Part two of our crash course in hair removal led us to some new experiences. This week we bring you the art of sugaring - a technique known quite well to the ladies (particularly to those who make frequent tripps to Brazil), but just starting to make its way into the world of men's grooming.  Sugaring is similar to waxing, but removes smaller patches of hair at a time. As a result, it's a bit more precise, but takes a little longer (and thus prolongs the pain just a tad). The bonus, though, according to NYC sugaring mecca Face to Face's owner Enrique Ramirez, is that  "sugaring is all natural, so there's less irritation." True, as sugaring's name implies, it utilizes sugar, lemon juice, and some other edible ingredients to pull the hair out. And, as Enrique pointed out, "sugaring pulls the hair out in the direction of the follicle, so there's less of a chance of ingrown hairs."  Beautiful.

Sugaring for the men-folk is a bit harder to find. Face to Face NYC is one of the only spas in the City to offer a full range of sugaring services (and we mean FULL RANGE). So stop in to their chic, secluded getaway on 20th street, and ask for Enrique. And tell him we sent you.

Face to Face NYC

20 W. 20th Street, Ste 603

facetofacenyc.com