The best spa days are the ones where nothing is rushed. Treatments, pools and quiet rooms are all better when you are not watching the clock.
Book ahead
Popular treatment times go quickly, especially at weekends. When you book, ask what is included, how long you can use the facilities and whether robes, towels and slippers are provided.
Arrive early
Allow time to check in, fill in any health forms and change. Arriving flustered at the treatment room door is the opposite of the point.
Tell them about your health
If you are pregnant, have a medical condition or take regular medicine, tell the spa when you book. Some treatments, saunas and steam rooms are not suitable for everyone.
Respect the quiet
Many spas have quiet areas and ask guests to keep phones away. Leave the scrolling for the journey home.
Drink water and take it slowly
Heat treatments and massage can leave you feeling sleepy. Keep a glass of water nearby and give yourself time before you head off.
This is a general guide, not professional advice. Every salon and every head of hair is different, so talk to a qualified professional about your own needs.
