Everybody knows, even if only theoretically, the importance of treating yourself. This summer was definitely a busy one and I may have neglected to treat myself. By the time I finished my summer internship, my back felt tight, tense and uncomfortable, and my skin looked dull and worn down. I could have tried an at-home solution but I thought to myself "what the heck, I might as well take a day for me and treat myself." And that’s how I ended up at my first spa day.
First on my agenda was a facial. It was my first time and I was quite nervous. Truth be told, although I love summer, this weird sporadic weather had taken a toll on my skin and I was looking to get my youthful (lol) glow back. It is safe to say that this experience was one of the most relaxing 30 minutes of my life. The room was warm and inviting. It smelled of lavender and the lights were dimmed. I could feel some of my anxiety shed away as my cosmetologist started to walk me through my facial. She would cleanse, exfoliate, tone, massage and moisturize my face after she examined it. Surprisingly, having someone rub your face for 30 minutes wasn’t awkward at all. I felt comfortable. I was honestly in love by the end of the session. My face wasn’t dull anymore and she walked me through some products that would be good for my face. She also showed me how to start slowly implementing a beauty routine. Trust me, it’s not as easy as it sounds. My facial was wonderful and I was so delighted with my decision to try one.
Next was a back massage. I have a lot of tension in my back because off stress (and mostly because I don’t sit properly due to my back posture). The first thing I learned was that massages hurt (sometimes)! But this hurt was a good hurt (note: at any time I could have stopped the masseuse and asked for a lighter massage). However, I could feel the knots being kneaded out of my back with every pop. My massage was not as relaxing as my facial but it was necessary to get my back back in order.
After my treatments I relaxed in the lounges of the spa. They had snacks, relaxing music, and drinks. I stayed there for a while reflecting on my summer and my treatments. I thoroughly enjoyed both treatments and I will definitely go back to get more facials. Although I spend practically the whole day there it was definitely worth it for me. In the words of Tom and Donna, sometimes you just have to “treat yo self.”
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