Don't Arrive Late
Don’t be late to a treatment! In fact, in order to give yourself some time to get into your robe, spa etiquette dictates that you should arrive at your appointment at least 15 minutes early. In addition, if the spa offers saunas or steam baths, you will likely be able to use them if you are early to your appointment. (Nothing prepares your body for a massage better than a relaxing steam bath!)How Much to Undress
You can decide how much you take off. Proper spa etiquette says that you should be comfortable during your experience, and so the professional will allow you remain in your comfort level. If you want to remove your underwear, you can, but if you aren’t comfortable with it, by all means, leave them on. During the treatment, the spa professional will likely drape you will a towel, and only uncover those part of your body that they are working on. During some treatments, such as body scrubs, a towel sometimes isn’t used, so be sure to ask beforehand so you are not surprised!Spa Conversation
Whether or not you talk during the experience is entirely up you. Spa Etiquette allows you to make that decision based on your actions. If you begin the session by talking, the therapist will likely follow the lead and talk during the entire process, but if you remain silent, it should be a clear indicator to the therapist that you want to enjoy the experience in silence. If you really want to be quiet, but the therapist is happily chatting away, you shouldn’t feel embarrassed to tell him or her that you prefer quite.Find a Sitter
You should find a baby sitter. It is against spa etiquette to take your children with you, and then leave them on their own during the treatment. Instead, find a baby sitter or family member who will attend to you children during this special time. In addition, you will be able to relax more if you know that your children are in good hands.After the Treatment
After the treatment, the therapist will likely tell you to take your time getting up. This is an indicator that you have five minutes or so to clear out of the room, so they can make it ready for the next client. Sometimes after a relaxing treatment, you can make yourself dizzy by getting up too fast, so heed the therapists advice, and adhere to this spa etiquette tip.Tipping the Therapist
It is customary, and in line with spa etiquette, to tip the therapist after the treatment. A normal tip is 15-20 percent of the total bill, so be sure and figure that into the costs of your treatment.So, what’s the number one spa etiquette tip for your treatment experience? Relax and enjoy yourself!
