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== Day Spa ==

A '''Day Spa''' (/deɪ spɑː/) is a business that provides a variety of services for the purpose of improving health, beauty, and relaxation through personal care treatments such as hair, massages, and facials. 

=== Etymology ===

The term "Day Spa" is derived from the term "spa", which has its origins in the Belgian town of Spa, known for its healing hot springs. The prefix "day" is used to differentiate it from destination spas or resort spas where guests stay overnight.

=== Services ===

Day Spas offer a wide range of services, including:

* [[Massage]]: A treatment that involves rubbing and kneading the body using the hands. There are various types of massages offered in day spas, such as Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and hot stone massage.

* [[Facial]]: A beauty treatment for the face, which may include steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, facial masks, peels, and massage.

* [[Body treatments]]: These treatments are designed to cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin. They include body wraps, salt glows, and body scrubs.

* [[Hair treatments]]: These include hair cutting, styling, and coloring services.

* [[Nail care]]: This includes manicures and pedicures.

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Beauty salon]]: A place providing cosmetic treatments for men and women. Unlike day spas, they do not offer services like massages or body treatments.

* [[Destination spa]]: A resort centered on a spa, such as a mineral spa. Typically, guests reside at the spa and participate in programs designed for physical fitness and health.

* [[Resort spa]]: A spa offering fitness and wellness services at a location where activities such as golf, tennis, horseback riding, skiing, water sports, and children's programs are also offered.

* [[Wellness center]]: A center where health professionals provide a variety of treatments and services to improve health and well-being.

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