About Us
Get to know us with the Bare essentials about who we are, what we do, and our philosophy behind self-care and beauty.

We believe that self care is self love.

At Bare we believe that self-care and beauty should be treated as a necessity, not a luxury. It should be affordable without sacrificing on quality and atmosphere. We have mastered the art of waxing for men and women, but also offer nail services, skin treatments, facials and lash services!

So, why Bare? We have two lovely locations in Kits, within blocks of each other. At Bare Wax Bar in Kitsilano, you will find a modern, soothing and immaculate space without the snooty behaviour and high price tag. We cater to women and men and can wax anything and anywhere where there is hair!

Our services are performed by trained professionals whose passion is making you feel and look your best! All of our waxing is done with CANADIAN MADE waxes, that are natural and cream based, and ideal for sensitive skin. We proudly use only Dermalogica skincare for all of our facials.

Let our experts take care of you from head to toe.

Meet our #Bare Experts

Get to know our team as we #Bare it all with you.
Lizz & Jen
Owners

Lizz & Jen are best friends who are both incredibly passionate about all things beauty, health and fashion. Their philosophy is 'Look Good, Feel Good' and they truly believe in the importance of self-care. Everyone knows that true beauty comes from within, but that doesn’t mean we should question ourselves for wanting to look our best. What we put out into the world, our looks included, can change how we feel on the inside. Their warm and bubbly personalities will keep you coming back to Bare!

Estheticians

Bali Kandola

Esthetician

Bali Kandola

I began my esthetics career in 2007, just a few months after graduating from John Casablancas Institute. It has been just over 5 years since I have been working at Bare. I’m never bored. Every client has different concerns with their skin and I love treating all aspects, from threading to waxing.

In my free time, I love spending time with my family and playing with my nephew. I also enjoy reading, working out at the local gym, and exercising with others makes it fun because I enjoy being around people.

I love what I do, and it shows. I am so lucky that I have found a career that I love so much. It’s a very emotionally rewarding profession. Making people look good also makes them feel good; which in turn, makes me feel good. It’s happiness for all!

Tinelle Demoura

Esthetician

Tinelle Demoura

Growing up esthetics was always predominant in my household. My Mother taught me how to wax at an early age. I’ve always enjoyed waxing and have been doing it professionally for over a decade. So naturally, I love to sugar and wax! You can find me doing anything that involves movement on my days off, whether it be yoga, strength training, biking, meditating or chilling with my toes in the sand. I love walks with my dog in the forest and often on rainy days my nose is buried in a book. Looking forward to meeting you and doing your next service!

Erin Forsyth

Esthetician

Erin Forsyth

I graduated Blanche MacDonald in 2001 and have been working as an esthetician for the last 20 years! I’ve had the privilege of performing all kinds of services and honestly love them all! Waxing is a service that has come very naturally for me, and because of that, I have focused primarily on waxing.

I love and honour the trust, and rapport of the client/esthetician relationship; the conversation and advice that is exchanged during services; and the satisfaction I get from a service expertly performed.

My favourite thing is music and I can often be found happily singing favourites in the salon! I absolutely love my family and my pets! I’d really like to travel more in the future (I’ve been to England, Las Vegas and Arizona) Most of all I really enjoy all kinds of conversation!

Kiara Searle

Esthetician

Kiara Searle

Hi everyone! My name is Kiara and I am an esthetician here at Bare. I love sugaring because of how environmentally friendly and gentle it is ! My favorite part of the job is being able to chat with and get to know clients of all ages. In my spare time I enjoy baking, thrifting, and spending time with friends (:

Vanessa Castillo

Esthetician

Vanessa Castillo

Hi, I’m Vanessa. I have been an esthetician for 11 years having graduated from VCC with student of the year in 2011. The services I enjoy doing the most are brows! Everything brows…from shaping to brow tints to my most favourite…brow laminations, since brows are the most important feature of the face! I enjoy doing what I love and helping my clients feel good about themselves on a daily basis. During my spare time, I enjoy spending time with friends, family, and being active!

Grace Bruins

Esthetician

Grace Bruins

Hi, I’m Grace. I have been a make-up artist for the past 3 years having graduated from Vancouver Film School in 2019. In 2021 I decided to expand my skills and go back to school for esthetics. I graduated from John Casablanca’s Institute as their esthetician of the year for 2021. The services that I enjoy doing most are brow services, lash lifts/tints, and gel manicures with nail art. I love being able to use my makeup background to shape and tint brows to best suit clients, and being able to be creative with nail art designs. I enjoy being an esthetician because I get to meet and have interesting conversations with people, it makes every day different and interesting! When I’m not at work you can find me painting, hitting up my favorite vintage/thrift stores, and hanging out with my cat Sadie.

Sarah Ellard

Esthetician

Sana Sharma

Hi! I am Jyotsana (Sana) Sharma and I have been working as a beauty esthetician at Bare Wax since 2020. My journey of being an esthetician started in 2007 and I have since gained an expert level of knowledge in my field. I always try to improve my skills and knowledge with new and upcoming trends and beauty services. I am certified in cosmetology, eyelash extensions, Dermalaser, IPL and beauty esthetics. I specialize in enhancing and maintaining the health and appearance of my clients’ skin and my services focus on personalized skincare treatments, including facials, brow shaping & tinting, as well as waxing and sugaring hair removal. I love my profession and I love working at Bare Wax!

Sarah Ellard

Esthetician

Ranjeeta Arora

Hi, I’m Ranjeeta. I’ve been a licensed esthetician, nail technician, and lash technician since 2006. My extensive experience in the beauty industry has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of my craft. I’m passionate about beauty and dedicated to helping clients feel confident; their satisfaction is my main goal. I especially love brow shaping and Brazilian waxing. Throughout the years, I’ve built strong, meaningful relationships with my clients.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, hosting gatherings, cooking, and traveling ,listening podcasts. Staying active is also a priority for me.

Sarah Ellard

Esthetician

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Sarah Ellard

Esthetician

Bella Humble

Hi everyone! My name is Bella, and I’ve been sugaring for over 10 years now. My journey with sugaring began when my aunt started sugaring my legs when I was just 10 years old. She encouraged me to keep up with the sugaring routine and eventually taught me the technique. I began sugaring myself and all of my friends and I loved it so much that I decided to get certified, and I’ve been doing it professionally ever since. I believe sugaring is a great alternative to traditional waxing—it’s much gentler on sensitive skin and offers longer-lasting results. My favourite part of my job is building relationships with my clients and getting to chat with all of you! Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, baking, reading, and spending quality time with my friends and family.

Sarah Ellard

Esthetician

Komal Cheema

Hi, I’m Komal and I’ve been a professional makeup artist and esthetician since 2014. I love shaping perfect eyebrows and staying ahead of latest beauty trends. I love to dedicate myself to helping clients look and feel their best. I believe that eyebrows are the key to framing the face and making a lasting impact. Whether you’re looking for a soft & natural or a bold & sculpted look, I love to deliver precision and style with every appointment. When I am not working, I love to spend my time with my kids and you’ll often find me on social media, creating engaging beauty content and reels. Whether you are looking for a beauty expert who can perfect your brows or someone who’s always in-the-know on the latest trends, I am go-to professional.