The trend of hair removal is not only common among women but is also popular among men.

Research has shown that the methods were common in ancient Egypt (viaByrdie).

And the difference between the two?

Esthetician applying sugaring mixture

What’s the difference between sugaring and waxing?

Women prefer these two methods over hair removing creams and shaving because they give longer-lasting and smoother results.

After a few seconds or a minute, the strip is pulled off your skin.

Esthetician applying wax under an eyebrow

This method effectively pulls hair from the root (viaHealthline).

Sugaring is a process that resembles waxing, but a strip is not used.

Instead, you apply a mixture on your skin and then peel it off, together with the hair.

White feather and hairless legs

Which method to use on sensitive body parts?

That said, waxing is not ideal for sensitive body parts.