Sandy is the best. I've been going to her for many years for different things, even at her previous location. She is always nice and so good at her job and fun to talk to. I've been very happy with my results. Street parking is easy. Everything is clean and well run. Communication is excellent. read more

Response to Sandra's (Owner's) Message Just FYI for everyone - this place thinks "I believe" I had a reaction. I sent them all the photos of the bruised and burnt skin. It has not healed in weeks. They insisted I come in to the store to inspect in person , which I did. In spite of that they have the audacity to say I "believe" there was a reaction. This shows how sensitive they are to their customers. If they really care about the customer service, then refund me my money. Do they really think I would come back to this place for waxing after the experience I've had. This should tell people how this place cares about their customers. I have been requesting them for a refund but they kept telling me no and "do whatever you need to" which has forced me to put this review. If you need anymore evidence, checkout other reviews on Yelp and Google about this place. Each time a customer has not had a good experience, instead of accepting and fixing it, they have instead framed the customer as being wrong. ------------------------ Original Review Be very careful if you're considering laser hair removal at this place. I am beyond disappointed and furious with my laser hair removal experience at Dare to Be Bare in Hartsdale! I went in for a laser hair removal treatment that left me with severe burns and discoloration--weeks later, I'm still healing, both physically and emotionally. The technician never fully explained the potential risks or complications and instead kept assuring me that the treatment was safe and effective for my skin type, claiming most clients see little to no hair regrowth after completing their sessions. During the treatment, I experienced intense burning and pain, which I voiced immediately. I was told, "Your skin doesn't feel hot, so you're fine." That couldn't have been more wrong. I followed all aftercare instructions as provided, but just days later, my skin turned very dark and visibly burned. When I reached out to the owner to request a refund, not only did she dismissed my injuries, but she also refused to take any accountability. I received zero support, no empathy, and no refund--just a cold response that this was a "normal skin reaction" and I should have read the contract. I trusted this place with my skin and relied on their professional guidance. Instead, I was left with lasting damage and no sense of responsibility from their side. I do not recommend Dare To Be Bare in Hartsdale to anyone. Please do your homework before undergoing any laser treatments. Ask questions, understand the risks, and don't just take someone's word for it. read more

Beware!!! Please READ!!! I found this place through a Groupon offer and had really high hopes, however every single thing that could possibly go wrong, did! The worst part after numerous efforts to resolve this in amicable way "Dare To Be Bare" did not "dare to care" about my complaints! Let's begin with my first appointment on November 2021 my right thigh got burnt leaving permanent visible marks on my skin, their staff said "it will go away", however my dermatologist confirmed the worst of my fears: it won't go away! Second visit on January 2022 the technician didn't care about the issue and just repeated "it will go away". Then, because I had already paid I continued going hoping that they'd take care of it and/or this burn was going to go away. Long story short, they continue to disregard my complaints about the burnt mark and today May 27th 2022 I go to my scheduled appointment and when I get there I'm told that I missed my appointment because it was last Friday! And they said they could not "squeeze me in". In conclusion, just do yourself a favor DO NOT GO TO "DARE TO BE BARE", horrible customer service and lack of responsibility and professionalism. I have attached pictures of the burnt on my leg so you can see the permanent and unwanted "tattoo" I have on my leg thanks to them! read more

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The ladies are amazing! I started with one area and since moved to 2 other ones! It is slightly painful for the underarms but a little aloe goes along way! The place is spotless, the ladies are polite, very considerate and knowledgeable... what more do you want? Give the gift to yourself and stop shaving or being self confident!! They are worth it and so are you!! 5 stars all around!! read more

Clients service is wonderful. Results are as expected and depending on the area you need worked on may need more sessions although they work with you on pricing if needed. It's also a very clean, simple yet nice space. read more

I came in with a 6 session Groupon for bikini area and I am amazed with the results... most hairs were gone, compared to other places I've gone, you still see alot of hair growing after more than 6 sessions. I will be honest, I'm not sure the type of machine they use at Dare to Bare for laser but it was painful, but worth it! I rather it to hurt for less than 2 minutes and have amazing results than waste my time and money somewhere that it's not going to give me the end results I expected. I will be coming back to this place for touchups and my underarm laser. Everyone is nice and very professional. Thank you read more

Lisa is lovely. This place is humble and talented. I love them. They are fair in pricing for a small establishment and always busy which is good. Can't wait to go back. read more

STAY AWAY FROM THIS BUSINESS!!!!! I recently bought a Groupon for laser hair removal and I was badly burned! I've had laser hair removal done in the past by a few places and never once have I been burned! My skin was on fire!!! I told the technician that the laser was super strong for my face and she said it was totally normal and that the machine was new. If you ever feel that something is wrong just go with your gut! I trusted that this business knew what they were doing and hopefully they can see this review and retrain their technicians so that this could never happen to anyone else. read more

Dare to be Bare 2 - Inflamed and burned marks on cheeks and chin....beware!!!!! - Laser Hair Removal Near Me - Hartsdale, New York

FORGET the REST... HERE is the BEST!! I've been coming here since it opened . I tried others places for ALL my services but Dare to Be Bare always came up TOP NOTCH in... Quality of Service, Consistency , Professional, Generosity ,Cleanliness, Value , Making you feel SO Comfortable... and adding a Special Kind of Positive Energy which reflects in the salon and with Sandy , one of the owners. After all my services are done I feel renewed inside and out! Thanks , Sandy read more

Dare to be Bare 2 - Laser Hair Removal Near Me - Hartsdale, New York

This place is amazing! Everyone is super sweet and well knowledgably. I was told what I might experience since everyone's skin may react differently. I followed the instructions to exfoliate and have had amazing results. I've done my face, underarms , Brazilian and I'm currently doing my legs. Best decision I've made and worth every penny. read more

I don't know if it's because I purchased their services via Groupon, but I had a pretty negative experience with this place. The facility itself is small but clean and modern, it's too bad the aesthetican I had for my wax was a total b*tch. I got a brazilian, which of course is an awkward and very personal experience, but my specialist never made me feel close to comfortable. She always spoke less than 10 words to me throughout the whole session, and I'm not expecting her to hold my hand through it or anything, but I never felt at ease here for quite a personal service. I got the vibe that she wanted my session to be over and out of here as soon as possible, as she rushed through it both times I went. I don't know if that's because the business doesn't make as much $$$ with Groupon clients - if that's the case, then why offer the deal at all? I actually purchased a Groupon for three sessions and never used up my third one because of how awkward I felt here. Maybe it's me, they're probably nicer to the typical suburban Westchester moms who frequent the area, but I will definitely not be returning to this establishment. Plenty of other options in the area. read more

Went for a brazilian wax through group on.. Not my first wax & personally when I go for a wax I'm looking for how gentle the person is & how comfortable they make me feel in the session. Sandy made me feel comfortable by having casual conversation with me but the wax was not the most gentle wax I experienced it was quite painful in fact.. Not to mention my vagina is very sore & puffy with a noticeable amount of hair left and mind you my hair is fine in texture so it's not me. She was nice though and informed their laser removal wasn't gentle on darker toned woman but told me what laser would be for hair removal. Thank u for that cause u could've had an horrible experience if they were money hungry. Needless to say I won't be returning. I have other places that are more gentler. Place was clean and had TVs in the waxing rooms not like u can watch it but it's nice read more

Dare to be Bare 2 - The room - Laser Hair Removal Near Me - Hartsdale, New York

Did the laser hair removal here. Staff was nice but I think it was a little rushed. One particular area was clearly missed all 6 sessions because it grows back normal while the other part is completely bare. Looks so awkward now. It kinda makes me regret tipping after each session. :( read more

Dare 2 be Bare is great! I purchased a groupon for underarm and whole face laser treatments. I have done laser before, so I was prepared for some serious pain, but they have relatively new equipment that I hadn't seen before. It's very low levels of pain. I have now done 5 treatments on each area from my original groupon, and have since purchased packages for my legs and brazilian bikini area. Other than a slight sunburny feeling for about 2 days after a treatment, it's been relatively painless, especially considering the permanence of the treatment! I do agree that one of the technicians is naturally more personable and friendly than the other, but they both do great work, and I always feel mostly comfortable there. The place is always clean, and the receptionist always treats me like I'm a valued customer. Finally, since I came in through Groupon, I continue to get discounted services, which is why I have been able to treat so many areas. I highly recommend D2bB. They know what they are doing, and they have the technology that SERIOUSLY minimizes the pain factor for laser. Go to them! read more

Lovely staff, affordable prices, and overall great experience. Lisa is super good at making everyone feel comfortable and welcome, and she is very accommodating. They will honor the Groupon price in the salon (buy directly from them) and the package never expires. I've been to other places for laser before and my experience here has been far superior. I started with Brazilian and am now onto my armpits. Very happy with everything here! read more

I bought a coupon from LivingSocial and I'm so happy I made this decision. It was first time using laser for hair removal and first time for my 17 years daughter. All appointments are so smooth, they always call to confirm the appointment or changes , if any. Once, we forgot she took antibiotics and they changed the date without making a big deal from this . My daughter is doing her armpits and the hair stopped growing! I really recommend this place. read more

I adore them!! They are so sweet!! I bought the group on from them and continued to be other sessions for other areas since than, because there great!! So lovely!! And always ensure that your not tan or on antibiotics, to ensure no burning. They really are fantastic, and always answer the calls and when I leave messages are quick to respond. Highly recommended!! read more

I bought the groupon 6 visits. As I was doing my 5th trip last Thursday. The technician asked me if the results were ok? and If I was in the sun lately. I said the hair amount is the same, and I was walking around with a teeshirt, but not sun tanning. After the painful session, she burnt my first arm, she was using level 8 on me, and when she realized what she did she lowered the level on the left arm. I left the place with a first degree burn on my right arm and second degree burn on my left one. 3 days later, I can't wear summer cloths, and waiting for the burn marks to calm. I hope people will read this before committing to any packages. This place sucks, from the service to the machines to the technicians. I may have to press charges against them. This place should be closed. read more

Sandy is a gem. She does wonderful painless work. Every person I refer to her is thrilled with the service, quality, price and cleanliness! read more

I had a NIGHTMARE of an experience with Dare To Be Bare laser where in one session the woman who runs it caused me scarring that lasted almost 2 years. They lie about the pricing and charged me $1600 for a groupon package and REFUSE to refund me the remaining portion of my $1600 purchase. This place is the biggest scam EVER! Their laser is outdated and causes severe scarring on chest and stomach. It is excruciatingly painful. DO yourself a favor and go to another local laser spot where they have the cryogen laser that is painless and newer technology. Lastly they NEVER pick up their phone! read more

I signed up for lip hair removal. The girl with lasered over my mole which I have had since I was a child. It was a perfect Marilyn Monroe mole. Then they told me to exfoliate it which caused it to bleed. What all of this did was remove almost all of the color from the mole and it completely ruined the great birthmark I had. Every time I look in the mirror I am so upset that with one swipe of their laser they destroyed this awesome feature I was born with. NEVER LET THEM TOUCH ANY PART OF YOU THAT YOU REALLY LIKE!!!!! Since then, I have tried to have the color tattooed back into the mole and due to the laser damage the color won't take. It makes me very sad. read more

I was highly recommended to this place and was given a gift certificate. I'm so nervous about laser so I called last week Saturday to ask questions and get all the info I needed. STILL HAVENT HEARD BACK FROM THEM. ITS BEEN EXACTLY 1 WEEK. Terrible first impression!! read more

I have come there for the Laser Hair Removal and The results have been amazing. Everytime i go i am pleased with the results and the professionalism. I will be honest and I won't go into details of my exact procedures but with beauty comes some pain. Yet The pain is short and if u follow the after care directions properly the results will be even better. I would give an extra star if there was less pain! lol i wish the laser hair removal did have less of that but as awkward as it may get with parts of the body getting lazered i feel very comfortable as well and I can't express even more that everytime has made me happier that i have made this decision rather than waxing and shaving. The atmosphere and place is so clean and nice as well! Love it read more

I was really happy with my experience. The first time I went I was extremely nervous since I had never had laser in my life. Lisa and sandy are both accommodating and very understanding. They made the extra effort to make sure I was comfortable. They both did a superb job on the areas I had done and I will 100% return to them to do more areas. 5 stars. read more

They lady I went to made me feel SO comfortable, even though she was lasering a private area. I just had my first treatment today, so we'll see how it takes, but their customer service alone would have me going back. read more

I had 6 touchup laser sessions. I ended with the same amount of hair I had before the treatment. Very disappointed. I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

I used my groupon here and they have been great ! Lisa is super friendly and fast. One time, I accidentally took antibiotics a week before the procedure so I couldn't get the treatment and I wasted their time slot but they were nice about it and said they're glad I didn't get burnt from it. Yes the procedure is painful, but it's only every six weeks and hey, you won't have to worry about shaving or waxing for pretty much rest of your life. No pain no gain right ? read more

DO NOT GO THERE!!!! I had laser treatment done on my face and they burnt my face. I was called by Sandy to come in so she can take a look at it when I expressed how upset I was. Low and behold she was with a client when I got there and I was greeted by another technician and her baby. A BABY!!!! How unprofessional? VERY. When I told the so call tech that I was upset she accused me of yelling and then said to me don't yell in front of her baby. My face is burnt mother fuckers and you're talking about me yelling in front of your baby. BTW was not yelling then. As I'm leaving she grabbed my shoulder to stop me so she can look at my face with the baby in one hand. I then lost it and yelled....said my piece. Don't fucking touch me after you accuse me wrongly for yelling. Agree with others about calling for appointments. They never pick up their phone and call a day later. read more

I didn't have a good experience here when I went to get my wax. It was incredibly painful, and my waxer wouldn't give me a break. She bruised me, and blamed my moving around, but it was so painful!! I even swelled up afterward when I went home. Also, they didn't give me any aftercare advice, so I had some ingrown hairs sprout up. My waxer seemed pretty inexperienced, although she was friendly enough. I just wasn't happy with my results. Lots of stray hairs left over. read more

I bought a groupon to get laser hair removal on my chin. I had been putting it off for awhile because I was self-conscious about my chin hair, but after my first session I felt totally comfortable. I honestly knew so little about what it would be like and had no idea what to expect. My hair was dark and coarse, and I had quite a bit of it, so it definitely hurt, but not the worst pain ever. My skin would be red, a tiny bit swollen, and a little sore for a few hours after. For my second session it was a different girl than the first session and she used a much bigger head (is that what its called?) on the laser thing and it missed a lot of hair. The next time I went in I told them about it and they were totally nice about it and I never had that issue again. From then on they only used the small one - they would put on the gel and then run the small laser all over my chin - and this seemed to be much more precise than the bigger one, which she put on my face without any gel and it did this weird suction thing. It covered a larger area, but missed alot of hair. The place was clean and very well-maintained. I never, ever had an issue getting an appointment, even if I was changing it last-minute. I'm surprised by the reviews that say they are hard to get in touch with because I never had any issues with that, and if I left a message they called right back. They would always call to remind me about my appointment, which was much appreciated. The girl who usually helped me was young and had long , blond hair. She was so incredibly nice and always called me by my name. I was waiting to tip her on the last session, but it wasn't her that day and I didn't feel comfortable giving the tip to someone else when she had done most of the work. Everyone who works there seemed genuinely great, like they were really happy to make their customers happy. If I ever get laser hair removal again, it will definitely be here. read more

Love this place. I have been going here for years now and Sandy is awesome. I am not sure where the negative reviews are coming from but if you call and leave a message they are very good at getting back to you. In all the years i have been coming here i have never encountered anyone with a bad attitude. Sandy makes me feel so comfortable. She funny and tender. I could never imagine going any where else. read more

Does anyone ever answer the phone here??? I've called multiple times over the past few months and they NEVER answer!

They never answer my calls n when I do leave a message, it takes them forever to call me back n sometimes they never return my calls. It's very upsetting, I do not want to waste my time going over there just to schedule an appointment. read more

I have been going here for almost 2 years. The owners make you feel so comfortable and are really good at listening to any concerns. They are honest with you. They don't try to push their services. I wanted to laser a certain area of my body and the owner told me not to bother. I have had such great results with the laser treatment. I was a bit skeptical at first but I went in there with a groupon and two years later I am still going there. I live kind of far too but it is totally worth the drive. read more

Extremely friendly staff... they make you feel super comfortable (even in the most unpleasant situations). I just wish they were easier to contact. You need to call multiple times or leave a message and hope you are available when they return the call. Overall, very pleased! Already recommended them to all my friends. read more

Just did a Dare Devil Waxing with Lisa. She was awesome. She made me feel comfortable and was really sweet. The place was clean and cozy. I definitely will be going back I already booked another appointment. read more

Excellent place!!! Lisa is amazing!! Beyond happy with my results so far. Highly recommend!!!

I have always been a huge fan of this place and have referred quite a few friends there. They are a little tough to get a hold of for an appointment sometimes but I always thought it was well worth it. However, I went to make an appointment recently and informed them I had a groupon that I unfortunately let expire. I asked them if they would accept the paid amount (not the promo amount). It is a groupon policy that you can use the paid amount well after the promo expires. They proceeded to tell me that groupons were for new customers only and I shouldn't have bought it. I told the girl I understood and I must not have noticed the fine print. I asked if they could make an exception since I wasn't asking for them to give me anything extra, only what I paid for. Not to mention I have given them a pretty fair amount of business over the past year or so. The girl was very rude and told me to try to get a refund from groupon and they wont accept it. In my experience in customer service, I know that you should never blame the customer. I wanted to give this place my business and just didn't want the $90 that I paid to go to waste. Next time I will find somewhere else. read more

First time waxing my underarms!!!!!! Lisa was amazing!!!!!!! She made me feel at ease, comfortable and I was so happy that I got it done and that it was with her!!!!! Sira, the receptionist very personable and a bright smile. Ladies or gents do not hesitate to book an appointment you will not be sorry......great location and parking....and CLEAN.. read more

People of color BEWARE! I bought a groupon for 6 sessions of laser hair removal and when I arrived I was brought into a room and told that due to my "dark" complexion they could not accommodate me?! The woman basically said they do not have the appropriate equipment to deal with black skin and told me I could use the groupon for a different service they offer. When I refused and told her that I only wanted laser hair removal, she offered the name of another establishment that does have the equipment but would not accept my Groupon?! I am a brown skinned black woman who ALMOST left there feeling like something was wrong with ME?! These people only cater to white or very light skin and they are not even up front about it. They are scam artists who try to get you in the door knowing they cannot give you what you pay for but hope that they can get you to use the $ for another service they offer. Don't waste your $ or your time. read more