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Step 1
Weigh the time and costs involved. A salt glow facial lasts about 30 minutes. A full-body salt glow massage lasts about 1 hour, not counting a body wrap and massage, and is considerably more costly.
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Step 2
Book the full treatment if you can afford it. This includes an initial body wrap to soften dead skin, a full-body salt glow scrub to exfoliate and a final massage. If this is too expensive, consider booking just a salt glow facial.
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Step 3
Use caution when booking salt glow treatments for people with very thin or sensitive skin. Salt is abrasive, and some technicians apply it vigorously. You may want to arrange for a seaweed wrap or a mud bath instead.
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Step 4
Use the SpaFinder website to find a spa that offers salt glow massages (see Resources below).
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Step 5
Call the spas and salons closest to your mom and ask whether they offer salt glow massages. Not all spas offer this treatment, so be specific when calling for a Mother's Day appointment.
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Step 6
Book the salt glow appointment 1 month ahead of time. Pay in advance to avoid unnecessary hassles later. Most spas accept credit cards by phone, and some even take checks by phone.
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Step 7
Ask the salon or spa to mail a written confirmation to you. Some spas provide this in the form of a gift certificate.
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Step 8
Outline the procedure in advance to make sure your mother is comfortable with it. A typical salt glow requires some degree of nudity, and some women find that disturbing or embarrassing. Consider booking a salt glow facial instead.
