Understanding the benefits and side effects of each to determine which is better for you!
Shaving
Shaving is when you use a razor to remove the top layer of hair from your skin. This hair removal method is more of a trim, only removing hair from the surface of the skin and leaving the root intact. Shaving usually only lasts a few days before the hair begins to grow back, which means you will shave more often. Often times after shaving you may experience itching, razor burns, and/or ingrown hairs.
Waxing
Waxing is when you use waxes made from resins and tree by-products to remove body hair. This method removes hair from the root. Understand that there are two different types of waxing: hard and soft. Hard wax is applied, then removed by gripping the edge of the wax. Soft wax is applied, then removed by a wax removal strip that is pressed and smoothed over the wax. It usually takes about 2 weeks before you begin to see hair growing back to the area. Like with sugaring, the hair will need to grow 1/4 inch before being removed again, so the wax is able to grip the hair. After a wax, you may experience irritation, moderate pain, redness, and/or ingrown hairs.
Sugaring
Sugaring is when you use a sugaring paste, which is a mix of lemon, water, and sugar. Like waxing, this paste is applied to your skin and pulled off to remove the hair from the roots. However, waxing and sugaring are very different. Sugaring paste has no additives, essential oils, chemicals, or preservatives commonly found in waxes. Sugaring paste is applied against the growth of the hair and removed with the growth of the hair. This is opposite of waxing, where you apply the wax in the same direction as the hair growth and remove the wax by pulling against the hair growth. Hair typically takes a little longer to grow back with sugaring rather than waxing AND after a while hair may not grow back at all in places. It usually takes 2-3 weeks before you begin to see hair growing back and like previously stated with waxing, the hair will need to grow 1/4 inch before being removed again. Sugaring paste does not stick to the skin at all, therefore, it is less painful. Although, there are still side effects you may experience such as: moderate pain, redness, and/or irritation. This method of hair removal is best if you tend to have a problem with ingrown hairs!
Personal
Me, personally, prefer sugaring. I have shaved and gotten a wax prior to sugaring, but once I started sugaring I have never went back. Sugaring leaves the skin smoother and lasts longer. I, also, suggest using a product called Tend Skin to reduce the appearance of bumps and redness. This product can, also, be used to exfoliate.
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