Gone are the days of effective grooming. While barbershops still offer a bob and a shave and hair salons offer nail service, there is a not-so-new animal that offers men and women services you used to find only in the country club set.
Spas are more than utilitarian – an eyebrow wax here, a pedicure there. Today’s Toronto area spas offer everything from the basic waxing, threading and nail care to registered massage therapy, facials, Indian head massages and even colour and aromatherapy sessions. Toronto’s spa selections are among the most comprehensive, with some offering alternative treatments like reflexology and aqua therapy – anything to get the clients to relax, take a deep breath and take a much-needed respite from their busy lives – a little piece of scheduled heaven. Overall health and wellness take precedence, and that includes taking a little breather from the bustle to regenerate and renew.
 The Green Spa
The green movement has come to the Toronto market, with some spas in Toronto and the GTA going organic, from fresh flowers, fruits and herbs, to the essential oils, thus limiting toxins and creating a more balanced, effective and relaxing experience. Are you an expecting or new mom? Organic spas are for you!
It’s not a woman thing any longer
That’s right! While there are a few men who would not be caught dead getting a pedicure, many more would – and they would extend that repertoire to include facials specifically designed for their more rugged skin. More than a trend, catering to the male population, especially in metropolitan Toronto, is a route that many GTA spas see the benefit. Men want to be pampered too, and like today’s women, their stress levels can be alleviated by handing themselves over for an hour or so of grooming.
Toronto is a Mecca for today’s spa connoisseur. Look to spasintoronto.ca for a synopsis of the spas suited to you. |
