Bare Studio

Bare Studio is at 1314 Lincoln Ave, 1C, in San Jose, California. Its services are grouped under scalp, scars and stretch marks.

Scalp micropigmentation uses ink pigments to create the look of fuller hair density, a defined hairline, or a shaved appearance on a bald scalp, and it is also used for hair thinning, hair loss and scars. Each treatment starts with a consultation and hair mapping, which set the needle size and ink color. Sessions usually run two to four hours, and most clients need up to three. The pigment can be matched to grey hair. Shaving is only needed for a new hairline, while density and scar camouflage clients do not need to shave. Clients are advised to dye their hair one month before treatment. For three days afterward, washing, touching, covering and heavy sweating should be avoided, and light exercise can resume on day four. The studio says the result will not be noticeable if the work is done correctly.

Scar camouflage uses skin-toned pigments to make a scar less visible, while dark scar neutralizing uses ink to help a scar blend into the surrounding skin. Results may need a touch-up after about five to six years. Clients have rated the discomfort of scar camouflage at 3 out of 5.

Stretch mark resurfacing is an inkless treatment that uses needling to support the skin's healing and the production of collagen and elastin. Red light therapy is included in each session. Sessions take up to an hour for a small area and up to two hours for a larger one. Mild tenderness and swelling can occur, and healing takes about six to eight weeks on average. The studio says the treatment suits all skin tones and works on white, red or purple marks, and it claims clients can see a 20 to 90 percent improvement after one session. Quotes are provided after a complimentary consultation. Clients who are pregnant or breastfeeding are not treated, and treatment is available once breastfeeding ends.

Payment plans are available through Cherry, a point-of-sale financing company, which splits the cost into equal monthly payments and qualifies applicants for up to $10,000. Applying has no hard credit check and no impact on credit. Zero percent APR options are offered subject to approval; regular APR runs from 9.99 to 35.99 percent, and a down payment may be required. Applicants must be at least 18, hold a valid U.S. state driver's license and have a valid bank-issued debit card. The studio also offers a two-day training class in stretch mark and scar camouflage, as well as scalp micropigmentation training.

Built around safe, effective treatments aimed at the most natural result the studio can achieve.