8 Reasons Why You Should Spend a Day at the Spa with your Friends in 2024
Some people might think of spas as an activity to spend with your loved one for a romantic date, or a solo self-care day. However, spending the day at a spa with your friends is special in its own way and should be greatly considered. By going to the spa with your friends, you will deepen and strengthen your bond, create and build shared memories, and follow the journey to self-care together. Whether it is Galentine’s Day, a bachelorette party, or just a fun day out, partaking in a spa day with your best (or new) friends is a wonderful idea. Continue reading to learn about the history of spas so you have background knowledge of what you would be enjoying, 8 reasons and benefits as to why you should spend a day at the spa with your friends in 2024, and packages we offer that you might enjoy together.
The origins of spas
Spas have largely become associated with healing practices. No one knows for sure how this association came about, but there are a few clues. One is due to the word’s etymology. “Spa” is an acronym of the Latin phrase “Salus per Aquam” which means “health from water,” which is exactly what many spas do–heal you with water. Another theory is that the word “spa” is named after the Belgian village, Spa, where hot mineral springs were used by Roman soldiers to treat sore muscles and wounds from being in battle.
While many people think that spas come from the Romans and their ancient baths, there is evidence that suggests spas have been around thousands of years before. Romans used baths to heal their wounds and viewed it as a form of rest and relaxation, but this was between 27 B.C. and 14 A.D. The Greeks had been using baths way before this. Greek philosopher Hippocrates, who was alive around 400 B.C. (over 2000 years ago), proposed that people become sick due to an imbalance of bodily fluids, and as a result should have a bath and scented massage everyday to heal themselves. We see the influence of balneotherapy, also known as the use of bathing to treat disease, today through mineral-infused treatments, using a hot tub after swimming, or swimming in seawater which is known as thalassotherapy.
In 1326, Collin le Loup, an ironmaster from Belgium, discovered chalybeate springs, which are natural mineral springs containing iron salts, in Liège, Belgium. Due to this, a health resort came about and the term “spa” began to refer to any health resort around the springs and became associated with curing disease. Other rituals beyond these locations were being practiced as well, such as ryokans in Japan, hammams in Turkey, and Finnish saunas and steam rooms, which were growing in popularity around the world as well.
Spas have become very popular today and are focused on mental and physical health and wellness more than ever. For example, massages aim to heal muscle aches and pains, facials work to cleanse the skin, and steam rooms help with detoxifying. Other spa locations include yoga, fitness, or meditation centers, and even include food and cafes. Spas are increasingly popular today and have become largely associated with providing a blissful escape from the stresses of everyday life’s responsibilities and tasks.
Why you should spend a day at the spa with your friends
Going to a spa improves one’s physical, mental and emotional health and well-being. Specifically, this enhances and improves sleep, boosts your confidence, reduces stress and anxiety, helps skin glow, assists with the anti-aging process to make you look and feel younger, and releases serotonin and dopamine. Time at the spa is also great for helping you nurture your relationships, keeping you off your phone and focused on the present moment, and strengthening your bond with your friends. Continue reading to explore the benefits of going to a spa with your friends in detail:
Allows Time Away from your Phone - Our phones can be distracting and keep us from truly engaging with the people in front of us. This is why when visiting the spa, you and your friends should make a commitment to turn your phones off and keep them away for the whole experience. This will allow you both to focus on and enjoy the ambiance around you and feel as relaxed as possible, while having a fun time together and catching up. While you might be itching to check your phone for notifications at first, you will realize that time away from your phone and with your friends is exactly what you need to give you some peace of mind.
Promotes a Bonding Experience - Skip catching up over coffee and reconnect with your friends in a fun and meaningful way by going to the spa together. This is a great way to strengthen your bond and create new experiences while being able to chat about everything you have missed in each other’s lives. Plus, if you are treating your friend to a spa day, they will be truly grateful and see you as someone who cares about them and their well-being. If you want something truly unique, consider going to a spa that offers more than just a mani-pedi treatment or sauna, such as one that comes with a special experience.
Nurtures Your Relationships - Since we have to tend to our daily responsibilities, we may not have much time to give to those who matter to us in our lives. Suggest going for a spa visit with your friends to improve your communication with them and spend more time together. Going for a spa treatment can help us reset and clear our minds, which can help us focus on determining how to make more time for our dear friends.
Enhances Sleep - After many spa treatments, the body begins to release serotonin which stimulates melatonin, the hormone that helps us sleep better and more deeply. Sleep also encourages more blood flow to the area which makes your skin tone appear more even; by not getting enough hours in, you may appear pale or blotchy. You will also receive fewer breakouts because when we do not get enough sleep, we may become stressed, which causes acne and pimples to appear. You may feel stressed from work and thus toss and turn at night, so going to a spa is likely to improve your mood and thus your sleep schedule during the evening. What does this have to do with your friends? Well, if you feel good within, which healthy sleep makes us feel, then this energy will show outwards, which will make for happier and stronger bonds with your friends.
Boosts Your Confidence - After several spa visits, your skin will feel smoother and have a nice glow, thus making your face more radiant. Your body and skin will feel refreshed, and your back muscles will feel relieved from any pain, thus making you stand taller and feel more confident overall. Plus, an increase in confidence, which comes from the raised dopamine and serotonin levels, can act as a reinforcement for taking care of your body in other ways, such as by exercising or eating better. Let your friends get in on the secret and become more confident together!
Reduces Stress & Anxiety - Daily life can be exhausting. We have school, work, figuring out what to eat, staying hydrated, having a social life, impressing our bosses, and more each day. Balancing everything can get stressful and may cause anxiety. Fortunately, receiving spa treatments is a great opportunity to relax, rejuvenate, and let your mind take a much-needed break from the daily hustle. Spending time in warm water, such as a hot tub, can reduce the cortisol levels in your body, which plays a role in stress response. Relaxing in therapeutic baths will decrease your anxiety and make you feel more relaxed. A deep tissue massage, for example, can also help you reduce stress. This massage is designed to release any built-up stress that takes form in tight muscles around your neck and shoulders. When this tension is released, your muscles will feel looser and more at ease, which will relax your mind as well. By inviting your friends to the spa and explaining the benefits such as these to them, they will be very thankful for your friendship as you are showing how much you care about their well-being.
Assists With Anti-Aging - Facials can help to reduce age spots, hydrate the skin, reduce wrinkles, and promote collagen production. Collagen production is essential to the skin as it prevents premature aging, wrinkles, and sagging. By taking part in the facial process, facials help to reverse aging as nutrients and antioxidants enter the skin. You will both feel and look younger as a result of getting facials from spa treatment services. Also, since spas help to reduce stress and anxiety, this protects against premature aging as stress is a key factor which causes aging. Increased circulation and stimulation to the blood flow can help deliver oxygen and vital nutrients to your face, which will give you and your friends glowy and radiant skin.
Releases Serotonin and Dopamine: Having increased levels of these two hormones can make you a happier person, and as a result you will feel less depressed and anxious. Being a happier person means you are likely less stressed, which would be great for your skin so you don’t develop acne or pimples. Your overall mood will improve which will make you feel good inside and outside as well, and make you a happier friend.
There are many benefits to making your spa visits a consistent activity. As described in the points above, by visiting the spa with your friends, you can establish wonderful habits together that promote overall health, well-being and friendship. Show your pals how important it is to make time for yourself and prioritize self-care, and how it can improve mental health, self-esteem, your relationships with those around you, and more.
Packages for you and your friends
At ZZ Day Spa, we offer packages that would be good for two people or groups such as our couples package and birthday package. If you are getting married and would like to spend your bachelorette party with us, we have just the package for that as well.
Couples Package - A couple’s package does not need to just be for those in romantic relationships. Overall, it is great for strengthening the bond of the person you are with, which is why it is a great idea to enjoy the experience with a friend. Pretend you are on a friends’ getaway together in our Serenity Room, which will transport you to the tropical beaches of Hawaii where you can hear waves crashing ashore and the sound of birds chirping. You can also opt to receive a 30-minute hot tub experience with this package. Complimentary champagne and mimosas, Ferrero Rocher chocolates, and a rose are included.
Birthday Package - While your birthday only comes around once a year, this package will allow you to create memories that last a lifetime with your friends. ZZ Day Spa is the place to do it as 1000 guests have not only left us 5-star reviews for our birthday experiences but have also named them the #1 Birthday Spa packages in New York City. All birthday spa packages include complimentary champagne or mimosas, Ferrero Rocher chocolates, a sash and tiara, and a spa gift, as well as access to our beautiful Selfie Room for pictures.
Bachelorette Party Package - A bachelorette spa party is a once in a lifetime event for the bride to be and her friends. We have hundreds of 5 Star Reviews from our bachelorette spa party guests on Google and Yelp. To make the party even more fun, we have special selfie stations for taking pictures. Complimentary champagne and mimosas, Ferrero Rocher chocolates, and an hors d'oeuvres platter is included.
Conclusion
As demonstrated, visiting a spa with your friends is a great way to improve and grow your bond, spend time off your phone and in the moment, boost your confidence, and improve your overall well-being together. While your time at the spa will just last a day, the memories you will share will last a lifetime.
