It turns out that sugaring has been around for centuries and dates back to ancient Egypt. "The practice is a much less abrasive method of hair removal that uses a paste

containing only sugar, lemon, and water," says Tami Blake, an esthetician and founder of Sweet & True Sugaring Co., Sweet & True Botanicals, and True Sugaring & Skincare. "The treatment is performed using a ball of paste that looks like thick honey that's applied by hand and molded into the hair follicle. With a quick flick of the wrist, the paste and hair are removed in the same direction of growth. Clients will still feel a slight sting from the root of the hair being removed from the tiny pore, but there will not be that lasting burning sensation that's experienced when using hot wax."

The technique can be less irritating, longer-lasting, and not as discomforting as traditional waxing. You can get all different parts of your body sugared: arms, legs, underarms, back, chest, face, and bikini area. Blake says Brazilian sugaring procedures are very popular at her salon.