Specialties
Sphinx specializes in Sugaring, a natural form of hair removal which originated in Ancient Egypt. The art of sugaring has been passed down through centuries, and although the technique varies slightly, the product has remained essentially the same. This thick golden paste is 100% natural, made simply of sugar, water, and lemon juice, which means it's gentle on your skin and the environment. Sugaring is far more effective, gentle and sanitary than any other hair removal technique. It still remains less common, because this niche skill requires special training and practice, using only a gloved hand and paste applied with careful dexterity. Sugaring is opposite of waxing in many ways. Lukewarm sugar paste is applied over the skin against the direction of the hair growth. The "honeylike" consistency is able to settle into the base of the hair follicle and grab the hair. Unlike wax, this resign free product sticks only to the hair and dead skin cells, which means it won't damage live layers of skin. A gentle flicking motion removes the sugar with the direction of the hair growth. This minimizes breakage and ingrown hairs. Only 10-14 days of growth from shaving, is needed for sugaring to be effective, verses the 3-4 weeks required for waxing. Repeated services weaken the hair follicle over time and can reduce the hair density. Touch-up appointments are recommended ever 4-6 weeks.
History
Established in 2016.
Sphinx got it's start in January 2016. After 4 years of of specializing in this natural hair removal form, at Sugar Me; I began this business in order to expand my practice beyond Sugaring. You can look forward to specialty body hair coloring services and holistic Evanhealy facials being added to the menu this summer 2016!
We believe knowledge is power, and healthy skin care practices lead to happier skin before and after hair removal. If you don't want to be bare everwhere, have a little fun with it! You can now color your hair "down there" any color of the rainbow...
Meet the Business Owner: Courtney Z.
Hello my name is Courtney, owner and Sugarist at Sphinx. I have been a licensed Cosmetologist and Esthetician since 2009. In 2012 my husband and I left our hometown, Spokane Washington, to start a new life in Portland. It is here that I discovered the amazing art of sugaring. I have always loved making people feel special through the self expression and self care of beauty services. Although hair-styling was my first love in the industry, once I experienced Sugaring for myself I had to learn it and have never looked back!