What To Expect At A Day Spa
The day spa offers treatments that can both relaxing and rejuvenating. An
enjoyable visit to a day spa can allow you to feel more confident and
refreshed.
Day spas are designed to take you away, if only for a few
hours, from the hustle and bustle of your stressful everyday life. Many day spas
are designed to represent a tranquil, quiet and serene location. Flattering
lighting, well cushioned lounges, fountains, friendly and soft-spoken staff will
greet clients and set the tone. Soft music, warm treatment rooms, privacy and
plush robes and slippers will further enhance the day spa get-away. Most day
spas offer a large variety of treatments to suit the needs and desires of
clients. Since reservations are usually required, inquiring and reviewing a day
spa?s web site or speaking with the staff prior to a visit is highly
recommended.
Before booking any treatment at a day spa, keep in the mind
the following helpful tips. Inform the day spa staff of any medical or allergic
conditions you might have to avoid reactions to any products that may be used in
your spa treatments. Tell the staff member assigned to you what you expect from
the spa treatment; whether relaxation, an introduction to the best skin care,
rejuvenation, or something else is desired. Ask questions about the spa
treatment and if anything feels wrong or uncomfortable, don?t be afraid to let
them know.
Day spa treatments are grouped into sections; facials, nail
care (both hands and feet), and body treatments and massages. Each section will
then have various spa treatments offered. Prices and time requirements at a day
spa are readily available for scheduling and budgetary reasons. Arrangements can
be made for multiple spa treatments within a day. Staff members will assist with
bookings and should have the knowledge to explain each spa treatment, making
recommendations for the sequence of each spa treatment.
Having basic spa
treatments is a great way to start. A basic facial, will analyze your skin,
cleanse and moisturize. Most therapists will recommend, though not push,
cosmetic products for your specific skin type and individual needs. Once you?ve
determined your skin type and needs, other spa treatments, for your next visit,
might be beneficial. Anything from moisturizing mud facials, cleansing peels or
even learning the best makeup types and techniques is usually available to you.
Frequently spa products used are available for purchase at the spa. This is a
great way to continue on with that wonderful just been to the spa
feeling.
Nail care basic spa treatments, for hands and feet, include
cleaning, massage, cuticle removal and shaping of the nail. Nail tips or sets
can be added to a basic spa package, as well as paraffin wax peels or polishes.
This kind of spa treatment is great before a special evening out.
A
variety of spa massages are offered in thirty to ninety minute sessions. The
basic spa Swedish massage is meant to relax and de-stress, adding oils,
aromatherapy and/or hot stones creates a unique feel to the Swedish massage
results. Other varieties of massage, such as a sports massage for invigoration,
a reflexology massage that concentrates on the nerve endings of the feet, a
Shiatsu massage that concentrates on pressure points, or other specialty
massages might fit your needs. Review the explanation of each type of massage
and discuss your needed results before deciding upon a specific type. Many spas
offer massages for couples, and some may even teach massage
techniques.
Spas usually offer body treatments in addition to massages.
Most body treatments offered by a spa, rejuvenate skin, exfoliate, moisturize
and smooth the entire body. Many spa treatments include a type of wrapping of
the body with seaweed, towels or clay to open pores, cleanse and refresh the
skin. A shower or bath usually follows the treatment including a soothing oil or
lotion.
Enjoying one or all spa treatments will depend on your time and
budget. Either way be certain to bring along hair and makeup touch ups and drink
plenty of water to aid in hydration. Remember this is your time to be pampered,
don?t rush, enjoy and inquire or request anything that will satisfy your spa
treatment.