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After a long work week or too much time spent chasing around the kids, nothing is more relaxing and rejuvenating than a trip to a spa salon. Every spa salon is different and services will vary from one spa to the next and according to season or region.

However, there are some basic stress-relieving services that are offered at nearly every spa salon location. The most popular day-spa packages almost always include some combination of a massage and a facial. Both services are very luxurious and results-driven and leave the guest feeling very pampered and rejuvenated.

Massage is a very popular service because it is not only relaxing, but it offers the benefit of pain relief as well. Spas offer a wide range of massage techniques, often customizing the service to the guest's specific needs. A good massage therapist will consult with you on the technique and amount of pressure you prefer. Pressure can range from a light, relaxing touch to a more firm massage that will really work out some knots, but may leave you a bit sore for a day or two. Popular techniques include deep-tissue, trigger point, chakra, sport and pregnancy just to name a few.

Reflexology is another massage service that many spa salons offer, which is generally performed only on the feet, but offers stress-relieving benefits for the entire body. If you are really looking for the ultimate rejuvenating spa experience, try a hot stone massage, which incorporates hot stones as massage tools for a deeply relaxing and thoroughly luxurious treatment.

The facial is the second most popular spa service and like massage it is offered in many forms from one salon to the next. Like massage, the best facials are those that are customized to the guest's individual skin care needs and can focus on anything from relaxation to moisturizing to deep-pore cleansing. Some spas even offer facials designed specifically for those with aging skin, which presents specific skin issues.

Facials typically include a cleanse and steam followed by a series of masks, scrubs and serums. Estheticians are well-trained in techniques that not only renew and rejuvenate the skin, but create a relaxing experience for guests as well. Depending on the spa, they may include some massage in this service as well, typically performed mainly on the face, neck and shoulders.

A successful spa salon realizes that the experience they create includes much more than just the service provided and strive to create an atmosphere that aids in relaxation from the moment the guest walks through the door. Spa salons typically have a separate lounge area for guests to unwind while they prepare for their services and often offer refreshments such as tea and fresh fruit. They should offer the guest fresh robes and sandals, relaxing dressing areas and shower and Jacuzzi facilities for after services. Relaxing music, aromatherapy oils or candles and the soft, soothing voices of your service provider will all help to increase your relaxation and leave you feeling refreshed and renewed.

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