The International Sugaring Championship
Sugar Con 2026 · Recap & 2027 Preview
A prestigious international sugaring competition — held live on the Sugar Con floor. Watch the best in the industry compete, or step up and claim your title.
2026 Countries Represented
"In 2026, competitors took on a complete half leg service — pre-care, technique, post-care, and client comfort all under the judges' eyes. The standard was high. The performances were higher."
2026 Competition
Competition Categories
Half Leg Service
The 2026 competition service — competitors performed a complete half leg sugaring treatment from start to finish, evaluated across every phase of the service.
Pre & Post Care
Judges assessed how competitors prepared the skin before service and cared for it after — including product selection, application, and client education.
Client Comfort
Competitors were scored on how they communicated with their client, managed comfort throughout the service, and created a professional, reassuring experience.
Professionalism
From setup to breakdown — judges evaluated station hygiene, presentation, time management, and overall conduct on the competition floor.
The Standard
How Competitors Are Judged
Technique
Proper paste consistency, application angle, and removal — evaluated across the full half leg service
Skin Finish
Smoothness, minimal trauma, and the condition of the skin immediately following service
Pre & Post Care
Appropriate product selection and application before and after the service, including client education
Client Comfort
Communication, pain management, and the overall experience delivered to the client throughout
Professionalism
Station setup, hygiene standards, time management, and conduct on the competition floor
Sugar Con 2026
Meet the 2026 Champion
Congratulations to our 2026 champion Renika Francis of Trinidad, and to every competitor who stepped onto the floor and inspired the room.
Competing at Sugar Con isn't about winning. It's about proving to yourself — and to the industry — what's possible when you commit to your craft.
Looking Ahead
Ready to Compete in 2027?
Each year the competition evolves. For 2027, a new service area will be announced along with a fresh panel of judges — raising the bar all over again. Get on our list to be the first to know when registration opens.