[02] NO KNEAD SUGAR WAX FOR BEGINNERS | abetweene

[@Dayapgf]

I’m so glad the recipe is edible cus when I fail I just mix the sugar with my tea and bam! Hot lemon tea with some prickly legs

[@abetweene]

😂

[@Stanfordk08]

Hilarious!!!

[@diannasmith5788]

🙌🏾😆

[@user-bl3fl7cu7p]

that's literally what I just did

[@Z5Z5Z5]

😂😂😂😂

[@haleyfell4517]

I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT ALL MY FAILED ATTEMPTS AT SUGARING AND THIS NOTIFICATION POPPED UP???? THANK YOU??????

[@abetweene]

You’re welcome! #notificationgang ♥️

[@adaramirez128]

Haley Fell same! Omg but I’m so glad it’s updated now 😩

[@falsegod8224]

Holy crabs samee

[@rahimaakhter7316]

samr here I try and fail and then eat it

[@blairwirlows4471]

Rahima Akhter thats soo me.. I end up eating it

[@Molly-wi3qw]

you're giving me too many options idk what im suppose to do

[@PinkToe6]

Molly1321 hahaha literally me rn

[@Julie.Canada]

240-245 F

[@imagine2C]

Options....as in pick one lol

[@africanbeautifulgirl]

Molly1321 lol... same...

[@saraszone8861]

Same😭

[@umno.1128]

When u said the hairs get finer each time, I was sold😂

[@abetweene]

Lol, i would be too. Youll love it!

[@debsmercier5580]

Yes it does... i've been sugaring my leg for 2 years

[@NaomiTCOOKIES]

It definitely does! I once sugar waxed years ago and my hair grew out fine. I shaved and my hair grew out coarse (although I naturally have coarse hair in general). But the sugar wax did make a difference!

[@gabrielleelizabeth5453]

sameeeeee, i’m testing tmr

[@ellipsis-]

I never waxed but I'm trying sugar wax now

[@katiekawaii]

You are the kind of woman who could build what you're doing into an empire. It's so obvious to me, no question. Keep it up! I can't wait to see how you grow.

[@abetweene]

Words of encouragement for the day! 😊 You’re awesome... thanks for the positive vibes 😘

[@eeiity8600]

‘how you grow’...was that a pun😳

[@shannap.lawnerd8107]

@@abetweene And today, 04/20/22- happy day!!😆😜 This video has over 3.2 MILLION VIEWS!! I’d say you have achieved success, ma’am! 💪🏽💋💯 Amazing.

[@tifffanypack]

Women empowering other women! ❤❤❤✊ total power move !

[@rachvictoria]

Anyone else here during quarantine trying to wax themselves? 😂

[@sofiamora3244]

Rachel Theriault yes ma’am😂 I don’t know why I’m trying to be hairless if I can’t even leave the house!

[@gigimali6087]

Me!! Haha

[@tinapunk]

yuppppppp lol

[@brendaroman1945]

Rachel Theriault haha yes!!!!

[@calmman45]

I never use it for sure but i really find it seductive when i see a lady sugaring her legs 🤦‍♂️😊👍

[@honeykhanum]

I burnt myself using the wax in a "warm" state. it felt cool to the touch but when I spread it on my leg the heat set in and BURNT MEEEE. so now i have a hideous burn and hairy legs as I wait to attempt it again. I WILL PREVAIL

[@mariagaynor1596]

Honey Khanum tell me how it goes please!!❤️

[@abetweene]

oh no, srry to hear that. Keep the burn bandaged at all times & moist with a salve or thick oil. I highly recommend tamanu oil for burns and it wont scar!

[@honeykhanum]

abetweene you make it seem so easy Hahahaha. My mom was like “just go to the shop”. Thanks for the burn tip! I’ll use the oil!

[@abetweene]

ive been making this a longggg time. Its easy because ive practiced, so youll definitely get there trust me!

[@abidahossain2647]

I understand ur pain girl because I use the warm wax in my hand and with the wax my skin also came off.

[@nally206]

This saved me a lot of sugar money.

[@abetweene]

Me too! except for brazilian money, im not brave enough for that yet 😩

[@nally206]

@@abetweene 😂😂 I've been planning on doing it but everytime it comes around I put it off, but this woman on KZbin she is really helpful, here's a link to how she does it herself at home kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYOvZml-rMafjNE thought it might help.

[@abetweene]

oh i know how... im just a chicken 🐓! 😂

[@danialezero93]

nally stanyer the good thing about you even trying is that sugar is totally biodegradable and you are saving the planet everytime you use this stuff instead of creams, or bands from the super market.

[@shamarab4632]

@@abetweene using numbing cream/spray. It's a life saver

[@delilah8939]

Never thought I will come back to this video because of a pandemic !

[@Bananamilk1300]

Same 😟😅

[@zoralawrence857]

Nah Frr

[@pinchedominicana8845]

facts

[@just.posting9278]

Does it work?

[@zoralawrence857]

aria emily yes ... but it hurts badly

[@Elle-eq4hy]

if I ever succeed, it'll be entirely because of you.

[@abetweene]

♥️

[@flower_girl4983]

Lina Bx did u succeed?

[@AccordingtoVee]

For those of you who try this and fail, don't throw it away😂 I turned my failure into a sticky sweet chilli chicken wing sauce 😋

[@Chipstertw]

HAHAHAHAHA, priceless.

[@chisaya]

PLS THIS MADE ME LAUGHHHH

[@youtubenaam]

Tell me how you did this please!

[@nilabhachakraborty4658]

@@youtubenaam probably tossed it in and some spices

[@medlsaleh]

With hair in it? 😂

[@jesselindsey8000]

them: “FOOLPROOF” me: hahahahah bet

[@theymisscharlie]

Yeah I failed at making it lmao

[@spooniecamper]

Yup. Me too. Got it to 240 but it was clear. 😂 🤷‍♂️

[@abetweene]

Color doesn’t matter. if it’s the right consistency then your good to go. I’ve made a few updated videos you may wanna check out on how to tell if your sugar is done, etc.

[@ariisayshii]

the first true time trying this after vigorous research i didn’t check to see if my thermometer was on on fahrenheit... i cooked my sugar to 243 degrees celsius. needless to say, i burned it. badly.

[@abetweene]

oh dear 😮

[@ameliaroodt2712]

I tried sugaring for the first time and it failed so I threw the ball away and ate the rest

[@cinnamorollfood9867]

Amelia Roodt LMAO

[@talkswitTK]

Yes there was hard candy everywhere sticking to everything but my hair 😂😂

[@msbl1nd102]

I did same 😂 I got terrible bellyache thought :/

[@daliasaeed6099]

Krzywa prosta though*

[@247sapphire]

that's a fucking mood

[@user-bn6hm3jk8s]

Got a bit frustrated after the two first attempts not really working the way they’re supposed to, but the third time was perfect :)) pulled almost every single hair out super effortlessly, and now after five days my legs are still just as smooth. it hurts a lot less than normal wax so it really wasn’t that painful at all. The only downside is that it’s quite a long process, but totally worth the time in my opinion. I recommend 100%!

[@asmaparveen4422]

Did u r hairs regrow again??

[@inalienswetrust4220]

What's your technique??

[@DiamondPugs]

@@asmaparveen4422 They will always regrow, but if you do it consistently they will get finer and easier to pull.

[@byrdphillips91]

Im not sure what I'm doing wrong bc I can't get mines to go opague

[@AdoreKayLifestyle]

You really just need to start selling these sugar waxes online 😫 I WILL BUY

[@abetweene]

workin on it 😉

[@noname-sb9iv]

actually this method was anciently used in Egypt :)) so as an Egyptian girl we can find this sugar wax already packaged :))) and with different types like with rose, honey, regular, honey made from sugar cane!! 😀 and we call it black honey too!!!! so we just get it, open it, warm it up a little then ready to use!!!!!! thank God I'm livivng there so i can find it easily!!!!! 😀 and the sugar wax generally does a scrub to your skin, make your hair grow late and couple of years using you'll find it out that tge cells has died and there is no hair!!!!!😀😀😀😀 of course it depends on how much hairy you are

[@abetweene]

yup! Best Egyptian beauty secret ever ♥️

[@MysteriousDrella]

Eh, please export to Europe? XD Or let us know a few brands? Because I hate soaking my pans after trying to attempt it. I only know of one Turkish brand with a pine but I forgot the name. They only sell hot wax here in stores, but maybe internet shops carry some of your Egyptian brands.

[@glithch]

@@MysteriousDrella i live in poland and you can find that stuff all over polish internet stores. it doesnt have to be an egyptian brand, why would it. its a super simple process so a lot of people do it in batches and then sell the rest. i never bought the premade ones because i want to get good at doing it myself but just look at the internet

[@jessicadelapaz7589]

Sis u can get sugar wax from anywhere in the world with the internet

[@backupaccount6352]

@@MysteriousDrella a good way to clean your pan is to put water in it and heat it over the stove until it's hot, and then just pour it out :)

[@xSkyMachinex]

Damn girl I literally just had my mom wacking at my armpits with over cooked sugar wax. 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃 where was this video???

[@abetweene]

Lol 😂

[@Lol-ly6zs]

abetweene does it hurt ?

[@idislikemints]

@@Lol-ly6zs it does.

[@xSkyMachinex]

**Mandy** Welt depends on the area for me! legs are a breeze, underarm hurt like 5/10 but i got used to it after a while.

[@harrythehamster72]

I wished I had a mom like that, my mom hates that I wax my moustache

[@gonzzceli]

Update: bros and sis from hot and humid weather places, you DEFINITELY should make the hard-ball wax because using a firm-ball wax won't last for too long before it melts back and you'll need a wax strip... trying to cool it with cool water to firm it back won't work that good because the humid weather will make the paste dilute with the water in your hands SO if you'll use a firm-ball wax instead of a hard-ball make sure you'll wax yourself in a room with air conditioner ✌

[@queenofdreams53]

It is our traditional way in my family and we make it at home and I’m so professional to use it easily on the body.. and we put olive oil after we finished because it help us to have less hair ❤️❤️ I’m from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@asmaarb9944]

Salam sister اعطيني المقادير مضبوطة يرحم والديك

[@sadiya2418]

Please share your recipe

[@queenofdreams53]

Remas Almusabeh اهلا اختي 💜💜

[@queenofdreams53]

Diana Leule Salem sister 💜

[@hazelgrace5588]

Hey can we talk? I'm very hairy, and I really need help when it comes to natural sugaring. Please contact me😔

[@umno.1128]

You should honestly just make a partner channel that's dedicated entirely to sugaring and hair removal ur so helpful then most youtubers out there😋

[@abetweene]

Lol thanks!

[@ValeUlate1]

YESSS

[@louttloutte]

1st batch, pretty perfect and tried it right away on my armpit and : perfect !!!! works soooo well and less painful than at a beauty salon ! I'm sooo happy !

[@tokkii7068]

What temperature did u use?

[@bethanyyrosee]

Some other tips for when cooking sugar, from a recent pastry graduate: Use nylon coated gardening gloves if you are kneading the sugar while it's still warm. You can get these for super cheap at any place that sells your basic gardening supplies. Please be careful when working with it. It may feel nice and cool on the outside, but it can still be piping hot on the inside. Just be patient. This is another advantage of having gloves, so that if the sugar is too hot to work with, you'll feel the heat, but it reduces your chances of getting burned dramatically. Brush the sides of your pot with water as the sugar cooks to prevent crystallization. I would also suggest to keep an ice bath (bowl of ice and water) on standby to be able to shock your pot after it has reached temp, this will prevent the sugar from cooking even further. Please please be careful when working with sugar. I was working on an advanced level and people were still burning themselves left and right, so take every precaution to prevent burns. If you do get burned, I swear by mustard. I know it sounds weird, but it helps so much, apply it to the affected area and wrap with plastic wrap. Later, you can cover it with aloe vera and let it breathe.

[@Elise10000]

I’m sorry, add “what” to the affected area? The sugar wax mixture? Cooled down I presume...

[@abetweene]

Mustard I presume...

[@katiesmith1062]

Elise J mustard we use mustard for burns in our house and it helps so much. My son touched my husbands tail pipe, he has a diesel, and burned his little fingers. Put mustard on it and it barely blistered when it should’ve been a terrible 2nd degree burn.

[@jennp.8090]

Katie Smith mustard helps with you not blistering. Trust me I work in a restaurant and get burns all over my hands/arms.

[@katiesmith1062]

Jenn P. Yes I know lol we use it anytime for minor burns. It saved my son a load of pain when he burned his fingers. I’ve had to use it several times. My husband actually told me about it. I had no idea until then.

[@sapphicticated2200]

Damn your elaboration is more comprehensive than my professors in college

[@abetweene]

😂 Lol. Thanks! Guess i should start teaching

[@veanne]

i haven’t shaved since quarantine started & i wanna try waxing, but with stuff i already have at home. this is perfect!!

[@gabriellerothenberg3224]

I binged your waxing videos, and watched and rewatched them. Last night I had all of the supplies, and I attempted the recipe... And it worked!!! I've never waxed before in my life, and I have some super sensitive skin, but your guidance and knowledge was incredible and critical in my not hurting myself or ruining the wax. I did have a few issues with application and I missed a few spots, but that's alright. I'm a noob. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with everyone! :)

[@andreagelle3786]

“Is thicker than a bowl of oatmeal” WE STAN A LEGEND RIP Vine

[@roxypicasso66]

her: thiccer than a bowl of oatmeal me: *realizes what she just said* (☞ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)☞

[@kolleen322]

This is a tutorial(it's a little long but worth it) So this is my second time making this wax using your method and I have came out successful both times on the first tries and I've tried it with both white and brown sugar. Hopefully this method I used would help beginners who don't have a thermometer like me. First of all the color DOES NOT matter don't measure by that and brown sugar will be very similar to the white sugar when made properly. 1.Use the same measurements in the video double it you need more or less completely up to you. 2.Make sure you have a bowl of very cold water add ice just to be sure. 3.Make sure you have a container of room temperature water close by as well to wash your spoon. 4.The most important step is to make sure your stove is on the lowest it can go it's going to take longer to cook but it will reduce your chances of burning your sugar especially if it's your first time. 5.Add all your ingredients to your pot mix it and place on the stove, rinse the spoon before you put it back in again. You can wait a little while before mixing again you constantly mix when the mixture is starting to bubble. Once you mix and there is sugar crystals still on the spoon rinse it off only when it's bubbling and all the crystals are gone you can keep it in continuously without rinsing. 6.The mixture will bubble up high in the pot and once it does just remove it from the heat until it goes down and put it back on. 7.To make sure you get the perfect wax every time once you take it off the stove to let the bubbles go down you will take some of the mixture and pour it in the cold water. I would test mines everytime I took it off the heat and the bubbles went down. 8.If you are testing it like me everytime the bubbles appear and go down the first few times the mixture will completely disappear in the cold water that means it's undercooked and not ready so just place it on the heat and keep going. 9.Now because you are using it on the lowest heat it will take a long while and seem tiring but it is worth it trust me. 10.It is important to take it of the heat to check it so that you don't burn the moisture so just the check it in the cold water before placing on the heat again. 11.At some point when you pour it in the ice water you will notice that it stays on the bottom but when you grab it you'll be unable to pick it up because it's too soft. You can stop there if you are making a stip wax and just pour it into your container to cool. 12.If you don't want a strip wax and a soft wax instead keep going until the mixture is able to be picked up from the water and for a ball that is soft to spread just pour in your container to cool and that's it. 13.If you want a firmer wax just leave it longer until the mixture is at the firmness you want when you pick it up. And that's it just pour it in your container and you can leave it too cool and if you follow these steps correctly you will get the perfect wax everytime.

[@jenniepang2507]

Thanks for the detailed steps! Appreciated

[@user-hl6ub4gf9u]

I tried my first sugar wax ever after binge watching so many videos on this channel and following the guide on this comment as well!!! It was successful!!! Thank you :) this changed the hair removal game for me forever

[@user-pm2oc9wh3r]

If i failed at my first can i recook it until it becomes a perfect wax ??

[@abetweene]

if its undercooked, yes.

[@danielaGarcia0014]

Thank you! Enough accidental burning from trying to knead the paste. Yay! Will try it. Again lol

[@abetweene]

Awww im so sorry! Finally a solution (ive burnt myself too)!

[@jinjuforever]

went to waxing because i was frustrated with my sugar wax not turning out right. Came back to sugaring because i'd always been obsessed with it. Watched this whole video with my mouth wide open. Thank you so so sos o so much. you have no idea how excited i am to start sugaring again🥰

[@abetweene]

yw! best of luck to you ♥️

[@notsoprivatelife5332]

I made it and put it in a container and whenever I need to use it, I put it in the microwave. It works perfectly!

[@agnetanyameyo8121]

Why's mine as hard as stone

[@abetweene]

its overcooked

[@stackysnacky]

You're the one and only account i feel can teach me the art of sugaring. Thank you!!

[@abetweene]

you’re welcome!

[@no__one.]

Me too. I'm African, I don't have a thermometer, there's not much anyone in my country does against hirsutism except shaving. I have really dark coarss hair and it grows super fast but I'm going to try this. I hope it works

[@sarahm6655]

Omg literally just made this and it is the best wax and I HAD TO SHARE you guys medium heat add the ingredients she had and add a teaspoon of salt use a thermometer make sure it doesnt go over 235~40 take it off the heat if it des until it reaches a nice light amber/goldish color and cut up an old cotton t shirt for strips when it cools it should be like a thick honey

[@renee_films]

Here's a short review:- Pros: Natural, no irritation, not painful, edible & inexpensive. Cons: Sticky & messy. Method without strip: complicated for beginners, but you will get used to it. Gave a patchy result(I'm a beginner at waxing, this is my second time waxing). The method with the strip: convenient, not patchy, no bits of hair left on the waxed area. My skin feels soft and I am satisfied with the results. It wasn't that hard to make. The right consistency & proper application will give you the best results. At first, the wax was hard and I was able to wax one underarm without using any wax strip(cloth). By the time I finished one underarm, the remaining unused wax started to melt(runny) and become sticky. I reheated that for about 20 seconds, it was still soft(not runny) & sticky. This time I used a wax strip and the result was flawless.

[@alejandrarodriguez2508]

Guys!! You don't have to throw away wax that's too soft!!! If you wanna use it, I suggest using it cold (assuming it doesn't have too much water or is undercooked) Ok so I've been sugaring for 4+ years now so I've made all these mistakes lol I live in a really hot area (120+ summers) so kneading is really goopy & once I've overused the hard sugar until it looks like caramel, I'm covered in a goopy mess. So I've found that the best way to come back from it without just washing it off is to grab ice or a cold pack & apply it to the wax until it becomes really hard & comes off in one big strip. You can keep doing that to wax or you can just throw it away without making a big sticky mess

[@marianalopez3132]

What about if it's overcooked how can I fix it?? ☹️

[@abetweene]

use it warmed with strips

[@marianalopez3132]

@@abetweene thank you!

[@alishakamil3324]

Can i cool the wax in the fridge?

[@abetweene]

yes

[@MicahRion]

I live in a cold climate so I’m excited to try the soft wax! Thanks for the incredible detail in this video.

[@abetweene]

youre welcome 😉

[@tusk2852]

Thank you for this channel. I was able to make my own sugar wax and successfully did a Brazilian. You are a life saver!

[@dewdrops08]

Another trick to know if your sugar is done by putting few drops in cold water, if it comes together, then it's done :)

[@CozyCornerDay]

I will keep this in mind since I don't have a thermometer

[@nata-ws2yy]

What do you mean by comes together

[@abetweene]

clumps together into a ball/mound, and not dissolve

[@kendallslater4517]

Video Suggestion: how to sugar wax your own legs efficiently Sincerely, All of us who are walking around with smooth shins and hairy calves 😂

[@abetweene]

😂😂😂 u got it!

[@Pixelynx]

I'll be doing all kinds of crazy yoga moves trying to get my calves well. 😭😭😭

[@camilar.369]

i cant BELIEVE i got it right the first time, I was so scared of it burning or something but i managed to make a soft paste with an amazing texture that is so easy to use! thank you so much! this just made my life so much easier

[@abetweene]

yw!

[@remysmith2262]

Your videos are straight to the point and informative. You are also really good at explaining this stuff in a non-intimidating way. Thank you!!!

[@abetweene]

aww thank you! my pleasure

[@aizashahid-qureshi3213]

I finally sugared myself and stopped chickening out, I only finished because I spent $30 on sugardoh lmao but now Im gonna make this no knead one to continue my sugaring journey 🥳 thank you for all of the informative videos!!!

[@abetweene]

yw!

[@jessicahoward7138]

It’s crazy how much some companies will charge for sugar wax when it’s literally dirt cheap to make it yourself at home, and you can make a bunch of it

[@jorgilusty]

Ahh I tried this and it took me three tries to get the right consistency but once I did, WOW! I have never waxed before but this worked so well ☺️🎉

[@maria3546]

3:37 is if u hate someone give them a “candy” filled with ur hair :))))

[@ValeUlate1]

HAAHAHHA

[@mariammirza9979]

And with your armpit hair 🤣🤣

[@sarahnoel6070]

@@mariammirza9979 or butthole 😂😭

[@flaminghorsebackrider6969]

I like you.

[@xiara1058]

Woah calm down there satan😂😂😂

[@sanjidaalam6747]

You deserve a hundred million subs. Youre content is so amazingly simple yet comprehensive and informative. Its fun to watch and still so so educational. Im sooooooo happy I found you

[@abetweene]

tysm!

[@barijeshahin8941]

Excellent explanations! Thanks! I am using sugar wax 30 years. I use to make 1 time monthly. Now at 59 ( age)I do every 2 months.My face only. Good job!!!! Good luck ladies!!! 😊😊😊

[@tianapeterson4993]

Thank you so much for clarifying how to make the sugar! I have tried to make sugar wax so many times, and I have failed almost as many times as I have tried! This video has helped me understand how I might be able to finally get the wax making process right!

[@Bessyb44]

I would love to see a video on how to apply both types of wax, hot and cold!! Thank you so much for all your hard work trying to help us understand exactly how to do this! It’s so appreciated💜 the only thing Is... sometimes I get a little confused/find it hard to follow along when you start to explain things because I feel you start talking a bit too fast. In no way am I trying to put you down or be rude, I just figured I might as well give honest input because you don’t know whatcha don’t know, ya know? 😏😋 Thank you again for all you share with us!

[@abetweene]

you’re very welcome. I absolutely agree. I talk pretty quick and I often edit out the “empty” air or breathe from my audio, so ill try to slow it down a bit and not string my statements together so closely. Thanks so much for the feedback! ♥️

[@kelvinpaisley6465]

After three tries, fourth time the charm ! Don’t trust the colour guys, trust the temperature, and the trick of dropping some sugar on a frozen plate to see if it’s ready works wonders. Thanks for the recipe !!

[@abetweene]

youre welcome

[@Wewearmore]

DID I ENJOY?? You bet your thiccc bowl of oatmeal I did! Can’t wait for more!

[@abetweene]

😁😊

[@theycallmesadiee9612]

This is unbelievably informative!!!! I just made sugar wax and my chin burns, not from the heat but from ripping it off!!! Then I found ur videos and I’m going to try the harder version and kneed it so I don’t have to use wax strips. Anywho, this video is great!! ❤️✨😘

[@mayyang4104]

YOU ARE SAVING MY LIFE, MY GOODS, ANNNND MY BANK ACCOUNT!!!!! T___T TYTYTY!!! I've been waxing myself and getting professionally waxed for 10 years.... and SUGAR WAX has been the LEAST PAINFUL experience I've ever had....and the quickest. I'm not exaggerating either... because I JUST WAXED MY QUARANTINE GOODS WITH THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME AND I HAVE BEEN REBORN :D lol... xxo thanks!

[@abetweene]

you are very welcome! i felt exactly the same way when i started so im always so glad when others have the same revelation ☺️

[@cwahlb1]

Oh my god she literally described everything I failed to do when trying to sugar wax for the first time just now

[@aprilhenry3847]

Don't have a thermometer

[@yela_liz]

april henry same

[@anna2591]

samee

[@anythingatall8550]

Then go to first video she said she used to rely on coulor

[@rogonzalez152]

Go buy one

[@camrynnn02]

How did you do in pe today? not necessary

[@yoshmairfan2379]

youre the first person who's actually given good advice, thAnk you

[@leahography1303]

Yessss I would love a video on the proper techniques. Especially for face and underarms!

[@abetweene]

ok! 👍🏾

[@niab.9148]

abetweene yes please!!!!

[@marysunshine2027]

abetweene yes please!

[@danialezero93]

I am a native Spanish speaker, you have the most comprehensive tutorial(s) as far as I have seen and I am an expert in sugaring. I have been using it for at least 8 years and have has fails and GOALS. The only point you forgot to mention is that NOT ALL SUGARS HAVE THE SAME POINTS YOU MENTION, white normal sugar is not going to cook at the same point as brown or blonde sugar. and I love that you mention the “hot or cold climate” some people don’t (so they think the sugaring method ain’t going to work ever). If you live in a warm climate and feel your sugar is getting too soft too soon try using it in a room with A/C (to a not so cold temperature) or if you don’t have air conditioner try using it during the coldest hours, between 10pm-4am trust me at makes a difference. Also having your hands cool down a little before handling or taking a cold bath 15 min before using (or just wash your hands with cold water).

[@abetweene]

Thanks for the feedback. I actually briefly touched on the use of Brown and Turbinado sugars in a separate video. I plan to dedicate an entire video to explain those effects, because as you mentioned they certainly dont behave the same due to the molasses content.

[@shantadurga4857]

Dear Lily, Thank you very much for all the huge amounts of energy, time, money and effort you have invested to experiment. I had given up after having tried and failed many times. You have given me renewed hope.

[@Boogsh-rp7jw]

I almost overcook mine but it turns out that it’s okay. This recipe and tutorial is the one that I’ve been looking for!

[@lolasu4495]

Girl exactly what I needed! I was left with some questions from your last video and now all solved! Thank u🙌🏽

[@abetweene]

perfect! thats what i was going for

[@alexandrabaysore6265]

This was literally answering all the questions i had! Mine was undercooked but i didn’t know that and i was so confused and then i used too much water because it was sticking to my hands. You’re awesome thanks!

[@abetweene]

Yw!

[@tarrynhaddock7887]

Ran across your videos looking for sugar wax information and ended up with a gold mine! You have such awesome content!!! Love how you break everything down - you are SO informative! Keep up the amazing work!

[@abetweene]

thank you! 😊 im tryin ♥️

[@TangyWheatThin]

Thank you for all your time and effort that you put into your videos! Super easy to follow and you’ve helped me save my sensitive legs from razors! ❤️

[@abetweene]

my pleasure ♥️

[@ninnsssss]

You're my life saver!! 😭 I made two batches of sugar wax and I haven't even failed, not even on my first try 😭 gosh two months w/o waxing salon bc of quarantine and my legs hairy af as hairy as my brother's legs 😩

[@ShealleTu]

Yooo watched a few of ur vids and honestly the content has blown me away! Quality helpful/educational/self-care/beauty/skincare vids that’s rare to find nowadays especially w/ how saturated KZbin is now. SUBSCRIBED!! 💚

[@abetweene]

awww thanks 🥰

[@phoeniciacloud1515]

I totally made some under cooked wax and still used it with some cloth. It soaked through but still worked. I’ll be trying this again today. 🙏🏾

[@emyf9197]

I followed instructions from your other video and cooked my sugar to 116 C.. and omg IT FINALLY WORKED! Buying a thermometer made it easy to understand when to remove my pan away from the stove!

[@NicoleMarmol]

This is exactly the kind of video I've been looking for! Thank you! First time doing a diy waxing (even just waxing from home) and this makes me more comfortable than just eyeballing a color. Thank you!

[@abetweene]

yw!

[@Z5Z5Z5]

*SUMMARY* - since I watched it 50 times: ••Using same supplies as before, listed in the description. ~~ Similar directions to the first video~~ *Soft ball* (Temp: 235°F - 240°F) *Firm ball* (Temp: 245°F - 250°F) *Hard ball* (Temp: 250°F - 265°F) • Mix ingredients and place in a saucepan on medium heat. • Insert thermometer after it starts bubbling but dont let the thermometer touch the bottom. • Pour n store, wait until the wax cools so you dont burn yourself ⤵️ • You can use cold wax right out of the storing container • Kneading the sugar helps keep it malleable. • If you live in a hot climate, its recommended to use harder sugars so it doesnt melt right away. • When kneading, don't use too much water it can dissolve the sugar. • You know its undercooked when sugar is liquidy and runny.

[@marianroberts7242]

*raises hand like I'm in class" How long should we let it sit in the saucepan after it's reached the desired temp? Or should we just pour it straight into the storage container?

[@mkhan8304]

Wow I juste tried this recipe for the wax and it turn out really well. I can use the wax with strip or without strip. You need to make sure when you put in the microwave the sugar and lemon should not boil too much. I did each round for 20seconds and made sure the color was golden. Anyway a big thank you

[@WhitneyStylez]

Love this! You're very articulate and concise which I appreciate. You sound so official and scientific. You make the best sugar videos :)

[@kavisha2056]

Found this during quarantine. I’m not going to salon wax again. This makes the skin much more better.❤️

[@tymiller5482]

I made this recipe for the first time ever today. Never "successfully" attempted to wax before because ALL store bought wax strips were a whole no 😅. I got the wax perfect the first time and it wasn't too painful. Thank you soooo much for your tips 😊 Armpits like a smooth operator.

[@abetweene]

yw! ♥️

[@heavenlycollectionsbeautif5517]

I tried to make but failed.. after watching your video I understood that I under cooked it. I wasted a lot of sugar 😔.. Hopefully next time when I prepare sugar wax with ur tips it shall work. Thank you 🙂 for this video..

[@abetweene]

the good thing about undercooking your sugar is you can always put it back on the stove or in the microwave to cook further, so next time save it! Good luck 😉♥️

[@deannavargas3212]

Yessss make a sugar wax series already!!! Lol

[@abetweene]

Lol! 😂 sure

[@mizukijin7177]

OMG!!! I tried it once and I way overcooked it, but this is the second time I tried making it and it came out just how I wanted it to!!! I learned so much from the first I made it to the second time! Thank you soo much for making these videos!!!!

[@abetweene]

yw & congrats!! 🎊

[@gigis3418]

I showed this to my mom and saved atleast $50-$90 so thank you!

[@abetweene]

yw!

[@erikaaurora4074]

3:25 “thicker than a bowl of oatmeal” she has me R O L L I N G 😂😭

[@Luv2shop803]

Thank you so much! I followed your instructions and I successfully removed my facial and neck hair. I'm so grateful. Now, I made an absolute mess in my kitchen and bathroom. Hard sugar was everywhere. But it was worth it.

[@abetweene]

you’re welcome! pour some hot water on those areas to melt the sugar and itll wipe right up

[@shree_rr]

You are a sugaring QUEEN!!! Your efforts speak in the video! Thank you so much

[@abetweene]

😊thank you!

[@sammicharles2098]

Thank you so much for this video. I usually wax but last time I made my wax and slightly overcooked it, it quickly hardened and was hard to use after stumbling on your video decided to knead it and now I just finished sugaring my whole body😍

[@andreawyant5512]

My first attempt at making this came out super thick version of 'undercooked'. Worked great at removing my hair, I just had to use cotton pads as strips to wax it off. I tried making a larger batch, and I used a non-bone char granulated turbinado sugar instead of the stark white granulated sugar that would give you that nice clear white to start, so when the color hit, I could only guess to assume I was good (I filmed it for a follow-up video for a first time home sugaring using your recipe and guidance! To be posted on Turning Strawberry, soon). As a kid, I used to make hard rock candy, and a tip for those that do not have a thermometer is to get a measuring cup of water and test your ball by drip testing it into the water. You get a pretty solid look at the stages (soft ball, hard ball, etc.) when the syrup hits the water, because the drop of sugar will cool immediately into whatever stage it's cooked to, before slowly dissolving as it sits on the bottom.

[@sharfuddinawan696]

Thank u so much for detailed explanation..I find hard wax (240-245f)very easy and effective..results are amazing especially in warm days of summer..lots of love from Pakistan 💓💓💓💓

[@ruth7083]

We love a KZbinr who gets right into it!!!

[@dopemamoe7235]

Tried it today without a thermometer and it came out amazing, worked too. I've never even waxed before, today was my first time. Thank you

[@abetweene]

youre welcome!

[@Kenya_]

Did it hurt? I never waxed either but I am so scared to try lol

[@dopemamoe7235]

@@Kenya_ I promise it didn't. Maybe I have a higher pain threshold but for me it just stung a bit. I actually was irritated by keeping my arm raised than pulling my hair out

[@asunayuki2975]

And thats how you make no glue slime

[@mariasalas1016]

Asuna Yuki the ten year olds are quaking

[@mimibelenm]

and edible 😎

[@gdmeg1925]

Damn girl I thought it couldn't get any better but you took this to another level. Great video, again

[@monikatripathi4589]

This wonderful woman has changed my whole life for better with her only one video 😌❤️

[@adam-gy6wr]

i love your videos they are so aesthetic and good quality!

[@abetweene]

thank you!

[@Kiannamonroeee]

You deserve more subcribers ❤❤

[@abetweene]

♥️

[@mariaoumalia]

For anyone who uses celsius, the approximate conversion would look like this: 🇧🇷 Para quem usa celsius, a conversão aproximada ficaria assim: soft / suave 235° - 240° F / 112, 8° - 115, 5° C firm / firme 245° - 250° F / 118, 3° - 121, 1° C hard / densa 250° - 265° F / 121, 1° - 129, 4° C

[@sophies2817]

Yay makes my day when you post! I am for sure going to try this!!!

[@abetweene]

Youre gonna fall in love with it, trust me. Im hooked!

[@Queen-mo9mp]

Time stamp for soft wax 0:53-3:07! Great video Gurrrrrrl☺ THANKS!

[@archery411]

this helped clear up SO much!! I was so worried ab turning mine hard (bc of the horror stories in the comments) that I undercooked it and it remained runny and unuseable. I guess I’ll just have to put my botched batch into some tea or somthing. ty for this! ur saving me so much trial and error that I just dont have time for atm.

[@abetweene]

you can save that batch by just continuing to cook it 😉👍🏽 and yw! 💕

[@acecc001]

In your beginner wax tutorial, the recipe was 1 cup sugar, 1/4 lemon and 1/4 water when you double it. On this video you do 2 cups with 1/4 lemon and 1/4 water. Was your beginner video the wrong ratio?

[@abetweene]

Nope, neither is wrong, both recipes are just different. I changed the ratio of sugar to liquid because we’re simply cooking off the water. So by lowering it you shorten the cooking time it takes to evaporate the water content...thats why i labeled it “new & improved.” 😉

[@acecc001]

One other question, I reach my 240 temp before the sugar has changed color.. it’s almost still clear. Why is that?

[@abetweene]

Thats normal. Your sugar just hasnt caramelized. Mine has because I put it on low heat instead of high and continued cooking until the color changed!

[@acecc001]

You said to cook on med high heat, so when would I switch to low? And just to confirm.. it HAS to carmelize correct?

[@abetweene]

No it doesn’t have to caramelize! the most important thing is to focus on the temperature👍🏾 So even if its clear, its ready when it reaches your desired stage

[@raquelveliz5603]

This was seriously SOOO helpful!! Thank you for the detailed descriptions!!🙏

[@troy3456789]

Finally a defensible use of cane sugar that does not involve eating any of it!

[@rebekahchambers5683]

Thanks for sharing! Unfortunately I am wayyyy too lazy for this. You should start an Etsy (unless I missed something and you already do) and sell this stuff! I’d totally buy it!

[@briellejovan888]

Yeah I failed at mine keep the more tips on sugaring and can u make more videos about this

[@abetweene]

sure!

[@YourGirlKath]

thanks so much for specifying where to put the thermometer, that’s exactly what i came here for !!

[@abetweene]

yw!

[@MissMartinez_89]

Yes more videos please!!