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Theresa Larson - Gypsy Sugar 

Gypsy Sugar brings to you over 20 yrs of specializing in Sugar Hair Removal. With Brazilians being 90% of requested services you are sure to have the best Sugaring service. Gypsy Sugar travels to you, allowing you to be in the comfort and privacy of your home. Sugar Parties are a great way to get your friends together & everyone getting their time on my table. Plenty of people can give a great wax/sugar, but where I shine is making my clients comfortable on my table. Have a question? No question too big, too small or too weird. Looking forward to meeting you!

Prep Care and Tips 

Before Your Appointment 

Before Your Appointment
 

  • Let the hair grow
    Aim for at least 2–3 weeks of growth (about a grain of rice) so the sugar can grip the hair.
     

  • Gently exfoliate
    Exfoliate 24–48 hours before your appointment to remove dead skin and help prevent ingrowns. Skip harsh scrubs the day of.
     

  • Come with clean, dry skin
    No lotions, oils, deodorant, or self-tanner on the area the day of your service.
     

  • Avoid heat & sweating
    Skip tanning beds, saunas, and heavy workouts right before your appointment.
     

  • Watch the timing
    If you menstruate, you may be more sensitive a few days before and during your cycle.
     

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After Your Appointment 


Hands off avoid touching or scratching the area to keep bacteria away.
 

  • Skip heat for 24 hours
    No hot baths, saunas, steam rooms, or intense workouts that cause heavy sweating.
     

  • Avoid tight clothing
    Wear loose, breathable fabrics to reduce friction and irritation.
     

  • No tanning or active products
    Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, retinol, acids, or scrubs on the area for at least 24–48 hours.
     

  • Start exfoliating after 2–3 days
    Gently exfoliate a few times a week to help prevent ingrowns and keep skin smooth.
     

  • Moisturize regularly
    Use a light, fragrance-free moisturizer to keep the skin soft between appointments.

Sugaring
 

Ingredients

  • Sugaring: Sugar, lemon and water. It’s natural and water‑soluble.
     

Temperature

  • Sugaring: Used at body temperature, so there’s less risk of burns.
     

How it’s removed

  • Sugaring: Applied against hair growth and flicked off with it, helping remove hair from the root with less pull on the skin.
     

Hair length

  • Sugaring: Can remove shorter hair (about 1/8").
     

Skin sensitivity

  • Sugaring: Sticks mostly to hair and dead skin cells, so many people find it gentler and less irritating.
     

Clean‑up

  • Sugaring: Rinses off easily with warm water.

Sugaring vs Waxing

Waxing
 

Ingredients​

  • Waxing: Often contains resins, oils and added fragrances.
     

Temperature​

  • Waxing: Applied hotter, which can feel more intense on sensitive skin.
     

How it’s removed​

  • Waxing: Applied with hair growth and removed against it, which can tug more on the skin.
     

Hair length​

  • Waxing: Usually needs longer hair (about 1/4") to grip well.
     

Skin sensitivity

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  • Waxing: Can adhere more to live skin, which may cause more redness or sensitivity.
     

Clean‑up

  • Waxing: Often needs oils or special removers.

The Sugaring Technique

Sugaring is a gentle, natural way to remove hair using a paste made from sugar, lemon and water. The paste is warmed to body temperature, then applied to the skin by hand.
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  1. Apply the sugar paste - a small ball of sugar paste is smoothed onto the skin against the direction of hair growth. This lets the paste wrap around each hair from the root.

  2. Flick to remove the hair - the paste is then quickly “flicked” off with the direction of hair growth. This helps remove the hair from the root while putting less stress on the skin.

  3. Repeat in small sections - the same ball of sugar can be used on several small areas, which keeps the process clean and efficient.

  4. Soothe and protect - after sugaring, a calming product is applied to reduce redness and keep the skin soft and smooth.
     

Because the paste only sticks to hair and dead skin cells (not live skin), sugaring is often less painful than waxing and can be safer for sensitive skin.

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