – to soak up excess oil in your underarms, legs, and arms.
• And your post-wax care kit – baking soda, tweezers, aloe vera gel, honey, and a clean washcloth.

Steps to sugar wax yourself

• Before we continue, I want you to know that you can achieve a Brazilian wax at home with this DIY sugar wax recipe.
• First, ensure your skin is oil and moisture-free before sugaring with your hard wax.
• Apply baby powder to the area you want to wax. And keep it within reach to use more when needed.
• If you are waxing your private parts, please don’t use talcum powder; use paper towels instead.
• Fold several pieces of paper towel to soak up sweat and blood. Sometimes you bleed when sugar waxing, especially in the bikini area.
• Next, knead the wax with wet fingers until it is soft and a bit sticky.
• Then pull your skin taut and apply the wax in the opposite direction of hair growth, and with one swift move in the other direction, pull out the hairs.
• Don’t spend time thinking about the pain. It would hurt anyway, so get it over with quickly.
• Place your palm on the spot to soothe the pain.
• Repeat the same process until you have waxed out the whole area.
• Make sure to follow with post-waxing care.

Before we get into post-sugar waxing care, let’s talk about some mistakes that can mess up your results after a DIY hard wax hair removal.

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9 sugar waxing mistakes that can mess up your results

1. Applying the wax in the wrong direction of hair growth,
2. Waiting too long between applications – makes waxing more painful.
3. Not waxing regularly.
4. Skipping post-waxing care.
5. Applying wax to damp skin – wax won’t stick.
6. Mistake of using antiperspirants the same day after waxing.
7. Wearing the wrong clothes post-waxing.
8. Using the wrong post-wax care products.
9. Exfoliating before waxing.

Post-waxing care to follow for better results

After sugar waxing, the last thing you want to see is bumps and rashes. But with proper post-waxing care, you can prevent these from happening.

Here’s what you need to do:

• Wipe leftover hard sugar wax off your skin with a wet washcloth,
• Use a tweezer to pluck out short hairs your wax didn’t pull out,
• Next, apply a slightly thick baking soda water paste to the waxed areas, and exfoliate gently. This gets rid of dead skin and bacteria.
• Then rinse off the baking soda after several minutes.
• And follow with honey or aloe vera. If you are using honey, remember to rinse out after some minutes.
• Lastly, apply a light moisturizer.
• Don’t use deodorants or antiperspirants on your underarms for at least 24 hours.
• Wear loose-fit clothes that won’t touch or rub against your skin. In other words, avoid the friction caused by tight clothing or underwear.

Other tips for better sugar wax results

• Depending on how fast your hair grows, don’t wait too long before sugar waxing again.
• If you’ve just had a bikini wax, do not wear panties or any clothing that can cause chaffing to the area.
• Wait at least 24 hours before using antiperspirants or deodorants.
• Use a mild scrub to exfoliate freshly waxed skin.
• And lastly, make it a habit to exfoliate waxed areas regularly, even when new hairs begin to grow.

Common questions about sugar waxing

Can you sugar wax pubic hair?

Yes, hard sugar wax works well for sugaring pubic hair, underarms, legs, arms, and even the chin.

As I mentioned, use several folds of paper towels to soak up sweat when sugar waxing your pubic area instead of talcum powder.

Can you do a Brazilian wax with hard sugar wax?

You can get a full Brazillian or Hollywood with hard sugar wax at home.

Whenever I sugar wax at home, I do a full Brazillian because I would leave no stone unturned.

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Which is better? Pubic hair shaving or sugaring?

Once you know how to sugar wax, you’ll see that waxing pubic hair is better than shaving.

Because sugar hair removal gives you a smooth finish, and you stay hair-free for weeks.

Unlike shaving, which lasts only a week and causes bumps, ingrown hairs, or, even worse, darkens your skin.

Please read Sugaring vs Shaving – Which Is Better, And Why.

Can the hair be too long for wax hair removal?

Yes, the hair can be too long for waxing. The ideal length of hair before waxing is ¼ of an inch.

If it is longer than this length, it may not wax out properly, causing hair breakage and pain.

But you can trim it before waxing.

I’ve never trimmed hair before sugar waxing, but I know people do.

Does waxed hair grow back thinner?

After sugar wax hair removal, the new hair growth is usually lighter. And for someone with coil-like thick hair, sugaring has softened and thinned my hair out.

Is DIY sugar waxing easy?

First-time at-home sugaring may be difficult. But it also depends on your pain tolerance.

During my first-time sugar waxing, I felt the pain in my brain. Lol.

And because I wasn’t consistent, I felt that way several times.

But if you sugar wax every four weeks, you’d get used to it. And realize it’s not as painful as regular spa waxing.

Can you sugar wax yourself?

Yes, you can do a sugaring hair removal yourself. Start with your underarms to test your pain limit before moving to the bikini area.

I make my wax for sugaring hair removal at home.

Why sugar paste doesn’t stick to the skin

Here are a few reasons why your hard sugar wax won’t stick to your skin:

• The wax wasn’t kneaded enough – try kneading it with wet fingers to soften and make it sticky.
• Also, sugar wax will not stick if the skin is wet – ensure your skin is thoroughly dry before applying the wax.

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Boom! How to make sugar wax for hair removal

There you go! DIY hard sugar wax for sugaring hair removal at home.

It is very cheap and would give you Brazilian wax at home.

Remember to follow up with post-waxing care to achieve the best results.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask. I will be more than happy to help you.

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