Making sugar wax and using it PART 1

MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE SECOND PART! This is the first part of the video I made on making and using sugar wax.

RECIPE: 2 CUPS SUGAR, ¼ CUP LEMON JUICE, ¼ CUP WATER



MAKING THE SUGAR WAX:
Using a gas stove:

1.Put the ingredients in a saucepan and heat it on high. It will boil for approximately ten minutes.

2. Watch the bubbles carefully and when the bubbles turn a light brown color, turn the heat down till it's as low as it can be. The wax should be turning a golden brown color.

3. Let it simmer for about another five minutes while watching very very carefully.
When the wax turns golden brown like the color in my videos then it is done.

(When the wax is on step three and is simmering take a tiny bit out on a spoon and run cold water over it. When it cools enough to touch, it should be stretchy. You can test it on your arm. Do this about every two minutes while the wax is simmering until it stretches out on your arm and pulls off easily. If it sticks and won't come off it's not done and if it's brittle you've overcooked it.)

MAKING WAX USING AN ELECTRIC STOVE:

Follow the same steps but reduce the time alot.

Cook the wax on medium for 5 to 8 minutes.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 6-10 minutes.

Watch the bubbles carefully and when the wax reaches the correct take it off heat immediately.

OTHER INFO:
Sugar waxing is very inexpensive to use. I use a method of pulling the wax up against the hair and then yanking it down. If you pull the wax off against the direction of hair you are only breaking off the hair strands and hair will grow back much faster. Also you can use an ice cube to close and tighten pores after waxing.

If you like to use strips then this is another way:

Put it on warm against the direction of hair growth (for example up your leg) , put your strip of cotton on (a towel, or old t shirt works) rub in the against the direction of the hair growth and yank it off with hair growth. Try not to get it on too thick (You can use a Popsicle stick for an applicator).

For storage put the hot wax into a glass container that won't melt. You can put it in the microwave to reheat it for use.

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[m0rdecai89]

Will a meat thermometer measure this accurately or should I get a candy one?

[Amy11190]

@m0rdecai89

I'm not sure if there's a difference in temperature ranges with a meat thermometer.

you don't even have to use a thermometer if you don't want to. I only have used one once

[alyshadawn15]

I am TERRIBLE!!!! at making this. Not sure what I'm getting wrong, but it just won't turn out right. :/

Have you ever considered making and selling? haha

[Amy11190]

@alyshadawn15

lol no I haven't but I may one day :p

it just takes lots of practice to get it right for most people. Others manage to do it perfectly their first try!

[spritzles]

wow thanks... i just heard of sugaring, and im going to try to make some!

but i was wondering how you got into sugaring or how you first found out about it. also, where did you get the recipe from? when i was looking online, this is the recipe i see alot, but then there are also others.. have you tried those? if you did, does this work the best?

thank you sooo much

[Amy11190]

It's a long story how I got into it but I did a lot of research online to find out as much info as I could before I started waxing and made my videos. I have tried a few other recipes and this one has worked the best for me so far. Once I tried one that used less water and juice and it hurt so freaking bad lol

[M30WM3]

Love your videos! Just a word of caution: Do not let hot wax touch your skin till it is cooled. Yes I know this is common sense but I had a bit of an accident.. nothing too sever since it was just one drop that touched my finger but it burns pretty bad. It took a little while for it to stop stinging. I now have a bubble the size of a small pencil eraser in the spot where I accidentally dripped it. It will heal. I just wanted to warn people. Don't do what I did. I recommend wearing oven mitts.

[MonsterTori]

So is this what you use to pull sugar or blow sugar?

[morance]

you should know the difference between light brown and dark brown because what the sugar wax in your video looks like is light brown

[jackmehof247]

where's the weed!

[fashiongal24shy]

@Amy11190 if i reduce the amount of sugar to 1 cup how much water and lemon juice would i use?

[EstherGlitterRose]

Lol

[haihaihannah123]

all of you are saying you burnt it and this is too hard to do..

Im 12, made this... and got rid of my mustache.

SHAMWOW.

[OmgItsMomoGirl]

@iluvladygaga4evr can i use brown sugar instead?

[TheType1love]

Do you know the bbc program 'snog, marry avoid' ? it gives u tips on every program and she said 1 cup sugar, 1/4 lemon juice 1/4 water. how about if i wanted to make a tiny bit like for two strips?

[skylights123]

tried this and i think i burned it....it became hard and wouldnt stick well to my skin :P

but the color seemed the same as the video ~

[iluvladygaga4evr]

Instead of lemon you can use lime or Orange juice (not concentrated) or vinegar