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{{About|a health facility|other uses|Spa (disambiguation)}} |
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[[File:2052 CMYK TMI piscina notte.jpg|left|thumb|day spa in Milan Italy]] |
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A '''day spa''' is a business establishment that people visit for professionally administered [[Body treatment|personal care treatments]] such as [[massage]]s and [[facial]]s. It is similar to a [[beauty salon]] in that it is only visited for the duration of the treatment. Day spas sited in airport terminals are often called '''airport spas''', which also offer services for hair and nails. In contrast, a [[destination spa]] offers the same services in a |
A '''day spa''' is a business establishment that people visit for professionally administered [[Body treatment|personal care treatments]] such as [[massage]]s and [[facial]]s. It is similar to a [[beauty salon]] in that it is only visited for the duration of the treatment. Day spas sited in airport terminals are often called '''airport spas''', which also offer services for hair and nails. In contrast, a [[destination spa]] offers the same services in a resort setting with accommodation facilities where visitors reside for a day or more. |
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==Day Spa Treatments== |
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'''Massage Treatments''' |
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*foot massage |
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'''Beauty Treatments''' |
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*[[facial]]s — facial cleansing with a variety of products |
*[[facial]]s — facial cleansing with a variety of products |
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*[[waxing]] — the removal of body hair with hot wax |
*[[waxing]] — the removal of body hair with hot wax |
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*[[body treatment]]s such as body wraps |
*[[body treatment]]s such as body wraps, salt scrubs, etc. |
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*manicures and pedicures |
*manicures and pedicures |
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'''Alternative Therapies''' |
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*[[aromatherapy]] |
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*moxibustion |
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*ear candling |
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*guasha (scraping) |
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== Types of Day Spas == |
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*Airport Spas |
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*Hotel Spas |
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*Urban Day Spas |
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In addition a [[Beauty Salon]] may also offer many of the same treatments found in a Day Spa. |
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*[[Destination spa]] |
*[[Destination spa]] |
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*[[Body treatment]] |
*[[Body treatment]] |
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*[[Beauty salon]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 12:45, 3 March 2012
A day spa is a business establishment that 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. Day spas sited in airport terminals are often called airport spas, which also offer services for hair and nails. In contrast, a destination spa offers the same services in a resort setting with accommodation facilities where visitors reside for a day or more.
Day Spa Treatments
Massage Treatments
- body massage
- foot massage
Beauty Treatments
- facials — facial cleansing with a variety of products
- waxing — the removal of body hair with hot wax
- body treatments such as body wraps, salt scrubs, etc.
- manicures and pedicures
Alternative Therapies
- aromatherapy
- moxibustion
- ear candling
- guasha (scraping)
Types of Day Spas
- Airport Spas
- Hotel Spas
- Urban Day Spas
In addition a Beauty Salon may also offer many of the same treatments found in a Day Spa.
See also
References
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