What not to do before a spa day?
Have light meals before your spa day to keep comfortable during treatments. If opting for exfoliation, skip shaving 24 hours before to avoid skin irritation. To maximize aromatherapy benefits, skip using perfumes beforehand. Leave your jewelry at home to prevent misplacement during your spa experience. Because spa salons offer many types of treatments, including massages, “spa” is a broader term than “massage. Typically, spas offer massages for relaxation purposes but they also other pampering services like facials, manicures, and pedicures.Some couple spa sessions begin with a warm soak in the jacuzzi or a steam bath in order to relax muscles and prepare the body for massage therapy. After this, you and your partner will receive spa treatments simultaneously, with two different therapists working on you.The most common spa treatments are massages, manicures/pedicures and facials. However, you might also see offered such treatments as a body scrub/exfoliation, a fingers or toes file & polish (like a mini manicure or pedicure) or a scalp massage. Find out more in our treatment guides.
What clothes to wear to a spa day?
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! 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!Comfort is key at a spa, so ensure you wear comfy clothes such as joggers, t-shirts, leggings, hoodies etc. Again, you can to feel as relaxed as possible. That being said, if you’re coming straight from work or are visiting as a tourist or business traveller, with less wardrobe options available, don’t worry.It should have a positive atmosphere: Spas should look and smell good, be comfortable and peaceful. The main goal of a spa is to make users feel more relaxed. If you’re not feeling relaxed within the spa setting, it’s probably not a good spa.
How do I plan a spa day for my mom?
Get supplies such as bath salts/shower bombs, candle(s), her favorite fresh flowers. Plan to play her favorite music. Lay out her most comfortable Sweats/PJ’s, Robe & Slippers. Run a hot bath or start a shower for Mom promising her no interruptions for as long as she wants to indulge. Mid-Day Relaxation Ideas Think warm bubble baths, calming candles, soothing music, and maybe even a fluffy robe waiting afterward. If you’re feeling fancy, create DIY face masks or purchase a spa gift set beforehand. Dads’ Role: Prepare everything ahead of time so mom doesn’t have to lift a finger.Get supplies such as bath salts/shower bombs, candle(s), her favorite fresh flowers. Plan to play her favorite music. Lay out her most comfortable Sweats/PJ’s, Robe & Slippers. Run a hot bath or start a shower for Mom promising her no interruptions for as long as she wants to indulge.