Sugaring NYC + Sugaring Paste Review

One of my favorite beauty spas and services I like to have performed monthly (like clockwork) is Sugaring. Sugaring NYC is my favorite and go-to salon/spa to get waxed... and let's get a little REAL for a moment. I like to get waxed pretty much everywhere, which includes Brazilian's, underarms, thighs, full legs, and face. Since COVID-19, the Government Shutdown, and individualized city/state lockdowns, make visiting this cute location, nearly impossible, and a luxury, I truly miss! I totally respect this is all necessary to help contain and prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.

I use to LOVE booking my waxing appointment with my favorite Estheticians (Sugaristas as I like to call them) and go to my happy place, during my 1:45 minute long monthly session. I'm currently missing this cute pink safe haven. Inside of Sugaring NYC is very millennial pink, and their cute backdrops in the main waiting area produces some of the BEST lighting for flicking up great selfies, and catching a Beyonce worthy glow!

I'm very lucky and grateful, to have all the right tools at home to Sugar myself at home, while everyone is at home, and maintaining social distancing. I always keep a container of sugaring paste at home for those worst case scenarios, where I have to skip my appointment, and need a little maintenance to get me by for the next few weeks. Sugaring NYC's Sugaring Paste Organic and made with Natural ingredients, that you can practically eat!

Sugaring NYC, recently came out with a Sugaring Kit, (sugaring powder pictured, not included) and it's the most AMAZING product I could ever come across. Inside the kit you will receive the infamous Organic Sugar Paste, which has been a #1 seller on AMAZON for 3 years in a row,  with 2 easy to use pink applicators, and 2 sets (4 pieces) pink nitrite gloves. I can honestly take this kit with me on vacation if I needed to, all items in the box can easily be stowed away in a suitcase or neatly in smaller storage areas. The Sugaring Kit retails for $25.00, which can be purchased on Sugaring NYC's retail website Sugar Paste or AMAZON. If you're interested in purchasing a lovely kit, you can use my promo code: THEPRETTYSTYLING to receive 10% discount on your order.

I like to warm up my sugar paste for about 10-15 seconds to make it more pliable prior to application. I'm still a newbie at sugaring, and haven't reached pro-status therefore, I love the traditional method of using wax strips. The sugar paste has never gone bad on me, and I typically keep it in a dark cool place for about 2-3 months. I typically on purchase 1-2 containers at a time. The paste literally smells like sugar, because it is made of just that, and a new other natural ingredients. It takes me a little over 2 hours to complete my entire routine depending on the areas of the body to be waxed. Honestly, for this reason, I still prefer to have this process done at Sugaring NYC. A skilled Sugarista can have all my beauty services completed within a hour.

How cool is this? A few months ago my Instagram page was featured and mentioned on the Sugaring NYC website! Sugaring NYC has locations sprinkled throughout the NYC and in various other states in the United States. When social distancing is no longer a thing, check out their website to see if there's a location in your town/city!

Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored. I am a Brand Ambassador for Sugaring NYC, if you click or shop with our affiliate link and/or code, you do not pay more or less for the Sugaring Kit or other amazing products sold. I do receive a small commission for products purchased with the affiliate links. All products mentioned in this blog post were purchased with my own money.

Image Credit: Melinda Wheeler

- Mel

Exfoliate + Moisturize

It's Summer, and we finally made it to sunshine, longer days, iced lattes, and cool beach attire. Having great skin not only starts within, but how we treat our skin on the outside, as well. Our skin needs exfoliation at least 2-3 times a week, to remove dead skin cells, and to prevent ingrown hairs, and bumps from razors or waxing.

I learned this tip from an aesthetician at Sugaring NYC, during one of my monthly sugaring sessions. I use Sugaring NYC's brand of body scrubs, in Coconut Vanilla however, you can make your own scrub or purchase any brand you want. Exfoliating really helps when I'm in between waxing, because it keeps my skin smooth, and less dry with new hairs growing in. You can use your hands to exfoliate or apply the scrub to a loofah or wash cloth. This process only takes about an extra 5 minutes in the shower and it's totally worth it!

The lotion I like to use after the shower is by Eminence Organics, and it's the Coconut Firming Body Lotion. Hands down, this is best lotion I have used in my entire life. It contains a natural alternative to Retinol. Areas on my body, where I've had stretch marks firmer, and the skin is tighter. Rumor has it, Meghan Markle uses a Firming lotion by Nivea, and swears by it. I like this lotion because it keeps my skin soft and supple, without leaving behind a greasy feeling. One bottle lasts me the entire month, for the exception of the winter months, where I would apply a thicker application.

Don't forget to apply SPF, in addition to your morning beauty treatments and rituals! Have an awesome and great summer!