DIY SUGAR WAX for BEGINNERS | 3 Sugars, 3 Ways

[@TaiNdhlovu]

Lady let me tell you now, you saved my life... I've watched your sugar wax series and from that alone yesterday I made my first batch of soft sugar wax..... I'm brown skin and come from a very hairy family so hair grows everywhere on my body.. I usually tweeze which takes me 4 days to get each individual hair off my upper lip and sideburns... yesterday I cleared my whole upper lip and the side of my face...it was messy and my Ma was hella mad but once she saw how clear my face was she was super proud and happy for me. Thank youuuu so so so much!!!!! 😩❤️

[@abetweene]

we love a supportive mom! so glad i could help 💕

[@dan_avia]

I've watched all your sugar videos and after my successful failure (made strip sugar but had awful technique), I'm still hella scared 😅😂 Maybe you can do a video on technique to help the technique challenged people like me 🙃😂 So glad you are uploading more frequently again

[@abetweene]

great idea!

[@GR4MR43P4R]

​@@abetweene Is it ok to use lemon juice that you buy from the store or do you have to squeeze the lemon yourself?

[@abetweene]

yes, bottled is just as good as fresh 👍

[@yuordreams]

Thank you for uploading regularly! Your style and realness is definitely the star aspect of your channel. Love your work 🌟😍💖

[@abetweene]

tysm 💕

[@nahlaidr]

Looking at the hair on my legs and simultaneously buying the ingredients for these recipes - thank Y O U for always coming through when I need it most.

[@nissiyah23]

Thank you sooo much abetweene ❤ for sharing your knowledge on sugaring🍯. I literally watched every single video on your sugaring playlist and now I sugar my whole body. ✨🍯 The color is not really important. Coz the first time i tried it at my moms place (higher altitude,temp is really cold) the firm ball of sugar was really light in color. Whereas, when i tried it the day before (lower altitude,the day was lil warmer) the firm ball of sugar was golden ! The climatic condition does affect the firmness of the sugar paste. I always try the cold water test to check the consistency. This is my third time sugaring, and i think this time it was less messier than the previous times. I was able to handle the sugar ball properly. I just cant thank her enough, coz i hated shaving and using creams that have chemicals. I now sugar my legs, arms, armpits and give myself a brazillian😻. My skin is soooooo smoothhh ✨🍯🎉 Im Never going back to razors 🪒 👎

[@MaryAjamiG]

Can you do a video with one sugar making different stages? Also how to make hard wax Thank you for this video 🩷

[@vivvz89]

I would love to see you use regular white sugar and take it to the different stages! Also, do you usually make different types at the same time to use in different ways/for different places?

[@justbecause.parker]

This is great, but im note impressed you made powdered sugar 🙌🏾😂. Never knew how it was made lol.

[@abetweene]

Lol. now ya know! ✨

[@deyadelira1207]

Love your videos, thanks for sharing all of this!❤

[@abetweene]

my pleasure! 💕

[@Kahina-t7n]

I sugar wax my whole life using the against hair growth method and it's actually works and the hair grow back slow and thin , however I i tried your method and honestly didn't like it as much coz it caused that ingrown hair and bumps so I'd like to share my experience and yeah wax your hair against the hair growth ❤

[@ashilahsetya7102]

I've often made "Sugar Wax Strips" but after storing it, it hardens. How to keep it stable? so for the next use, i don't need to heat it up again. Please answer this question, Thank You 🤍

[@abetweene]

it hardens when its overcooked. theres several stages of cooking sugar that produce different results for different recipes. the type we’re aiming for is thread stage, soft stage, firm, or hard…. but whne u cook beyond that u reach soft crack and hard crack stage which is how u make lollipops. So follow the steps in this vid to make the right type kzbin.infoFMo-BE2hiGo?si=9xjbjxegmbExThk3

[@jellyfrogowo]

Can you use the bottle lemon juice from the grocery store, or should we squeeze lemons the day of? I’m not sure there would be a difference but just curious :)

[@abetweene]

yes, bottled is fine too as long as its juice only. sometimes they add lemon oil.

[@Na-uy4ot]

@@abetweeneI just made 2 batches last night with bottled lemon and now noticed it had oil in it :/. One batch is a strip consistency but when put the muslin strip on it is absorbing it a bit. Still gets the hair out though when I pull it. Does the oil affect the consistency or temparature?

[@abetweene]

the oil can effect the stickiness/grip if theres too much. if its seeping through the strip that means theres still a good amount of water in the mixture. If it still works thats great, u can continue, or if youd prefer it not happen its an easy fix. cooking it a bit longer will evaporate some of the excess liquid.

[@farihazaman5760]

Please make a video on "how to make suger wax with vinegar perfectly?

[@robdavis77]

I really learned something good video

[@KrishnaKanthaBiswas]

Hi, I know the technic is to apply on the opposite direction of hair growth and and pull in the direction of the hair growth. But I've using it like hot wax. Is there going to be any problem?

[@abetweene]

no problem, thats fine.

[@jelenadakovic7629]

hi, thanks dear, next time you can write in grams for those who live in Europe. you're the best. thanks to you I can now wax my whole body 😍🥰

[@DeeGee-jk4ow]

Hey please forgive me if I'm a bit slow, which sugar resulted in the strip wax?

[@abetweene]

strip can be made with any kind. its just cooked the least, meaning it has more water left in final result making it more runny and less concentrated.

[@DeeGee-jk4ow]

@abetweene That makes sense, thank you 💕 and thank you for your amazing content.

[@abetweene]

of course 🩷

[@AlexSturgis1]

Hey - I've tried a few times now and keep running into the same problem - whenever I make the wax successfully and use it straight away, about halfway through use, the sugar will crystalise. It turns white, hard, lumpy and goes back to being granulated. Obviously, I can't use it anymore. I have toggled with the recipe a bit and it keeps happening so I have no idea what's going on and I can't find anyone on the internet talking about this. I wondered if you had any suggestions? I love your content on sugar waxing, thanks so much for the help :)

[@abetweene]

hi! happy to help but difficult to say without seeing it. Feel free to DM me video on instagram.

[@riri_hins]

KALAMANSI FTW!

[@leyahaqe]

Is it normal for the wax to harden like caramel when it cools down? Mine always does and idk how im supposed to use it bc if it doesnt cool down ill end up burning myself

[@abetweene]

no, its not. It should firm up some but still be soft enough to manipulate easily.

[@leyahaqe]

@@abetweene How do i make it not turn into a hard caramel? I followed the instructions on a tutorial and it still ended up hard. idk what im doing wrong

[@abetweene]

like this kzbin.infoFMo-BE2hiGo?feature=share taking small samples while cooking to check the consistency is the easiest way. if u want u can measure and document the temperature also to use for future reference.

[@abetweene]

currently youre just letting it cook for too long

[@leyahaqe]

@@abetweene ty

[@sparrowvlogs1032]

Can we put it in the fridge to cool it down after microwaving

[@abetweene]

i wouldnt recommend it. itll collect condensation

[@Least1277]

Hello! I finally decided to make a sugar wax, but after I used it, I got a lot of red bumps on my arms. The same thing happened when I went to get wax strip hair removal on my arms and even when I shave. My skin is very very sensitive, but I don't know how to prevent or treat them. Any tips? ❤️

[@abetweene]

the red bumps are just inflammation. its our body’s normal response to the trauma of waxing, so theres not much we can do to prevent it. What i do is just focus on aftercare by using soothing products, like aloe and witch hazel, to help it calm the skin’s histamine reaction & subside quicker.

[@Least1277]

@@abetweene Thank you so much! I thought it wasn't normal, so I was concerned😅

[@abetweene]

yw!

[@user-lc9pb5lm2v]

how long does the sugar mix have to boil before you know its ready?

[@abetweene]

there isnt a specific time. i recommend testing as u cook to see when the consistency is how u want it. heres a demo kzbin.infoFMo-BE2hiGo?si=d0w6MzvQGoZFCV31

[@maryesparza9331]

How long do I boil the dugar?

[@abetweene]

there isnt a specific amount of time. ots best to test the consistency as you cook. you can measure the temperature as you go & when u get the results u want use that # for future batches.

[@beatriztorres4310]

I tried sugaring my mustache but I only got like half of the hairs. I got a store bought soft sugar (it’s medium on the website but based on your descriptions, I think it’s soft) I had a hard time applying correctly. I think it’s a good start, and I can improve my technique. But I’m wondering if I’m using the right type of wax. I’m in Florida, so high humidity, but I live in a temperature controlled apartment. Any advice?

[@abetweene]

soft is great for the face unless the hair is more coarse (in which case firm may be needed) Id recommend using the soft sugar with strips; that tends to grab more hair consistently- just make sure your application is spread as thin as possible.

[@OchonmaCatherine]

I'm lost so which of the sugar made the strip wax?

[@abetweene]

u can use any sugar to make strip. its just cooked less so more liquid remains in the muxture, making it less concentrated.

[@OchonmaCatherine]

@@abetweene thanks I did mine yesterday and it worked,my 😺 is on fire but the pain is worth it and definitely not going no where near a razor again

[@laloreads9380]

❤❤❤

[@رفيدةخالد-ك6ط]

Hello dear, would love to have please which type of sugar is the best for a sticky wax ! Thank you!

[@abetweene]

which body part?

[@JudithChalwe-l7y]

Both the face and legs​@@abetweene

[@abetweene]

for face id recommend strip or soft sugar. for legs Id recommend firm

[@bangtangirl1327]

It can be used for bikini waxingor not??

[@abetweene]

yes it can

[@bangtangirl1327]

@@abetweene ok ty! 🫶

[@Peanutsubatta]

Hi @abetweene why is it that now it changed that i have to sugar every once in a Week ? two years ago it was all 5 months 😭 they come back after a week and i hate it !

[@abetweene]

thats quite a difference. I would bring that up with your phsyician, as it could be a hormone change.

[@Rani_vlogs]

When I made it, after it cooled down it turned into candy

[@abetweene]

that means its overcooked

[@Olivia-qg8ce]

You do not powder your skin anymore

[@DEANN-v9z]

I made strip sugar when I wanted to make medium/hard sugar ! ughhhh

[@abetweene]

that means youre close! just put it back on the stove and continue cooking, its just underdone.

[@hammybryma9199]

Quick question: DOES IT WORK FOR DOWN UNDER? 😬

[@abetweene]

yes! very well 😏

[@hammybryma9199]

@@abetweene I’ll be doing this tonight🤣

[@hyuga01]

When I wait for the sugar wax to cool down it become harder than a rock 😭 what should I do??

[@abetweene]

that means its overcooked so u can try keeping your heat lower and testing more frequently while cooking so u catch it at the right time. I have a video on how to save hard sugar, as long as it isnt burnt. sometimes its easier to start over, whichever u prefer

[@Na-uy4ot]

Made very hard sugar, decided to reheat in the microwave with 2 tablespoons of water. Worked well for my arms but not for my Brazilian attempt haha. Put the wax on, pulled strips but not all hair was coming out (the thicker ones on the lips. When the wax is cooled I tried putting in a ball but was a bit too stick and not holding shape so gave up on that. From your videos I think I need the hard wax for my think hairs but can I cook the batch again for another 30sec to 1 min in microwave? Also, have you tried flicking method for brazilian? I wonder how hard it is :/

[@abetweene]

yes, reheating will boil off some of the water you added back in & make it thicker. just a heads up, it could take more time depending on how thin it is now & how thick u want it. i have used the flicking method but only on the bikini line & pubic bone cause its easy with the direction of hair growth in those areas. since the hair grows opposite on the labia, i always have to use strips. getting the right angles and limited wrist mobility makes it difficult otherwise.

[@Na-uy4ot]

@@abetweene Thank you so much for the tips. I had a go yesterday with flicking on my labia and near bum crack and was very tiring! The wax was very firm this time and after some kneading it softened a bit to mould and got some hairs out but not all. My body is usually really warm in certain areas and it melted the firm wax quickly to keep going with that method (despite being in UK and is near 0 degree celsius at the moment). I will use strips from now on to do full Brazilian once I get the consistency right for firm or hard wax then warm up a bit to use with strips. Just need to keep practicing 😀

[@jeremyalcoo4503]

What I really need to figure out is how to turn it from a strip wax into a harder wax so I can just use it with my hands 😩

[@abetweene]

cook it longer. the more liquid evaporates from the mixture, the more concentrated and thicker it becomes.

[@anichristerbel7812]

I always have bums or Ingrow hair on my chain wherever i wax it...why?

[@abetweene]

it can depend. is your hair coarse or curly? do you exfoliate regularly?

[@sherlockholmes7658]

I would like to know one. Do I need to heat again for the use of next time

[@abetweene]

no u dont

[@JessicaAddo-j9o]

How do you get through the peanut butter phase? At that point I jump in the shower

[@abetweene]

i add a ball of fresh sugar to it.

[@lauren_mask]

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[@syedzadi784]

Idk why my wax hard after its cool

[@abetweene]

it’s overcooked

[@mikhaela8108]

mine turns like a candy

[@abetweene]

that means its overcooked

[@Precious_jewels5]

It is very, very painful in the bikini area. What should I do please?

[@abetweene]

u can try a numbing cream or spray 30 mins to an hour before waxing and if the hair is longer than 1/2” id recommend trimming it shorter to around 3/8”

[@Precious_jewels5]

@@abetweene Ok I will try that, thank you very much. 🌷

[@abetweene]

yw!💕

[@madelinetrotter1471]

Hi Ariane, I've been subbed to you for many years and recently have started sugaring my legs consistently. But every time I do it, I get these horrible, itchy ingrowns. They're in the direction of regular growth, but almost every single hair gets stuck under what I suspect may be dry skin. Have you ever seen this and do you have any tips?🩷

[@madelinetrotter1471]

Other info: I'm currently using sugar from a premade jar, but it's a very similar consistency to the sugar I've made with your videos. I've also been using a Salux cloth to exfoliate regularly, but the ingrowns are still happening :(

[@abetweene]

yes, this is the bane of my existence because my kp makes me have excess skin build up so the hair cant penetrate through the skin easily. To help i use a chemical exfoliator at least 2x a week and physically exfoliate at least once (for me this has to be kinda gentle so a textured cloth or a scrub if its not too abrasive) AND i have to moisturize throughly. i show a lil more detail here & here kzbin.infou0wj9hcEXYo?si=iEl2vRr5JucBDn5v kzbin.infoBNr7M9H8N2g?si=KxRx7b3pE-Qshkn0

[@madelinetrotter1471]

Thank you! I will definitely try a chemical exfoliator. I appreciate you!! Much love

[@heatherhall3426]

So I've made it twice. First time it was overcooked and second one was liquid after cooling. Can I reheat it or how do I save it!

[@abetweene]

yes, u can continue cooking the liquidy one. remember to take little samples as youre cooking and let them cool on the spoon to see when the consistency is how u want it. thatll tell u when its ready.

[@DeeGee-jk4ow]

Hey please forgive me if I'm a bit slow, which sugar resulted in the strip wax?

[@abetweene]

any kind can be used to make strip sugar