Bare Waxing and Laser Irvine
Med spa in Irvine, CA · 4 locations
The business started in 2008 as OC Waxing, when Carolyn Staples opened a wax-only studio in a closet inside a Pilates studio. It later added sugaring and laser hair removal, was renamed Bare Waxing & Laser, and now runs four Orange County locations. The business describes itself as a medical practice, with laser hair removal and microneedling provided within a medical framework.
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The business started in 2008 as OC Waxing, when Carolyn Staples opened a wax-only studio in a closet inside a Pilates studio. It later added sugaring and laser hair removal, was renamed Bare Waxing & Laser, and now runs four Orange County locations. The business describes itself as a medical practice, with laser hair removal and microneedling provided within a medical framework.
Waxing remains the foundation of the business. Brazilian services use a proprietary hard wax, while face waxing uses both strip and hard wax. Sugaring is a sugar-paste method applied in the direction of hair growth. Laser hair removal is performed with a Candela GentleMax Pro for face, body and intimate areas. California law requires a medical clearance exam with a licensed medical practitioner before laser treatment; it can be done virtually or in person, must be completed before booking, and is valid for one year. Clients must be freshly shaved for laser, and Laser Brazilian and Euro services require a signed waiver.
Visits start with an intake form, completed at least 24 hours ahead and including a photo ID; male intimate services also require the Intimates Disclaimer Form beforehand. Check-in is on iPads, and appointments are confirmed by email or text 48 hours ahead. Pricing is fixed and does not change with custom requests or the amount of hair. Mission Viejo has six service rooms, Irvine has five treatment rooms in a renovated retail space called Trade and is appointment only, and all four locations are open Monday through Saturday, 8am to 8pm. Cancellations need 24 hours' notice, and no-shows are charged from a card on file.
Memberships carry a three-month minimum, then continue month to month. Members get one favorite service each month at a 10% discount, plus 10% off other services and products, and benefits apply at any location. Smooth Packs give free services with a purchase of 10 (two free) or 6 (one free) and expire two years from purchase. Gift cards work at all locations and are final sale. The retail wax-related line is made through The Wax Company USA and sold only at Bare.
Aims to keep services affordable and transparent, and serves all bodies and genders.
A clean, welcoming space with snacks, according to a client testimonial.
Specials & promotions
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Complimentary brow wax during birthday month
For members during their birthday month.
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Membership: one monthly service at 10% off
Minimum commitment of 3 months before requesting cancellation. Memberships are paid and auto-charged on the 1st of every month.
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Membership: one favorite service monthly at 10% off
Auto-loads 1 of your favorite service onto your account each month. Active members get 10% off any and all Bare services and products.
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Buy 6 of any service, get 1 free (mini pack)
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Buy 10 of any service, get 2 free
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Refer a friend: $20 credit per completed booking
The referral link must be used to book. Credit is unlocked once the referred buddy completes their appointment through the unique link. No limit on referrals.
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
Add-on enhancements for brows and lashes, plus dermaplaning: brow tint, lash tinting, brow lamination and dermaplaning.
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Brow Tint $29
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Lash Tinting $39
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Brow Lamination $110
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Dermaplaning $149
Ear and eyebrow waxing, listed without set prices.
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Ears Wax Only Price at booking
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Eyebrows Wax Only Price at booking
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Sideburns $13 / $15 / $45
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Unibrow $13 / $16 / $45
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Upper Lip $13 / $45
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Chin $14 / $45
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Ears / $15 / $45
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Full Face No Brows $52 / $180
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Eyebrows / $26
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Nose $15
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Full Face with Brows $63
The core hair removal offering: laser hair removal, waxing and sugaring.
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Laser hair removal Price at booking
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Sugaring Price at booking
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Waxing Price at booking
Laser hair removal for body areas, from small patches to full legs, with starting prices by area.
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Tummy Trail $11 / $80
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Nipples $18 / $70
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Toes & Feet $18 / $90
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Outer Tush $19 / $100
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Fingers & Hands $21 / $80
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Lower Back Patch $21 / $100
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Nape of Neck $21 / $100
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Shoulders $25 / $120
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Inner & Outer Tush $26 / $160
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Underarms $27 / $80
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Arms- Lower $32 / $90
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Arms - Upper $34 / $90
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Stomach $36 / $110
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Chest Only $48 / $110
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Legs - Lower $48 / $150
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Arms $49 / $170
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Legs - Upper $53 / $180
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Back $74 / $200
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Chest & Stomach $74 / $195
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Legs $78 / $280
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Inner Tush $80
Laser hair removal for intimate areas in several styles from Brazilian to Playboy, with some styles requiring a signed waiver.
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Brazilian (V) $69 / $168
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Brazilian (P) $82 / $185
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Classic (V) $112
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Euro (P) $165
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French (V) $165
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Playboy (V) $168
Monthly membership plans with a discounted service and member savings on other services and products.
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Full Face W/ Brows $56.70
Skin services that include microneedling and tinting.
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Microneedling Price at booking
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Tinting Price at booking
Sugaring for intimate areas in Classic, French, Euro and Playboy styles.
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Classic $41
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French $47
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Euro $54
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Playboy $69
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Meet the team
Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.
- Highlights
- Proprietary hard wax for Brazilian waxing
- Candela GentleMax Pro laser for face, body and intimate areas
- In-house waxes and products made with clean ingredients, formulated without parabens or sulfates
- Removal Specialists complete intensive training, and clients can take part as models in training sessions at no cost
- Memberships with a monthly favorite service at 10% off, and Smooth Packs usable at any location
- Check-in on iPads
- Good for
- face, body and intimate hair removal
- Brazilian and intimate waxing
- male intimate services
- clients who want a monthly membership
- brow and lash tinting or brow lamination
- appointment-only booking at Irvine
- Treats
- unwanted hair on face, body and intimate areas
- brow shaping and tinting
- lash tinting
- brow lamination
- smooth skin
- Techniques
- strip waxing
- hard wax
- sugaring
- laser hair removal
- dermaplaning
- microneedling
- brow lamination
- brow tinting
- lash tinting
Products & treatments
- In-house wax and products made with clean ingredients
- Retail wax-related line made through The Wax Company USA and sold exclusively at Bare
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