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I’ve never had a skin regime in my life. In fact, the truth is, I practice “gift bag skincare.” This means that I basically just use whatever products I get from give-away gift bags from different events I attend. I would not necessarily recommend this plan of action, but a girl does what she can. However, with one month left until the big day, I decided it was time to get serious.
So, I scheduled a 90 minute facial for myself at the Aveda Institute on Spring Street, and man was it a little slice of heaven. Since the Aveda Institute is their teaching school, I was a smidge worried about having a student cleanse my pores and pop my pimples, but as it turns out there was not a thing to worry about. In an hour and a half, I had a footbath, a tourmaline mask, all sorts of cleansing, extractions, hot towels, a foot and leg massage and a neck and back massage. In truth, I found that my student was even more conscientious about doing a good job than a normal facialist might be. Best of all, the whole shebang was only $55! I was so relaxed and rejuvenated by the time I left, I scheduled 3 more facials for the upcoming weeks.
Best of all, when I got back to my apartment my doorman Elliot said “huh…you’re kind of glowy today.”
The only downside is that the treatment “rooms” are these spaces separated by curtains. They offer privacy, but you occasionally hear other people chatting. I was still totally able to relax, but if you are looking for a lush, luxurious spa setting, this might not be for you.
I go to the Aveda Institute in Philly! I love it! The students are usually great, they are extremely well supervised and the Aveda products are heavenly. I always smell delicious afterwards.
wow, i can’t believe it was so cheap! can you tell us the exact package you got- was it just the “90 minute facial?” thanks!
I got the “self renewal face and body experience” which was $55. They also offer:
*An “elemental nature facial” which is 60 mins and $45
*An “outer peace acne facial” for $65 (not sure how long)
*A “back treatment” for $40
*and a “caribbean therapy treatment (another back treatment) for $45
They also offer waxing, and of course, super duper cheap haircuts, hair coloring, updos and even make-up applications. Lots of people love the haircuts/coloring, but I went a few years ago and it was sort of disasterous. Could have been a fluke though. As far as facials go though, I give them a 10!
can you just call up and schedule an appointment with them? I’ve heard about these teaching schools, but I haven’t figured out how to get in touch with them to give it a try. What you got sounds like a bargain!
Eve,
Just click on the link above in my post and you will see all of the contact info. You just call up and make an appt…its as easy as that. This is one of their main teaching schools, so they are there most days of the week. Hope that helps.
sounds great! Just beware about going to a training school to have your haircut!!! My sisters had both had good experiences, so I went…. and got the worst haircut of my life. (She cut *into* my hair, so that there were holes!) I had to get it all chopped off. Nothing’s worth that, imo.
A facial cleans, exfoliates and nourishes the skin to promote clear, well-hydrated, and masks your skin. Facials are the second most popular spa service after massages to your body. Everyone wants healthy, glowing skin. Pretty much all facials will cleanse, exfoliate, tone and moisturize your skin. Just having a facial should make you feel pampered, and most facials will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed and your skin feeling softer and cleaner. Each facial has been designed to address the source of our skin issues and is scientifically and precisely crafted to both eradicate the problem and prevent future occurrences.
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