Spa Staff Reveal Secrets for the Ultimate Relaxation Experience
Spa employees from luxury resorts worldwide share insider tips for maximizing treatments. Key advice includes arriving early, avoiding caffeine and alcohol before appointments, and not shaving or waxing on the same day. Therapists emphasize open communication about preferences and medical conditions, while discouraging phone use and post-treatment exercise. Aromatherapy oils should not be rinsed off for three to four hours to allow full absorption. The guide, published by Vogue, features insights from directors at Fairmont Kea Lani, Four Seasons Hong Kong, Patina Maldives, and others.
Key facts
- Arrive early to enjoy pre-treatment amenities.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol before treatments.
- Do not shave or wax on the day of service.
- Communicate openly with therapists about needs and allergies.
- Refrain from using phones in spa areas.
- Do not rinse off oils for 3-4 hours after treatment.
- Avoid exercise immediately after massage.
- Hydrate well before and after treatments.
Entities
Institutions
- Vogue
- Fairmont Kea Lani
- Four Seasons Hong Kong
- Patina Maldives
- Le Barthélemy Hotel and Spa
- The Well
- The Spa at Inns of Aurora
- Den Mother
- Dawn Ranch
- TheLifeCo St. Lucia
- Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La Paris
- Holland America Line
- Royal Champagne Hotel and Spa
Locations
- Maui
- Hawaii
- Hong Kong
- Maldives
- Fari Islands
- St. Barts
- Bay Harbor Islands
- Florida
- Aurora
- New York
- Venice Beach
- California
- Guerneville
- St. Lucia
- Paris
- Champillon
- France