sugaring

British

/ ˈʃʊɡərɪŋ /

noun

a method of removing unwanted body hair, whereby a thick viscous paste of sugar and water is applied to the hair, allowed to thicken, and then removed sharply, pulling the hairs out by their roots

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"The sugaring season has come early this year and is still underway," he said.

From BBC

Stewart's "Daily Show" begat the version of late-night that holds sway over much of TV today: headline-driven segments sugaring information and politics with comedy.

From Salon

I do know from maple sugaring with my friend and his 89-year-old uncle that changing climatic conditions are making sugaring more difficult.

From New York Times

But she soon found that before she could provide services for clients, and earn more, she was required to attend trainings on such things as sugaring to remove unwanted hair and lash and brow maintenance.

From Reuters

Van den Berg remains optimistic that technological advances the modern sugaring operation affords can provide a buffer.

From Salon

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