No open treatment rooms.
No crowded facial bars.
No strangers watching or listening.
No rushed, assembly-line treatments.
Your facial happens in a private room — With an experienced esthetician — In a space designed for real relaxation.
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Houston has plenty of places that offer facials. Most of them follow a script, use the same products on every client, and move on to the next appointment before your mask has dried. That is not what happens here.
At Bare Necessities, every facial starts with a real conversation about your skin, what it is doing right now, what it has been through, and what you want it to look like when you leave. Your esthetician builds the entire treatment around you, not a menu. We use professional-grade products from Eminence Organic Skin Care and Rhonda Allison, and we never rush. Your appointment time belongs to you.
Whether you are dealing with stubborn breakouts, sun damage from another Houston summer, fine lines that showed up overnight, or skin that just feels tired, we have a facial designed to fix it. And yes, we will hand you a glass of wine or a cold beer when you walk in, because looking after your skin should feel like something you look forward to.
New clients receive 25% off their first service at either location.
New clients receive 25% off any one service or treatment.
Returning clients receive 25% off their first MedSpa treatment.
Discounts are automatically applied at checkout when mentioned.
Disclaimer: Cannot be combined with Cherry financing, memberships, or other discounts. Discounts for a limited time only.
Say bye-bye to dull skin & hello glow! The power of Vitamin C, brightening enzymes and essential hydrator bring life back to dull, photo-damaged skin. This facial is great for anyone wanting to renew, strengthen and stimulate their expression.
1 hour – $180
Best for
Reveal beautiful, youthful skin with epidermal-leveling! Also known as dermaplaning, this non-invasive procedure rids your face of pesky peach fuzz and dead skin that are trapping dirt and bacteria. Recommended as a monthly treatment, and can be booked as a stand-alone facial or a facial add-on.
1 hour – $180
Best for
Rhonda Allison Corrective Facials, including customized chemical peels, are tailored to your specific skin concerns using professional-grade Rhonda Allison products. Our estheticians select the right acids and formulations for your skin type, whether you’re targeting dark spots, fine lines, texture, or breakouts.
1 hour – $150
Best for
Get glowing, youthful skin that boasts the appearance of fewer fine lines and wrinkles by feeding it with phytonutrients and antioxidants. Using intense stimulation, invigorating exfoliation, and deep penetrating serums, skin will feel instantly toned, refreshed, & noticeably smoother.
1 hour – $190
Best for
Invigorate your tired, dull skin and smooth fine lines and acne scars. This peel evens out skin tone to give a brighter, more youthful complexion.
1 hour – $165
Best for
Designed for a quick skin boost during your lunch hour or before your night out begins. This facial includes a thorough cleanse, exfoliation, mask and a light massage, followed by serums appropriate to your skin type, and a sunscreen.
30min – $100
Add extractions – $25
Add a peel – $30
Best for
Can’t reach that spot? We can! Let us help smooth uneven skin tone and texture while treating your problem areas! Each one is customized to fit your needs.
1 hour – $120
Best for
This is an extraordinary facial for anyone wanting to experience the healing and rejuvenating benefits of LED light therapy! We do a thorough skin analysis, hydrate, lighten, and love your skin. LED therapy helps anti-aging to acne.
1 hour – $160
Best for
Looking for a rejuvenating uplift?! This Rhonda Allison’s Signature Facial is designed to provide an uplifting experience that will literally turn back the clock, leaving you looking years younger!
1 hour – $175
Best for
DiamondGlow (formerly Dermalinfusion) technology simultaneously exfoliates, extracts, and infuses your skin with personalized serum formulas to give you brighter, smoother skin after just one appointment. This non-invasive procedure is tough enough to reduce redness and blemishes from acne, rosacea, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation but gentle enough to be used on the eyelids, lips, hands, feet, and anywhere else you’d like your skin to look plump and glowing.
1 hour – $260
Best for
A diamond-tipped wand gradually exfoliates damaged skin layers which are simultaneously removed by vacuum suction to reveal new, fresh skin. The procedure mechanically polishes the skin and greatly increases product absorption for better results.
1 hour – $165
Best for
Say goodbye to problem skin and hello to a radiantly clear complexion with clarifying and calming ingredients such as yogurt, cucumber and tea tree oil. This facial is designed to deeply cleanse and heal your skin while decongesting your pores.
1 hour – $170
Best for
Soothe irritated, red skin with calming, hydrating chamomile, arnica, rosemary and calendula oil. These ingredients are aimed to detoxify the skin while reducing inflammation. This facial will remove impurities without causing further irritation and will leave your skin looking blissful.
1 hour – $135
Best for
Epidermal-leveling
Epidermal-leveling, or more commonly known as dermaplaning, is the process of removing peach fuzz and dead skin from the face. This has become a wildly popular facial treatment due to its ability to boost the effectiveness of skincare products as well as enhance the look of your makeup. Similarly, it can help reduce the appearance of acne scars and minimize pores by revealing youthful, glowing skin.
Add-on Price: $90
Detox Peel
This light chemical peel naturally exfoliates and deep cleans pores to tone the look of skin. The combination of fruit derived lactic acids, high in Vitamin C, will remove dead skin cells and improve the appearance of your skin’s texture. Pores size appear reduced and skin is immediately stimulated resulting in the appearance of a rosy glow and a more youthful look.
Add-on Price: $25
Décolleté Treatment
Two areas that are most often neglected are the neck and décolleté! To maintain a youthful look, we extend your facial into this area by using organic serums & masks. This treatment can tighten, smooth fine lines and help lighten hyper-pigmentation.
Add-on Price: $25 with facial
Fantastic as a stand-alone treatment or as an add-on to eyebrow wax service or facial, this 3 step treatment prevents and corrects lines around the eyes and includes our signature sinus massage to drain puffiness.
Price: $30 or $25 with facial
Perfect for keeping lips hydrated, soft, and plump. Add this enhancement to any treatment and pucker up!
Price: $25
Houston’s climate is hard on skin. The humidity, the UV exposure, the constant cycle between outdoor heat and indoor air conditioning, it all adds up. Our estheticians understand what Houston skin actually needs because they have been treating it since 2011.
Beyond a single relaxing facial, Bare Necessities operates as a full skin care clinic for Houston clients working through ongoing concerns. Clear Skin and Calm Skin target breakouts and reactive, sensitive skin, while Bright Skin and Uplift Facial address pigmentation and loss of tone. Our Firm, Plump, Lift! protocol focuses on visible aging, and add-ons like LED Light Therapy and an Eye Treatment let your esthetician customize the plan further. For deeper resurfacing, DiamondGlow and Microdermabrasion round out our clinical skin care menu, all performed in the same private room, by the same esthetician, every visit.
Every facial at Bare Necessities is performed by a licensed esthetician, never an assistant, never someone in training. Our team is so skilled that Houston’s luxury competitors regularly try to recruit them. They stay because we give them the time and freedom to do their best work, and that is exactly what you feel in the chair.
We offer facials at both Houston locations:
Upper Kirby:
3800 Southwest Freeway, Suite 108, Houston, TX 77027
(713) 522-6929
Serving Upper Kirby, River Oaks, Montrose, Greenway Plaza, Midtown, Woodland Heights, Downtown, EaDo, Meyerland, Bellaire, and West University.
Tanglewood:
1379 S Voss Rd, Suite C, Houston, TX 77057
(832) 668-5797
Serving Tanglewood, Memorial, the Galleria, Briargrove, the Energy Corridor, Briar Forest, Westchase, Town and Country, and Spring Branch.
Indulge in a personalized treatment that restores balance, radiance, and calm to your skin.
Regardless of your age or gender, if you want your skin to look its best you have to take care of it. Regular facials (especially with an active home-care regimen) will help prevent breakouts, keep your surface cells newer and healthier, and thereby ensure that your skin looks its very best. Your esthetician can recommend the optimal frequency for your particular skin – it will vary from person to person.
Your esthetician will evaluate your skin at the start of every appointment and recommend the best treatment based on what your skin needs that day. If you are unsure which facial to book, start with our Signature Facial and your esthetician will customize it from there.
Three things. First, every treatment is fully customized, your esthetician adjusts products, techniques, and focus areas based on your skin that day, not a preset protocol. Second, we never rush. Your appointment time is yours. Third, we have been doing this since 2011 and our team’s experience shows in the results.
If you want to take good care of your skin, getting a professional facial once a month is ideal. Why? The skin is a living organ, and it takes about 30 days for the cells to move up from the dermis to the surface, or epidermis, where they flatten out, die, and slough off. Giving it a healthy boost every 30 days is what skin needs to look its best.
Most Houston clients benefit from a facial every four to six weeks. Houston’s heat and humidity accelerate oil production and clogged pores, so consistent treatments help keep your skin balanced year-round. Your esthetician will recommend a schedule based on your skin type and goals.
DiamondGlow uses a diamond-tipped wand to simultaneously exfoliate dead skin, extract impurities, and infuse condition-specific serums at the moment your skin is most receptive. It goes deeper than a traditional facial and delivers visible results in under 30 minutes with no downtime.
Yes. Men’s facials are one of our most popular services. Whether you are dealing with razor irritation, ingrown hairs, or just want clearer skin, our estheticians customize every treatment for male skin. No judgment, no awkwardness, just results.
Absolutely. Many Houston clients pair a facial with a waxing appointment or dermaplaning session. Just let us know when you book so we can set aside the right amount of time for you.
Arrive with a clean face if possible, and avoid retinol products for 48 hours before your appointment. After your facial, your esthetician will send you home with specific aftercare recommendations. The most important thing is SPF, especially in Houston’s sun.
Yes. Our Clear Skin Facial is specifically designed to deeply cleanse, decongest pores, and calm inflamed skin using clarifying and antibacterial ingredients. If you are dealing with active breakouts, this facial is a great starting point.
Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive facial procedure, that is mostly performed by dermatologists and at spas. It uses small, fine diamond tips and a suction-like device to remove your dead skin cells. It also gently exfoliates the outer layer of the skin, so your skin will be feeling smooth and healthy after treatment. This exfoliation also has the benefit of reviving your skin and giving you a healthy glowing look.
If the only type of exfoliation you’re used to is a chemical peel, be aware- microdermabrasion works differently than that! But don’t get freaked out by the technical-looking equipment- microdermabrasion is a completely safe procedure that has many skincare benefits.
For example, a big benefit of microdermabrasion is that it stimulates the production of collagen and elastin in the body. These are the two things our body produces that helps keep our skin tight and flexible, and the production of them can get disrupted with things like stretch marks. Microdermabrasion can kickstart the production of both of these again, so it helps keep your skin tighter and more elastic.
This treatment is most commonly used on the face but can also be used on any part of the body to treat dark spots, unwanted blemishes, acne scarring, or many other common skin complaints. It’s available for all skin types- just make sure to let your esthetician know about any particular skin worries you have!
Microdermabrasion treatments are used for a variety of skin conditions including:
Microdermabrasion is mostly effective for mild acne scars. Avoid having microdermabrasion on parts where your acne is activated, or for acne that is more advanced, it’s a good idea to see what your dermatologist recommends.
Microdermabrasion can be very effective against those marks we get with dramatic weight gain/weight loss. It can work on old and new stretch marks alike but has better results if you go quickly after noticing them.
If you’re noticing those annoying crows feet or age spots, microdermabrasion can be a very effective treatment. The collagen and elastin it helps stimulate will work wonders against these aging lines.
If you’ve got a long history of going to the beach and not wearing sunblock, this might be an effective treatment to help calm your skin and get rid of some of the obvious signs of sun damage.
Through the technology of using vacuum pressure and tiny crystals to remove dead skin, this treatment can help make your skin healthier and tighter and make your pores much less visible.
If you find your skin tends to be really oily or aren’t happy with how uneven it looks in color or feel, microdermabrasion treatments can help rejuvenate the skin and make it look and feel more even and healthy.
If you’ve got these annoying spots that don’t seem to go away and cause you to have uneven skin tones, this treatment can help lighten them considerably. It can also work on scars- no matter how old they are!
If you’ve had your first microdermabrasion treatment in Houston and loved it, you might wonder how many times you need to come back. Your esthetician will be happy to work with you to come up with a treatment plan that works with your schedule.
The number of sessions you get can depend on a few factors, but most providers of microdermabrasion will probably recommend four to six sessions for the best results.
However, this can depend on a few things. Firstly, how severe are your skin problems? If you only have one small scar that you’re looking to get rid of, it can take less time than if you have multiple skin conditions that you’re hoping to treat all in one go. Make sure to tell your esthetician about all the skin issues that you have and what you’re most concerned about, and they can help give you a timeline for when you can expect improvement.
Secondly, what are you expecting out of your microdermabrasion treatment? Or, what would you change about your skin? If you’re only looking to moderately lighten your stretch marks, for example, you might not need as many sessions as if you want more drastic results.
You can always customize the number of sessions you have with your esthetician. Some people like as many as twelve sessions to target a specific area of skin, so don’t feel self-conscious about booking in for multiple treatments! Another good thing to remember is that the skin regenerates every 30 days. Your series of treatments, therefore, will need to be repeated on a monthly basis for the best possible results.
Another good tip – ask the professionals! Our expert Houston estheticians have a huge amount of experience in performing microdermabrasion, and odds are they’ve probably come across someone with similar skin issues to you before. If you give an accurate description of your skin problems and history, they can recommend how many sessions you might need to show improvement on your skin issues.
For the area that you’re going to have treated, it’s a good idea to avoid interfering with the skin a week before your session. This means avoiding tanning creams, sun creams, waxing, and, most importantly, sun exposure. You also definitely will need to avoid laser treatments for your skin!
Three or four days before your treatment, we also recommend avoiding exfoliating creams or other treatments meant to remove dead skin. While it’s fine to wear makeup in the week leading up to your treatment, make sure you’ve washed your face and removed any before your appointment. Having the skin as clear as possible will give you the best results!
Other than that, just relax and get prepared to be pampered! If you have any other questions in the meantime, feel free to contact us in advance of your appointment. We are more than happy to answer any other questions you have about your treatment or our spa!
This depends on the practice! At Bare Necessities, we offer microdermabrasion on its own (as in, not with a facial procedure) for $75 per session. This is well under the national average- the American Society of Plastic Surgeons estimated in 2017 that the average cost for a microdermabrasion treatment was $137!
We also offer an option for a microdermabrasion facial if you want to have microdermabrasion as a “top up” on your normal treatment. This is $160 and includes all the luxurious pampering of a traditional facial in addition to a microdermabrasion treatment. This is a good option if you want your microdermabrasion treatment to be a bit more relaxing. As we like to say, ”clinical results in a relaxing spa environment.”
You can also add this treatment for $25 onto either an eye or a lip treatment to give the skin there a lovely and healthy glow. Also remember- if you’re going for our facials, if you buy six you get the seventh one free!
In order to maximize the effects of your treatment, It’s a good idea to avoid anything that could damage or irritate your skin afterwards- while this seems a little bit broad, it’s actually not that many things to worry about! Firstly, and most importantly: stay out of the sun. Sun damage can harm the skin, especially if you’ve just had an exfoliation treatment.
You’re also going to want to avoid using any other exfoliation techniques after your procedure. Microdermabrasion acts as a pretty intense exfoliant, so it can be overkill to put something else on and can potentially irritate your skin. Keep an eye on how your skin is feeling, and you can always contact us after your treatment if you have any concerns about how your skin is looking.
You won’t experience any pain or discomfort during the procedure, but you can expect a bit of redness, swelling, and tenderness following your microdermabrasion treatment. This is due to the suction that is used to exfoliate the skin.
A good way to treat this is to be kind to your skin. Depending on how sensitive your skin is, you can expect a bit of redness following the treatment due to the suction used in microdermabrasion. There also might be a bit of tenderness and swelling on the treated area, so be kind to your skin following the treatment. Avoid anything that might aggravate the skin further, but you can return to any and all normal activities immediately after this procedure.
The most effective facial is the one matched to what your skin needs that day, not a one-size-fits-all treatment. During your consultation, your esthetician evaluates your skin type, current concerns, and goals before recommending a treatment from our menu. That’s the difference between a customized facial and a generic spa service, you’re getting a protocol built around you, not picked off a list.
Both treatments combine exfoliation with serum infusion, but DiamondGlow uses a diamond-tip wand that exfoliates, extracts, and infuses simultaneously, which means more controlled results and less risk of irritation. DiamondGlow also delivers SkinMedica serums formulated specifically for the device, so active ingredients absorb directly into freshly exfoliated skin at the optimal moment. We offer DiamondGlow at both our Upper Kirby and Tanglewood locations. If you’ve had HydraFacials elsewhere, book a DiamondGlow and feel the difference for yourself.
For fine lines, loss of firmness, and overall anti-aging results, our Uplift Facial and Epidermal Leveling treatments are the most requested. Both stimulate collagen and elastin production for visibly firmer, smoother skin over time. If you’re looking for something more advanced, ask your esthetician about combining your facial with a med spa treatment like SkinPen Microneedling for deeper, longer-lasting results.
Bare Necessities has been Houston’s trusted, esthetician-owned spa since 2011, with locations in Upper Kirby and Tanglewood. Every facial is performed by a licensed esthetician, never an assistant or someone in training, and our team is so skilled that Houston’s luxury competitors regularly try to recruit them. New clients receive 25% off their first service, and you’ll always get a complimentary beer or glass of wine when you walk in.
Both. Bare Necessities is a full skin care clinic inside a luxury spa setting. Clinical treatments like DiamondGlow, Microdermabrasion, Clear Skin, Calm Skin, Bright Skin, and Firm, Plump, Lift! are performed by licensed estheticians in the same private, relaxing environment as our classic facials, so you get real results without a sterile, clinical feel.
✨Advanced Skincare & Spa Excellence
All core spa therapies, advanced facials, and precision waxing treatments at Bare Necessities are guided by our Founder and Master Esthetician, Christina Hartmann Jenkins. Bringing over 20 years of hands-on experience in the skincare industry, Christina ensures our Houston teams deliver elite customer care and customized, results-driven protocols for every skin type. Learn more about our founders and master esthetician here.
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