A Study on the Waxing Effectiveness of Sugaring

    September 2022
    Shinhwa Kang, Jiyoung Lee
    TLDR Sugar waxing slows hair growth and reduces thickness but can cause more ingrown hairs and inflammation than hard waxing.
    The study investigated the effects of sugar waxing versus hard waxing on skin condition and hair growth in a woman in her early 20s with no prior waxing experience. Over 4 weeks, it was found that sugar waxing resulted in slower hair growth and reduced hair thickness, but also led to more ingrown hairs and inflammation compared to hard waxing. Hard waxing resulted in faster hair regrowth and thicker hair, with fewer ingrown hairs and less inflammation. The study concluded that while sugar waxing was effective in hair removal and reducing hair thickness, proper follow-up care was crucial to minimize risks of ingrown hairs and folliculitis.
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