What happens on a spa day?
That might be a sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi, or include a wider variety of heat experiences that help you relax, unwind and prepare the skin and body for spa therapies. Spa treatments meanwhile, range from facials and massages to body wraps, scrubs, manicures and pedicures. The key thing to remember when deciding what to wear when you go to your spa day is that comfort is king! Most spas want you to be comfortable and relaxed, so arrive wearing loose, comfortable clothing like gym clothes, yoga pants and t-shirts.Spas want their guests to be as comfortable as possible, so if you would prefer to arrive in non-restrictive garments, such as gym wear or lounge wear then that will be absolutely fine. After this, you will change and spend most of your time in a robe anyway.For massages and body treatments, ideally you disrobe completely (that means underwear, too). Most spas offer paper panties to wear during body treatments (like scrubs, wraps, or self-tanning)—they don’t cover much, but enough to provide a modicum of modesty.Wear Comfortable Undergarments Choose a supportive bra that allows for easy movement and doesn’t dig into your skin. Wearing the right undergarments will ensure that you feel comfortable and confident throughout your spa experience.
Do you tip after a spa day?
Gratuities Standard tipping is between 15 – 20 percent. Day spas often supply envelopes for tipping. If you had more than one therapist, you should tip each of them separately. Sometimes gratuity is included, but more often than not, it isn’t. And if so, how much? We spoke to two etiquette experts, who suggested leaving a 15% to 20% tip, if you’re able. Twenty percent is generous for the massage therapist and easy on the brain, which may be feeling more relaxed than ever after a massage.To keep the math simple, tipping 20% makes it easy to calculate and ensures you’re on the generous end of the gratuity spectrum. For a $100 massage, a $20 tip is both generous and straightforward to figure out.
What not to do before a spa?
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. 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.
Do I need to take anything to 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. There are no rules on what you should wear to your spa day, but we recommend something comfortable – you are coming to relax, so you do not need to wear formal attire or anything that may be uncomfortable or restrictive! That goes for your underwear too – comfy is the name of the game here.This depends on what treatments you have booked and the facilities you would like to use. In general, you should wear either swimwear or underwear. If your booked treatment requires full or partial nudity, you will be given time to undress before the treatment starts.In general, you should wear swimwear or underwear underneath a robe. You may well spend much of your day switching between the swimming pool, jacuzzi or steam room, so it makes sense to have your swimwear already on.