I am so glad I found Sara! So I am Vietnamese which means I have stubborn straight downward lashes which I thought were short since curling my lashes was always a struggle and wouldn't curl. I booked my first lash lift + tint combo ever with Sara and it was the best! I do have sensitive skin (eczema & rosacea) so I was worried about the chemicals, surprisingly my skin didn't turn red and I didn't have any allergic reactions. However, I did feel tingling and burning sensation during the lifting process but it went away after Sara flushed my eyes and the tingling went away after a day. Honestly, this is the third week and my lashes are still lifted and everyone has been complimenting. It definitely brought my eyes out a lot more and I am so thankful. Will definitely book appointment in the future! read more

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You have not really had your brows done until you've had them done by Sara. I have been a customer for years.

Sara is amazing! It's like you're visiting a friend AND getting your brows done. She is so fun and easy to talk to and let me tell you she is a brow wizard! My brows have never looked better i completely trust her and will recommend to anyone. She has the best shop, and makes you feel comfortable and welcomed. read more

If you want your brows slayed..... Book Sara. Game changer, for sure. 10/10 recommend. -xoxo. read more

Professional, friendly, and really cares about her work!! I had my brows airbrushed for the first time and Sara provided me with everything I needed to know about airbrushed brows. I was comfortable during the treatment and felt fabulous after!! Her studio has a very nice relaxing vibe like you're at home but clean as a beauty bar should. It's conveniently located in the center of our city in Old Town and parking was not a problem at all! See you soon Sara!!! read more

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Sara is the only person I trust touching my eyebrows in all of San Diego! She takes her time to map out your brows TO PERFECTION before she waxes them. She is a true professional and genuinely enjoys her job. She makes your appointment fun and relaxing all while getting you out in a timely matter. Always a 10/10 experience here! read more

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I met with Sarah for a lash lift and tint. She was friendly, inviting and thorough in answering my questions and addressing my many concerns. As an older woman of almost 50, my age shows in my eyelids and she really took her time examining me and talking me through her process to ensure I had the best results. The most impressive part of my appointment was when we realized my eyes were just not going to cooperate - to say they were twitching as I tried to keep them closed is an understatement. Sarah was compassionate and all the patience of a saint, dismissing my profuse apologies with "we WILL figure this out!". Needless to say, she did! I left with beautifully curled and tinted lashes to take with me on my vacation. She has a client for life with me!! read more

Sara is simply the best! I've been going to her for (almost) 10 years. Her wax & waxing technique is painless and has never irritated my skin. She really Knows her stuff and is passionate in her work, and it shows! Her salon is super clean and welcoming ... and she offers other cosmetic products that are worth checking out! read more

Sarah is the best, professional and friendly. She also keeps it real and is extremely genuine.

I have officially found my lash & brow place and I am SO excited about it!! I absolutely love Sara and how passionate she is about her work- it shows in everything she does from her creativity with her before & afters, how cozy she sets up her space AND she just added a new service called Pamper Me which was soo relaxing and she genuinely loves making people feel relaxed and confident! She literally slays my brows & I got my first lash lift with her and of course, that slayed too. Not to mention, she has very fair prices for these services! 100/10 recommend for brows, lashes and any other service she provides! read more

Love this place! Wonderful service and I finally have eyebrows that are defined and natural looking. Sara is the best and such a joy to talk to... thank you!!! read more

The best so professional and so clean, great place easy parking coming here for more than 10 years

I can't say enough great things about my wax experience with Sara. She has a welcoming, fun and warm presence! I'm 9 months pregnant and she was very gentle and made sure I was comfortable. She's quick, which I really appreciated because waxing can be painful! Her energy is just amazing. I definitely recommend her! read more

Sara was fantastic ! just had my first brazilian & leg wax quick , efficient & she has a gentle touch & applies oils to soothe the skin :) super clean & calm location read more

Loveeee Sara she's so amazing and talented! Also the most down to earth person you'll ever meet! Btw LOVE my lash lifts! I've been dedicated to her for years! read more

Sara is a lifesaver!!! I've been getting spray tanned by her and having lovely results. It always looks natural and even. This last time I messed up and didn't prep correctly resulting in not much tan at all. Sara was there to help and took care of me even though it was totally my bad. So grateful for such a caring esthetician who wants nothing but the best for her clients. I've also been lucky enough to have a facial from Sara and her massage technique is 5 million stars! Don't sleep on this, you should book with her ASAP. Thank You Tan Goddess read more

Usually come to this place for waxing and facials (OMG, the green peel is like a total "redo" on your skin. It's amazing!) and have had spray tans done for special occasions. (the color is always perfect and never orange'ish like I've had at other places) Just had my very first ever lash set put on and holy guacamole were they beautiful! They look 100% natural. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Came in for a full brazilian sugaring 3 weeks ago. I have gone to 5 other locations before Sara, and this has been my best experience. Barely There is tucked in the corner of the plaza and I like that you have to be buzzed in to enter. The whole process was quick, pain was minimal. After the sugaring, Sara went ahead and used hard wax and even threading to make sure all the stray hairs were taken care of. She explains what she's doing and why she's doing it, and you can tell she cares about results. Sara is so fun to talk to, I think I spent like 10 minutes after the appointment just chatting with her haha. Definitely try this place out if you're on the search for a wax! read more

Sara had such attention to detail - she measured and drew out the outline for the wax on my brows, and communicated with me the whole time about what she was doing. It was completely painless and I had no inflammation afterwards. She even filled in my brows afterward to show me how it would look, and taught me what kind of strokes to use. Plus the studio is very nice space. Best brow experience I've ever had :) I will definitely be going back to her. read more

Sara is fun and friendly and her techniques are perfect for a clean wax without irritation. Sugaring changed my life! I highly recommend Barely There for any hair removal needs you may have. read more

Sara was amazing!!!!!!!! I am so happy with my Brazilian experience today! This was my first time going to Sara although I've been getting sugared for almost a year now elsewhere (my usual girl is on vacation so I didn't want to wait too long) but let me just say Sara's technique was the bomb! I was literally out of there in about 15 mins and it didn't hurt as much! I also liked that she threaded at the end to get the tiny hairs which I've never had done before which was pretty cool! I honestly wish I had discovered Sara sooner! Thank you again!!! I def recommend going to her! read more

Sara is seriously the best! I've been sugaring for quite a few years and needed to find someone in San Diego during my temporary move. My coworker highly recommended Sara and I'm so glad that she did. The location is easy to find and has readily available parking. The studio is well decorated and clean. Sara's technique is the most painless I've ever experienced, she is very professional, communicative with her process, and is a perfectionist. She's also a great person to chat with, it's like visiting a friend. I'm so bummed that she's located in San Diego as I live in Phoenix and won't be able to return monthly. I will definitely be a regular when I come back to San Diego and highly recommend her for hair removal services! read more

Sara is AMAZING and I'm so glad I found her for all my waxing and spray tan needs. She's quick, efficient and her personality is just so warm and inviting. I also love that she texts, which just makes my life that much easier. I live in Poway and work near Mission Hills, but I will continue going to her even if I venture into a new role elsewhere. Would recommend to anyone. read more

When I am ready for esthetician services this is the place that I'll go. The hands down best sugaring hair removal that I have experienced.

Sara was absolutely wonderful with my skin care! She helped me learn what I needed, created a regimen to make feel my best, and spent the time I needed to really understand. Thank you! read more

Sara has many years of experience ,uses the best wax ,Doesn't hurt at all, and she's super fast . If you thinking where to go for your first brazilian come here! Makes you feel super comfortable and such a cute studio ! read more

Sara is hands down THE BEST. I have thick corse hair and usually it is painful for me to get a wax. With Sara's skill and the high quality sugar wax she uses; a brazilian is relatively pain free. Seriously it's a miracle! Also don't get me started on how good she is at doing brows. I used to go to the Benefit brow bar- NEVER AGAIN. Sara saved my poor brows and has helped me shape them to the point where I basically don't even need powder. SHE IS A BROW MAGICIAN! Sara pays the most careful attention, and is a perfectionist when it comes to waxing brows. You won't find anyone better. Also I am loving that she has added skin care services-I had a facial recently and it left my skin feeling amazing. The product line is truly the best quality. I can't wait to try out more facial services. To top if off, she is the most sweet, understanding, and kind professional! I always value my time with her as she is good at her job, and an absolute joy to be around. I have had my share of bad waxing experiences, and it is a relief to know I have found my go to girl that always does a perfect job. I give her 10 stars, and highly recommend her. read more

I made a same day appointment last week to get my eyebrows waxed for my wedding. I'm very low maintenance so it takes a special occasion for me to get waxed. Plus my eyes are sensitive and I get tense and cry after a couple pulls. Sara was so patient and she didn't make me feel like I was annoying (even though I was annoying myself). She talked me through it and even set up a fan to be right by my face which really helped me. She really made sure it was perfect and that I was happy. She filled my brows in for me so when I walked out my friend was like "wow that's a night and day difference" lol that b*tch! But it really was. I got 3 compliments on my brows just that day. I will be coming back to Sara on a more regular basis now that I've felt that eyebrow confidence. read more

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Barely there beauty bar is immaculate, professional and offers so many services and products that I love and can't find anywhere else! Sara (the owner) is so sweet and makes you feel so comfortable and welcome! Love this little hidden gem and so highly recommend!! read more

Sara is amazing. She is very professional and friendly. I have been going to Sara for over 5 years and have never met someone so passionate about what she does which shows in her work. The new location in Old Town is very cute and convenient w/easy parking. I've been getting sugar waxed on every part of my body, including private parts, and I can't tell you enough how comfortable Sara makes you feel during the whole process. If you are looking for an esthetician that goes above and beyond that treats you more than just a client, I would recommend going here! read more

Sara is incredible! I wanted to try out sugar waxing and Sara walked me through the entire process. Her warm and genuine personality made me feel very relaxed and comfortable as I am not a Brazilian waxing regular. Professional, experienced and authentic, Sara was wonderful and I highly recommend giving her a try for any of your waxing or esthetician needs. read more

Do yourself a favor and go to Barely There for your beauty needs. The services they offer are endless and the prices are true to the quality. I've only ever strayed from this place to get a Brazilian wax a couple of times, mainly due to last minute waxing needs on weekends or holidays, and I can honestly say no one compares to Sara. She gives excellent advice, doesn't try to sell you products you don't need so you know when you do buy one, it's exactly what you need. She also doesn't hold products that she's not already in love with so you know they're quality! The Brazilian waxing is quick, as painless as waxing can get, THOROUGH, and she also has a great personality so it's not nearly as awkward as you would think. Highly suggest! read more

Sara is the best! I've been going to her for 5.5 years, and absolutely love her (and the job she does)! I started seeing her at a different salon, but followed her when she opened her own place. I'm a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to my brows and she has never let me down as she takes great pride in her work and making sure everything is perfect! My before and after pic says it all! She also does sugaring in other areas and makes sure she gets every. last. hair! It doesn't hurt that the location is easy to get to and has a free parking lot right out front! read more

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This place is wonderful and Sara is an absolute gem. She puts you at ease immediately, an din my years of waxing I have never had such a near-painless and quick wax be as thorough as hers are. I wish I still lived in southern California, I'd be a frequent customer. Don't hesitate, Sara is one of the best in the business. read more

Been to this place and will never go anywhere else! Sara is amazing and definitely comes highly recommended, very friendly, very professional and very NINJA! Take my word ladies and gents That's your new waxing spot! read more

Loveeeee this place! First time getting her fully waxed and at first I was nervous but Sara made the experience sooo much better! Not only was it quick but it wasn't as painful as I thought! I usually don't post reviews but reading other people's reviews made me want to go here so hopefully this post will make someone else go for it! Definitely will be returning! read more

I have been to Sara for upper body waxing as well as full body waxing for my bodybuilding competition. She extremely good at what she does, professional, and personable too! read more

Sara was amazing!! She evened out the shape of my brows and made them look SO much better. She really took her time and did a wonderful job- I'll definitely be back :) read more

Sara is the best! She made me feel really comfortable from beginning to end with my Brazilian Sugaring experience. She's quick and detailed, and even threads at the end to make sure every hair is removed (which is way less painful than tweezing). She's so sweet and has a warm personality. I would highly recommend Sara for any of your waxing needs. read more

Sara is by far the most professional and knowledgeable esthetician I've ever met. She is incredibly warm and personable and knows how to ease your mind. I'd never had a bikini or brazilian wax before but I'd had a bad experience with a leg wax gone wrong when I was younger. I came to Sara, and she is fast, efficient and makes the experience far less painful with sugar wax than it would be normally. She also threads any remaining hair rather than tweeze. She's my go-to waxer now! I also came for a green peel with vitabrite facial, and my acne scars and uneven skin have completely transformed. I am shocked that after just one treatment I was able to see such a difference. By the way- if you're looking to lengthen your lashes, get the Grande Lash serum!! Thank you, Sara! You're the best :) read more