Tips for Your First Spa Experience

November 21, 2022
A stack of towels and a bowl of green salt on a wooden table.

Are you ready for your first spa experience? While a significant part of this experience depends on your chosen place, your preparation can also affect how you enjoy it. Here are some tips you should follow for your first spa visit.


Research Your Spa


A friend or relative might recommend a spa for you if they have ever visited one and found it fulfilling. However, do not go on their words alone.


Research the spa you intend to visit and see if it offers the needed services. Prepare a list of questions you want answered and contact them to understand how they book appointments. Also, ask what you should expect during your visit and how to prepare yourself for a first-time spa experience.


Shave More Than 24 Hours Before the Appointment


You do not need to shave for a spa appointment. Spa therapists have considerable experience and can work around any hair you have grown. Therefore, spa treatments will work whether you have full hair cover or not.


However, you should shave more than 24 hours before the treatment if you decide to do so. Shaving right before treatments that exfoliate your skin might agitate the shaven areas and cause redness.


Decide What You Want to Do


Unsure what you want to accomplish during your spa day? For many, a day at the spa is all about relaxation. Options like a sauna or vibration massage can melt the worries away and help you focus on the present moment.


Or, you might want to focus on weight management. A Sculpting Slim Wrap can help with that. This great one-of-a-kind treatment lets you relax while it does all the work. Besides weight management, it also helps with pain relief, relaxation, skin purification, and circulation improvement.


Perhaps you want to discover more about aromatherapy. This treatment can help with your overall well-being, including pain relief, sleep, anxiety, and stress. And if you have issues with headaches or digestion, aromatherapy can even help with those as well. Besides all of these, most aromatherapy treatments come with great scents you can enjoy and relax with.


Discuss the Spa Treatment Options You Want


The research you conducted before will help you choose the spa treatment you want. For example, you can opt for a hydration station or slim spa. Conversely, you can combine two-in-one services like a Versa spa that can tan you and still provide a spa treatment.


Prepare Yourself Before the Spa Treatment


You will need an extra pair of innerwear and socks to change once you are done with the spa treatment. Therefore, you should pack all the necessary items before leaving for your session. Additionally, part of your preparation should involve a consultation with your physician. If you are under any medical treatment that might interfere with the spa, consult your doctor first.


Relax Before and During the Treatment


A spa treatment should offer you relaxation. Therefore, temporarily disconnect yourself from your world and leave your phones and other devices outside of the treatment room during the session.


Finally, do not be in a rush to leave the spa place. Wait until the treatment settles into your body before you leave.


Wait Before You Apply Makeup or Shower


The treatment takes some time before it settles. You should not disturb your body as it acclimates to the treatment you receive. Therefore, do not go home and shower immediately after your session. If you must apply make-up, only focus on your eyes and lips and leave the rest of your body free.


Contact us at Tan Your Hide to book your appointment today.

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