Spa treatments for the bride to be!

Planning a wedding is a stressful as it gets. From picking the most picturesque location, putting your interior mood boards together, curating the buffet, and picking out beautiful ensembles—it is equal parts exciting and equal parts exhausting. We know slowing down on the days leading to your wedding is not an option, but if you need a day to restore your energy and pamper yourself, a spa day is exactly what you need.  

Before you begin your day to detox, you might want to check with your specialist or dermatologist if your skin is easily reactive and rejects certain formulations. Once you have been informed about the dos and don’ts, make yourself a well-timed appointment at a spa salon and get ready to revel in the many bridal spa treatments there are. Here’s listing a few to help you have a relaxing me-time before you tie the knot.

Body wraps & scrubs
A body wrap is a nourishing cocoon designed to tone your body, hydrate, cleanse, or even heal your skin. It also helps relax the muscles and that thoroughly helps while tirelessly planning a wedding. For the ones not as well versed, body wraps are a unique spa treatment that uses exfoliation to revive the tired skin and gives it a tightened effect. It also releases body aches (you’re going to love this). These wraps are also used as great scrub-like exfoliators for the skin that help remove dead cells and dry skin, and give it a radiant glow.

Bridal facials
One of the more important skincare rituals leading up to the wedding, a pre-wedding facial can help you sport an otherworldly glow, instead of dealing with an irritated skin you didn't sign up for. However, we suggest you plan your facial appointment few weeks in advance. Most facial spa take almost a week or two for effective results to reflect; and second, in a worst-case scenario where you might get a reaction, this window will give you enough time to tackle it. If you are closing on a date a few days before your wedding then preferably go with treatments your skin has liked before.

If you are planning a summer wedding and are likely to have your face exposed to UV rays and pollution, a vitamin C facial will give the skin a potent shot. It's the ideal facial for the city life with its high antioxidant content. Most summer friendly facials begin with relaxing massages followed with a basic clean-up and a peel-off mask fortified with the goodness of vitamin C and citrus elements!

Hair care
In order to avoid your hair looking like its in splits, regular trimming before your special day can be considered important. Deep conditioning treatments also help to ensure healthy tresses. If your hair is coarse, dry, frizzy and very unmanageable, then hair smoothening or straightening are the options worth giving a shot too! Again, it’s always recommended you try these hair spa treatments much before the wedding. These treatments give your hair a semi-permanent smooth texture with no use of flat iron or a dryer. You can even use DIY scalp scrubs that repair and replenish the strength of your hair and also prevents dandruff or hair fall.

Body massages

You possibly already know, but a relaxed mind brings out the best in your skin (no its not a myth). Extensive body massages are a great way to align your mind and body in a relaxed way. Body massages boosts blood circulation, nourish the skin, and sends you into a deep sense of calm. You need these fleeting zen moments before you get back into the wedding hustle. Aromatherapy, Swedish massage, and a good old hot stone massage are the best ways to experience tranquility with a much-needed body detox. If you are running short on time you can treat yourself to a spa at home with a blend of cold coconut milk, ground papaya pulp or banana. You can even add fine sugar in this mixture for some exfoliation.

Finishing touches
With a beautiful engagement ring, your delicate henna and soon to be added wedding bands, its needless to say, some pampering for your hands and legs are a must! Regular manicure and pedicure sessions at an interval of 15 days would surely keep your hands and feet beautifully soft and nails healthy. You can also get personalized nail art following the theme of your wedding! Other than that, heel peels (chemical and otherwise) and many extensive treatments are always on the menu for the bride. You can also opt for derma-grade pedicures, hydrating massages as well. And when it comes to your hands, you go for skin lightening, anti-aging treatments, and comprehensive hydration that will give your them a subtle shine on the big day.