Once it’s been applied, I take a deep breath, close my eyes and brace myself. She begins to use a gentle flicking motion to remove the paste in the same direction of the hair growth. Weirdly, it doesn’t really hurt much. Sure, there’s a bit of pain, but after having experienced things like waxing and threading, it’s nothing in comparison.

“The sugar paste doesn’t adhere to the skin, so it’s only pulling out the hair,” my therapist explains. As the hair removal session goes on, I barely feel anything and my therapist and I engage in a lovely discussion about her upcoming holiday and her Christmas plans. This says a lot coming from me, as with normal waxing appointments, I’m usually in so much pain that I can barely get any words out.

Of course, everybody is different and Sugaring London stresses that the first time is the hardest and it can cause some pain. But the more you visit, the less it hurts each time as the hair follicles become smaller and the bulbs get weaker.

Another thing that strikes me is how quick the process is. Just as I feel like we’re getting into the swing of our conversation, we’re done. My skin is smooth, doesn’t feel sore and is only a little bit red. I’m seriously impressed.

“I tried sugaring, the all-natural, less-painful alternative to waxing, and this is what happened”