Face Sugaring
Brow Sugaring
$ 25.00(25 minutes)
Cheek Sugaring
$ 15.00(15 minutes)
Chin Sugaring
$ 15.00(15 minutes)
Full Face Sugaring
$ 55.00(45 minutes)
Jawline Sugaring
$ 15.00(15 minutes)
Upper Lip Sugaring
$ 15.00(15 minutes)
Body Sugaring
Bikini Sugaring
$ 40.00Removes hair to the inside of panty line. (20 minutes)
Standard Brazilian Sugaring
$65.00For new clients or for clients who have not been sugared within the 5-week maintenance timeframe. (45 minutes)
Maintenance Brazilian Sugaring
$60.00Existing clients only. Must be within 5 weeks of last service. (30 minutes)
Full Back Sugaring
$ 65.00(20 minutes)
Full Chest Sugaring
$ 65.00(45 minutes)
Arms & Legs Sugaring
Full Arm Sugaring
$ 50.00(1 hour)
Half Leg Sugaring
$ 55.00Upper or lower leg. (30 minutes)
Full Leg
$ 95.00Full leg, including feet & toes. (1 hour)
Sugaring vs. Waxing: What a Phoenix Esthetician Wants You to Know
Sugaring uses an all-natural paste of sugar, water, and lemon juice to remove hair at the root. It's consistently gentler than traditional waxing, especially for sensitive skin. Read the full comparison guide →
| Sugaring | Waxing | |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | Sugar, water, lemon, 100% natural | Synthetic resins, chemicals |
| Temperature | Body temperature | Hot |
| Hair removal direction | With growth direction | Against growth direction |
| Ingrown hair risk | Low | Higher |
| Pain level | Typically lower | Typically higher |
| Eco-friendly | Yes, biodegradable | No |
| Results duration | 3-4 weeks | 3-4 weeks |
The honest answer: Sugaring and waxing achieve the same end result, hair removed at the root. But the process is meaningfully different. For clients with sensitive skin, a history of irritation, or skin conditions like keratosis pilaris, sugaring is consistently gentler.
Frequently Asked Questions – Sugaring
New to sugaring? Our licensed estheticians walk you through prep and aftercare so you feel confident from your very first visit.
First-time appointments include a brief consultation so we can recommend the right service for your skin and hair type. Most sessions take 15 to 45 minutes depending on the area.
Sugaring is an organic form of hair removal dating back to ancient Egyptian times. Sugar is a water-soluble paste made of lemon (citric acid), sugar, and water. It looks just like honey with a much thicker consistency, and it’s so natural you can actually eat it. Sugar itself is also anti-bacterial by nature. The ingredients found in sugaring paste are both natural and safe for the environment.
A single ball of sugar is applied with gloved hands, and the glove is replaced every time we take more sugar from its container. Every step of our expert sugaring experience is super clean and hygienic. There is never any “double-dipping” during the sugaring process, so you never need to worry about cleanliness or cross-contamination.
No! Your hair only needs to be 1/8th of an inch long (about the size of a grain of rice) for the sugaring paste to adhere to.
Some clients experience a little redness for an hour or so. Sugaring consistently will result in less hair growing back, and the hair that does grow back will be thinner and softer.
Most clients who get sugared regularly come every three to four weeks.
Yes — sugaring is one of the best hair removal options for sensitive skin. The natural paste doesn’t adhere to live skin cells. Learn more →
Most clients find sugaring less painful than waxing. Because hair is removed in the direction of growth rather than against it, there is less follicle trauma and less pulling. Discomfort is also reduced with regular appointments as hair becomes finer over time.
Sugaring results last 3–4 weeks. With regular appointments at our Phoenix studio, hair grows back progressively finer, which means easier removal and longer-lasting smoothness over time.
The sugaring paste used at Avella Beauty in Phoenix contains three ingredients: sugar, water, and lemon juice. There are no synthetic additives, resins, artificial fragrances, or harsh chemicals, making it safe for sensitive skin and a gentler alternative to traditional waxing.
Hair should be approximately 1/4 inch long, about 2–3 weeks of growth after shaving. This length allows the sugar paste to grip the hair at the follicle for clean removal. If hair is too long, trimming before your appointment is helpful.
Yes — sugaring is one of the best hair removal options for sensitive skin. The natural paste doesn’t adhere to live skin cells. Learn more →
Brazilian sugaring at Avella Beauty in Phoenix starts at $65. The appointment takes approximately 45 minutes. We recommend scheduling every 3–4 weeks to maintain smooth results.
No, most clients find sugaring less painful than waxing. Because sugaring paste is removed in the direction of hair growth, it works with the hair rather than against it, which significantly reduces the pulling sensation and trauma to surrounding skin. Clients who have found waxing too uncomfort