A WHOLE NEW WORLD

Hello, new (post-COVID) world! We are back in action and ready to seize the day! The sun is shining, the world is in bloom, and we’re slowly getting back to feeling less like a herd of sheep and more like our beautiful selves again! 

Quarantine left us all a little stir crazy. We’ve seen it all – DIY haircuts/colours, bleach tie-dying black clothing, even the scattered superwomen giving themselves a buzz cut (hunniiii, we are HERE for that #BaldBeauty). It’s been a long 4 months, and some of you QuaranQueens made the executive decision to pick up that razor and reunite it with your lady bits – and we don’t blame you! However, this makes it harder for our Sugar Ninja, as she has to use more sugar for the now much coarser regrowth. This being said, those who have shaved during business closure will be entitled to the full charge of The Peach Bellini (not The Refill) in order to compensate for additional costs of sugar tools. We’ll get you back to your Refill’s in no time!

Not sure what kind of Brazillian appointment you need to book? Here’s a sweet little reminder of what to consider before selecting your options:

• If you’ve been maintaining a 6-week Brazillian/Brozillian sugaring schedule, you are The Peach Bellini/Burt Reynolds Refill. 

• If you haven’t seen your Sugarista more than 6 weeks and/or you’ve been shaving, then the regular Peach Bellini/Burt Reynolds applies to you!

• With the circumstances of COVID, those Sugar Babes who have been consistent clients since January 2020 will be charged regularly (i.e. You come in with your quarantine garden in full bloom and have successfully avoided shaving – BRAVO!), but unfortunately if the “landscaping” was not avoided, the new price applies. 

We appreciate your understanding while we get back to our new normal!

Lastly, a sweet little reminder on how you can do your part to support Sugar Body Bar! Leaving a review is the highest form of flattery that you can give your Sugarista. Client reviews help get 

our page circulating at the top, so new clients are attracted to book. Do your part and leave a sugary-sweet review under Sugar Body Bar’s Google review and/or through the Vagaro app! We know there are many options to choose from for your sugaring needs; our Sugar Ninja is so grateful and honoured to be your first choice, and she can’t wait to see you! 

That’s it for now! Stay safe, everyone! 

With love from afar, 

We’re Coming for You, Phase 2!

If the month of May is any consolation for what the summer months will bring, then… I’m not about to jinx that shizz, because the last time I said winter was over… Well… Sorry, y’all, that was totally my fault… HOWEVER, Summer IS right about the corner, and with it comes some FAB news! 

As you all may know, the province has been working on implementing Phase 2 of re-opening the province, with a tentative date of June 19, 2020. With that, our sweet Sugarista has decided to open up a waitlist between June 25 – July 4, 2020!! I never thought I’d be begging someone to give me a Brazillian, but here we are! If you’re in the same boat, shoot an e-mail off with your preferred date(s), time, and service to info@sugarbodybar.ca 

At Sugar Body Bar, we will continue to do our part in protecting our clients and our Sugar Ninja from risk of exposure. The following health and safety measures are ALL in place to keep all parties at Silver Orchid Salon and its guests safe from COVID-19:

• Upon booking your appointment, a questionnaire will be sent via e-mail prior to your appointment date and MUST be completed and returned beforehand.

• All clients are required to wear a mask in the service room. If you do not have a mask of your own, one will be provided. 

• We ask that you are punctual and show up on time, NO EARLIER, as there will be no seating provided in the waiting area.

• A hand sanitizer will be provided for use on site, with use of which being mandatory 

• Do not bring any guests to your appointment.

• If you present any symptoms of COVID-19, however mild they may be, please do not show up.

Additionally, there are some changes to services provided, effective immediately. Our Sugarista will no longer be offering men’s services below the belt. That being said, she will still honour the Sugar Kings that have been regular customers prior to this change – she’s got you and your man-scaping needs! 

We appreciate your patience and understanding during these times and cannot WAIT to see your sweet faces as we get back to a “new normal”. Take care, and we’ll see you real soon!!

Much love, 

Your SBB Blogger

The Light at the End of the Tunnel is You!

Hello, Sugar Babes! Your friendly neighbourhood SBB Blogger checking in, hoping everyone is doing well, staying safe, and doing their part to help re-open the world (and keeping their razors as far away from their lady-bits as possible). We really cannot wait to see your beautiful faces again. Although we know the end of this lock-down is near, patience is a virtue, and we appreciate your efforts to bring us to brighter days.

While our doors remain closed for the time-being, we are anticipating opening through Alberta’s second phase, so stay tuned as we prepare to open (hopefully) by July! But, for the time being, here’s a sugary sweet reminder that our Sugar Ninja is offering curbside pick-up for your little lady’s needs!  On Thursday’s and Saturday’s between 11:30 am-2:00 pm, you can stop by the Sugar Body Bar and pick up your favourite maintenance products:

MySkin Roll-on Solution – $20.00

The My Skin Roll-on solution is one of my personal favourites. Infused with organic tea tree oil and willow bark, it removes and dramatically reduces the appearance of ingrown hairs and bumps from waxing, sugaring, and tweezing. Applying My Skin regularly in-between hair removal procedures will reduce and prevent ingrown hair that is bound to occur. 

Buff & Brighten Body Exfoliating Pads - $35.00

As if hair removal wasn’t irritating enough, the side effects can get under your skin, and create a dark cloud over your skin… literally! The Buff & Brighten Body Exfoliating Pads smooth ingrown hairs, Brazilian-born bumps and razor irritation while brightening the shadows and darkness associated with repeated shaving on your underarms, bikini area or legs. These supersized, pH balanced pads gently exfoliate and prevent uncomfortable ingrown hairs, bumps and razor irritation with a blend of glycolic acid, papaya and pineapple enzymes – that’s the buff part. Brightening for all different skin tones happens when clean, natural aloe vera and organic witch hazel water go to work soothing away shadows, darkness and redness. And, because we’re a bunch of women who think blotchiness is the pits, they’ve added willow bark extract to help reduce dark spots, evening out skin tone over time. This product is made by women, for women; naturally!

I Love My Muff Soft Lotion and Vaginal Wash – $18.00/product

I Love My Muff is proudly made cruelty-free and without the use of parabens and any synthetic colours or fragrances. If you’ve ever experienced dry skin around your lady bits, you know the total agony of irritated, chafed skin. But, never fear! The Soft lotion is here! ILMM’s Soft lotion is a hydrating vaginal lotion that quenches dryness, soothes irritation, and protects your sensitive skin. Its moisture-rich ingredients work together to relieve and repair dry, irritated skin, reduce inflammation, and provides moisture and nourishment. They also have a vaginal wash that gently refreshes your vulva, leaving you feeling clean and confident all day long. It supports the natural pH of your vagina and keeps the (bad) bacteria at bay. The active ingredients include coconut oil, witch hazel, aloe vera, rosemary leaves, and green tea leaves. Together, these ingredients relieve and heal dry, irritated skin, reduce redness, and provide anti-bacterial properties to ensure your little lady is as clean as your sanitized hands.

Down There Wipes - $12.00

These eco-friendly feminine wipes will help you feel fresh, clean, and confident! We don’t roll with toilet paper; we get our wipe on! And truthfully, our lady flowers need a little sprucing up during that time of the month, pre or post intimacy, or even after that at-home workout that makes you feel like the badass warrior that you are! This product is actually safe for sensitive skin; it’s pH balanced, hypoallergenic, and extremely gentle thanks to ingredients such as aloe, vitamin E, lavender, and chamomile. No chemicals, no alcohols, no dyes, no parabens, no problems! An added bonus? They’re 100% biodegradable and flushable! Made from wood pulp and soaked in purified water, you can use this feminine hygiene product with peace of mind and show your love to Mother Earth at the same time.

Exfoliation Gloves - $8.00

Regular skin exfoliation removes dead, dry skin cells on the outer layer of the skin, making it an important part of a basic skincare routine and your waxing/sugaring aftercare regime. For hair growth, using exfoliation gloves 2-3 times a week will minimize ingrown hairs by keeping pores clear and skin soft enough for new hair to grow through. Use your gloves by moving gently across the skin in circular motions.

If you’re interested in any of the above-listed products, contact your lovely Sugarista via e-mail at info@sugarbodybar.ca or slide into her DM’s on Instagram. Payments will be accepted through e-transfer or in-store payment, whatever suits you! 

Don’t forget – Mother’s Day is next weekend! If you have a hot mama who you’d love to treat with some self-care/self-love, consider buying her a gift card for Sugar Body Bar! While she may not be able to use it right away, it’ll give a little spritz of hope for the future when our doors will be wide open! Y’all know we’ll be busting through those doors with bushy, faded eyebrows and limp, un-lifted lashes. If you’re feeling extra giving, toss a few of our maintenance products into the gift basket to remind your mama that you appreciate everything she has sacrificed to bring you into the world (yes… I mean everything).

That’s all for now, Sugar Sistas! We hope to see you real soon!

Lots of love (from a distance), 

Your SBB Blogger

Step Away from the Razor & Nobody Will Get Hurt!

Hello beautiful people! I hope you are all doing well, staying home, and doing your part to help stop the spread. A friendly reminder that the sooner we all agree to do some social distancing, the sooner we can come out of our houses and get beautified again! 

I don’t know about you, but it has been made quite clear over the past few weeks how many of us may have underestimated the true power and importance of our amazing estheticians. While we are all practicing social distancing, take some time to show yourself some TLC with some at-home spa treatments and self-care. I am in no way recommending you pick up some wax and strips for a DIY brazillian, but here are some ways you can keep that horrific razor in the bathroom drawer and keep your skin glowing during these trying times:

• Looking to maintain the muff? Use a trimmer – NOT a razor – but, don’t shave down to the skin. Yes, I know, our Sugarista is allowing it this one time. If taking a trimmer to your lady bits is too nerve-wrecking, take a small set of shears with a fine-tooth comb and… well… I think the rest is self-explanatory. 

• Wanting to keep your skin looking supple? Our favorite weapon and E-word: EXFOLIATE! I mean really exfoliate. Use a dry brush or gloves in the shower, or soak in the tub with dead skin sea salts – no, not Epsom, there is a difference! Bring a glass of your favorite wine or your newest read in with you, really enjoy that “you” time that you so deserve. You can do any of the above every other day.

• The best way to come out of this darkness and into the light? Lotion up! Work your favorite unscented lotion or coconut oil blend into that lovely skin of yours. Trust me, your skin will thank you later. And speaking of the light, with the beautiful days coming our way, don’t forget your sunscreen! Show Covid-19 who’s boss and come out of self-isolation with flawless, ageless skin, bringing a whole new meaning to Hot Girl Summer.

• As for the brows, just leave them! The more hair we have, the more we can work with it. If you do decide to tweeze, try your best to stay away from the arches and the start of the brow. These are the areas where most of us are lacking hair, so we definitely don’t need to make our problem areas more of problem.

I’m sure there’s one last burning question you’re all waiting to ask… When are we reopening? Unfortunately, we don’t have an answer for you at this time, but we’ll be sure to keep you sugar-babes posted! We all can’t wait to shake hands, exchange hugs, or give cheek kisses to those we love again. Until then, try to be present in the moment, love yourself, and find ways to keep your mind at ease! Afterall, this, too, shall pass.

Lots of love from afar!

Your SBB Blogger

Be a Vagenius This Spring

I’d hate to jinx it but – it’s almost that time of year again! The days are getting longer, the sun is kissing our sweet faces, and the ice and snow is slowly melting away (shout out to the groundhog for giving us that early Spring we were all yearning for). SO, to celebrate, we’re “Springing forward” this March with some smokin’ hot deals! For the month of March, booking one service gets you 10% off, two services 15%, and three or more at 20% off! However, this deal excludes the brazilian/underarm package as it is already discounted. What better excuse to treat yourself than a good deal?! Be a vagenius and book that brazilian, brow tint, and lash lift, now! Don’t worry – if you’re hella proactive and have already booked your services for March, we’ll honour this awesome deal at checkout. We’ve got your back, girl! 

Another way to be a vagenius this month is with our new product: Goodwipes Down There Wipes in lavender and rose water! These eco-friendly feminine wipes will help you feel fresh, clean, and confident! Let’s be real: toilet paper just doesn’t cut it sometimes, and truthfully, our lady flowers need a little sprucing up during that time of the month, pre or post intimacy, or even after that spin class that made you feel like the badass warrior that you are! This product is actually safe for sensitive skin; it’s pH balanced, hypoallergenic, and extremely gentle thanks to ingredients such as aloe, vitamin E, lavender, and chamomile. No chemicals, no alcohols, no dyes, no parabens, no problemo! An added bonus? They’re 100% biodegradable and flushable! Made from wood pulp and soaked in purified water, you can use this feminine hygiene product with peace of mind and show your love to Mother Earth at the same time.

Hopefully all this talk of warm weather, sunshine, and Spring doesn’t turn around and bite me in the behind. I don’t know about you, but I am ITCHING to reintroduce light, flirty clothing back into my wardrobe! But if we get hit with another snow-mageddon, I give you full permission to come after me for the bad juju (if only I wasn’t an anonymous blogger…)

Ta-ta for now! 

- Your SBB Blogger

PUTTING YOUR SELF - LOVE ON TOP

Hello, sugar-babes! And welcome to the wonderful month of February. Besides being the shortest month of the year, February is otherwise known as the Month of Love, thanks to a widely celebrated Hallmark Holiday. Whether you’re spending this year’s 29-day February with a hunk or hunni of your dreams, your favorite Galentines, or celebrating Dangerously in Love with Queen Bey’s “Me, Myself and I”, don’t forget to love yourself! How else are you going to fill up anyone else’s love cup if you don’t fill yours up first? *insert infamous RuPaul quote here*

Have a date night in the works? Let your fav Sugar Ninja help you feel smooth, sexy, and Fierce with a capital F! Whether it’s silky smooth legs or a fresh landscape that makes you feel like the Queen that you are, or even a fresh set of lifted and tinted lashes, make sure you book with your girl now so that you’re not rushing around doing The Big Dirty (aka – SHAVING) before your hot night out. You’ll thank us later. 

If you’re gathering together all of your favorite Single Ladies for a night out on the town, don’t forget to prime yourselves in ways that don’t involve a dirty martini or a G&T. Show your gal pals the wonders of lash and brow lifts and tints! Naked is the new full-faced makeup, amiright!? Need I remind you that the Sugar Body Bar offers perks on referrals! So, while you’re booking yourself in for your regular self-love tune-up, refer your Galentine and receive a $10 credit for your next service. There’s nothing more powerful than a group full of women who are straight up feelin’ themselves!

Does a night in with a good read, a bottle of red, and your favorite three-wick candle sound more romantic than a 4-course meal at a 5-star restaurant? Welcome to the club of introverted extroverts! Don’t get me wrong, I love a date night with my man or a night on the town with my girls, but there is something so DIVINE about spending quality time with my one true love – ME! Even if you’re anticipating a low-key month, it’s important that we still take the time to show ourselves some love and spend a half-hour with our Sugar Queen. Book now – before all the ladies prepping for their hot dates or their Galentine’s night on the town take all the spots! Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Signing off! With lots of love, 

Your SBB Blogger

New Year, Same Me – But Better!

Hola Sugar Queens and welcome to the new decade! 2020 is more than the year ahead; it’s the type of vision we need to have when looking out for ourselves. Whether your New Year’s resolution involves burying your nose into more books, werkin’ on your fitness, or to take after Queen DeGeneres herself and to be kinder to others, make sure you also take the time to book in with your “bestitician” to maintain those brows, lashes, and panty-lines! I am sure some of you are itching to say “Adios!” to winter and soak in some rays in the Southern hemisphere these next few months, so don’t wait too late! Otherwise, you’ll be the Abominable Snowman in Cancun, and that ain’t a cute look, girl. 

If 2020 for you includes saying “I do!”, then don’t miss out on the wedding fair on January 19th at the BMO Centre in Stampede Park. Between your stagette and the Big Day, there are many ways to prime and prep for the par-TAY! The Sugar Body Bar would be more than happy to accommodate you with body sugaring, facial waxing, brow tinting and/or lamination, and lash lifts! As a bonus, we offer referrals, so when you refer your bestie (or even your future hubby), you get $10 off your next service! Who can turn down such a deal!?

Lastly, our sweet Sugar Ninja is taking some time off for herself to recoup and recharge! Between January 18th-27th, she will be out of office and into some more tropical climates, SO – get in before she retreats to the beach for a much-needed vacay! Treat yo’ self before she treats herself, okurrr? 

That’s it for now, friends! Happy New Year to all you little lovelies. Signing off!

- Your SBB Blogger

Taking Care Of Your Thunder Down Under

Time and time again, we all have heard the importance of waxing/sugaring aftercare from the Masters themselves, but how many of us are guilty of ignoring the facts? Listening to your Sugar Ninja’s advice can often be like listening to your mother’s: you know she’s right, but you still don’t listen. Well, this is where I come in. Prepare to be enlightened by your girl, the SBB Blogger, because we all listen to our girlfriend’s advice more than our mother’s… 

TIP #1: BUY THAT EXFOLIATING GLOVE, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!

This is something I was truly guilty of… It took your girl four years to finally realize that IT ACTUALLY WORKS!! Exfoliating is the #1 weapon in the war against ingrown hairs. If you don’t know what an exfoliating glove is, you must be new here… 

Regular skin exfoliation removes dead, dry skin cells on the outer layer of the skin, making it an important part of a basic skincare routine and your waxing/sugaring aftercare regime. For hair growth, using exfoliation gloves 2-3 times a week will minimize ingrown hairs by keeping pores clear and skin soft enough for new hair to grow through. Use your gloves by moving gently across the skin in circular motions; you could even exfoliate before a wax to free up ingrown hairs!

FUN FACT: You could technically exfoliate with a bottle of vino… Yes, you read that correctly – your glass of Pinot contains tartaric acid, which is actually a chemical exfoliant, but I’ll stick to pairing mine with a wheel of brie cheese… 

TIP #2: USE THE RECOMMENDED AFTERCARE PRODUCTS

At the Sugar Body Bar, we currently have two topical aftercare products: the infamous I Love My Muff lotion, and the golden My Skin Roll-on liquid solution. 

I Love My Muff is proudly made in Canada (cruelty-free) without the use of parabens and any synthetic colours or fragrances. If you’ve ever experienced dry skin around your lady bits, you know the total agony of irritated, chafed skin. But, never fear! The Soft lotion is here! ILMM’s Soft lotion is a hydrating vaginal lotion that quenches dryness, soothes irritation, and protects your sensitive skin. Its moisture-rich ingredients work together to relieve and repair dry, irritated skin, reduce inflammation, and provides moisture and nourishment. Their Blue formula is infused with orange blossom extract and lavender, patchouli, and geranium essential oils, while their Green formula has grapefruit extract with vanilla and ylang ylang – talk about YUM!

The My Skin Roll-on solution is one of my personal favourites. Infused with organic tea tree oil and willow bark, it removes and dramatically reduces the appearance of ingrown hairs and bumps from waxing, sugaring, and tweezing. Applying My Skin regularly in between hair removal procedures will reduce and prevent ingrown hair that is bound to occur. PRO TIP: it’s also great for those pesky body blemishes on the chest, back or bum cheeks (speaking from experience).

TIP #3: TAKE CARE OF YOUR GIRL’S HEALTH 

As if our bodies didn’t have to be complicated enough, it turns out the pH of our vaginas and its overall health is EXTREMELY sensitive and truly needs to be given the TLC is deserves. Before you reach for the soap, you should know that most cleansers can throw off your girl’s pH and even kill off the good bacteria! This can lead to dryness, irritation, and of course, sensitivity (my all-time favorite word to describe my entire freakin’ body).

This is where another ILMM product swoops in and saves the day. Their natural vaginal wash gently refreshes your vulva, leaving you feeling clean and confident all day long. It supports the natural pH of your vagina and keeps the (bad) bacteria at bay. The active ingredients include coconut oil, witch hazel, aloe vera, rosemary leaves, and green tea leaves. Together, these ingredients relieve and heal dry, irritated skin, reduce redness, and provide anti-bacterial properties to ensure your little lady is ready for some early 2000’s Outkast (so fresh and so clean-clean). This wash also comes in the same Blue and Green formulas mentioned above (DOUBLE YUM!)

TIP #4: KEEP YOUR EYE OUT FOR BLACK FRIDAY SALES

You read it here first! Sugar Body Bar will be providing some scrum-diddly-umptious Black Friday sales on the products listed above! But, that’s all the info you’ll be getting from me… Peep SBB’s Insta page this week to stay informed on the stellar deals you simply can’t say “no” to (especially after reading this post and realizing that your mother – I mean Sugar Ninja – was right all along).

Until next time! 

- Your SBB Blogger