Being a teenager today can be especially stressful. Between typical teen angst such as tough tests, peer pressure, acne and boy problems, there’s also online bullying and social-media overload. The teenage demographic is certainly one that’s in need of a little downtown and relaxation.
Thankfully, many spas have recognized this need and are offering treatments especially for tweens and teens. Offerings tend to focus on manicures and pedicures, hair treatments, makeup application and even short massages. They tend to be priced less that adult treatments and are the perfect way to draw in new and future customers. Plus, they’re just plain fun!
You can find teen treatments everywhere from top-notch resorts to local day spas. This is great for families going on vacation, because instead of typical offerings at resorts that are basically glorified babysitting services, teens can get a pampering, more grown-up experience. Conversely, day spas offer a bit of glam close to home.
Reflecting the teen spa-treatment trend, a search for “teen treatments” on Spafinder Wellness 365 resulted in 1,633 hits. You’re likely to find something close to home or find that perfect family vacation spot. From acne treatments to sports massages, pampering teen treatments have gone nationwide.
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Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge, which has locations across the United States, offers spa treatments just for the younger set at its Scoops Kid Spa. Here your tween can get a manicure or pedicure, which both begin with an ice-cream flavored fizz soak, followed by a sherbet scrub. After an icing massage, they get to pick their own color for fingers or toes.
The Scoops Chocolate Organic Facial focuses on teaching the importance of proper skin care. This decadent treatment begins with a foaming cleanse and chocolate mask, followed by moisturizer and a touch of lip gloss and blush. They even get a hand massage! This is the perfect treatment for a first-time spa-goer and will likely provide lasting memories.
Topnotch Resort
A ski-lovers’ paradise, Stowe, Vt., is home to the Topnotch Resort, which offers services especially for teens at its spa. Choose from the Total Teen Facial, Citrus Massage, Teen Tune-Up or Super Sugar Scrub. The sugar scrub is an exfoliation treatment using maple sugar to hydrate and soften the skin. Your teen also gets to take home a bar of cornmeal soap and a loofah mitt.
HyattSpas
The Hyatt luxury hotel chain offers many treatments for kids and teen at its spas across the United States. They Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa, located in California, has a “Little Spa Goer” section on its spa menu just for kids and teens. Some offering include the Happy Feet and Happy Hands treatments, which are 30-minute pedicures and manicures; and the Mini Duet Massage, during which a parent and child can have a massage together. This is a fun, 25-minute session to rid you of life’s little stressors.
Slate Creek Spa and Wellness
Slate Creek Spa and Wellness, located in Kansas, has a whole slate of treatments designed especially for teens. There are different levels of facials for acne, depending on severity. These treatments use chemical peels to tackle tough skin problems and break down bacteria. This spa also offers a Just for Teens facial treatment and even a Clarifying Back Acne Treatment.
Disney Cruise Line
Kids of all ages love Disney (whether they want to admit it or not!), and if your family books a cruise on Disney Cruise Line, your teen will want to visit the Chill Youth Spa. Located aboard the Disney Dream, this spa was designed exclusively for kids ages 13 to 17. Teens can experience such treatments as the Surfer’s Scrub, an exfoliating treatment with fresh lemon, lime and ginger; the Hot Chocolate Wrap, which includes a massage and body wrap with antioxidants; or an Ice Cream Manicure and Pedicure.
Visiting this seagoing spa is like getting away to a tropical paradise, complete with a soothing color scheme and flower motif. Talk about getting away from it all!
Skin Sense A Day Spa
Located in North Carolina, Skin Sense offers a spa just for teens called Teens Too. It’s open for girls of any age up to 18 and is the perfect place to get a makeover, refresh your skin or even have a party. Treatments include a Deep Pore Cleansing Facial; a complimentary Skin Bar session, which teaches all about proper skin care; a Sit ‘N’ Chill relaxing chair massage; an Oo-La-La French manicure; and a Go Salt Glow sea salt scrub, among many other offerings.
These treatments specifically target the special needs of teens’ skin while providing a fun and relaxing environment, perfect for a special celebration or just for some needed time off.
Hibiscus Day Spa
Hibiscus Day Spa, located in Brooklyn, offers a Teen Spa Lounge especially for ages 12 to 16 and limited services for younger children with an adult present. Many services are available, including the Teen Time Out Spa Package, which includes a 50-minute massage, Hibiscus Custom Facial and makeup application. There’s also a Friends Always and Forever package, perfect for parties or special occasions, which includes facials, manicures and pedicures, and makeup application. This is the perfect place to get away from it all and celebrate!
ESSpa Kozmetika
This Hungarian skincare spa, located in Pittsburgh, offers organic skincare treatments for kids ages 6 to 17. ESSpa Kozmetika focuses on educating young people on proper skincare as well as providing in-spa services. For example, the Teen Clean Facial includes a skincare analysis, cleansing, exfoliation, mask, and head and shoulder massage. Afterwards, the teen gets a complete at-home regimen so she can continue taking care of her skin in the best possible way.
As you can see, teen-specific treatments are taking the spa world by storm. Why not book a treatment for your daughter or niece today? She will thank you, for the relaxing and restorative treatments today and the lessons that will last a lifetime.
Take some time to relax and unwind.
Alicia
Photo by Topnotch Resort’s Website.