24 January 2008

Getting the Best out of Day Spas

Day spas are places of euphoric feeling of happiness providing relaxation from daily personal or professional stress and strain. Day spas offer services like therapies, massages, body wraps, facials, or any kind of specialized treatments during day time. Unlike the destination spas or resort spas, the treatment can last from one hour to one full day while being in a serene environment away from daily chores and tensions. There are thousands of day spas offering specialized services. Some day spas cater to only specific requirements like the couple spas, escape day spas etc. Waxing is a common service offered in the day spa centre. The body hair is removed with the use of warm wax. The day spa centers are very clean and comfortable. The customers can receive the treatments in their private rooms. If a shower is needed before starting the treatment, showering facilities also are made available for both men and women.

A good quality day spa centre will be typically operated by an esthetician who has got a license to work in the above field. Also trained therapists are employed in the day spa centers specialized in massages and other services. Spa shoes and robes are made available in all sizes to cater to different clients. Many varieties of massages are offered in the day spas like the deep muscle or shiatsu, or Swedish. Apart from waxing, they also provide laser hair removal, heat treatments, and pedicure and manicure treatments. They also have a sauna or a hot tub generally.

Important things to be kept in mind while in a day spa:

Before getting the treatment it is good to explain the spa staff of any health problems like high blood pressure, pregnancy etc. People, who are under medication, should consult the doctor before getting spa treatment.

Many day spas give a questionnaire to be filled and up before providing the services to the customers and the customers are required to provide all the information which will be helpful in serving better and handle with care in case of emergencies.

It is always better to ask for certification, credentials and license pertaining to day spas as some may have untrained and inexperienced worked. Unless there is enough time one should never get into the day spa as it may be waste of money and time.

Taking a treatment in a group, or when opting for a whole package or corporate booking, may be eligible for a discount. It is better to enquire people who have taken the service of the particular day spa to ensure better quality of service. Usually the best day spas offer individualistic services. Hence, it is very important to get suitable appointment time before hand.

It is good to go with minimum accessories and if possible with no make up at all. Also details regarding the latest products and treatments should be got from the staffs of the day spas to be well informed. Some day spas may levy different taxes or surcharges included in the total price. So, it is better to check the prices in advance.


S. Geetha regularly contributes informative articles on topics such as health, beauty and cosmetics to web guides