2 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
Combine sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan
Heat on medium, stirring until the sugar dissolves
Stop stirring once it starts boiling
Let it simmer until it turns golden amber
Remove from heat
Let it cool slightly until thick and sticky
Test a small amount on your skin to check temperature
Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin in the direction of hair growth
Press a cloth strip over the wax if using strips
Pull the strip off quickly against the direction of hair growth
Repeat as needed with fresh wax
Store leftover wax in a heat-safe container after cooling