Bare Beauty by Olivia

Bare Beauty by Olivia is a one-practitioner electrolysis business at 1312 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Suite 111, in Matthews. The business focuses on electrolysis, which the site describes as a permanent hair removal method.

Electrolysis works on individual hair follicles using current. The site states that the method is FDA approved for permanent hair removal, that treated hair will not grow back, and that it suits all genders, skin tones and hair colors across most body areas. The business describes its work as safe and effective.

Treatments are done with the Apilus xCell pur machine. According to the site, the device focuses energy at the base of the hair and aims for faster permanent results on all hair types. Sessions are priced by time, from 15 minutes at $55 up to 5 hours at $650, with longer sessions available beyond the listed times. Sessions are booked online, and a wait list is kept when no times are open.

A visit starts with a complimentary consultation, which is free. Clients fill out an intake form before the consult. New clients book a one-hour block and pay only for the treatment time. Hair needs to be visible for treatment, so clients are asked to avoid shaving, plucking and waxing for 2 to 3 days beforehand. Before treatment, clients are asked to avoid caffeine and alcohol for 24 hours and to skip Retin A creams for a week. After treatment, makeup should be avoided for at least 24 hours, and sun exposure should be avoided, with SPF used in direct sunlight.

Scheduling policies are firm: 24 hours' notice is requested for cancellations, and a $50 service charge applies to the card on file for shorter notice. No-shows and same-day cancellations are charged the full booked session. Gift cards for services and products are available. The studio is open Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 6pm and Thursday and Friday from 10am to 4pm, and is closed on weekends.

The business treats electrolysis as a permanent hair removal method and describes its sessions as safe and effective, with the aim of a comfortable experience.