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Sugaring Hair Removal Theory and Technique Course

CIDESCO Endorsed  ●  Employer Trusted  ●  Globally Respected

Follow international beauty standards with this verified body sugaring hair removal course. Plus, receive lifetime access to our Resource Library and Technique Tutorials. Upon completion, you will be added to a database of verified practitioners and receive a gold verified badge that you can use to promote yourself.

Course duration: 12–16 hours.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

BECOME A VERIFIED SUGARING PRACTITIONER

Step into your career fully equipped and primed for success.

Master basic to advanced techniques

Follow simple step-by-step video tutorials, audio with text lessons, and downloadable diagrams to help you master the hand application method while reducing waste.

Achieve CIDESCO-endorsement status

Follow international beauty protocols with the endorsed sugaring curriculum by CIDESCO International, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy in over 40 countries and 5 continents.

Leap ahead of the competition

Finish the program ready to market yourself with complete marketing support. With over 50+ resources and growing, you'll be able to start promoting and growing your business immediately.

WHO IS CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL?

CIDESCO is a global third-party, non-profit organization that was established in 1946. Their aim is to uphold the highest standards of Beauty and Spa therapy throughout the world. They are accredited by education boards in multiple countries.

Graduates of this program receive a stamped certificate and may order a hard copy version.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Introduction to Sugaring: Benefits, Promotion, and Selling Points
  • Anatomy of Hair and Skin: Key Factors, Disorders, and Infections
  • Client Consultation: Conducting Effective and Personalized Assessments
  • Establishing a Clean, Hygienic, and Sterile Environment
  • Equipment and Supplies: Types of Sugar Paste and Their Best Uses
  • Blending Sugar Pastes for Optimal Results
  • Techniques for Each Body Area (Optional add-on: Intimate)
  • Treating and Preventing Ingrown Hairs: Best Practices
  • Common Issues and Solutions: Troubleshooting Techniques
  • Estimated Treatment Times by Body Area
  • Pricing Recommendations for Each Treatment Area
  • Bonus: Marketing Tips and Strategies for Success

After completing your sugaring hair removal certificate, you can find career opportunities in:

Salaries typically range from $30,000 to $75,000+ USD, depending on region and experience.

Day spas or salons

Wellness centers

Destination resorts

Business ownership

Ordering supplies from professional manufacturers

Course enrollment documentation is provided, allowing you to order professional supplies within the United States (USA), Canada, Nordic Countries, Europe, Asia, and various other regions. Contact us for more information.

MEET YOUR GUIDE

Aimee Kellerman

Aimee is a renowned sugaring expert with nearly two decades worth of experience in the skincare industry. She is the visionary force behind four flourishing sugaring companies and is a featured Sugaring Judge in the upcoming 2024-2025 Skin Games, one of the largest international events for beauty professionals.

As one of the few internationally recognized and third-party verified sugaring certificate programs, Aimee oversees and leads education efforts, ensuring alignment with CIDESCO International's curriculum standards.

Previously, Aimee founded SugarMe Esthetics, a top-rated spa in Sweden. She also co-founded Sugaring Canada and Savvy Sugaring Sweden, two regional premium product distributors and education companies.

With a global mandate, Aimee leads qualified educators who teach at cosmetology schools and private practices. Her achievements are supported by a commitment to continual learning, demonstrated by her multiple certifications and status as a licensed esthetician and advanced skin therapist.

Plan selection: ONLINE CERTIFICATIONS**

Save by paying in full or choose to make split payments over three months.

Enjoy course access for a period of six months with lifetime access to technique tutorial videos.

Bundle and Save or Pay Over 6 Months

Flexible bundle and payment options available.

From $ 230

  • ✔️ Explore other Certification bundle options
  • ✔️ Choose a flexible 6-month payment plan on certification and bundles

Core Certification Only

Certification in body sugaring (excluding intimate).

$ 430 USD x 3

  • ✔️ Enroll in the course: Sugaring Hair Removal: Theory and Technique.
  • ✔️ Lifetime Access to the "Resource Library"
  • ✔️ Employers can verify your certificate authenticity and credential
  • ✔️ Bonus advice and calculations for entrepreneurs
  • ✔️ CIDESCO-endorsed and accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.
Most
Popular

Mastery Bundle

Full certification, including advanced training in male and female intimate sugaring.

$ 589 USD x 3

  • ✔️ Includes three (3) courses:
  • (1) Sugaring Hair Removal: Theory and Technique, (2) Expert Brazilians, and (3) Mastering Manzilians.
  • ✔️ Lifetime Access to the "Resource Library", including intimate-related content
  • ✔️ Employers can verify your certificate authenticity and credential
  • ✔️ Bonus advice and calculations for entrepreneurs
  • ✔️ CIDESCO-endorsed and accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.

More Bundle Options

Flexible bundle and payment options available.

From $1195

  • ✔️ Explore other Certification bundle options
  • ✔️ Choose a flexible 6-month payment plan on certification and bundles

Core Certification Only

Certification in body sugaring (excluding intimate).

$1290

$ 1195 USD

  • ✔️ Enroll in the course: Sugaring Hair Removal: Theory and Technique.
  • ✔️ Lifetime Access to the "Resource Library"
  • ✔️ Employers can verify your certificate authenticity and credential
  • ✔️ Bonus advice and calculations for entrepreneurs
  • ✔️ CIDESCO-endorsed and accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.
Best
Value

Mastery Bundle

Full certification, including advanced training in male and female intimate sugaring.

$2093

$ 1644 USD

  • ✔️ Includes three (3) courses:
  • (1) Sugaring Hair Removal: Theory and Technique, (2) Expert Brazilians, and (3) Mastering Manzilians (Value of $2093).
  • ✔️ Lifetime Access to the "Resource Library", including intimate-related content.
  • ✔️ Employers can verify your certificate authenticity and credential
  • ✔️ Bonus advice and calculations for entrepreneurs
  • ✔️ CIDESCO-endorsed and accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.

Trusted by students around the world.

See what our alumni have to say about our courses:

The learning materials were easy to understand and the overall experience was very educational. It helped boost my confidence and understanding of why I was getting stuck.

Stephanye
Alumni

In this course, you learn every step from preparations, hygiene, sugaring all body parts, and aftercare and why. Highly recommend it to everyone.

Maria
Spa owner

This theory part of this course was extremely in-depth. I’m so appreciative of all of it because it really equipped me for my practicals. I went in feeling very confident on the first attempt!

Kenisha
Alumni

The course was very thorough, and the videos were very high quality and easy to follow. You could watch them on repeat. The assessments after each module helped lock in the theory.

Damali
Alumni

High quality and super informative course. Aimee is a great educator and the course really covered everything you need to master your skills in sugaring! 5/5! ⭐️

Gabriella
Alumni

Always good to freshen up your skills and also for beginners. They will get a super start in their sugaring career and be very confident after this course.

Maria
Alumni

The course was in-depth and I appreciate the time that was put into each segment. I would definitely recommend this as a first-time entry into aesthetics.

Clean Aesthetics
Spa owner

The videos are very detailed and the theory is simplified so that beginners can really understand and be confident carrying out any sugaring service. ❤️

Kimberly
Alumni

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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We offer the only sugaring certification course to be endorsed by CIDESCO International, the world standard for spa and beauty therapy.

An endorsement from CIDESCO means that they have reviewed the course and it meets their high standards of education. The course is also listed on their website as an eligible Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.

By choosing our programs, you are investing in better education and training.  

  • The videos are professionally filmed from various angles to ensure you receive the best viewership experience. Subtitles are also added to help you catch every word.
  • In each lesson, we share videos, diagrams, and text, accompanied by audio, to help you best absorb the content.
  • A body sugaring tutorial is provided for each body part listed. We sugar both men and women. 
  • At the end of the program, we will provide you with marketing and business support and advice. This includes social media posts, printable signage, valuable forms,  and even staff protocols.

We teach the hand positions methodology in our courses.

For context, there are two broadly known sugaring technique styles:

1. Sugaring with hand positions

2. Sugar-waxing

With the hand position methodology, you avoid the use of single-use items such as strips, strips and chemical wax removers that are involved in sugar-waxing.

By using the hand position techniques taught in our courses, practitioners will lower their environmental impact, while reducing the costs associated with the service. 

While some practitioners perform sugaring services without this full list of supplies, we highly recommend these products in order to offer clients the best and most comfortable sugaring experience.

1) A single or double sugar warmer: Ideally digital with two slots for pastes: Soft and Medium.

2) One to three types of sugar pastes (depending on climate & location):

  •  Soft (or Ultra)
  • Medium (or Smooth)
  • Firm (or Strong)

*Why? Different consistencies of pastes can be better suited for sensitive areas and/or hair types. A medium paste can be a great starter product, however.

3) Pre-Sugar Cleanse: Used to cleanse and prepare the skin, before and after treatment.

4) Drying Powder: Whicks up any excess moisture (i.e. sweat) that impairs the effectiveness of sugaring.

5) Body Tonic (optional)An antiseptic spray to sterilize the skin.

6) After-Sugar Lotion: A post-sugaring moisturizer formulated to soothe. For use on all body areas (after hair removal). 

7) Soothing Oil (optional): A lightweight moisturizer for use on sensitive areas/skin such as bikini, face, and underarms.

8) Nitrile gloves: For hygiene purposes. High-quality gloves are recommended to prevent breakage during treatment.

9) Popsicle stick/ spatula (optional): As a backup in case more paste is needed for learning purposes, or for special blending purposes.

10) A treatment bed or flat surface to practice on: To perform your service.

You can complete our courses using ANY brand. 

We use Tamara's Sugar in our course videos and have supplier relationships in most countries.

If you need help sourcing your product supplies, please contact us by clicking here.

Yes, most of the courses offered a certificate-eligible. Successfully completing a "certification course" will earn you a certificate, which can be printed & framed.

We break courses into small bite-sized learnings using a mix of live-client videos, infographics, and short quizzes.

You will follow a guided process that ensures you pick up the right skills at the right time.

The amount of time it takes to complete a course depends on your level of commitment. However, we suggest the below times to allow users to take their time and best absorb the content.

Time estimations:

  1. Body sugaring: 12 to 16 hours
  2. Expert Brazilians: 3 to 4 hours
  3. Mastering Manzilians: 3 to 4 hours

We grant you unlimited access to the course for a period of six months. 

After this period you will continue to retain your access to the "Student Resource Library".

The certificate issued will be in the name of the account holder. For this reason, purchases are for individual use only.  

However, spa owners can purchase courses for staff by visiting our "Group Rates" pricing page.

We accept credit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and a variety of other payment options.

Sugaring Certification: 

  1. Theory test (30min): Made from the non-graded quizzes. Multiple retry attempts are allowed. 
  2. Technique assessment: You will submit five short 1-3 minute videos of yourself sugaring various body areas (on yourself or a model).  Our educator will either approve your submission as is, or provide feedback so you can resubmit. 


Expert Brazilians and Mastering Manzilians:

Theory test only (15 min)Made from the non-graded quizzes. Multiple retry attempts are allowed. 

*Given the nature and privacy of intimate hair removal we do not do technique testing for these areas.


Other notes regarding tests:

  • There are no timers on any of the tests.
  • You can save and return back anytime.
  • Unlimited retry attempts are allowed for all tests.

In order to help you provide top-notch service, we will review your technique. We do this by requesting two to three-minute videos of yourself sugaring various body areas (upper lip, arms, armpits, legs, and bikini).

Our online educator will then review the footage and provide video feedback directly to you. If a correction is necessary, we may ask you to resubmit a video (you can be your own model as necessary).


Practicing the right technique is crucial.  Why? 

  • Improper technique can result in injury to both yourself and the client.

For example, bruising to the client can occur if too much pressure is applied. Improper form over a long period can result in a repetitive strain injury and limit your abilities to provide services in the future.

This is why choosing the right education provider is critical to your long-term success.

  • Only applicable to the Sugaring Certification. Intimate courses are exempt.

Yes. While it may be easier and more practical to sugar models, you can provide video footage of yourself sugaring your own body areas.

If possible, however, we encourage you to find models, which can be friends, family, or even prospective clients. 

Keep in mind that this exercise can help you build your clientele, before even formally launching your business. 

We provide a Model Waiver Form template, which can be used as additional protection while training.

You will automatically be issued your certificate upon successfully completing a course.

The PDF file provided can be saved to your device, or it can be accessed in the future by visiting "My Dashboard".

Sugaring Hair Removal: Theory & Technique:

  • Theory: 30 to 45 minutes
  • Technique: 10 minutes of recording time. 

Expert Brazilians and Mastering Manzilians:

  • Theory: 15 to 30 minutes

Time will vary depending on the individual and experience.

Most of our sugaring educators and practitioners started out their careers in waxing. While waxing can be effective for some, we typically see longer-lasting results with sugaring.

Sugaring often produces better results, with a reduction in ingrown hairs. The reason is that the sugaring paste is removed in the hair's natural direction, similar to a tweezing motion. The result is less hair breakage and a cleaner extraction from the root.

Yes. While working at an established spa may provide a consistent flow of clientele, those who do not have a location may consider starting an at-home or mobile sugaring hair removal business.

We provide a crash course in marketing and also share social media resources, signage, and other materials to help get you and your new business started.

Sugaring requires skill and precision. With proper training, you will be able to provide a professional service, while having the capability to adapt to the nuances and differences between your clientele. Each individual has different sensitivities, needs, and considerations. Without knowing what to look out for, or the warning signs of a problematic condition, you could accidentally injure the client. 

For the above reason, it is important to "start off on the right foot" by choosing a well-rounded and professional education program.

Incorrect techniques or incorrect information can result in injury to both yourself and the client. 

For example: 

  • Too much pressure may cause bruising to the client.
  • Poor form from the practitioner can cause injury from repetitive strain injury (RSI), an extremely common condition within the beauty industry.
  • If a client has a certain skin condition, such as eczema or psoriasis, you may worsen it by sugaring over it. 

In our courses, we provide you with the right information and cover the correct body positioning and techniques to help ensure you continue to provide a  safe and effective service for the long term.

No. While ingredients between brands may be similar, the consistency is greatly impacted by a formula's process and measurements of each ingredient. 

Fun fact, before partnering with CIDESCO to become an international education provider, we extensively tested multiple brands at various spas. What we discovered was that different brands produce different outcomes. Some were not consistent and did not produce the results we intended. With staff input, we ultimately decided to go with Tamara's Sugar. 

Ideally, one to three types of professional-grade sugaring pastes.  

Depending on your region and climate, you may not need all three types. For example, a tropical climate may not be suitable for a soft paste if a service is being performed outdoors or in a warmer room.

Types of sugaring pastes: 

Soft or Ultra - Soft consistency for larger body areas, and custom blending. Effective for picking up vellus hair (aka "peach fuzz" or light hair).

Medium or Smooth - Medium consistency for all body areas. Glides on smoothly. A great paste for beginners and experts alike. Effective for terminal hair removal.

Firm or Strong - Firm consistency for warmer climates & custom blending. Strong enough to pull out the toughest hairs.

It doesn't have to be. With this innovative learning platform, you will learn all of the essentials through step-by-step video tutorials. Diagrams and user-friendly handouts are also included.

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Last updated: December 12, 2024.

DISCLAIMERS:

* Program fees for in-person education may vary depending on the beauty school or educator partner. Before enrolling, the educator will confirm the course costs with you.

**In certain countries, such as the United States, an Esthetician or Cosmetology license is also required. For further details, reach out to your local Board of Cosmetology or relevant regulatory authority.