Organic Sugaring Hair Removal in Chicago
Why sugaring?
Sugaring vs Waxing
Sugar paste is sugar, lemon and water, and it is biodegradable. Wax grips live skin cells as well as hair; sugar paste grips the hair and leaves the live skin behind, which is why people with sensitive skin often prefer it. It goes on at about body temperature rather than hot, and it comes off in the direction your hair grows, which most people find gentler.
West of the city? The same sugar paste, the same menu and the same prices are on offer at our Naperville shop. See sugaring in Naperville for prices, hours, parking and the team on Jackson Ave.
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Client Testimonials
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I absolutely adore this locally and woman owned small business in Naperville! Cutest shop that smells divine when you walk in. Thanks to Lena Rose, I’m a sugar wax girl now! I was so impressed by how much less it hurt than traditional waxing.
-Marlissa H
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I just went into Lena Rose for the first time today and I'm kicking myself for waiting this long. I got a simple eyebrow sugaring and it was pleasant and quick. The store itself is lovely, calm, and smells really good. I am looking forward to going back soon for a manicure.
-Jennifer K
Sugaring & Hair Removal FAQS
What is sugaring, and how is it different from waxing?
Sugar paste is three ingredients — sugar, lemon and water — applied at roughly body temperature, so there is no hot wax involved. It grips the hair and not the live skin underneath, and it comes off in the direction the hair grows rather than against it. That is why people with sensitive or reactive skin usually get on better with it, and why it tends to leave less irritation behind. The paste is water soluble and biodegradable, so cleanup is warm water and nothing else.
How much does sugaring cost in Chicago?
Sugaring: lip $20, chin $15, sideburns $20, brows $35, underarm $35, stomach $55, bikini $65, chest $65, full arms $65, half legs $65, French bikini $75, Brazilian $85, full back $95, full legs $115. Prefer wax? Waxing runs from $8 for a chin to $105 for full legs, with a Brazilian at $75. Prices are the same at our Lincoln Square and Naperville shops. Lena Rose is non-tipping: the price on the menu is the whole price. Every Rose is a W-2 employee on a living wage with paid leave and benefits.
How long does my hair need to be?
About a quarter of an inch, which is roughly two weeks of growth, or about the length of a grain of rice. Sugar paste can pick up shorter hair than wax can, so if you are somewhere in between and not sure, come in and we will take a look rather than turn you away. If you shave, give it ten days to two weeks before your appointment.
Does it hurt?
Yes, a bit — it is hair removal. But because the paste is applied at body temperature and removed with the growth rather than against it, most people find it easier than waxing, and easier again the second and third time as the hair comes back finer. Tell your provider if you want them to talk you through it or to say nothing at all. Both are normal requests.
How often should I come back?
Every four to six weeks is the usual rhythm for most areas, and getting on a schedule is what makes it easier over time, because everything grows back on the same cycle. Your provider will tell you what they are seeing on your hair specifically rather than giving you a rule.
Can I sugar if my skin is sensitive, or if I use retinol?
Sensitive skin is one of the main reasons people switch to sugaring in the first place, and our Roses are trained for chemical sensitivities. Retinoids and prescription acne medication are the exception worth naming: they thin the skin, and hair removal over them can lift skin as well as hair. Tell us what you are using before we start — including anything prescription — and we will either adjust or tell you honestly to wait. If you would rather sort it out before you arrive, call 872-227-8943.
Do you offer waxing too?
Yes. Most areas are on our waxing menu too, priced a little lower than sugaring, with the same care and the same Roses. Both menus are on this page, and we are not going to lecture you about which one to choose.