4 Sugaring Mistakes You’re Probably Making (and How To Fix Them)

[@khalilahd.]

I tired sugaring one time and it was a DISASTER. Though I’m not ready to try again (I’m a bit traumatized 😭) this is super helpful 🙏🏽

[@abetweene]

oh no! well, if u ever need any guidance, i always answer DMs on IG

[@khalilahd.]

@@abetweene thank you! I’ll definitely do that ☺️

[@veroniccahthuli3313]

I know exactly what you mean 😭 I think I did it wrong and it was stuck on my skin but I’m going to try it again soon

[@MsEnfinity26]

Keep trying! It was on my 6th try and now I got it!!🥴

[@juliecorn8998]

This comment is worth so much, thank you

[@lonicocopuffs]

I made my first sugar wax after watching a number of your videos and haven't shaved since. My hair finer and easier to sugar now and it takes me less time. I get impatient cause it takes long to sugar all the areas needed to be done but the results are marvelous. I love sugaring. This video was helpful cause I usually overcook or undercook my first batch before getting it right 😅

[@abetweene]

thats awesome! sugaring has been so beneficial for me, so i love that its working well for you too; total game changer ✨

[@tt7762]

@@abetweene Hi, I followed your recipe and it turned out great, I tried it and it was good, but my problem is that it didn't remove all the hair, the fine hairs such that on my fingers and some on my arms in different areas, I tried cleaning these areas again and adding more baby powder and used new sugar piece but still they won't come out and idk why! I apply the sugar in the opposite direction and pull in the same direction of hair growth, it didn't work out I said maybe I applied in the opposite direction so i tried reversing directions but no they're soooo stubborn!! *IDK WHAT TO DO HELLLP PLEASSE* some of my arm is clean and other areas are hairy and it looks HELLA weird 🥲🥲😭😭😭

[@jaysengonzalez1371]

What's the temperature for strip wax?

[@meIatonin]

do you recommend sugaring your pubes or armpit?

[@artsncurls182]

Girl this series is everything ! It’s super thorough and so helpful !

[@abetweene]

thanks! glad it helps

[@fionasfriendly]

I tried sugaring for the first time today. Your past videos have been really helpful and for the most part it went well. However I gave up while I was halfway done because I was getting impatient (my leg hair is thick and I made strip sugar on accident) but I will keep trying and I know I'll get the hang of it! Thank you for making these videos

[@abetweene]

for your very first time it sounds like you accomplished a lot! making the sugar can be difficult by itself, but you also successfully sugared half your leg too. with more practice, you’ll definitely get the hang of it 💕

[@Ghostfriend7100]

I just found your channel yesterday and I am so thankful! I have never seen anyone with the same issues in the same exact spots (foot callus locations and kp on legs), as me. It is extremely helpful watching how you do pedicures and wax as it would be the same way I would need to do it! I was just looking into trying sugar waxing again (I failed at every attempt to DIY and even melted a spoon so I'm just going to buy it already made) and needed a refresher on how to use it. Thank you so much!

[@abetweene]

yw! happy to help 💕

[@astritcastillo4220]

By the way, I love this kind of videos, I've been learning a lot from you for the past years. Thank you so much sugaring queen 👑 💖

[@abetweene]

glad youre enjoying them 😊

[@joyousepidermis]

Ditto!!!!!! 👑💜

[@Egyptionqween]

this is the Egyptian waxing 🇪🇬❤ Sugaring is a traditional ancient Egyptian method of hair removal.❤🇪🇬 This technique is safe and 100% natural, using a paste made from lemon🍋, sugar and water. There are no chemical additives and it can be applied on any body part. It's applied to the skin and removes hair in the direction of the hair growth It is called by the local name "Halawa". 😊🍬🍯

[@loribach534]

I used the firm wax for the first time today but due to environmental issues it melted easily so I had to use muslin strips. It worked great but I experienced some bruising on my upper thighs. Practice makes perfect and I look forward to trying again as that's the scientist in me! From one Gemini to another, thank you for all of your detailed hard work and expertise!

[@abetweene]

my pleasure! youre gonna ace it in no time; gemini intuition 😏

[@zeroatlas6728]

I just made sugar wax for the first time and so far all I’ve been able to wax is my arms. (Shaved my legs too recently because I forgot I was going to try sugar wax!) I noticed tiny bruises near my wrists and was wondering why! Thank you for the informative videos!

[@abetweene]

you’re welcome! and youre right, doing your arms are hard because you dont have a free hand to hold your skin. So I’m uploading a video in a few days on my technique to hopefully help.

[@bithagrop2539]

@@abetweene did u upload this video yet? Bc my arms are getting beat every time lol

[@abetweene]

yes i did😉

[@Akku_ksbdhsjhd]

I started this journey just yesterday and it was mind blowing results...i have never shaved or waxed even once in my life ...i was scared at first but i have watched tons of your videos on sugaring...now my skin feels so soft ..thanks alot❤❤

[@abetweene]

yw! glad u love it as much as i do 💕

[@Akku_ksbdhsjhd]

@@abetweene 💕🥰

[@belenbarria568]

I had tried sugar wax like 5 times before and it never worked. I found your videos like two days ago and after watching many, I decided to try once again, and it finally WORKED!! I am sooo happy, your videos helped so much. I even waxed already, and also with your tips, I had almost no bruising 😁😁 this is amazing and I'm so thankful for all your tutorials

[@abetweene]

that’s awesome! sugaring is amazing, but sometimes just misunderstood. im so glad these tips helped make it work for you finally 💕

[@claudiaa3546]

All this sugaring is such a process, sometimes i wanna cry when i can't do it :))) but i am NOT giving up! I will watch your videos over and over again until i nail it. Thank you! 💖❤

[@abetweene]

you can do it! I believe in you. learning a new skill can be quite a process, but i promise this one pays off 😉💕

[@Almeerse.Ondernemers]

Same :(

[@ashimaahlawat6791]

haha heard the "amica cream" reference and jumped to check the release date of this video 😂

[@cani.j]

Ariane, if it's "overcooked" as you say, you can try to use a few, maybe just one!, drop of water and knead it. That should help. That's what I know the Arabian people do. Greetings from Berlin, Germany 😊

[@abetweene]

right. I have a video on fixing overcooked sugar as well with such instruction 👍🏽

[@NDAsDontCoverIllegalActs]

Once your skin is used to this get an epilator. You'll _never_ want to mess with this ever again. No mess, no strips, no spills. Just fast, precise, effective, clean hair removal.

[@hanajanaa]

As someone who does both, I actually prefer sugar waxing more. Epilating takes more time to pull and doesn't really grab at fine hairs as much. With waxing, the pain is in one go 😭 I also prefer the "mess" of it cause I just clean up with a warm towel and throw that and the strips into warm water to wash later. I spend more time trying to clean off all the hairs in my epilator... But yeah I totally get the hassle of having to prep for sugar wax, pros and cons really! Just adding my own two cents :>

[@dashdots]

I actually tried making my own sugar once. It went super well! … then I tried again, and I just couldn’t make it with the right consistency 😭 But I recently tried strip sugaring and it’s sooo much easier to get the consistency some what right when cooking it

[@abetweene]

true. i think strips are the easiest anyway

[@juliecorn8998]

I literally made candy to wax with… it is definitely on the list of most painful stuff I’ve done so far and I started bleeding, yikes I’ll try the tip with mixing two cooking stages together because my sugar goes from not even a strip sugar to candy in less than a second (I’ve tried to make it right a few times) thank you this is making me try again (and the fact that my mom and I accidentally bought 30kg of sugar and we don’t have anything else to do with it, lol)

[@abetweene]

bleeding is normal with waxing. Sounds like your sugar is just overcooked, so cooking it to firm stage will remedy the hardness/stiffening rather than making two batches to mix. Heres a step by step that shows how to test the readiness kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaKyq3d8irWifKc

[@sharfuddinawan696]

Thank u so much for giving such useful tip for sugaring...I have tried sugaring after watching your videos and believe me u made my life super comfortable. I'm using firm sugar for bikini area and underarms especially in summer and it's sooooo easy to handle it in warm and damp weather... thanks again Abetween u made my life easy.lots of love💕💕💕💕

[@abetweene]

my pleasure 💕

[@EmorettaRobinson]

I have watched your video on how to make sugar a number of times. I was so pleased with how detailed it was. And you are right about how KP can inhibit or affect the hair growth. I have no hair on my legs because of KP. I used to describe it as having "black heads on my legs." But that was before I finally learned the correct name. I was hoping that sugaring my legs would cause me to no longer have KP. I have no proof of that though.

[@abetweene]

for me the legs sometimes appear to look like “blackheads” from a distance but when i get close up, notice that the hair is trapped under the skin. for me though the surrounding skin of the pores are whats discolored also. so annoying 😅

[@EmorettaRobinson]

@@abetweene I know. That's so annoying. And I agree with you.

[@_Anisha__]

Breakage is my biggest issue with self sugaring. It then easily becomes ingrowns. But I took your advice of exfoliation and used glycolic acid mixed with my Moisturizer as it was stinging when I applied directly to skin. And I have been using dry brush almost everyday to scrub my whole body. It has removed my ingrowns 100% and everyday dry brushing hasn't shown any side effects so I am going to stick to that to prevent further ingrowns too Thankyou so much for making these videos. Ingrowns were my biggest insecurity. My leg never looked smooth because of them. But now it somewhat does ❤

[@anjaisadnya]

I tried sugar wax from this channel recipe before (i used cold strip wax) and for the first time my sugar wax concoction worked! I was so excited bcs finally (after many attempts) i have a successful wax to remove my armpit hair and i can store it for a long time! But then for the next removal, my paste didn't work anymore, it became runny and won't stick to the strips i made. I was so frustrated and finally ready to "kill" my once-perfect wax by cooking it again in the pan. As i poured it from the container, i noticed the bottom sugar paste was thicker than the surface (it was so thick i could almost knead it!). So i decided to give it a second-second chance and it back to work!! So maybe if you guys have the same problem as me, maybe you just need a stir!! Disclaimer: i probably made my sugar wax a bit runny, so that happened☺️

[@abetweene]

yea, in humid/hot weather the sugar can soften on the top but its still totally usable

[@anjaisadnya]

@@abetweene yes indeed! i just checked my re-heat sugar wax and the top got a bit runny after i left it to cool down overnight. but i just scraped it off and the rest of it is back in the game. thank you so much for the helpful recipe! ❤

[@abetweene]

yw! 💕

[@els1f]

Amazing timing! I was just rewatching some of your older videos for this info! 🙌🙌

[@abetweene]

glad it helped 😊

[@Jaegi_]

I tried sugaring with Sugar Dohs premade wax! I wanted to see if it was something I can realistically do before committing to attempting to make my own. I didn't think about how the changing weather would change the wax until halfway, definitely turning the fan on next time.

[@jennifershay8980]

Thank you for this! I sugared my legs yesterday and while they feel AMAZING they look beat the hell up, my thighs especially. I'll be much more careful next time.

[@abetweene]

yw!

[@JenniferHughesCOB]

I was amazed at how this did not hurt! I did make a huge mess but it didn't hurt at all!

[@shaniacarroll1937]

Yesterday I did sugaring with strips, and today i realized that I wasn’t holding the skin taught enough cause i ended up with getting bruised

[@june_keke]

The animations! Big fan of your aesthetic 🥰

[@Amy_The_unbearded]

Im getting ready to try sugaring for the first time so figured i would head to youtube for some pointers before i even try this. Yours is definitely one of the better videos ive seen that is *actually* helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge about this! (And wish me luck... I dont know how this is going to go😂)

[@abetweene]

glad it helped. lol, good luck!

[@M_Rose]

I overcooked my sugarwax so hard yesterday, like it was almost black, but then I tried, like you've told in another video, to try giving it a bit more water, and it worked! It's stil a bit hard, but when getting it warmer in my hands, it is actually okay. Thank you! 😂

[@abetweene]

yw!

[@M_Rose]

@@abetweene but then again, lesson learned - don't use cheap laser thermometers, good old fashion always works 😂

[@abetweene]

lol

[@smushface3999]

Oftentimes cold sugar doesn’t want to stick to my skin… I find taffy pulling it a few times to warm it up and then putting some corn starch on my skin to dry up any skin oils making the sugar slide off solves the problem. When the sugar gets too sticky, using some corn starch also helps it release easier + pressing down hard against my skin before doing a *short* flick tends to get it to come off in one piece without stretching or pulling my skin

[@annai3394]

I have a lot of ingrown hair because of sugaring. I do everything correctly during the procedure, scrub skin frequently, moisturize. But I think it’s just not for everyone

[@abetweene]

youre right, its not for everyone. if youd like to give it another try though, you may have more success with the addition of chemical exfoliants. scrubs work well once the hair reaches the surface of the skin, but prior to that excess sebum can obstruct the hair’s regrowth, so thats where AHAs and BHAs can help by working within the follicle.

[@annai3394]

@@abetweene thank you so much

[@abetweene]

yw!

[@ariannal3246]

Sugaring is so painful! I don't think I could ever try it again

[@diamondjackson3810]

I bruised bad on one leg and was so confused why and now I understand it’s probably because I wasn’t holding my skin tight ! 🤦🏻‍♀️….I finally applied for my esthetician license after 3 years and I’m having to relearn a lot so I appreciate your videos !

[@kariahguilds1167]

Thank you so much!

[@abetweene]

youre very welcome 🤗

[@hanadr]

You are so skilled at teaching!

[@abetweene]

thats so nice of u to say, thank u 😊

[@soda_the_clown]

Guys i tried sugaring for the first time in my kife today and now my pits are bruised and MAJORITY OF THE HAIR DIDN'T EVEN COME OFF😭 im so angry Please dont be me who does these things without doing research first okay 😪

[@autumnleaves4879]

I think you literally just saved my sanity. I tried for the first time today and used a recipe in my native language to make sure I get it right but apparently I undercooked it a little. Had intended on not using cloth but I will now (btw could I put that in the laundry and use again?) and need to figure out an angle to get the roots as well but at least I now know it's not just me and I've made rather common mistakes and am not a complete failure. So thank you very much for that 💙💚

[@abetweene]

youre very welcome. yes you can throw them in the laundry, I would just recommend soaking them in a bowl of hot first to get rid of the hair and melt the sugar off.

[@pourveenabissessur203]

I tried sugaring quite a few times before, but failed. However ever a month and half ago, it was a great success, and was super satisfied with my progress. The thing is, as I tried again today, the sugar ( i prepared a month and a half before) was only sticking to my skin and not to itself ...

[@abetweene]

if it was usable then, its the same now, it may just have some condensation from sitting in a hot or humid space. Move it somewhere cool and dry, preferably at room temp, and feel free to knead the sugar in your fingers 1-2 times before application to combine that “seperation”.

[@pelinyldz1539]

3:50 omg it is my problem and it makes sense. Thank you so much and i wanna try it immediatelly (i really like the idea of using wax instead of cloth) And how can i fix the wax? Does it cool down as time goes by?

[@abetweene]

if youre sugar is undercooked/too soft u can reheat it to continue cooking. thatll boil off the excess liquid thats making it too soft. when u say cool down as time goes by, what are u referring to?

[@pelinyldz1539]

@@abetweene i meant "to solidify". İm from Türkiye English is not my native language 😂. İ send my love

[@abetweene]

no worries, just wanted to make sure i answer your question accurately. Yes, as it cools down it solidifies. the more concentrated, the firmer it will be.

[@pelinyldz1539]

@@abetweene thank you son muchh 🥰🥰🤍

[@megeez]

just checked out your website. you inspire me so much. thank you

[@CariLovin]

I’m in awe that your sugar doesn’t stick to your hands!

[@abetweene]

it does! it probably doesnt appear that way because i maintain control over it. its just a learned skill you get better at the longer u continue to use it.

[@spacecakery]

The johnny dell trial reference I'm sobbing 😭

[@LadyT2308]

You make it look so easy but I struggle with my armpits and pubic area. With the armpits I can’t press the skin so each time I tear and bleed a lot

[@Nikki.....]

the amica cream reference 🤣🤣🤣

[@astritcastillo4220]

"AMICA" hahahaha 😹😹😹😹

[@planttingss]

Gosh this was so so informative! So thorough!! Thank you.

[@abetweene]

you’re welcome!

[@Umbraldancer]

I lolled hard with in the 1st 30 secs at taking the piss out of amber heard

[@taraaajatti561]

today I used your remedy ..it's really helpful lots of thnx and love from Pakistan... God bless u

[@abetweene]

glad it helped!

[@jeicarc8709]

i only sugar wax my armpits but this time i found the courage to do my legs as well! It takes so much time though, that's why i never feel like doing them. Still learning but i'm happy with the results (also finally figured out what consistency works for me 😅)

[@renatagay]

Sokkar, this is the real name of sugar wax, works great for the bikini line: it pulls all the hairs and you don’t mess everything up with sticky chemical wax, just pour some warm water and you’re done ☺️

[@sarahaurora6807]

that transition with the stick

[@ascha730]

I find exfoliating right after waxing really helps prevent in grown hairs

[@abetweene]

waxing in itself is exfoliating, so doing so again immediately after can cause damage to skin thats already endured trauma.

[@Erehte]

i experienced yellowish spots one day after sugaring. I don't know if in some parts they were gone but if it was, then I guess it was just the healing process (I have clear and sensitive skin so I don't know)

[@abetweene]

hmmm, not sure. Yellowing in bruises usually appears in the final stages of healing 🤔

[@cyn341]

thank you for this video! I was wondering if you’d consider making a video on how to get to hard to reach areas on the legs… I’m trying out sugaring my legs for the first time and I’m a little confused as to how to approach those areas. I don’t want to start and then be stuck and end up shaving those areas instead of sugaring. If you can I would really appreciate it!

[@abetweene]

sure, leg or thigh? I go over my lower legs here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZaQfHmsgZt0mq8

[@cyn341]

@@abetweene thank you for linking that! I have watched it before and it is helpful but I forgot to mention I meant how to do legs using the flicking method (so no wax strips). :)

[@abetweene]

that technique still applies. sugar is always applied against the growth then removed in the same direction of growth, so no matter which method you prefer (flicking or strips) that principle doesnt change. This is the pattern my hair grows in, but it can differ somewhat from person to person.

[@MD-en3gl]

Struggling to sugar wax the back of my calves? Would love to see a how-to video!

[@abetweene]

here u go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZaQfHmsgZt0mq8si=umYJ5cIO95kURWzP

[@Loclioness]

I usually use thin layers with cloth wax strips i made from cutting a shirt. Works great except my thicker hair on my labia. Its like it wont come out. Which technique do you reccomend for thick hair? Strips or just the wax?

[@vandam1592]

This voice is so much of meditation for me..

[@heidi.jutras]

HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! I died at the Amica cream 🤣😂🤣😂

[@abetweene]

lol

[@add_xtine775]

Girl.... Amica 😱😵🤣🤣🤣🤣 man I tried sugaring and I was badly bruised. I don't think I'm equipped lol I was really hoping for the best tho and the results were good minus the horrible bruises. I had too soft wax and used the strips

[@abetweene]

Lol, if only arnica worked that well! 😅 Better luck next time, just remember to hold your skin super tight to the point it cant move. If its held tight enough, it wont matter if the sugar works or not. Unless you have an underlying medical concern that would cause bruising nonetheless, holding the skin taut will deter bruises because it prevents the skin from absorbing force when pulling the sugar off (as shown at 1:00 ) If it isnt and the skin is left loose, what happens at 1:03, causes injury and is what makes the blood vessels to rupture.

[@add_xtine775]

@@abetweene I think I'm a little impatient about it and was doing bigger swatches then I should have with the strips and I'm pretty sure I wasn't pulling it right enough. The spot that got it the worst was when the strip and the sugaring wax separated and three wax stayed on my skin but pulled up with the strip, it was almost unbearable but I don't know what happened that time.

[@3ch0_n0va]

"the executive function don't be functioning"

[@hannahkirkpatrick5442]

me who just tried sugaring and didnt do very well: your video: let us help you

[@Sara-lazy-cat]

I’m actually a bit surprised that breakage is a thing bcz for my skin sugar waxing was the best was to have it soft and not dry after shaving/waxing

[@abetweene]

yea, same. Sugar makes my skin the softest its ever been, but results can vary from indiviual to individual. technique is the greatest factor though

[@foxylocksy6374]

Your sugarwax videos are heaven-sent! Thank you x1000!

[@abetweene]

my pleasure 💕

[@tereza1959]

I have sugar waxed my legs twice, the first time was perfect, but the second time was a disaster now my legs are filled with clogged pores and has the appearence of strawberry legs 😆 I don't wanna stop sugaring tho, I know exfoliation can fix these clogged pores in a second

[@abetweene]

yes, exfoliation is key

[@sjenbon8477]

I love your video's, thank you for all your info, however I do have one question: I cooked my sugar to 260 farenheit.. did the watertrick, to see if I could pick it up, the wax is quite hard, it looks like if it was cooked longer it would turn in to candy, because it alteady has a slight softcrack, how is it possible the wax isn't useble after 2 minutes, because it melts completely.. I dont believe its undercooked, do you know what went wrong or how to fix this? :) 💜

[@abetweene]

and when you it isnt useable, what doesnt that look like? Paint me a picture of whats happening exactly.

[@lynnback2194]

I finally got kinda right. Seemed hard enough and worked for a few stokes but then would get to sticky and wouldn't pull. I also forgot to hold my legs and I'm all bruised up :/.

[@mobilestyles4832]

OMG, this is so cute. Thank you for this #tutorial. Our #estheticians think #sugaring is the safest and the most effective #hairremoval method.

[@hoorainanjum552]

Hey I wanted to ask one thing. I have been struggling with strawberry legs for quite a while . I used 10% urea lotion for 4 months and salicylic acid twice a week and an exfoliating glove once a week. The strawberry legs have gotten alottt better (almost 80%). So I was thinking to start the sugaring method. I wax already but I use Rica roll ons (which are not as helpful). Sugaring softenes the hair so that’s why I want to do it. But there are two ways the opposite direction sugaring and the in direction sugaring (strip one). I personally think as a person prone to strawberry legs I should do strip one cause it’s in the direction of the growth and is pulled opposite. So with your experience can you recommend me and can you clear me out about the other method too? Would appreciate

[@abetweene]

of course everyone is welcome to do what they want, but i highly recommend always applying against growth and pulling in the same direction of growth both with the flicking method and with strips.

[@hoorainanjum552]

@@abetweene really? that’s new I’ve heard people say in the direction more but interesting I’ll do that then trusting you on your experience!

[@Kattcreate]

Hi Abetweene these are some Issues I ran into 1. My hands sweat and my gloves ripped 2. I stored it in the fridge 3. It wasn’t sticking to my skin. 4. The consistency seemed fine but the temperature was too hot in the room and plus body heat 😩😩😩😩

[@abetweene]

Hi 👋 ✋👋 1. Use an applicator instead (wax spatula, old card, etc) 2. Store at room temperature 3. If its not sticking, It may be overcooked or there may just be too much moisture or a barrier on the skin. if your skin is dry & powdered, its likely the sugar thats the problem. 4. how is the sugar behaving? whats the consistency? too melty or too solid/firm?

[@nassarry]

Hi @abetweene, thanks to your videos I am getting the hang of sugar waxing. I am so grateful. However, how can I prevent the paste from swinging up behind my fingers and getting stuck?

[@abetweene]

practice. i kno its annoying, but honestly the more u do these hand gestures the more comfortable you become in knowing how hard to go. Its likely happening because youre using a lot of power when flicking. descreasing how much force youre using will help, but consistency will help you gauge exactly how much strength to use that works for u.

[@bluewavves]

Hello! Out of curiosity sake's, what might happen to the skin, if I applied the wax at the direction of the hair growth instead of the opposite? Planning on doing my first sugaring at home and your videos have been really helpful and informative!

[@abetweene]

you may experience more breakage rather than remove the entire strand from the follicle

[@bluewavves]

@@abetweene Thank you so much, I'll be keeping this in mind!

[@abetweene]

yw!

[@kxlxh]

woooow… i needed this video some years ago 😅

[@sapnanaroola]

I made a sugar wax that’s hard-ish. I live in a a super hot and humid country. The wax worked the first time I used it, but has not been lifting from the skin when I’ve tried to use it again. Just keeps sticking to the skin even in the first flick. Skin is moisturized daily and clean. But even after applying powder before using the wax, I struggle to actually flick the wax. I got it right the first time, so what am I doing wrong now? Same jar of wax… stored in the bathroom

[@abetweene]

When you say again do you mean after one flick, using the same sugar again from a previous session, or fresh sugar from the same batch/jar?

[@sapnanaroola]

@@abetweene The same jar, same sugar, but a different session. And consecutively the next few sessions too. I made this sugar wax last weekend and used it first time on Monday last week, and it worked perfectly. Then used it again on Thursday and it didn’t work; kept sticking back to the skin. Tried again yesterday and it sticks to skin for life. Need to wash it off as it doesn’t flick off.

[@_sunshine97_48]

HONEY SHUT UP 😂 WHEN YOU SAID AMICA CREAM, I HOLLERED💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@abetweene]

😂

[@MishelJosaya]

I also got Kp and I'm prone to ingrown hairs.So I tried sugar waxing once got I got tired of getting ingrown hairs.After a week I got a lot of ingrown hairs from sugar waxing and it got itchy too,but I'm not gonna give up even though it sugaring hurts😂

[@victoriagouv9932]

Amazing informative video as always. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@abetweene]

thanks!

[@monchyj]

hey, does it matter the order in which you put the ingredients in? i put in the liquids first and then the sugar and it didnt work out despite me trying to put in more sugar to try and make it more solid just wondering if the order of ingredients matter or if i just miscalculated how much i need of everything

[@abetweene]

nope, it doesnt.

[@genesisg7614]

Not the AMICA cream ✋😭

[@abetweene]

😏

[@fatimachishti7583]

The first time I tried it it worked perfectly. I used your recipe where you kneaded it . I did try making it again but everytime there were sugar crystals in it and it was soft and sticky. What am I missing?

[@abetweene]

if they’re still sugar crystals in it, it either wasn’t fully cooked or those crystals are being reintroduced to the mix so try cooking it a bit longer so everything has a chance to melt down and don’t use the same spoon that you used to mix it during the cooking process.

[@fatimachishti7583]

@@abetweene oh thank you soo much. I tried it again and it worked.

[@abetweene]

great!

[@J3nellio]

Hi I tried making the sugar wax yesterday and I let it cool for about 24 hours but I’m pretty sure I over cooked it because it’s difficult to scoop it, am I able to fix it by just putting it in microwave to make it softer?

[@abetweene]

yes, you’ll just need to add a little water to soften it. heat alone is only a temporary fix and can make the issue worse by extending cooking further. also be sure to use a tall heat safe container and microwave in 30 or 45 second increments only or else itlll spill over

[@Nse204]

Whenever I try pulling in the direction of hair growth it doesn't remove the hair, the sugar strip just comes off clean. :(

[@abetweene]

is your hair at least a quarter inch or 3/8ths long?

[@Nse204]

@@abetweene Yes, but it was finer arm hair rather than leg hair.

[@kohanesuyuri]

Whats the measurements again??? 1cup of sugar, white / brown 1/4 cup or 1/2 water and lemon juice?

[@abetweene]

2:1 ratio sugar to liquid. So your total liquid will be half the amount of sugar, which makes it 1/2 cup lemon juice & water.

[@lilli5784]

I got strawberry legs from sugar waxing, and I never get strawberry legs from shaving. And I feel like the sugar was way too sticky. But I don't know how to get it less sticky.

[@abetweene]

strawberry legs is a skin condition and isnt caused by removal…what u may have are ingrowns or stubble thats more apparent regrowth

[@adaobieshi4297]

Could you use a warmer to warm a firm sugar to use with strips? Strip sugar is not sticky enough for me and won’t remove my coarse hair

[@abetweene]

yes, you can 👍🏽 microwaving for a few seconds will do the trick too, but if you want a consistent heat so that you can take your time, a wax warmer would probably be more efficient.

[@samanthaharrigan3732]

have learned so much from your videos!!

[@milo_thatch_incarnate]

My problem was cooking the sugar right. I made 3 different batches over several weeks, and no matter how long I overcooked it, it was STILL too soft to yank, the second I touched it. I tried cooking it to the EXACT temperature recommended (252 F), and it was _runny._ So I tried putting it back on and cooking it again and again until it had the consistency of honey when it cooled (which is what everyone says it should be like). I cooked it so firm, I would have to dig it out with a SPOON after it had been in the fridge, and then as soon as I tried manipulating it with my fingers, it went so soft it was like I smeared actual honey on my leg. Could not flick it off for anything. And I DID have AC on. Anyone have any solutions for that?

[@abetweene]

with the heat and humidity + your body temp it sounds like it softens your sugar a lot which is totally normal. its usually counteracted by starting with a “hard” sugar paste but it sounds like youve already done that, so if its still very unmanageable perhaps using a wax spatula or wax strips with your sugar would be a better application & removal process for you.

[@milo_thatch_incarnate]

@@abetweene why thank you! I didn’t expect a reply! That’s very kind of you

[@abetweene]

of course! let me know if that works out

[@M1nnyk]

Yday i tried sugar waxing, and before i watched a lot this kind of guidances i am sure i did right ( i hope) BUT tday when i checked i have kindda acnees, idk it is acne or not but am sure it is not ingrown hairs, i don't know what to do

[@abetweene]

if theyre whiteheads, its likely folliculitis. u can use witch hazel daily to help clear it up.

[@something_strange3086]

can sugaring help with karitosis pillaris?? i have it too and it bothers me so much sometimes.. i know it will never just go away but anything that can reduce this would be great ..

[@abetweene]

personally i think it helps it look a little less apparent in some case, but isnt a solution. chemical exfoliators like lactic acid can help as well.

[@C1nderfire]

This was an awesome video. Tysm. I just found your channel!

[@abetweene]

aww thanks! 💕

[@akankshajain7764]

Okay so I pulled the sugar wax in the direction opposite to the direction of hair growth. Will this make my hair grow back denser or something ??

[@abetweene]

Its ok. It may not affect you, it just increases the chance of breakage so worse case scenario youd get stubble sooner (and possibly more irritaion)

[@tinkaanddiamonds]

I tried your microwave method for bikini wax and it didn’t wax at all. Did I do something wrong? Does the wax have to be firmer for that area?

[@abetweene]

the bikini usually requires firm or hard sugar, yes. what type and application technique did u choose?

[@loveenalola624]

I tried making it but both times it was very hard that i could not even pick it up so i had to discard it and the second time i added water to it then it kind of became darker like it got burnt and now I'm even scared to try making it again :(

[@lyssarida236]

I finally got the courage to sugar (I’ve been waxing for years). My only issue is it stuck to me every round 😅 I had to wash my hands every time I needed a new ball. I found your channel a couple of months ago and have been really wanting to switch from waxing. Love the results but when you do it it looks like it’s not sticking at all! What am I doing wrong? I did microwave for 20 seconds… but I have no idea why it was so sticky.

[@abetweene]

if it gets stuck immediately upon application, your sugar may very likely be a bit undercooked. its an easy fix though, as all u have to do is continue cooking it. this video will help u know how to tell when its ready/cooked to your desired consistency kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaKyq3d8irWifKc

[@Bloody_RedQueen]

Not the amica cream! 😂😂😂

[@samarizvi4023]

Can you please tell me, what should I do to remove my facial hair?

[@abetweene]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZibnaOagJKfmbs

[@yasminaa9642]

I advise you as an Egyptian to watch your hair removal videos 💜 Try removing leg hair in the direction of the hair, not the other way around Every week, Arabs use the Moroccan bath routine and exfoliate the body with Moroccan loofah. It is best to use this bath before your hair removal routine for the best result and a smooth body without goose skin. Moisturizing the body with butter or oi 💜🌹

[@abetweene]

I am removing hair in the direction of growth.

[@yasminaa9642]

@@abetweene Sorry, I made a mistake in the explanation In the second 00:40 Not from above, but from bottom to top. That's what I mean

[@Justjulia.w]

I went to Esthetics school and even though I know how to professionally wax, I’m not 100% familiar with sugar waxing and making my own I’m kinda scared lmao

[@abetweene]

dont be, its not easy but it is rewarding once u nail it

[@tobaccokitten]

but how do I pull my skin taut to prevent bruising if I'm waxing my arms? I don't have a free hand in that situation

[@abetweene]

like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpPEqYCBrZ6brKc

[@Rel_30]

i have never waxed or did sugaring. but since you stated you have KP. Does sugaring make a difference for kp.

[@abetweene]

I think it helps my KP look less apparent, but i mostly rely on AHAs to exfoliate.

[@Rel_30]

@@abetweene thanks

[@kattobre3880]

I just sugared my legs and got hella bruising xD. But this is the first time I've seen someone with legs like mine. I think i also have the keratin thi8ng and it's so annoying cause I just have strawberry legs all the time and dont know how to combat it