How to Prepare for Your First Spa Day Experience

If you're in need of relaxation and a little body refresh, spas are a great way of getting your fill. If you've never been before, there's a lot to expect. Between all of the services and options to choose from, the first spa experience can be quite overwhelming. Don't worry, however. We've got just what you need in order to feel prepared before your first spa day experience.

When choosing the right spa for your spa day, find a place that has all of the services that you're looking for. If you're looking for salon specialties, make sure that they include that. If you're specifically wanting a facial, choose one with specialized facial services. The right spa for you depends on the atmosphere you're looking for as well as the services.

Expect the staff to ask you plenty of questions about what you want. The spa experience is all about you and what you want. There will be plenty of questions about which type of service you want, how sensitive your skin is, and what you're generally looking for. When it comes to massages, they'll ask you how hard or soft you want it, and of course the gender of the staff taking care of you.

Spa days are for relaxation and ultimate comfortability. Make sure that you wear something comfortable enough to slip in and out of, especially if you're going for a specific spa service. Body wraps, mud treatments, and massages could all require you to get undressed for the service. If you're not okay with going nude, that's perfectly fine. Wear something that can be easily moved around for a specific service.

Besides irritating the staff and other guests who could potentially be sensitive to perfumes, too much perfume can also keep you from experiencing the benefits of any aromatherapy. If you want to smell good when you go to the spa, they'll have scents that you can incorporate into your massage or service. If you don't care about yourself smelling good, but you want the atmosphere to smell good, then add on some aromatherapy like lavender essential oils.

Sometimes we like massages, preferably through a woman's touch or preferably from a man's. Whatever you're looking for, note that when you book your massage. Also, it's important to ask about the gender of the therapist in case you prefer not to be touched by a woman or if you prefer not to be touched by a man.

Your first spa experience should be catered to you. Always prepare for the service you want and know what you're looking for before you head in. Also, know that the friendly staff is extremely knowledgeable and can answer any questions that you may have in the course that you feel uncomfortable or want to know more.