What is proper day spa etiquette?
Dress Appropriately Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing when visiting a. Most spas provide robes, slippers, and towels, but it’s good practice to bring a swimsuit if you plan to use the sauna, steam room, or pool. If enjoying a facial, remove your makeup, especially eye make up and mascara. For most spa treatments, you can keep on your swimming costume or underwear. If you are having a back massage, you can wear knickers. Some treatments, such as Reiki and shiatsu, are done through your clothes.Most spas will provide you with a robe, slippers, and disposable underwear to wear during your treatments. You should change into these provided items for your comfort and to maintain hygiene.
Do you wear clothes for full body massage?
Being fully unclothed during a full body massage can significantly enhance muscle relaxation. Without the barrier of clothing, massage therapists can work more directly on the muscles, applying techniques that effectively alleviate tension and knots. A full body massage typically covers your back, shoulders, neck, legs, arms, hands and head/scalp, in that order. Some therapists will include chest massage if it’s indicated as part of a sports or deep tissue massage (for example to help with restricted breathing).Typically, Thai massage is performed fully clothed, which means you can keep your bra on if that’s what makes you feel most at ease. However, some clients prefer to remove their bra to allow for better access to the back and shoulder areas, enhancing the effectiveness of the massage.A full-body massage usually includes your arms, legs, hands and feet, your neck and back, your stomach and buttocks. The area around the breasts is usually massaged but not the breasts themselves.It’s up to you. Women usually remove their bras to allow the massage therapist to work on the back and shoulder area without getting massage oil or lotion on the bra. If your problem area is your low back, hips, buttocks, or groin, tight-fitting or large underwear can sometimes get in the way of massage work.