spoil me rotten

Sometime in my 30s, I decided that I was going to treat myself with 'me' time. It started as a massage and/or facial or body scrub once a year. Summer months had the special treat of manicure/pedicure once a month. As my salary increased, so did my spa treatments with quarterly massages, semi-annual facials, and mani/pedi's once in awhile during the other seasons.

However, I have more than met my quota since my arrival here. What started off as two women getting together for a massage has turned into half a day of female bonding. We have now started a weekly girls' Sunday spa day whereby a number of us (~5) meet for a variety of such services. 

While there are a number of establishments with a wide range in prices, the prices usually are not indicative of the quality of the services. Many of my friends go to different places for different services although all of them offer the complete menu.

Some of the finds (not necessarily by cheapest prices but best quality) so far include:     

  ~ 60 min hot stone massage (VND 70,000)

     ~ mani/pedi (VND 80,000)

     ~ 90 min foot scrub (VND 150,000)

   ~ shampoo with 30 min scalp massage (VND 75,000)

    ~ makeup application and updo (VND 200,000)

    ~ highlights and haircut, which includes 30 min shampoo and scalp massage (VND 1,000,000)

* fx rate VND 21,000 = USD 1

Today's treatment was a 60 min facial, which included a hot stone upper body massage, at the Dermalogica spa. One of the best facials I've ever had. So when they had a promotional offer for first time customers of 'buy 10 at 30% off with 2 bonus facials,' I couldn't resist getting a few. I was told that it is the most expensive facial in the city but well worth it. At the equivalent of USD 23, it is enough to make a girl feel like a pampered princess!!