Day spa

Day Spa is a business establishment which people visit for professionally administered personal care treatments such as massages and facials. It is similar to a beauty salon in that it is only visited for the duration of the treatment. In contrast, a destination spa offers the same services in a hotel setting where people reside for one or more days.

History

The concept of a spa dates back to ancient times when people would bathe in hot or cold springs in the hope of effecting a cure of some ailment. The modern day spa is a direct offshoot of these ancient practices.

Services

Day spas offer a variety of services for the purpose of improving health, beauty and relaxation through personal care treatments such as hair, massages and facials. A day spa is different from a beauty salon in that it contains facilities like a sauna, pool, steam room, or whirlpool that guests may use in addition to their treatment.

Types of Day Spas

There are several different types of day spas, depending on the treatments and facilities they offer. Some examples include:

• Health Spa
• Destination Spa
• Resort/Hotel Spa
• Mineral Springs Spa
• Club Spa

Benefits

Day spas are considered to be a place of relaxation and tranquility. They offer various treatments that can provide numerous health benefits such as:

• Stress reduction
• Detoxification
• Increased self esteem
• Improved circulation
• Pain relief

See Also

• Beauty Salon
• Massage
• Facial
• Sauna
• Steam Room

References

Day spa Resources
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