fic research question: spa treatments

[kindkit]

For the purposes of writing an incredibly self-indulgent bit of fluff, I would like to know about day spas, beauty treatments, that kind of thing--ones done for fun, relaxation, or "self care," not so much the medical/medicalized ones. It's not something I have personal experience with.

I know I can google what sorts of treatments exist, but I also want to know what they're like subjectively, and I can't easily google that.

If you can help out, I've got three questions:

(1) What spa/massage/beauty treatment type things have you experienced?

(2) Which ones felt especially luxurious or pampering?

(3) Which ones, if any, were weird, uncomfortable, or unpleasant?


All replies welcome, whether we know each other or not. Anon commenting is on if you prefer. And signal-boosting would be great!

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[kateoftheangels]

An aromatherapy full body massage is my go-to for luxurious pampering - with warm sandalwood oil, or the scented oil of your choice. Preceded by a stint in the steam room to open the pores, and inclusive of a scalp massage.

I once tried a Japanese sauna, or onsen, which was a wonderfully relaxing experience.

I have never gotten into the more active massages like Swedish or Thai, and my one run-in with cupping was very unpleasant. Some people swear by body scrubs and wraps, but I have always found them messy, and in the latter case, vaguely claustrophobia-inducing. To each their own!

[kindkit]

Thank you!