A day at the spa will melt your tensions away—especially at one of these luxurious spa retreats.

You’ve chucked your petroleum-filled lip balms, your paraben-laden moisturizer, and your aluminum-based deodorant. But what about your shampoo bottle?

That’s why we turned to an OG on the natural hair care scene, John Masters Organics, to get schooled in how to achieve hair #goals—without the use of potentially problematic chemicals.

The goal: A bold red lip and even bolder hair for your holiday party look. The issue: You’ve got the luxe natural lipstick…but that aerosol can of hair spray is anything but natural.

The solution: John Masters Organics’ Hair Spray. It’s a total game-changer.

If you are anything like me, providing your clients spa services is a welcome change from doing massages day after day.

Spa treatments can give you a fun break in your routine, save your hands and bring in extra money—adding just two spa services to your practice each week at $75 apiece can add $7,800 per year to your pre-taxed income.

Need a spa getaway on the go? Miami International Airport features two spas inside its corridors — talk about the perfect place to relax and unwind while traveling. Spas are popping up inside airports all over the country, igniting a trend of what’s known as POD, or pampering on demand.

As a massage therapist, you likely know that essential oils are wonderful tools for creating a soothing, therapeutic massage experience.

Maybe you are already using essential oils—I hope so. When I check in for my monthly massage. I think most massage clients feel the same way about essential oils, even highly sensitive people,I love to see essential oils as an add-on option .

When she opened her massage practice in 2003, Laura Allen didn’t have any intention of offering spa services.

“However, almost as soon as we opened, people started calling and wanted to know if we did spa treatments,” Allen recalls. “I thought, well, if I don’t offer them, they’ll go somewhere else, and it will probably be more convenient for them to get their massage wherever they go, too—so I decided to put spa services on the menu.”

Eat-Well Detox Holidays

Top 3 Destinations: Ti Sana Liver Detox (Italy), Kamalaya Comprehensive Detox Rejuvenation (Thailand), Como Shambhala Estate Detox, Bali (pictured at top)

Escape to the spa for a little rest and relaxation.
Harness the renewing power of Miami’s calm turquoise waters and escape to one of the city’s world-class waterfront spas. Whether you’re in the mood for a couple’s retreat, girl’s getaway or simply some “me time” — indulge in luxurious pampering and take advantage of the natural healing elements of the sand and surf.

Nescens has opened the doors this month to a new dedicated Nescens Spa at the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa in Interlaken, Switzerland, the second in the world.

Bespoke Programs

A better-ageing destination spa, dedicated to helping individuals achieve personal goals and to live better for longer. Each program is completely bespoke to achieve the very best results. Overseeing the spa is Hans-Peter Veit; a leader in spa launches, he joins as Spa Director following his tenure as Head of Spa at Oetker Collection.