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  The questions everyone wants answered!

Here's everything you need to know to get the most out of your spa day or stay
 
  Before you go
  Are there any spas just for men?
  Do I have to take my own robe?
  What should I pack to take to a spa?
  Can I put some chocolate in my suitcase in case I get hungry?
  Is there a limit to the number of treatments I should plan in a day?
  I have very sensitive skin. Do spas use products that will irritate my skin?
  Do spas usually charge for cancellations?
  Is my teenage daughter too young to go to a spa?
  Will I feel out of it if I go to a spa alone?
  Can I have complementary therapies at a spa?
  I am disabled. Are there any spas that can accommodate me?
  Will they make me eat healthy food at a spa?
  I want to really unwind and party - can I drink alcohol at a spa?
  What's the difference between pools and baths?
  I want to go with two friends - can all three of us share a room?
  I don't want to share a room. Are there any prices that aren't for two people sharing?
  Spas seem so expensive. How can I cut the cost?
  My weight - how long should I book into a spa to notice a difference in it?
  Does "spa for men" mean "spa for gay men", or can anyone go?
  Why on earth should I go to a spa?
  Will my boyfriend really like going to a spa?
  Are there any naturist spas in the UK?
  What's the difference between a health spa and a health farm?
  Why should I spend my money going to a spa?
  Should men shave before having a facial?
  Do spas have robes in different sizes?
  I am thinking of booking a spa ritual treatment and a full body massage. Which should I have first?
  I bought a spa voucher but the spa has ceased trading. I haven't been able to contact them. What can I do to get a refund?
 
  Health and safety
  Are sunbeds a safe spa treatment?
  Are there alternatives to chlorine in swimming pools?
  I am pregnant, and feeling pretty grim. Will this ruin my spa stay?
  I have diabetes. Can I still go to a spa?
  I had surgery a couple of months ago. Will it prevent me having a massage?
  I have a heart condition and have been told to avoid heat treatments when I go to a spa. Why?
  I have high blood pressure, is it safe for me to have heat treatments?
  I spend all day on my computer. My neck is permanently stiff. Will a massage help?
  I'm pregnant. Are there any spa treatments I should avoid?
  I'm really struggling with PMS. Is there anything in the spa world that will help?
  I've been feeling really tired and run down. What treatments will help me feel better?
  I've been training for a marathon. What treatments will help before the big day?
  I've got a verruca on my foot. Can I still book a pedicure?
  I've got a spa trip booked and I've just found out I'm pregnant. Should I still go?
  What ingredients may be harmful to my skin?
 
  Spa etiquette
  Are spas for women only or will there be men there, too?
  How can I avoid the sales pitch?
  How can I find out what you should and shouldn't do at a spa?
  I know people wander around in a robe at a spa, but what do you wear underneath?
  If I go for a facial, should I take my make-up off first?
  What do I do with my personal belongings while I'm at a spa?
  What do you do about tipping? I haven't a clue what to do at a spa.
  What happens if I run late for appointments? There is just so much I want to do.
  What should I wear on my feet at a spa?
  Do spas have disposable underwear for men?
  What will happen when I arrive at a spa?
 
  Therapies and treatments
  Will I have to undress completely when I'm having a treatment?
  Will I be able to make sure I have a female masseuse?
  If I have an "all body" massage, will it literally be my whole body?
  I like a really firm massage. How can I make sure I get one?
  Can I use a sauna/Jacuzzi/have an all-over massage if I have my period?
  Is there a right order for treatments? Massage before my facial or after?
  Do I need to do anything before my massage?
  I would like to book a Brazilian wax but is it really as painful as people say?
  My back's a disaster area when it comes to spots. Any treatments to improve it?
  My partner is spa-ing with me for the first time. What treatments should he book?
  If I'm having a waxing treatment, how long should I leave the hairs to grow first?
  What's the difference between a pedicure and chiropody?
  What's the difference between all these massages?
  What are the different heat-treatment rooms for and what order should I use them in?
  If I get my eyebrows plucked, will they grow back again?
  I have problems with facial hair. Are there any treatments?
  I am embarrassed about being overweight - what will the therapists think of me?
  What's the difference between an Indian head massage and Shiatsu head massage?
  I'm a man and not very tactile. Are there any treatments that don't involve touch?
  I've been given a wrap for a present but I don't like the idea. Am I just being silly?
  Chakra and qi - what are they?
  How do I avoid products that have been tested on animals?
  Where can I get an American facial?
  What do I get on a pampering day?
  Can I have a full body massage with a floatation treatment?
  How long should a good manicure last?
 
  Afterwards
  Can I buy the products my therapist used?
  How often should I visit a spa to stay in shape?
  I liked my therapist - can I ask for her again?
 
  Working in the spa industry
  What qualifications do I need to be a spa therapist?
  What would I earn as a spa therapist, and how long are the hours?
  What jobs are available in the spa industry?
  Where should I look for a job in the spa industry?
 
 
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