I've had experience getting Brazilian's at other places and none of them are as quick and painless as Bare on the Square. Lindsay does my waxing and she is amazing! She's incredibly friendly and easy to talk to, plus she's a pro. She never leaves anything behind. Would definitely recommend Lindsay to anyone looking! read more

Let me also add that they only dip each stick ONCE, none of that gross re-dipping sticks and sharing coodies with other customers!

This is definitely not a spa environment. It is small, slightly dirty, and has a terrible ambiance. The first time I went, I had to wait 10 minutes for someone to arrive and unlock the door. However, the facial was mostly enjoyable, despite the terrible music blasting in the background. When I went for a bikini wax, I was surprised that nothing but baby powder was used after the wax. I am used to having some sort of oil given to me to eliminate the leftover wax. Not a pleasant experience. I would definitely not go back for any massage or facial services. I probably would not go back for a wax since I have had better at places with similar prices. read more

I agree with other reviewers-- It is cheap--but it is dirty and unprofessional too--their way of running a business by talking on their cell phone and going back and forth to lunch in Canton is pretty rude-I have tried it out on a few occasions b/c of groupons and each time swore not to go back. Scheduling is a huge pain. The atmosphere of the place includes fluroescent lights and crappy harsh radio. The girl who waxed me looked like she hadn't even gotten dressed that day. Hahn over at the Merritt (Hahn's day spa) is just as cheap ($35), walk-in is okay, wax is extremely quick, and the results are the same. I would pay lots for a fancy spa wax--but bare on the square is not that. read more

I went here and will go again because of the price, nothing else. It's a cheap place to get a brazilian wax, but there is no atmosphere. It almost feels like you're at walmart, with loud music, people's voices nearby, bright fluorescent lights, dirty floors and walls, and your product is cheap. There is nothing soothing or relaxing about this place. The lights are bright and not dimmed, there are no candles, there's loud music on--I got to hear Britney Spears, tissue paper covering the table like you're at a doctor's office, old wax or something on the walls and floors, dirty looking. Nothing like the website looks. The technique is good and quick. After I use my groupon, I probably won't go back. read more

Brazilian wax is super quick and was very affordable with a Groupon. The speed is really the best thing about it--it usually takes only 5-10 minutes. The spa scenery leaves much to be desired--very bare bones, but that's really the only bad thing. read more

Friendly staff. Affordable prices. Great service. Newly opened. Went for the first time and plan on going back. They have a wide range of waxing and facial services. read more

Without giving too much information (TMI!), I will admit that this was my first waxing experience. And I have to say, Melissa made it much less awkward/scary than I was afraid it would be. She coached me through the process and made me feel comfortable (or at least as much so as one could under the circumstances). The pain was tolerable and she did a great job! My appointment only took about 5-10 minutes, which was excellent (in my opinion, the faster the better when it comes to this). I didn't pay much attention to the decor of the place, partly because I was only there for a total of 15 minutes and partly because I was too anxious to notice. They had a promotion going on, so I got 3 waxes for just $90. This is a really good deal, since 1 is $65. I am a sucker for a good deal, so looks like I'll be coming back to this place! read more

Bare on the Square has amazing deals (3 barely there waxes for 90 bucks, 3 eyebrow waxes for 30 bucks). The staff is courteous, friendly, and professional. My waxes were not painful at all, and best of all, they were QUICK! I bought the package deals because I will definitely be back. A great neighborhood find. read more

They are just people I want to support, I appreciate two women starting their own business and providing a great service. The end product is amazing- and everyone who has said they are still coming along is right, they are not a high end spa, but they will be one day, and I am willing to get in on the ground floor. I like what they stand for I like them as people and I always am satisfied with their work product. read more

All organic products and the owner Melissa and her staff make you feel as comfortable as you can...considering! I have been a regular Brazilian Bikini Wax customer for years in both the Canton and Greenspring Station locations. I drive an hour just to go here because they are that great and I have recommended several friends here who are now regulars. Note - Be on time - they don't mess around if you are late - especially during peak season in the summer! read more

Great customer service & an amazing staff! Bare on the Square gets you bare down there!

Very very unhappy with the service. The spa is dirty, the staff is unprofessional. Use very chip products and my waxed area was unflamated for a week.. You get what you pay for. Never again!!! Beware!!! read more

My experience at Bare on the Square was all around negative and disappointing as I was excited to try it after reading some of these reviews and visiting the website. Here are the reasons why I was dissatisfied: 1. When booking my appointment, the receptionist did not get my phone number. I left work early for a waxing appointment and when I arrived Bare on the Square was closed. When I called the number someone answered and apologized and rescheduled my appointment for two days later. 2. Bare on the Square has no ambiance. The walls are scuffed, the chairs in the waiting area are dirty and disgusting, very dusty, the bathroom hand towel was soaking wet, and the walls are thin. 3. In the middle of my session, the music switched abruptly from Canon in D to a Justin Timberlake song that was blaring. 4. When I left, I asked the receptionist for change for a twenty (the service was $60, so this was more than a 20% tip), so that I could leave the esthetician a tip. She looked very confused and opened her purse looking for change, then went to ask the esthetician herself if she had change. Neither did, so she told me I could go to the ATM down the street. Another customer in the waiting for her appointment kindly then offered to give me change. In summary: UNPROFESSIONAL reception, UNCLEAN, do not keep enough cash on hand to break a $20 so bring your card, sub-par atmosphere, and not the kind of place I care to receive spa services. I must add that I was happy with the actual service, but that was about the only thing I was happy with after leaving here. read more

Staff was very friendly however when I went in to get waxed the woman said that there wasn't a lot of growth and she almost advised me to come back, which I would have except she did a test strip and said it would be fine. The results are horrible, five days later it looks like I had never been waxed. I would have respected her and the studio so much more if they had said that I could reschedule for the following week and that the results would be much better. I agree the atmosphere is not relaxing, the wax pot looks like a kitchen crock-pot and if Tabitha from Salon Takeover saw it she would run for the hills - there was dried was all over the outside. The service was really quick and I just didn't find the experience satisfactory. Hoping to find a better "spa" in the city to go next time. read more

I've been to both the Canton and new location at Mt. Washington and I've ha a great experience at both. I've had Melissa and Stephanie and both are great at what they do. It was quick, less painful than I expected, and they didn't leave anything behind. My first time I went a a newbie to the Brazilian and Melissa talked me through everything and made me feel really relaxed. Super quick, efficient, and informative. I will definitely keep going back here. read more

Thought it was a great deal when I purchased it for 3 waxes for $90 from Groupon. Pros: 1. Cheap Cons: 1. They don't have a system to monitor how many of your deals you've used. They give you a card and write it down there, its forfeited when you lose it. 2. I knew I bought another of those deals and when I asked them about it they said I don't have anymore. So basically just wasted my money! And also Melissa was unpleasant when I inquired. It might have been a misunderstanding but still not enough reason for her to give me an attitude especially when you're in this kind of business. 3. Won't be paying $65 for it! read more

I really wanted to love this place. Its got a great location and the online appointment setter is really convenient, (especially when you don't want the whole office to know what you are getting waxed)! The first time I went everything went smoothly and I got top notch service. The last two times have been absolutely terrible. The next appointment after my initial one included a thirty minute wait and ended when the receptionist flung open the door to the waxing room, good thing it was an eyebrow wax! and told my aesthetician to "hurry up" a few times. I don't like people rushing through things when it involves hot wax on my face or uneven eyebrows. I decided to give them one more chance. This time I was evenly waxed but had absolutely no clean up and had to leave with wax all over my face. This led to the joy of scraping wax off my cell phone after attempting to make a phone call. It was completely unprofessional and I would not recommend this location to anybody. read more

Stephanie is awesome. Super friendly and makes you feel comfortable. She is crazy quick also. I was in and out in 17 minutes total. I recommend this place to all!! read more

I had mixed feelings going here after I read some of the reviews, but tried to go in with an open mind. As another reviewer noted, this is definitely not a Spa. The upstairs space that they have, isn't that clean and everything just seemed half-a**ed. They had music blaring throughout the place, which doesn't really relax me before I am about to get my box waxed. The wax itself turned out great, but felt rushed. I guess you definitely get what you pay for. I won't go back here. read more

went here 3 times for a brazilian and will NEVER go back. first time was ok when the owner did the waxing but the last 2 times was some other person and it was miserable. burns from the wax, tons of wax left over, many times she couldn't pull the strip off at once and would just kill you as she tried multiple times. just bad quality. I have been to many other places and this is the worst by far. I went back the 3rd time thinking the bad experience before was a fluke but nope! awful again... read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I've been going here for over a year, shortly after they opened. This is the best place I have ever gone to for waxing. I usually go for the Bare Down There, but have done for other treatments as well. Not only do they offer amazing deals on Groupons, as well special deals for their pre-existing customers, but their non-discounted prices are reasonable as well. The staff is so friendly and helpful. I had to reschedule an appointment for earlier in the day. Melissa was completely booked, but told me to come in and she squeezed me in! I've seen people on here complaining about their lunch break. THEY ADVERTISE THAT THEY ARE GONE 2-3 ON THEIR WEBSITE! They deserve an hour lunch just like everyone else! The waxing itself is the least painful I have ever had. Previously I have gone to countless places to get brazilians and this has been my best wax so far. They even gave me a loofa to help exfoliate before my next waxes. Everything is organic and simple, no crazy lotions to have bad reactions to. They even pluck out any hairs that the wax inevitably misses. I love that they play radio music (unless someone is getting a facial or massage). It totally helps me zone out and focus on the music while getting a quick 15 min max wax. People complaining about the atmosphere don't get that these two women opened this place themselves, and because they don't waste on all the frills, the prices are able to remain low! To summarize: best wax, best staff, best prices! read more

Been going since they opened and won't go anywhere else - best waxing services you'll find - Bare-down-there super fast and easy, the ladies are awesome :) Go! read more

Quick & cheap! If you don't care about having the ultimate spa experience, this is one of the best Brazilians in town. I purchased a Groupon for the wax, but loved that these ladies didn't skimp on the service! They have specials on their site all the time, but I'll go back and pay full price (which is still quite competitive!) in a heartbeat. read more

I have been a happy customer of Bare on the Square for over 3 years, until today. I purchased a package in July 2015, used 2 of my waxing sessions, and then was diagnosed with breast cancer. Chemo took the need to be waxed away. Today, I went in for a wax, and hoped that since I wasn't just an irresponsible consumer, they would allow me to use the expired session. They said I could not. I find this ridiculous. I wasn't absent minded and forgot. I was reeling through a cancer diagnosis and treatment. I already put the money out for the package that expired, I should not have to put out more money. A little compassion and flexibility could have been shown. read more

this is what the groupon advertisement says, " Aestheticians Melissa Jacobson and Stephanie Casey employ only organic ingredients within their candlelit beauty studio." organic? are you kidding me?! they used no oil afterward to sooth my skin, only gold bond medicated powder! A] NOT organic. B] lead to crazy irritation and the worst case of in-grown hairs/razor burn i've ever had after a bikini wax. there is no way that i trust that the wax or any other product used was organic, either, or even natural. also, this studio is in no way candle lit. the lighting is more like the fluorescent lighting you'd find in a wal-mart and the atmosphere is about as relaxing and clean as one too. loud top-40 music and i mean DIRTY--no gloves used, wax caked everywhere, dusty, cobwebs, unswept/unmopped floors. i took a shower before i went to bare on the square and then took one again immediately afterward. aestheticians should keep their work space as hygienic and tidy as a doctors office, not just for show, for client safety, comfort, and to gain trust. if a skin-care professional can not keep a clean work space, what kind of mess are they going to make of your skin? they made a big mess of mine. bare on the square is totally unprofessional. i will never go back, and i will always share my experience so my friends can also avoid this nightmare. groupon, you should really check the facts presented to you by companies so to avoid this kind of false advertisement again. read more

If you are looking for convenience and efficiency ...this is your spot. I came across Bare on the Square through a Living Social deal. What a great find! It's conveniently located and a clean space. They are quick and meticulous. It's exactly what you are looking for as a frequent wax client. Get in and get bare and get out. read more

This is my second review. I went for my second waxing via the groupon around mid November this time I had Stephanie for my waxer. She is very pleasant and nice. Once again there was no parking despite me arriving 20 mins early-oh well. The atmosphere is still OK. Wouldn't get any other treatments done here, the ceilings are drop down tiles and are VERY dirty. But overall Stephanie did a wonderful job, had me blow out when she was ripping the strip off and did a very good job. Good groupon for the service. read more

I thought this place was great! I had a Living Social voucher for $30 for a Brazilian - super cheap. My technician was Molly and she did a great job. She was fast but very thorough, and this was the least painful wax I've had. I thought the place was actually really nice as well. It was very clean and they had aromatherapy oils burning. In addition, they do not double dip here! I've been to other places that double dip their wax sticks and was so glad to see this was not the case here. I should have purchased more vouchers! As soon as I see them on sale again, I will jump at the opportunity and I would not hesitate in recommending this place to my friends. read more

Not enough good things to say about this place. Steph is fantastic and I always leave feeling beautiful. I've never been more comfortable or relaxed. read more

They redeemed themselves - had a hard time getting ahold of anyone or getting a response - finally was able to confirm my appt and then they were 20min late which was a huge problem cuz I needed to get in and out and get to work - luckily the girl was very quick and did a good job. read more

I showed up for an appointment, and no one was there. There is no way to leave a phone message or even call to talk to someone. I waited for them to show up, I called, I emailed, and still have not heard back from anyone. I was using a groupon as well- perhaps they just figured, since I already paid, why bother showing up. I was extremely disappointed, and inconvenienced. read more

If you're looking for a no-frills place to get all of your waxing needs taken care of, you should definitely go to Bare on the Square. As pretty much everyone has said, you're not going to feel like you're at some fancy spa: the rooms are clean but sparsely decorated, there are no cover ups for you to wait around in, and the top 40 radio they play isn't exactly relaxing, but they will get you in and out so fast that none of that matters. I have been going to this place for two years now and I have always been extremely satisfied with the work that both Melissa and Stephanie have done for me. I can't speak for any of their other services, but the waxing is quick, cheap and extremely effective. Plus, if you sign up for the mailing list, they always have amazing deals for multiple Brazilian waxes even outside of the usual Groupon/Living Social deals. I am a big fan! read more

The most terrible waxing I've ever experienced and I get it done very regularly (at another salon). I came 10 minutes early for my appointment but the door was locked with no one inside. Someone finally came 15 minutes later. The girl I had the appointment with never showed up, so another girl had to do the waxing but she just went for it without explaining to me that the girl who was SUPPOSED to do it never came. The waxing was done so hastily that my brazillian ended up looking like it had a five o'clock shadow. The girl told me it was because the hair was too short and asked me to come back within a week to give it time to grow so she can finish the waxing but I never went back. It was the most painful waxing I've ever gone through and I usually get it done every 6 weeks at Spa on the Ave in White Marsh. The Groupon seemed like a good deal and I was open to trying out a new place, but I completely regret it. They were unprofessional and not worth ANY money for their services! I'm sticking with my regular esthetician! read more

So this was my first time getting waxed ever. I was bit nervous but I got a living social deal and I thought.. why not? I drove into the city and parked my car and was walking on O'Donell and I noticed that there was Spa on the Square. I looked in and it looked like a nail salon so I decided to walk further down. Then I came across Bare on the Square. It is located upstairs in an office like setting. The receptionist was really friendly and the lady showed me the room. She asked me if it was my first time getting waxed and I said yes. She gave me instructions on how to undress. I sort of felt like I was going to the gyn lol. Anyways, she didn't give me a cover up which made me feel a bit awkward but really.. your getting waxed down there. You leave awkward at the door. She was very fast and efficient. I'm not going to lie, it hurts but it's not that bad as I thought it was. The walls are really thin though. So if you scream, people will hear you! haha. Anyways, the wax was hot but it has to be hot but they move so fast you're done before you know it. I will go back to them because I thought they did a good job read more