Given recent events, I think it’s safe to say we could all use with a little self care. After yesterday’s stressful election outcome, we need to collectively stop refreshing our Twitter feeds looking for Trump related news and start to trying honor the words of Retta and Aziz when they famously proclaimed “treat yourself.”
We made a list of seven amazing spas throughout the HRM that provide a huge variety of indulgent aesthetic treatments that will hopefully start to make you feel slightly better. Get a group of friends together and book a spa day to indulge in some of the amazing services offered by these upscale Halifax spots.
1. Interlude Spa // 1919 Upper Water Street
Located near the Halifax Waterfront in the Marriot Hotel, this luxurious downtown spa offers hair care, therapeutic treatments, spa packages and even fitness classes. Next time you’re trying a detox cleanse, be sure to kick things off with the relaxing Rosemary Mint Awakening Body Wrap offered at Interlude.
2. Remedy Facial Spa // 1546 Granville Street
Remedy offers a variety of relaxing spa services from the best aestheticians in Halifax, including manicures, pedicures and their signature facial treatments. Their Granville spa offers private sessions, couples appointments and even large bookings for private parties! The team at Remedy pride themselves on being the friendliest spa in Halifax, ensuring all customers leave their shop with a smile.
3. Vitality MediSpa // 5640 Spring Garden Road
This upscale Spring Garden Spa offers a little bit more than just your standard body massage. In addition to their salon and body therapy treatments, Vitality also offers facial rejuvenation and laser hair removal services to their clientele. They also carry a multiple upscale lines of skin and hair care products!
4. Spirit Spa // 5150 Salter Street
Spirit Spa on Salter Street has a huge range of promotions and group packages for you take advantage of next time you need a little r&r. This downtown spa offers full body massages, mani-pedi’s, waxing treatments and even a healthy spa lunch for those lucky enough to spend the day chilling out at this down town retreat.
5. Uptown Salon and Spa // 5521 Young Street
This North End salon and spa is the perfect place to unwind and treat yourself! They offer hair care packages, mani-pedi’s, skin care treatments and will even provide a team of make-up artists to get you ready for a special occasion. Be sure to try their calming Deep Cleansing Back Treatment next time you visit!
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6. WAXON Waxbar // 5475 Spring Garden Road
Located right downtown at Spring Garden and Queen this niche salon offers a massive variety of waxing and hair removal treatments available for both men and women. They also sell an exclusive line of body products, available at all their franchises across the country!
7. Life Salon Spa // 1448 Dresden Row
There are three Life Salon Spa’s located throughout Nova Scotia, providing people all over the province the chance to relax and indulge in style! This upscale salon offers hair removal treatments, spray tans, and “vacation” spa packages, in addition to full body massages and facials. This is definitely the spot to make a reservation next time you’re trying to unwind!
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