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SpaFinder Wellness Week

$50 Spa Treatments During SpaFinder Wellness Week

By , About.com Guide

SpaFinder Wellness Week is a promotional event where participating spas, gyms, yoga studios and other wellness businesses offer a variety of spa treatments and services, such as facial, massage, pedicure, body treatments, laser hair removal, teeth whitening, yoga, Pilates, salon services and wellness classes for just $50 or 50%-off.

When Is SpaFinder Wellness Week?

SpaFinder Wellness Week take place once a year, in the spring. The next SpaFinder Wellness Week will take place March 19-25, 2012. Spa Week, which also offers 50% off spa treatments, takes place twice a year

How Do I Find Out Which Spas Are Participating In SpaFinder Wellness Week?
Sign up for SpaFinder Wellness Week with your email address and zipcode to get access to participating spas, studios, salons and wellness providers to find out what they're offering. Some spas allow you to book on-line, some you have to call directly.

Can I Get Any Treatment I Want for $50 During SpaFinder Wellness Week?
No. Each spa chooses two or three treatments or classes to offer, not the whole menu. It could be massage, body polish, facial, a spa manicure or pedicure, microdermabrasion, photo facial or a Brazilian wax.

How Do I Get The Best Deals Out Of SpaFinder Wellness Week?
Look at what kind of service it is and how long it lasts. Check out the regular price to find out how much you're saving. Try to put together a group of services that make sense -- a body scrub, massage and facial, for instance.

Why Do Spas Participate in SpaFinder Wellness Week?
They hope you'll to try the spa, like it, then come back and pay full price. Sometimes the spa offers treatments like microdermabrasion or photo facials that are best done as a series. However, not every spa in your city will participate. Sometimes the best-known ones feel they don't need the publicity.

What If I Cancel My SpaFinder Wellness Week Appointment?
Cancellation policies vary by spa, so check when you're booking your SpaFinder Wellness Week treatment. If you let them know early that you need to cancel or reschedule, it shouldn't be a problem. If you cancel at the last-minute or don't show up, you will be charged.

Is there a limit to the Number of $50 Spa Treatments I Can Try During SpaFinder Wellness Week?
No. You can try as many treatments as you want. But your body has limits. Don't get two facials or two microdermabrasion sessions in one week. It's not good for your skin. Instead, try treatments that complement each other like facial, a body treatment, and a massage.

How Much Should I Tip?
Tip 15-20% on the full value of the service, not on the $50 you're being charged. Undertipping or not tipping at all is a breach of good spa etiquette. If it's a yoga class or other fitness experience where tipping is not traditional, don't worry about it.

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