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 • Mar. 25, 2024

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 • Oct. 17, 2022

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

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2022

Mr. Gregg’s own sugaring exploits started that way in 1997, and he now has over 1,000 taps.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2021

How many gallons—what a wonderful crop!—how perfect the sugaring weather had been for days and weeks.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen

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