Spas have become increasingly popular over the years and it doesn’t look like they’re going anywhere anytime soon. While Spa Equipment may change and the appearance of salons and spas may undergo renovations, the spa culture is definitely in style with more and more treatments emerging everyday. Spa treatments have become ingrained in everyday life and have become somewhat of a tradition in many peoples’ lives. Spas can provide relief and relaxation in a world of chaos. There are detoxifying massages, pumpkin facials, sea-weed body wraps, body masks, light therapy, steam baths, Vichy showers, scrubs and detox treatments, body waxing, manicures, and pedicures and more to choose from. With so many consumers making the spa industry fashionable, new spa trends for 2008 and 2009 have emerged.

Newest trends to look for:

• Spas are going green- U.S. Spas are catching onto the latest trend of “going green” (otherwise known as becoming more environmentally-friendly). Some spas are incorporating all-natural products made with organic fruits, vegetables, plants and herbs, offering organic foods, and even hiring experienced spa designers to help design their spas in a more eco-friendly manner.
• Men at Spas – With society craving the need to be healthier and younger- looking in appearance, more men are catching onto the self-pampering phenomenon and are frequenting spas almost as much as women are.
• Detox Treatments – There are many toxins in the body due to stress and diet, among many other factors. Detox treatments such as relaxation methods, all-organic diets and steam saunas are becoming popular because they can help get rid of these toxins.
• Sleep Rooms – Medical and health professionals have been placing a large emphasis on the health benefits your body receives with enough sleep. They suggest that enough sound sleep can help with weight loss. Spas are developing sleep rooms, or nap rooms, to encourage sound sleeping for their clients.
• Fertility Regimes – Treatments such as acupuncture and various diet regimes are being incorporated into spas to help boost fertility. This all-natural treatment is an alternative to taking fertility hormones and may ease the minds of many couples.

Generally, spas are redirecting their treatments to incorporate a more holistic “wellness” approach to stimulate the mind and spirit, not just the body. Expect to see more spas incorporating feng shui, offering all-natural foods and products, providing health and nutritional classes, and designing sleep rooms to foster wellness for both women and men. Many members of society are saying no to plastic surgery, and yes to an all-natural, holistic approach to beauty and health.