SugarThis

Sugaring isn’t limited to one area or one kind of person.

We believe in doing one thing really well and keeping good energy while we do it.

We specialize.
We entertain.
We choose simple, on purpose.

Every body welcome. Every reason respected.
Smooth can still have personality.

This is how we roll.

Are you a first-timer? 👀

Thinking about sugaring but not sure what you’re walking into?

-Before you book, take a minute to check out our website. We break down what sugaring is, how to prep, what it feels like, and how to care for your skin after.

We like informed, confident clients around here.
Start here →

First Time Sugaring? | Smooth Hair Removal at SugarThis New to sugaring? We make first-time hair removal easy, natural, and judgment-free. Book your first SugarThis appointment in Vancouver, WA today.

What brings you in?

Most of what we think of as “normal” hair removal is actually pretty recent.

Shaving became mainstream in the early 1900s not because it was the only option, but because it was marketed as convenient and modern.

Sugaring is different. It’s older. And it’s being rediscovered for a reason!!!

Sugaring isn’t new. It isn’t trendy and it didn’t appear overnight.

It’s a method that dates back thousands of years — and it’s lasted because it stayed simple.

We wrote about where sugaring came from, how hair removal became what it is today, and why some methods endured while others didn’t.

A Case for Sugaring: The History of Hair Removal and Why Sugaring Still Exists As new technologies come and go, sugaring is a method people return to when they want hair removal that works with the body, not against it.

Our beloved Sugarist + Brow Artist, Joleen (JoJo) starting November 18th, JoJo will be out for wrist surgery.

The following services will be temporarily paused beginning November 18th, until JoJo returns

• Expert Brow Shaping
• Brow Lamination
• Brow Staining

The good news:

You can still book Brow Sugaring and Brow Tinting appointments with Shelby or Ayla, who can’t wait to take care of you while we wait for our Brow Queen to return. 👑

If you’d like to see JoJo before her short break, make sure to book soon — her schedule is filling fast!
👉 Book at https://www.sugarthis.com/services/brows

🕓 2-Minute Read — Oregon Esthetic Show 2025: Hair-Removal Lineup

✨ Hair-Removal Educators to Watch at the 2025 Oregon Esthetic Show ✨

We’re so proud to see the art of sugaring taking center stage at this year’s show — alongside some of the industry’s top waxing and skincare pros.

From advanced waxing and business growth to sugaring for sensitive skin and speed techniques, this year’s lineup proves that natural, effective hair removal is evolving fast.

Catch our very own Amber Franklin, U.S. National Educator for Sugar of the Nile, presenting “Sugaring Sensitive Skin.” She’ll share how to perfect technique and confidence when caring for delicate clients.

Also featured:
•Monique Waters (WU Aesthetics) — Dominating Brazilian Waxing & Mastering Ingrown Hair
•Bree Mesquit (Lash & Wax OC | Rebel Wax) — The 7-Minute Brazilian: Advanced Hard Wax Techniques
•Myra Aviles (The Sugar Guru) — Sugaring with Finesse, Speed & Diversity

Whether you’re a sugarist, wax specialist, or beauty professional ready to level up your artistry, this lineup is packed with inspiration and education that’s redefining what professional hair removal looks like in 2025.

🎟️ Register here: www.oregonestheticsshow.com/Registration.php

Domestic violence can happen to anyone. Any age, any background, any relationship. But there is support, safety and hope out there.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, reach out for confidential help 24/7 at the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-733-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org for chat support.

At SugarThis, we’re committed to spreading awareness, breaking the silence, and standing beside survivors every step of the way. Together, we can create a community where everyone feels safe, respected, and heard. 💫

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜 and we’re joining the cause.

This month every purchase of our purple essentials = direct donations to the DV Resource Center. We also have a list of essentials that can be dropped off Tuesday- Saturday 10am-6pm.

Together we’ll turn beauty care into real care.

🎶💗 Sing for the Cure: A Proclamation of Hope 💗🎶

Mark your calendars → Saturday, October 11 | 7:30 PM | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Originally narrated by Maya Angelou in 2000, Sing for the Cure is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a ten-city tour — and Portland is one of the stops! 🌸

We’re especially proud to support this event because one of our amazing clients is leading the charge as President. 🙌

This isn’t just a concert. It’s a night of:
✨ Honoring survivors
✨ Celebrating memories
✨ Supporting the Pink Lemonade Project (a portion of ticket sales goes directly to their local programs).

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: orsingers.org/ors/sing-for-the-cure

Every ticket is more than admission — it’s impact. 💛

Sing for the Cure — Oregon Repertory Singers Presented by Media Sponsor Oregon Repertory Singers present a powerful and personal concert for choir, orchestra, and narration: Sing for the Cure: A Proclamation of Hope. This groundbreaking ten-movement work—dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer and breast health—will be performed...

🏆Recognized Again – Thanks to You!

Last year, we were honored to be named Winner of the Hair Removal Category.

This year, we are proud to share that we’ve been recognized once again as the Runner-Up.

While the title may be different, what matters most hasn’t changed: your support, loyalty, and trust. Every vote, every visit, and every referral is the reason we continue to be celebrated in our community. We are so grateful to be part of your self-care journey, and this recognition reminds us that we’re doing what we set out to do—creating a space where you feel comfortable, confident, and cared for.

From the bottom of our hearts thank you for standing with us and helping us shine, year after year.

Book your next visit with us: sugarthis.com

With gratitude,
The SugarThis Team