Every sugarist is different. Having mastered my technique over the past 12 years I am able to remove the hair as short a 1/8 of an inch. That being said for first timers, I always recommend a minimum, 7 days of growth since your last shave. This is just one of the amazing benefits of sugaring vs waxing.
YES! Absolutely, it all comes down to your comfort level. All that you need to do is use a diva cup or tampon and tuck in the string.
Sugaring last anywhere from 3-6 weeks depending on hair growth. The closer together your follow up appointments are the quicker your hair growth will slow down leading to eventually permanent reduction.
I always recommend repeat treatments within 4 weeks. This is the optimal time for a few reasons. One being the overall comfort of your treatment, I promise follow up appointments 4 weeks apart are virtually painless! Another reason for regular appointments would be to achieve permanent hair growth reduction.
Sugaring is safe for even the most sensitive skin types, it has even been effective at treating chronic conditions like Eczema and Psoriasis. The only time you cannot get sugared is when you are taking certain oral medications for acne like Accutane, or if you are using any Retin A or Retinol creams on the area you are having sugared.