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Great Escape: Indulge in a Spa Day

From massages to facials and nail care, spa treatments are good for the body, mind and soul

Few would argue that a little bit of pampering can go a long way in helping to de-stress. Couple some alone time with soft music, aromatherapy and a spa treatment, and you’re almost guaranteed a really great escape.

Birmingham boasts numerous spas, including Margot European Day Spa in downtown. Margot offers complete spa services for men and women, including facials, massages, waxing and nail services. Margot regularly offers an array of spa packages themed around seasonal goings-on. That means that in February, you can expect Margot’s to offer several Valentine-themed spa packages for couples. In May, you can treat your mom to a day of relaxation and beauty in recognition of Mother’s Day. Current spa specials can be found on the Margot website.

is an Aveda Concept Salon on Woodward Ave. In addition to traditional spa services like massage, facials and hair care, Avalon offers such services as ear candling and photo rejuvenation. Avalon also offers a number of spa packages, including the luxury package which for $165 includes a paraffin manicure and pedicure and a one-hour Swedish massage or one-hour facial.

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West Bloomfield spa escapes

is a European spa in West Bloomfield, and it offers a comprehensive menu of spa services. In the massage category alone, the options are myriad with such offerings as therapeutic Swedish massage, warm stone massage, prenatal massage and body rolling. Nail services, waxing and facial therapy are available as are more nontraditional services like permanent makeup application.

in West Bloomfield is a full service salon and spa where you can host a group gathering to celebrate upcoming nuptials, a birthday party or just getting together with the girls. Walls can come down so your group can take in skin, hair and nail treatments in a group setting.

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offers only three chairs for styling hair, two chairs for manicures, and pedicures are provided in a semiprivate room behind French doors. There are a couple of small, private rooms for facials, waxing and massage. Aphrodite Aesthetics offers every service you'd expect a spa to offer, and the pricing is comparable, with a deal for $100, you can get a half-hour massage, an express facial, an express manicure and express pedicure.

Get pampered in Farmington Hills

Tamara’s Spa in Farmington Hills has earned numerous accolades over the years, including recognition in Vogue, Allure and Elle magazines for its various spa treatment offerings. Facials, makeup application, eyebrow shaping, massage and nail services are all available and have been indulged in by local and national celebrities making their way through town. Tamara’s specials exclusive packages include the “head to toe” a full day of beauty and relaxation, including a champagne lunch.  

Sylvie’s Day Spa has been a Farmington Hills fixture since 1980. MicroDermabrasion and electrolysis are unique offerings found at Sylvie’s in addition to a whole suite of standard spa services. Sylvie’s also offers traveling spa services to those who’d like the pampering of a Sylvie’s day of relaxation at their home or girlfriend gathering.

Other Farmington Hills day spas include Oriental Spa offering comprehensive nail, hair, facial, waxing and massage services and Legato, an Aveda Concept Salon boasting nine stylists, two nail technicians, two massage therapists and three body treatment rooms.

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