Went for my first time tonight, I usually go for waxing but I needed something for today and as most salons are closed on Mondays and they were open, I went for them.
Sugaring is a very different technique than waxing, and while it still hurts a wee bit, its a different kind of hurt than waxing. I think overall its gentler, as my skin isnt anywhere near as red or sore as it usually is after waxing.
Apparently waxing causes less skin irritation (read: ingrown hairs!) so this may be heavent sent.