By Janet Adetu

The spa is a wonderful place to visit when you are stressed out or you want to be pampered to regain vitality after working too hard. Services offered help relieve tension, pain, skin disorders and many more.

The focal points a spa attendant will focus on are the back, shoulders, legs, feet and face. Extra beauty therapy areas are the hands, nails and the hair. Unfortunately not many women have had the opportunity to pamper themselves in a spa. I must admit making a decision to visit the spa is a mission, which involves time dedication after a firm decision. I recommend you go with a friend if it is your first time.

There may be a lot of suspense when visiting a spa for the first time as you can only imagine what to expect. A few have had the notion that you have to parade yourself naked therefore would rather opt out. Well if that is your thought please have no fear. It is important to determine why exactly you would like to visit the spa for. If you have been experiencing chronic fatigue and exhaustion with body pains here and there, a visit to the spa will relax and rejuvenate you. From the moment you walk through the doors of a good spa, the music playing makes you feel calm, serene and light headed.

With all this in mind don’t forget you have to maintain your elegance at all times. Like every other public place there is a recommended code of conduct which we term Spa Etiquette that you should align with each time you visit.

Make a Choice with Spa Services
You have finally decided to have the much needed spa treatment where do you go?
Always choose a spa that offers a service you need first along the line you may be enticed by other services they may have to offer. Whatever treatment you decide on whether it is a facial, a massage or other, make sure the treatment is explained properly to you and you know the difference between the types of facial treatment or massages as explained. Make that important decision for yourself and be happy with it.

Appointment Etiquette
When it comes to booking an appointment at the spa there is no such thing as 5 minutes late, you will run the risk of losing your booking. In fact protocol requires you to arrive at least 15 minutes earlier. The reason for this is so that you can release your mind and prepare to be in the right mood.

After all the purpose
of your being there
is to relieve yourself of all tension and stress as well as to pamper yourself so enjoy the moment. If it your first visit you will be asked to fill a form, which is basically about your health essentially for the attendant to get to know a little more about you. Arriving early also allows you to prepare for your treatment by getting undressed and in the right attire. Always make a note of your appointment and purpose to arrive on time. It sets of a good first image.

Spa Dress Etiquette
There is no hard and fast rule about what you should wear to the spa the choice is solely yours, however when inside the rules are to be followed. Don’t be afraid it is all for your comfort and relaxation. It is true no clothes are allowed whilst in the treatment room, you will be offered a white robe and slippers, some spas will give you disposable undies as well. You are expected to remove your bra and wait with your robe on.
During your treatment you will be covered with a large towel so that only the facial parts of your body will be exposed. I highly encourage you to go in with an open mind, relax and feel rejuvenated, the experience will be well worth it.
When it comes to jewellery or valuable items, it is expected that you remove all and remain with just your bare essentials.

Prep- Time
It is not usual that you may be asked to take a shower before treatment. I suggest that you take a shower before you go to a spa, so that you do not waist any more time whilst there. Have a glass of water preferably with slices of lemon inside. Don’t bother about removing any makeup if you are having a facial as this will be done for you during the treatment.
Watch out for the remaining Spa Etiquette tips coming your way in our next article. Happy Reading!
Enjoy your “Pamper Me Day!”