What do you need for a spa day?
When heading to a day spa, it’s best to bring essentials like comfortable clothing, a bathing suit if needed, toiletries, including skincare products you prefer, a book or magazine for relaxation, and any personal items like a hairbrush or makeup if you plan to touch up afterward. Most spas want you to be comfortable and relaxed, so arrive wearing loose, comfortable clothing like gym clothes, yoga pants and t-shirts. Once you are changed, you’ll be spending most of your time in a robe anyway!It’s best to wear loose-fitting, dark clothes to the spa, as you might be covered in oils and creams when leaving. Most spas will provide you with a robe, towel, disposable underwear, and slippers or slops – however, they should communicate any clothing that you need to bring with you such as swimwear.Bringing your own toiletries (especially if you have a specific taste) is a must at a spa. Spas will always provide the basics such as hand wash, toilet roll, and maybe some body wash options. However, I would suggest you bring any extra toiletries you think you may need or want.While you can usually expect a robe and sandals to be provided, the answer otherwise varies based on the type of spa you’re heading to. Based on my own experiences, I tend to pack a few essential toiletries, a swimsuit, hairbrush, book, and a water bottle.
What is the best thing to wear for a spa day?
Swimsuit: Essential for pools, saunas, and hot tubs. Change of Clothes: Comfortable attire for after your treatments or if the spa has a gym, you could bring some spare gym clothes too. Footwear: Easy-to-remove shoes or flip-flops are handy. Hair Ties: To keep your hair out of the way during treatments. The most important and essential thing you’ll need to pack for your spa break is a comfortable swimwear. We’d recommend packing a few swimsuits, especially if you’re staying a few nights. It feels nice to be able to change out of your wet swimsuit into a dry one before your treatment, to avoid feeling cold and damp.Visitors are expected to cover up using a robe/dressing gown between treatments and when in the spa’s public areas and must wear swimwear while enjoying the venue’s Jacuzzi and steam room facilities.
What not to do before a spa day?
The same goes for eating a heavy meal. A good tip is also to avoid poking and prodding your skin or nails in the days leading up to a treatment, as it may interfere with the technician’s services. If you’ve booked any exfoliation treatments, do not shave less than 24 hours or more before your appointment. 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.
What chemicals to use in a spa?
To set up and maintain a hot tub, you’ll need three primary chemicals: a pH/alkalinity balancer, a sanitising chemical such as chlorine, and a shock. When you fill or refill your spa pool, it needs to be treated with a relatively high dose of sanitiser – also known as a chlorine shock dose. You should aim to add 40g of chlorine granules per 1000L of water in the beginning, and let the level drop to 3-5 milligrams per litre before using the hot tub.