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Q&A with Cindy Barshop, founder and owner of Completely Bare

Interviewed by Samantha Marie, Lifestyle Editor
Photo’s courtesy of Siren Public Relations, Inc.

MSM gets the facts from Cindy Barshop, founder and owner of Completely Bare…

SM: Is it necessary to hire a licensed esthetician for waxing, or is this something that anyone can do themselves at home?

CB: It’s not necessary to hire a licensed esthetician if you have great quality products at home. For those who prefer to wax at home, Completely Bare’s Salon Quality Bikini and Body Wax Kit, Salon Quality Face & Other Sensitive Areas Wax Kit and Hypo Allergenic Wax Strips for Face, Bikini, Body help to achieve wonderful results and are the same high-end, result-oriented quality wax used in my New York spas.  If you are going to a spa, make sure the aestheticians there are licensed; if you are paying someone for a service they should have the proper credentials and deliver stellar results.

SM: What are some of the pros and cons of waxing, shaving, and laser hair removal?

CB: First and foremost, your preferred method of waxing, shaving and/or laser hair removal really depends on the person.

Some of the pros of waxing include:

– An immediate result
– It’s not as expensive
– Can wax either in the convenience of your home or at a spa

The cons of waxing include:

– It’s more painful
– Ingrown hairs are possible
– Have to wait for it to grow back before waxing again
– You have to wax for the rest of your life

The pros of laser include:

– Gets rid of it forever
– Rejunvates skin in area
– No irritation
– At some point, you begin to save money
– You’re forever hair-free
– Great for coarse, dark skin
– Great if certain parts of hair on your body affect your everyday life

Some of the cons of laser include:

– It’s more expensive, as it’s a larger up-front cost
– Cant have a fresh suntan; you need to wait two weeks before going for your laser appointment

Some of the pros of shaving include:

– Fast results
– It’s inexpensive

The cons of shaving include:

– It can grow back faster and thicker
– Can lead to ingrown hairs

SM: How long must the hair length be before you can wax your legs, under arms, bikini area, etc..?

CB: I would advise for hair to be 1/4 inches long before waxing any area of the body.

 

About Completely Bare:

Founded on Madison Avenue, New York City over ten years ago by hair removal expert Cindy Barshop, the single spa in NYC has grown into a national success. The Real Housewives of New York City, Cindy is the founder of Completely Bare, the number one destination for hair removal for men and women in NYC and around the nation, providing breakthrough treatments and unparalleled service in laser hair removal, spray tanning, Brazilian bikini waxing and more with innovated techniques such as the VajewelT nationwide. Boasting highly trained hair removal experts, cutting edge technology and its Completely Bare method of hair removal, Completely Bare is the go-to spa for gentle, lasting hair removal. Catering to the world’s most discerning clients, Completely Bare offers an array of laser hair removal treatments, providing options for every hair type, skin color and hair color. Every service utilizes new innovations for a customized and comfortable experience; from “ouch-less” wax for sensitive skin to scent-free sculpted tans.

Completely Bare has been featured in renowned publications such as Vogue, InStyle, Elle and Cosmopolitan and has been recognized by New York Magazine as one of the most innovative and successful spas in NYC.

Founder, Cindy Barshop was a cast feature on Bravo’s hit television show, The Real Housewives of New York City.

Completely Bare products can be purchased at CVS.com

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