How to Have a Day Spa at Home

A home day spa is a simple way to de-stress and relax. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or a corporate executive, a do-it-yourself spa treatment can rejuvenate and restore your mind and body. Set aside some precious “me time” with day spa treatments in the comfort of your own home. Indulge yourself with spa -quality manicures, pedicures and facials at your own personal home day spa.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Relaxation music
• Your favorite beverages, fruit and snacks
• Scented candles
• Rose petals and a bouquet of flowers
• Foot tub
• Skincare products
• Bath salts
• Face and hand towels
• Loofah and foot scrubs
• Nail polish
• Nail file
• Toe separators
• Nail polish remover
• Headbands or ponytail holders for hair

1. Set aside two to three hours of uninterrupted time to perform the day spa treatments. Wear comfortable and loose clothes for your special spa day.

2. Select one room in your home for the day spa services. This room should have a large comfortable chair for you to sit in and relax, and two small tables. Your goal is to create a sacred space for maximum relaxation and pampering.

3. Place your bouquet of flowers, food and beverages on one table. Put the towels, scented candles and beauty products on the other. Start the relaxation music and light your candles to set the proper mood for the beauty treatments.

4. Start with your pedicure first. Fill the foot tub with lukewarm water, mild scented soap or bath salts and rose petals. Place both feet into the tub and soak for a minimum of 15 minutes. Take the loofah and foot scrub and gently cleanse your feet. Dry with a towel and apply moisturizer to keep your feet smooth and soft.

5. Prepare for the facial by placing your hair away from your face in a ponytail holder or headband. Wash your face with warm water and towel dry. Apply a mask to begin the skincare treatment. Use toner, moisturizer and eye cream to complete the process.

6. Wash your hands thoroughly with warm soap and water to end your day spa services with a manicure. Begin with nail filing followed by the pushing back of cuticles. Complete the spa manicure by massaging hands with lotion or scented oils.

7. Apply toe separators to feet and paint your toes with nail polish. Apply two thin coats of polish to finish your manicure and complete the home day spa treatments.

Tips & Warnings

• Sample the food and drinks between spa services to satisfy all of your senses.
• Dim the lights to create a soothing day spa environment to accompany the mood music.
• Remember to keep the water for your pedicure at a moderate temperature to keep the flowers from wilting prematurely or dying.
• Make sure the room is well-ventilated. Nail polish fumes and acetone can be overpowering.
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