Wellness and Spa

The beauty industry is growing in leaps and bounds. Even in the current economic climate where people have less and less money to spend, people still manage to find money to spend on themselves. Whether it’s a simple pedicure or a full day spa treatment, people (particularly women) love nothing more than being pampered and having some ‘me’ time. Mothers especially need time out from their families so they can rest and regroup, and what better way than to have someone spoil, instead of scream, at them? It’s a certainty that the wellness business is booming. There will always be a need for people to relax and look good, and a decent beauty salon can do both. But many people who haven’t been to a salon before might not know what to expect.

One traditional treatment offered at a beauty salon is a massage, and this can be done using various means and techniques. Whirlpools can be used either before or after the massage to relax the patron, and oils can be burning to create an atmosphere of peace and calm. Quiet music is usually played, and the lights are kept dimmed. The masseuse walks quietly and with no sudden movements, and they may let you know what they are about to do so you don’t get a fright. The massage will only involve areas of the body that were specified when you booked and/or paid, so you may or may not be undressed. A relaxation massage will normally use long, sweeping movements. Another treatment is a pedicure. This involves the feet – and may or may not include a massage, cuticle treatment, polish, pumicing and moisturising, amongst other things. The idea here is to end up with smooth, attractive feet, and hopefully a calmer and more relaxed you! Be careful when you pop your shoes back on; your feet can be a little slippery from the creams and lotions used. And make sure you wear something easy to get on (such as thongs) as your nails might be wet! Many salons now offer varied treatments that are more expensive than the run of the mill polishes and massages. IPL is a laser treatment to remove unwanted body hair, and can run into the thousands for a series of treatments. And dermabrasion removes imperfections in the skin using ground diamonds – another expensive treatment. Beauty salons are a great way to take time out and refresh by being pampered and spoiled. Everyone should indulge once in a while!