Category: Sugaring
Sugaring is a cosmetic procedure that involves removing unnecessary body hair using sugar paste. Despite the fact that women resort to it more often, male sugaring is not so uncommon. In addition to removing hair from the back, legs, chest and face, the most daring representatives of the stronger sex decide to undergo hair removal in the groin area. Most often it is carried out by men working in the fashion industry or athletes.
Types of male sugaring of intimate areas
Bikini sugaring for men differs from the female version: men's hair grows outward and has a stiffer and thicker structure.
The male bikini area covers not only the part where the hair protrudes from under the trunks, but also the genital area, as well as the anal area. Sugaring a man's bikini is a painful but tolerable procedure. It can be carried out in several ways:
- removal of vegetation from the scrotum;
- sugaring of pubic hair;
- hair removal on the buttocks (optional);
- removal of vegetation in the crease between the buttocks.
Sugar hair removal has no contraindications; the only adverse reactions may be allergies and irritation. But after it, the hair will begin to grow back in 1-1.5 months and will become much softer and lighter. In addition, due to the high temperature of the sugar mass, the pores are cleaned and the skin is moisturized.
Why do men need sugaring?
Most “real men” are quite skeptical about young people visiting beauty salons. What is especially puzzling is that the guy signed up for men's bikini hair removal. Why young people carry out such treatment still remains a mystery to many men of the old school.
- Most guys do men's intimate waxing to maintain hygiene. Unlike women's sweat, men's sweat has a more pronounced odor, which is why towards the end of the working day, if there is vegetation in the intimate area, a specific aroma may appear. Sugaring for men helps solve this problem and forget about it for several weeks;
- The sugaring procedure is often resorted to by men whose activities involve showing off their bodies. More often this applies to athletes, actors and models. Removing hair once a month using sugar paste is much easier than shaving every 3-4 days. In addition, such treatment causes irritation and itching much less often than shaving;
- Epilation of the intimate area in men is often carried out for the sake of their own comfort. Many men, like women, do not like the presence of excess hair on the body and consider it unaesthetic.
Also, according to some men, they carry out depilation in intimate places exclusively at the request of their beloved women.
Reference! Sugaring of the male bikini area is recommended to be performed only in a salon setting. In the absence of skills and certain knowledge, treatment can be extremely painful and cause some complications.
Preparation for the procedure
Men rarely agree to perform sugaring on their own, so they often turn to the services of a specialist in a cosmetology salon.
The procedure consists of several stages, before which the male representative needs to prepare. First of all, you need to find an experienced specialist who can advise on all issues of interest, as well as talk about possible risks.
By the time of male depilation of the bikini area, the hair length should be 5 mm, therefore, 2 weeks before the appointed date, a representative of the stronger sex needs to shave the specified area of the body with a cosmetologist. If a man comes to sugaring unprepared, the master can use a trimmer to adjust the desired length, but this is done for an additional fee.
To make hair removal for men less painful, it is recommended to treat the groin area with a scrub a day before visiting the specialist.
Sugaring of the male bikini area is best done in the evening, when the highest pain threshold is observed. In addition, after the procedure is completed, the client will be able to go home and thereby reduce friction of the treated area with clothing.
Although sugar hair removal is less painful than waxing, you can apply a numbing cream to the treated area before the procedure. The skin is wrapped in film and left for half an hour. The effect of this cream lasts for an hour. This time is most often enough to complete the procedure.
Cons and Popular Fears
The main reason why many representatives of the stronger sex do not decide to remove vegetation in the intimate area is the fear of looking insufficiently masculine . Some people mistakenly associate any self-care procedures with homosexuality. Some people think that a real man shouldn’t pay so much attention to his appearance; he needs to do great things.
The image of a brutal male who is “slightly more beautiful than a monkey” is no longer relevant in the 21st century. Masculinity today is not mountains of muscles, a strong aroma of sweat and a hairy chest, not to mention other areas. A well-groomed appearance is trendy , and no one contrasts it with masculinity. However, even before this opposition was far-fetched; it was not for nothing that Pushkin reasonably remarked that “you can be a practical person and think about the beauty of your nails.”
Intimate hair removal emphasizes the most undeniable male characteristics, drawing attention to them. So we can say that the appearance after such procedures only becomes more masculine. That is why hair removal procedures have become the norm for athletes, models, and actors.
Fashion standards are gradually changing, and the absence of groin hair is no longer associated with minorities. On the contrary, women find this feature of appearance very attractive.
There are other fears. For example, there is a widespread belief among men that intimate male hair removal is very painful. Indeed, the skin in this area is highly sensitive, and pulling out hairs by the roots is an unpleasant procedure. But today there are practically painless methods of eliminating vegetation. For example, an alexandrite laser with Moveo technology , equipped with cooling elements, allows you to avoid discomfort when removing hair. Additionally, discomfort is reduced through the use of special creams.
Some men are suspicious of laser hair removal : will the radiation affect potency? Will it lead to any violations? Will it damage internal organs? Will it affect the health of future children? All these fears are completely unfounded. The beam penetrates no more than 4 mm - this is enough to destroy hair follicles. The laser does not affect the subcutaneous structures in any way, so the condition of the internal organs and potency, and especially the offspring, is not in danger.
Finally, representatives of the stronger sex are often simply embarrassed to do intimate hair removal . The very idea that the hands of a stranger will perform some kind of manipulation in their precious groin area inspires awe in such people. But let us remember that the procedure is performed by a professional doctor , who is difficult to surprise, shock or offend by the sight of the human body. Doctors performing such manipulations are tactful enough to defuse the situation and avoid awkwardness. You can safely trust a specialist and not worry about your physical shape, the appearance of your intimate area, or an unpredictable reaction to the doctor’s actions.
How is hair removal done?
When performing men's deep bikini sugaring, the master must put on disposable gloves and lay down a disposable sheet in front of the client. The client is asked to either completely undress or wear a disposable thong.
The skin must be clean: the master degreases and cleanses it using a special composition.
Sugaring paste is applied against hair growth and removed in the direction of growth. This is done in order to reduce pain and possible irritation after the procedure.
There are 2 ways to perform sugaring:
- Manual method. A few minutes after application, the hardened paste is removed with a sharp movement of the hand.
- Bandage method. A fabric strip is glued to the applied paste, which after a while is torn off from the skin along with the paste and hairs.
The skin in the groin area is quite thin and sensitive, so it should be constantly stretched. Considering that hair removal specialists are most often women, many men worry about the possible occurrence of a not entirely convenient situation associated with the reaction of the male body to a woman’s touch on the intimate area (talking about male erection). The same reaction occurs due to increased blood flow to the treated area. Therefore, the master often tries to reduce the number of touches to the male organs and asks the client to tighten the skin himself.
Another inconvenient moment for a male representative who decides to remove hair in the anal area will be a position that is unacceptable for many. Hair in this area of the body is removed in the knee-elbow position, which is not very popular with men. An alternative is to position your body on your side with your legs bent. Lifting one buttock, the master treats the second. Afterwards the client turns over to the other side.
At the end of sugaring, the remnants of sugar paste are removed from the skin and an antiseptic cream is applied, which may include chamomile, aloe or calendula.
Differences from female sugar depilation
Technically, male and female sugaring are absolutely the same, but there are some nuances.
The main differences between men's deep bikini sugaring are:
- the hair covering is tougher and much thicker than that of women;
- hair grows somewhat faster, and the procedure has to be repeated more often;
- for the desired result you will need not 8-10 procedures, but 15-20, depending on the hair type;
- women tolerate depilation more easily and easily than representatives of the stronger sex;
- The procedure in the intimate area takes 20-30 minutes for women, and 40-60 for men.
With the right approach from the specialist, depilation will be successful, effective and painless. An experienced cosmetologist will definitely take into account the characteristics of the male body and will do everything possible to ensure that the procedure does not bring unpleasant sensations to the client.
Post-procedure care
After men's sugar hair removal in the intimate area, it is necessary to properly care for it. To quickly restore your skin, you should adhere to the following rules:
- It is not recommended to wet the skin for the first few hours.
- When taking a shower, you should not use a washcloth.
- For 5 days, you should limit taking a hot bath and visiting a bathhouse or sauna.
- To prevent ingrown hairs, a week after the procedure you should scrub and moisturize the intimate area.
- To reduce friction with clothing, it is recommended to wear soft natural underwear (cotton, linen or silk).
Pain may persist for some time after the procedure is completed. However, with each subsequent time they will decrease significantly.
What do you need to know about the procedure?
Deep bikini depilation for men involves the following options:
- complete depilation of the scrotum;
- partial cutting, vegetation remains in some areas;
- hairs between the buttocks can be removed or left;
- epilation of the buttocks;
- pubic hair is removed completely or trimmed.
What choice to make depends on your wishes. You can see how deep bikini depilation works for men in the video below.
If a man decides to remove hair from his private parts, he needs to know a few things related to the beginning of the procedure.
Put off shaving
You should not shave your hair in intimate places before a cosmetic event. But it won't hurt to cut your hair too long. Hairs shorter than 5 mm are removed much faster and less painfully.
More frankness
You are coming to a professional, so be more honest. Talk to a specialist about how you imagine depilation and what you want to get as a result. Ask questions before your session to ensure you get the results you want.
Drop your shyness
Don't be shy about the procedure itself. Think that you are not the only man who came for a similar procedure. There is nothing shameful or unnatural about cosmetic manipulation, or about your naked body.
Be more natural, talk to the master first, tell us about your preferences. Ask to explain in detail how depilation will take place. First of all, trust the specialist, then the session will be comfortable and with minimal pain.
Where can I get an intimate haircut?
In the cabin
The safest option. Firstly, the salons monitor hygiene and compliance with SanPiN standards. Secondly, the risk of injury during the procedure is lower. However, it all depends on the master. And thirdly, in the event of a sudden incident, you will be partially insured. Check this point with the administration: in some cases compensation is expected for an unsuccessful procedure, in others there is a free repetition or correction.
In addition, in salons you always have a choice: usually all methods of depilation and hair removal are available there.
With a specialist at home
On platforms like Profi.ru and YouDo you can find a private master. Let’s make a reservation right away: this option requires close study. No one here guarantees perfect execution. After all, we all know that portfolio photos on the Internet can be fake. And your “working” relationship with the master is not regulated in any way. You will have to solve possible problems yourself.
In addition, a private specialist is always limited. While they can do hair removal with wax and sugaring, they can’t do it with laser.
At home
You can buy all the necessary products and perform any procedure yourself (unless you install the laser at home). Lifehacker has already written about how to handle wax and do sugaring at home.
Just remember: any mistakes and problems are your own. Cuts, microcracks in the skin, chemical burns, allergic inflammation - these are the possible consequences of an incorrectly performed procedure.
