Ipanema Beauty Bar
Hair salon in Sausalito, CA
Ipanema Beauty Bar was founded by Claudia de Sousa, a trichologist and extension specialist who served clients in Brazil and the United States before opening the studio in Sausalito. The business describes its work as built around hair and scalp health, and it presents itself as having more than 40 years of craft behind it.
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Ipanema Beauty Bar was founded by Claudia de Sousa, a trichologist and extension specialist who served clients in Brazil and the United States before opening the studio in Sausalito. The business describes its work as built around hair and scalp health, and it presents itself as having more than 40 years of craft behind it.
The studio's central method is The Ipanema Method, an extension approach Claudia developed. The business describes it as a way of working that considers the hair, the scalp, a client's lifestyle, comfort and the result they want before any service is recommended. The business says the method does not damage natural hair or scalp, and that every extension installation is preceded by a hair analysis.
A visit usually starts with the Hair & Scalp Free Analysis, a trichoscopy consultation that takes about 35 minutes and costs nothing. It looks at density, shedding, breakage, scalp condition and possible underlying causes. Extension installations require a booking and this analysis beforehand, and extensions are made from premium human hair and come with a five-year guarantee. Clients are followed up after their first visit to check on hair health and adjust the plan if needed.
Beyond extensions, the menu covers a range of scalp treatments, including options for thinning, oily scalp, postpartum shedding and product buildup. There are also brow shaping with threading and waxing, blowouts, curls and sleek styling, classic and gel nails, and a cosmetic foot care service. The studio is clear that it is not a medical practice: it does not diagnose or treat medical conditions, and clients with medical concerns are advised to see a doctor.
The studio works from a philosophy of care that starts with analysis and a recommendation tailored to each client, rather than a fixed menu of services.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Eyebrow shaping done by threading or waxing, with the shape planned around each client's face.
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Brow Design (threading and waxing) Price at booking
Hair extension installations using The Ipanema Method, booked in advance and preceded by a hair analysis.
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Hair Extensions (The Ipanema Method) Price at booking
A range of treatments for scalp and hair concerns, from the free analysis to targeted treatments for thinning, shedding, dandruff, oily scalp and buildup.
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Active Ampoules (hair, scalp treatment) Price at booking
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Hair & Scalp Free Analysis Price at booking
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Men's Hair Treatment Price at booking
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NanoJET Needle-Free Delivery Price at booking
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PH Balance Therapy Price at booking
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Postpartum Hair Treatment Price at booking
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Scalp Detox Price at booking
Classic and gel manicures along with a non-medical cosmetic foot care service. Clients with diabetes, infections or open wounds are asked to see a licensed podiatrist (DPM).
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Advanced Cosmetic Foot Care Price at booking
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Classic and Gel Nails Price at booking
One-on-one private consultations for clients who want more discretion, including support for medical hair loss, wig or headwrap removal, and gender-affirming beauty.
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Private Beauty Consultation Price at booking
Hair styling for blowouts, curls and sleek looks.
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Hair Styling (blowouts, curls) Price at booking
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Meet the team
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.ipanemabeautybar.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Hair & Scalp Free Analysis, a no-cost trichoscopy consultation of about 35 minutes
- The Ipanema Method, an extension approach developed by the founder
- Extensions made from premium human hair with a five-year guarantee
- Scalp treatments chosen from the results of a hair analysis
- Services offered in English, Portuguese and Spanish
- Private consultations available for clients who want more discretion
- Good for
- Hair extensions
- Thinning or hair loss concerns
- Scalp concerns
- Postpartum hair shedding
- Men's hair and scalp care
- Clients who prefer a private consultation
- Walk-in clients for most services
- Brow shaping
- Portuguese and Spanish speakers
- Treats
- Hair loss
- Thinning
- Hair shedding
- Breakage
- Dandruff
- Oily scalp
- Product buildup
- Sensitive scalp
- Dry or dehydrated hair
- Inflamed scalp
- Techniques
- Trichoscopy
- The Ipanema Method
- Hair extensions
- Active Ampoules
- Scalp Detox
- pH Balance Therapy
- nanoJET needle-free delivery
- Threading
- Waxing
- Blowouts
Products & treatments
- Premium human hair extensions
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