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Originally Posted by gee_ess
Another suggestion - if you have a good girlfriend who can go with you, it is a fun thing to do with a friend. You can schedule your pedis together and have a glass of wine while you relax.
Also, take advantage of the complimentary services that may (or may not) be available at your spa (plunge pool, steam room, etc) Spend the day and relax!
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Note that most spas will tell you to lay off the alcohol prior to your visit. It increases blood flow, which may make you more prone to inflammation and irritation.
I absolutely love facials and try to get one every couple of months. I also only get pedicures at my spa because I like pedicures to be relaxing; the ones at the small nail parlours make me nervous, and I don't enjoy the rushed, rough treatment. I'm also pretty sure I got an infection the last time I went to one of those places. I don't tend to enjoy spa massages as much as other people, but I think that's because I like certain areas focused on, and I like hard massages. I do better with a massage therapist.
So my recommendations are facial and pedicure with the works.
ETA: lots of facials include neck/shoulder, arm, hand/foot massages, too.