Is it OK to talk at Korean spas?
Korean bathhouses, known as jjimjilbangs, have specific etiquette: Upon entering, remove your shoes. Undress completely in the gender-segregated locker room before entering communal areas. Wash at the shower stations. Use the baths, saunas, and other facilities without loud conversation. Most jjimjilbang have two distinct areas: the baths, which are same-sex only, and the sauna areas, which are communal.
What should I avoid before a Korean spa?
If you’re a person that shaves, try to avoid doing so the day or two before a scrub or it might be irritating on your skin. Plan to wear comfortable clothing – it’s a great way to extend your feel-good spa experience when you have to finally get dressed and leave after a day of relaxing! Should I shave before my spa service(s)? We recommend allowing several hours between shaving and receiving any service that involves an exfoliation (body services, scrubs, facial) to decrease the risk of skin irritation or discomfort.
Can I go to a Korean spa on my period?
You can come to the bathhouse on your period as long as you use a tampon or menstrual cup. Best to leave your jewelry at home so it doesn’t fall off while you’re in the bath or getting scrubbed. Bring face moisturizer and maybe body lotion too to apply after the scrub since your skin will be quite dry after. You can come to the bathhouse on your period as long as you use a tampon or menstrual cup. Best to leave your jewelry at home so it doesn’t fall off while you’re in the bath or getting scrubbed.
Do you wear clothes in a Korean spa?
A Korean spa is not for the modest. To enter the spa and sauna on gender segregated floors, we ask that no clothing be worn. Bathing suits are not allowed in the spas. Please shower prior to entering the spas. Korean bathhouses, known as jjimjilbangs, have specific etiquette: Upon entering, remove your shoes. Undress completely in the gender-segregated locker room before entering communal areas. Wash at the shower stations. Use the baths, saunas, and other facilities without loud conversation.