Many people have heard of spas that are located in secluded areas and offer patrons a way to escape and be pampered for a day or a week. If you need some pampering, but don’t have a whole day or week to invest, you can now go to a day spa and receive many of the same serves as a conventional spa without leaving your city. Day spas are located locally and you can make convenient appointments that suit your busy schedule. Day spas typically provide a full range of services, including beauty wraps, manicures and pedicures, facials, and massages. They cater to both men and women and you can usually request a male or female attendant depending your level of comfort with such things.

If you are considering a day spa there are a few important points you should remember. First of all you should visit the spa and take a tour with one of the staff. Get a feeling for the procedures and let them know what types of treatment you are considering. They will be able to go over the specifics and answer any questions you might have. When you make your appointment, be sure to arrive on time, or better yet a little early. This will give you time to get changed and ready to start on schedule. Another important point to remember is that while tipping your attendant is not required, a gratuity of 10%-15% is fairly standard. Most day spas keep envelopes at the reception desk that you can use to leave a tip in the name of the attendant. That way you won’t have to worry about carrying money during your treatment.