Patch Picks: Chill Out at Birmingham's Most Relaxing Spas

Need to take a break from real life and escape with a manicure or facial? This week, we're taking a look at some of the best spas and retreats in Birmingham.

Located in the historic Victorian home on East Maple Road, this beautiful and relaxing day spa has been voted as one of Metro Detroit's best day spas for more than five years due to its specialized services and friendly, courteous and extremely professional staff. The spa expanded in 2009 and now features five massage rooms, one with an adjoining door for couples massage.

Located in Birmingham's Rail District, the Truth Beauty & Wellness Spa has expanded its basic offerings of facials, skin treatments and massages by offering an exotic new line of healing gemstone jewelry. The spa also offers unique sessions in "S.O.U.L. Coaching: The Science of Understanding Life," coached by a certified life coach.

Featured in Allure magazine, Antonino Salon & Spa is an elegant salon nestled across the street from the . The salon offers a variety of services, including facials, massages and waxings in a clean, modern environment.

Looking to be treated at one Michigan's premier skin-care institutes? Beauty By Rx has experienced personnel as well as a variety of services, including aromatherapy, hot stone massage, reflexology and treatments for pregnant women. In addition, the spa sells plenty of products to pamper yourself at home.

Perhaps you'd like a haircut with your manicure? The New You Salon and Spa offers a variety of services, including custom haircuts, waxing, hair straightening, skin-care treatments, facials, wraps and massages. Tired of street parking? Lucky for you, New You is located right off Woodward Avenue and has a free parking lot.