Sugar 101

What is Sugaring?

​Sugaring is an ancient middle-eastern hair removal process that uses an all natural paste to remove the hair follicle from the root.  FROM THE ROOT…yes, that’s what I said!!! 

​There are lots of benefits of sugar versus the other forms of hair removal.  The first is that it’s all natural so it’s wonderful for the person who has sensitive skin and/or the one who is concerned with using products that are chemically based.  Sugar is made in our own kitchen using sugar, water and lemon juice.  That’s it! Unlike wax, the sugar is not hot when applied to the skin so you don’t run the risk of getting burned or even causing hyperpigmentation or scarring on the skin.  

​Another benefit is because it is pulling the hair from the root, the hair takes longer to grow back and when it does it is softer and less coarse.  Over time the hair grows back more sparse and is depleted with consistent sugaring.  Unlike shaving or waxing, sugaring helps dramatically with in-grown hair because the hair isn’t broken at the surface.  

​Once you get sweet the other options don’t compete,  you’ve been sugared with LOVE!

Lovin' on Me!

February is the month of LOVE and the ladies of Love Sugaring SD would like to share with you what we do to show ourselves some suga! 

MAILETTE:

How do I show myself some love? I guess it depends on what's going on in my life. If a "big life" event has happened, then maybe it's a therapist I need, but life isn't always about the big events.  We need to take time every day to show ourselves some love.  Even if we only have 10 extra minutes a day to love ourselves, then that's what we need to do.

One of my favorite ways to love myself is some retail therapy.  Let's be honest, a new outfit, make-up, shoes, bath products, etc., can really be what the doctor ordered.  This is not something I do all time because well my budget doesn't allow it, but I do budget for those retail splurges from time to time.  Some of the simple things I like to do is a nice hot bath. I love those "Calgon take me away" moments. A night of Netflix binging sometimes is all I really need, but journaling is one of my favorites. You can go back and read what you have written and see what was going on in your life at that time and where you are today. There is no art to journaling. I journal about anything and everything. Sometimes it's a bitching session, an inspirational quote, things I'm thankful for, new ideas and so on. Nothing you choose to write about is wrong.

Loving yourself does not have to cost a lot of money or time.  Figure out what works for you and make it a daily priority. You deserve it!

CHANDRA:

 Always on the go, a million things running through my mind, I usually find myself squeezing in time to do something for just me. Might not be exciting to most, but I find a clean house, fresh sheets, and a hot shower with eucalyptus inside (get some oil and sprinkle a little in the shower as it steams, AMAZING) clears your mind. Clutter drives me crazy which I find stresses me out, You'd be surprised how much relief you have. 

Although time with my girlfriends isn't as often as I'd like, it's still very important to me. Glass of wine and mindless gossip seems to be a good pick me up until the next time I find time to unwind, but never letting go of the classic "retail therapy". Something about coming home with new clothes,tags on and your nails just done makes you feel excited for the next day.

 I think the point of "me time" is to do whatever makes yourself feel acknowledge, nothing is too small or too large. Do you?

If you can't take care of yourself don't expect anyone else to! 

JANEE:

My whole life I have always wanted all boys! I think it’s because I have always defined myself as a “girly-tomboy”.  I never realized though that living in a home with all testosterone (including the family dog) would take a toll on me at times.  Believe me, I still LOOOOVE having all boys, but this girl LIVES for her girl time! Being with my Mom, sisters, aunts, girl cousins and girlfriends gives me a sense of peace and contentment that is indescribable.  I love talking about the latest Hollywood gossip, fashion, reality tv shows, you name it! 

My favorite is to pamper myself with girly treatments like facials or trips to the nail shop and there is nothing like retail therapy for me! It honestly makes me feel better! 

I’m a sucker for movies, reality tv and a good book.  By the time the boys are all in bed I like to do things that don’t require “mommy” to think too much! I love a bath with candles, until one of my little monsters starts banging on the door.  Any mother of a little boy understands what I’m talking about! 

Music is my calming joy! I play whatever artist is my favorite according to my mood and it’s my chance to just escape my thoughts and with a schedule like mine sometimes that’s all a mama needs!

Self Love

SELF LOVE

If you are a product of the generation I come from you were taught to always think of others first.  We were constantly reminded not to be selfish and to take care of those around you.  To some extent I can understand the value in this, but I also disagree with the idea that you should be last or anything short of first on your list of people to care for.  

​In my life what I’ve learned is that you HAVE to love and take care of yourself first.  It’s imperative to be whole and healthy.  If you are constantly only giving then you will find yourself exhausted and depleted.  What we need to know as truth is that in taking care of ourselves and putting ME first comes gratification and wholeness! I find when I take care of myself I am a stronger, more balanced mother, employee, friend, wife, etc.

​How does one do this “taking care of me” thing? Well, thatanswer isn’t one size fits all so I guess if you want that answer you must learn what makes you happy? What gives you balance? Confidence?  When you care for yourself whether with exercise, beauty, meditation or whatever it is that soothes your soul you experience a burst in your serotonin levels.  Serotonin is a chemical created by the human body that works as a neurotransmitter.  Some call it our “happy juice” because it is responsible for maintaining mood balance.  When we experience low levels of serotonin we experience depression.   So taking care of yourself and making you a priority is crucial to your health!

​I know that I can tell you for me, helping and giving to others makes me truly happy! It makes me full and content.  But I also understand that to do this the healthy way and successful way long-term I must give to myself on a spiritual and physical level! I must put me first and take care of myself so that I can help those around me.  This is a work in progress, I’ve learned the hard way the consequences of not loving myself first.  My life always seemed off balance.  I was exhausted and at times resentful but while I walk this journey and I choose to put myself first I find complete contentment and an abundance of inner personal strength.  I find I love harder and stronger and it feels like the amount of love I have is endless.  It feels good to love myself, flaws and all and to take care of myself because in the end I know I am winning and so are those around me. 

“Don’t forget to fall in love with yourself first.”  -Carrie Bradshaw

Meet the Get Sweet Girls!

I wanted to take a minute to introduce the ladies of LOVE SUGARING SD to you and to thank you for taking the time to “like” our page and for being a part of our journey and our lives.  

LOVE SUGARING SD is based on a love for life and skin.  We are all about empowering people, especially women, to feel their absolute best.  We believe that with LOVE everything is possible and we take each and every client and treat them with such.  It may sound cheesy to some but to us it’s a word and feeling that we incorporate in every aspect of our lives.  

​LOVE SUGARING SD was started by our beautiful leader Mailette.  Most of you already know this super talented, kind and smart chica.  Mailette has been sugaring for 9 years.  She started sugaring me 3 years ago and I have been hooked ever since.  She has since trained Chandra and I with LOVE and shared her vision with us and we are excited to team up with such a compassionate, hard-working woman like her.  When asked what her favorite quote is, her response was “You ARE good enough!” 

​Chandra is the newest addition to our team, but by no means is she a rookie in any way.  She has a drive and passion that motivates and inspires those around her.  She is one of the top makeup artists in San Diego, has been featured in many bridal magazines, and she is our spray tanning queen.  She has a gentle touch and her attention to detail makes her a GREAT esthetician! Chandra is our fire ball…she’s a hard worker, she’s reliable and she’s dependable.  She loves her clients and goes above and beyond to make sure they are happy and that they feel the LOVE!

​And lastly there is me! There isn’t much to say about myself except that I’ve been an esthetician for longer than I would like to admit…lol! But I have been so blessed to do something that I absolutely LOVE with two women who encourage me to be my best on a daily basis.  I have a passion for LOVE, life and skin.  Over the next months I will be blogging on these topics and so many more.  I am open to any of your ideas or thoughts on what you would like to hear about.   Thank you for your LOVE and for opening up your life to our vision…it is a pleasure to be in your world and we’re excited to share ours with you!

7 Reasons to Get a Facial

So many people ask me "How often should I get a facial?" I always say, "it's not the frequency, it's the fact that you're doing it. You'll feel clean, fabulous and your skin will thank you"

1.          Fact: Our skin is the largest organ and unfortunately the most neglected.

2.          Skin analysis:  "You need an expert to analyze what's up"?   The only way to get a true picture of what's happening with your skin is through your skin guru (aka esthetician). Many people believe that they have one skin type, when in reality they are completely wrong.  For example, someone may believe that they have oily skin when they actually have dehydrated skin.  When your skin is dehydrated, it will produce more oil.  There is a difference between oil and water.

3.          Exfoliation:  During a facial you will get the proper exfoliation that you need, whether your skin guru uses a mechanical form (scrub, Clarisonic) or chemical form (enzyme or acid).  Our skin can hold up to fourteen layers of dead skin! Yuck! So when you are applying product it is unable to reach your live skin and feed it.

4.          Massage:  A facial massage stimulates blood flow to your skin that helps feed the skin and remove toxins.  And let’s face it, it feels good!

5.          Feeding your skin:  After the exfoliation and massage, much needed nutrients are added to your skin.   Since all that nasty dead skin is gone, the product will actually do its job.

6.          Products:  Get the products that work for you!  If your skin guru is doing his/her job, he/she will recommend a skin care regimen for you.  In this case, you really do get what you pay for.  If you want to buy drug store brand products, you will get drugstore brand results.  Investing in your skin doesn’t have to cost you your first-born.  There are many professional skin care products that will fit into your budget.

7.          Pampering: At the end of the day we can all use some pampering, right??.  In tandem, your skin is getting the nutrients it needs to look its best while you're taking one solid hour for yourself to slow down, relax and take care of your most important first impression--your face!