Question:
i saw this posted here, probably under the Evil NADS thread, but forgot to copy
it down. I went back and it wasnt there. It was a recipe for some type of hair
removal, either sugaring or wax. If anybody knows it and can post it again,
thanks a bunch!
Answer:
*start recipe*
sugar technique
Juice of 1/2 a lemon(or lime). 1 cup sugar. 1/3 cup honey. put in
microwave and cook stirring occasionally until it has boiled. It takes
along time to cool. Using small knife with no blade like a cheese
spreader... apply where needed. put on a strip of cotton like an old
shirt or old sheet. Rub the strip in the direction of hair growth then
pull skin taut and yank it in the opposite direction of hair growth.
Remember to dust area with cornstarch first...
I mixed the ingredients, and microwaved it for 2 min., stirred, and
microwaved it for about 20-30 sec. more. Let it cool till it is warm
and you can spread a THIN strip onto your skin. Make sure your skin is
clean, so the oils in your skin and hair don't keep the sugar from
sticking. Oh, and I like to use a popsicle stick, or a tongue
depressor to spread it on.
Now, as I said, I spread a thin strip of the mixture onto my leg,
covered it with a strip of cotton fabric. I rubbed the strip three
times in the direction of the growth, then (very important) pulled the
skin taut, took a deep breath, and pulled against the direction of
hair growth. BTW, whether you pull the skin taut from the top or
bottom of the strip doesn't seem to matter, just the tautness of the
skin. It really doesn't hurt that much, and you do get used to it. It
is a skill, and it does take practice, but it gets much easier the
more you do it. So don't get discouraged, just keep at it. It is also
time consuming, but considering that you won't have to do it for at
least another month or so, it's worth the time, IMHO. Oh, also, I do
have to occasionally reheat the mixture for about 23sec. in the
microwave.
*end*
Ok, me again, I've tried this and it works. I have problems letting
my hair get to 1/4 inch on my legs, but it worked on my eyebrows and
the fine fuzzy stuff on my belly. All microwaves are different, you
have to watch to make sure it doesn't bubble over. And like any
sugaring, you HAVE to hold the skin taut, otherwise you could bruise.
The only difference is that this needs to be warm, where Nads
(supposedly?) works cold.
Anyway, might be cheaper than ordering nads and paying
shipping/handling.
