Happy New Year to everybody! At completely bare, we blog, tweet, write and advise about beauty, but its all about health and happiness. Here’s to the best year in 2010!
xo cindy

When I opened completely bare, I answered a need that plagued New Yorkers: permanent hair reduction, done in a chic setting by the experts in the industry.  I know, however, all you ladies in blog land might not be able to make it to CB to meet your hair removal needs. That’s why I’m providing some helpful tips and questions to ask when choosing an effective professional hair removal spa near you:

1. Always ask if everyone at the spa have received treatments themselves. This includes the person that has answered the phone. You wouldn’t eat at a restaurant where the waiters haven’t tried the food.
2. Ask how the treatment worked for them. Everyone is different and will respond to treatment differently. This may give you a good indication of how the process varies for each person.
3. How long have they been in business, and how many locations do they have?
4. Do they offer a complimentary test patch? You need to know how the treatment feels before you commit to it.
5. Also ask how many laser services they perform per day. The more they do, they more experienced they are with different skin types. I like to use and example that everyone can relate to: when you get your hair done, each blow dryer is pretty much the same wherever you go. The difference is, one stylist has the talent and experience to give you a better blow out than the next.

Don’t ever feel like you’re asking too many questions. A service as personal as this is all about your comfort level.

I was walking to the new completely bare location on Bond St. when I passed the Darrel K boutique. In the window were these amazing pair of black leather leggings. Yes, I said leather leggings. They were incredible. I immediately ran in and scooped them up. Before running into the dressing room, I questioned my judgement.

Can I really pull off leather leggings? As I slipped my legs in and pulled up, I was blown away by my reflection in the mirror. They hid everything that was evil and bad, and showed only what was good and skinny. Dress them up or dress them down, they go with everything. I’m thinking boho rocker chic: loose white tank with a big brightly colored scarf and a serious pair of gladiator sandals. How would you guys wear them?