Day spas are for men too
Posted on 2008-Feb-28 at 11:30
Day spas aren't just for women, and the number of men going to them continues to rise. There are plenty of great types of procedures and treatments that men can benefit from. The most obvious one is to get a massage. There are so many different ones to choose from but all of them will make their body feel great. Men can become as stressed and full of tension as women.
Some men aren't comfortable with the thought of another man touching them. If this is the case, talk to the day spa in advance. You can request that the procedure is done by a woman instead. This often makes men feel more comfortable with the process. These are professionals and they will not be offended by such a request.
Another type of procedure that has become very popular at day spas for men is waxing. They may find the hair on their chest to be unattractive and they are self conscious about it. They may have hair on their back that they are also embarrassed about. Waxing is much more effective than shaving. If you are talking about the back, a man just can't get to it with his own hands.
Some males do take part in facials and other types of skin treatments. They do this to keep their face hydrated and to look young. You may think it is only women trying to hide those wrinkles and lines but it isn't. Of course many of the day spas have special names for these treatments to make them more appealing to men.
Most day spas are well aware of the market for men and they have designed their atmosphere to include them. The fact that men can feel invited when they enter a day spa is important. It is going to be almost impossible for them to relax if they don't feel like they belong.
In fact, you will find in some areas such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City there are day spas just for men. Some of them even feature big screen TV's where you can watch sports while you get the various procedures done. These types of environments are definitely male oriented and they are doing extremely well.
Right now approximately 30% of those that go to a day spa are men. It is estimated that this number will continue to increase over the next few years. They tend to be hooked as soon as they see what a particular day spa can offer them. The get past the embarrassment they may have once they realize what it is all about.
Don't be afraid to offer to take your man to the day spa with you. Chances are he will really enjoy it. He will likely feel more comfortable if you are there with him too. Most day spas offer gift certificates so you can surprise him one for a special occasion or just to let him know you are thinking about him.
Learn more on how to Start A Day Spa
Some men aren't comfortable with the thought of another man touching them. If this is the case, talk to the day spa in advance. You can request that the procedure is done by a woman instead. This often makes men feel more comfortable with the process. These are professionals and they will not be offended by such a request.
Another type of procedure that has become very popular at day spas for men is waxing. They may find the hair on their chest to be unattractive and they are self conscious about it. They may have hair on their back that they are also embarrassed about. Waxing is much more effective than shaving. If you are talking about the back, a man just can't get to it with his own hands.
Some males do take part in facials and other types of skin treatments. They do this to keep their face hydrated and to look young. You may think it is only women trying to hide those wrinkles and lines but it isn't. Of course many of the day spas have special names for these treatments to make them more appealing to men.
Most day spas are well aware of the market for men and they have designed their atmosphere to include them. The fact that men can feel invited when they enter a day spa is important. It is going to be almost impossible for them to relax if they don't feel like they belong.
In fact, you will find in some areas such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City there are day spas just for men. Some of them even feature big screen TV's where you can watch sports while you get the various procedures done. These types of environments are definitely male oriented and they are doing extremely well.
Right now approximately 30% of those that go to a day spa are men. It is estimated that this number will continue to increase over the next few years. They tend to be hooked as soon as they see what a particular day spa can offer them. The get past the embarrassment they may have once they realize what it is all about.
Don't be afraid to offer to take your man to the day spa with you. Chances are he will really enjoy it. He will likely feel more comfortable if you are there with him too. Most day spas offer gift certificates so you can surprise him one for a special occasion or just to let him know you are thinking about him.
Learn more on how to Start A Day Spa
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