11 Spa Deals to Pamper Pop


Your superman, jungle gym, coach, tutor, teacher, mentor, protector, best friend, buddy, pal, go-to-guy, poppa bear, daddy-o… No matter what you call him, we are willing to bet the lawnmower, the powertools, and the ’57 Chevy that your Dad could take better care of himself. Dads are notorious for making sure everyone else in the family wants for nothing, whether it’s dolling out extra dollars for that school field trip, secretly buying you the expensive pair of shoes that Mom denied you, or treating the whole team to ice cream after a big game. Dad’s are always dolling out the dough to make others happy. But what about Pop? Shouldn’t Dad be allowed to escape the stresses of work and family and just take some time to relax… without breaking the bank? OF COURSE!

The spa is the perfect place for Dad to unwind and recharge while focusing on his overall health and well-being.  There are lots of guy-focused treatments, like Deep Tissue Massages and Gentlemen’s Facials, that  provide tangible wellness benefits (improved circulation, decreased blood pressure) without making Dad feel like a girly-girl. In honor of Father’s Day (June 17th), check out these 11 Spa Deals treatments that are perfect for pampering Pop…

$98 90 Min Father “Heal” Hot Stone Massage or Deep Tissue Massage at Elizabeth Adam Salon And Day Spa in Chicago, IL. (Was $156)

$80 Gentlemen’s Ultimate Customized Facial with Scalp Massage or Brow Cleanup at Princeton Center for Plastic Surgery & Medi Spa in Princeton, NJ.  (Was $105)

$100 “Dad’s Day Off” Package, includes: 60 Min Swedish Stress-Reducer Massage, Mini Men’s Facial, Foot Exfoliation, Massage, and Warm-Towel Wrap at Touch Of Tranquility Massage in Gilbert, AZ. (Was $150)

$92 50 Min Gentlemen’s Custom Organic Facial at Bella Tosca Day Spa and Salon in San Diego, CA.  (Was $115)

$90 2 Hour Father’s Day Package: includes Gentleman’s Facial, Manicure and Pedicure off at Northshore Nails and Day Spa in Glenview, IL. (Was $115)

$80 50 Min Adonis Men’s Facial at Jamachi Medi-Spa in Silver Spring, MD.  (Was $100)

$150 Just For Dad Package: 60 Min Xanadu Massage, 60 Min Gentlemen’s Facial and Spa Access  at Spa Xanadu in Arcadia, CA  (Was $190)

$45 Spa Week Pedicure with Hydration Therapy perfect for daddy feet at 80 LifeSpa locations Nationwide. (Was $70)

$139 Laser Hair Removal for Men’s Partial Back at Alegria MedSpa in Torrance, CA (Was $169)

$155 Dad’s Delight Package, includes: Bath, Massage and Pedicure at Penterra Spa at The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland, WA (Was $185)

$80 70 Min Father’s Day Relaxation Package, includes: 35 Min Swedish Massage and 35 Min Stress Relief Facial at Vital Touch Spa & Salon in La Habra, CA. (Was $85)

After you book Dad a Spa Deals appointment, make sure he gets the most bang for his buck with a Spa & Wellness Gift Card. Get a $100 card on sale for just $85 from now until June 18th.

Mansome Movie Mirrors Booming Men’s Grooming Industry

What is it about the idiot man-child that we love oh-so much? The Hangover, Knocked Up, Our Idiot Brother… this breed of man is unstoppable, popping up in more and more movies and TV shows every year. It’s a formula that works like a charm, despite the desperate cries of women who wish their own men would man up, take grooming seriously, and go to the spa or something! Well, now they are.

From the guy who brought us Super Size Me, Morgan Spurlock‘s new documentary is putting the man back in manicure. THIS is what it takes to be… Mansome. Our favorite troop of comedy boys, Jason Batemen, Will Arnett, Zack Galifianakis, Judd Apatow and Paul Rudd star as themselves as they soak up face mask nutrients in the hot tub and bond over manscaping, metrosexuality and mustaches.

Why now? Morgan Spurlock is quite on top of it as usual. The men’s grooming industry is a booming one, and it’s poised for exponential growth (especially after this movie, no doubt). According to this report, over 9 in 10 men ages 18+ are using some sort of grooming product today, such as facial and body skincare that isn’t bar soap, shaving, hair care and fragrance, and the men’s facial skincare market grew 11% in 2011 as compared to 2010. And Pauly D and his gang aren’t the only dudes getting waxed these days; bikini, back and other waxing is becoming increasingly popular for men who feel they should be just as smooth as the women.

Check out the trailer – if anyone can push the man-spa lifestyle mainstream, these boys are it.

Mansome premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival this past Saturday night causing quite the buzz, and it hits theaters in major cities starting May 18th.

Robes on, wax off.

Tebow Gets Pedis + More Reasons Your Man Should Spa

Three reasons your man should get in on the Spa Week action:

Reason #1: Tim Tebow gets mani/pedis.

Tim Tebow gets himself a pedicure.

Reason #2: Dwayne Wade does yoga, Pilates and gets pedicures.

Reason #3: Al Pacino has been known to rock nail polish.

Yes, going to the spa has gotten a fluffy reputation for being all about primping and looking pretty. But that’s not stopping some of sports’ biggest stars and Hollywood’s leading men from getting in on the pampering action. Within the past three weeks (and as recently as yesterday), Spa Week Daily, The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, Jezebel and TMZ have all reported on the spa-habits of famous men including Wade, Tebow, Pacino, Chuck Norris, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Zac Efron and Usher, to name a few.

Wade attributes the spa and regular yoga/Pilates to helping him avoid injury and muscle stiffness/soreness, while improving flexibility, quickness and response time on the court. Tebow gets manicures because he wants to impress Katy Perry. Just kidding, Timmy, we know you get your nails trimmed and cleaned to improve your grip when tossing around the ol’ pigskin and to avoid painful and often debilitating blisters, calluses and ingrown nails on your paws. And, okay, maybe the third reason isn’t as convincing as the first two, but every guy likes Scarface, right? Even though we’re not really sure why Pacino has nail polish on, we have a hunch he got the VIP spa treatment being a good dad and bonding with his tween daughter.

What better time to remind the man/men in your life to treat their bodies right (and get in a little quality time with you) than to get them to the spa during Spa Week, April 16-22? Michelle’s boyfriend lost his spa virginity last Spa Week… it’s time for men everywhere to do the same.

In related news…

After Kim and Kanye‘s tirade around NYC last Friday, no one is talking about Kris Humphries, or his pedicure habits. Sorry Hump.

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Design Darling: Bobby Berk Pampers Our Party + Challenges YOU in May!

As you know, we launched a head-to-head health showdown last month, aka The Spa & Wellness Challenge. With so much star power on SpaWeek.com, our regularly scheduled Spa Week Daily Health Challenges have been put on hold to accommodate the awesomeness that is Joy Bauer, Dolvett Quince, Elena Brower and Dr. Michelle Copeland, combined. The Spa & Wellness Challenge ends on April 30th (have you entered for the chance to win a $1000 Spa & Wellness Gift Card, yet?) and that’s when we’ll pick up right where we left off with a new expert and a new 10-day challenge. So, just to whet your whistle with what’s to come, we are overjoyed to introduce to you, Design and Organizational Expert, Bobby Berk.
As you may recall, last fall Spa Week tapped Bobby to deck out our first-ever social media lounge at the Fall 2011 Spa Week Media Party in NYC. With killer comfy couches and sexy side tables, Bobby transformed a completely empty space into one of the chicest, most relaxing spots at the event. Many of our media guests camped out at the lounge for an hour or so, sipping Seagram’s and tweeting away… and we’re so excited to announce that for our upcoming Spring Media Event, Bobby will be back to add his accessible yet sophisticated flare to the media party once again.
Who is this Bobby Berk you might ask? And why do we love him so? Bobby, a Texas native, started his career at powerhouses Restoration Hardware and Portico Bed & Bath. He is known for his midcentury style and playful use of acrylic, stainless steel, and wood. You’ve probably seen his designs on HGTV, Bravo, Extreme Home Makeover; the list goes on and on. Best of all, Bobby has truly bridged the gap between the ridiculously high priced yet innovative designs you oh-so desire and the lame cheap-o pieces you find at super stores with zero wow factor.
With Bobby Berk Home store locations in New York, Miami and Atlanta (and an online website/showroom you could spend hours perusing); Bobby is taking over the world, one orange throne-ish chair at a time! And did we mention he was just named one of Miami’s most fashionable men by Miami Magazine? Yes, he just oozes style and creativity and we can’t wait for him to share his lifestyle tips and tricks with you during his challenge.
Sneak Peek: Next month, Bobby’s savvy styling will segue into a full-on design meets organization meets wellness challenge, given to you, exclusively by Bobby himself. We can’t tell you the challenge just yet but let’s just say you’re home and your health will be in excellent hands!

These Guys Are Clueless About Everything Except…

…massages! Yes, some oil would be great to get out that tension, buddy, and NO! No phone calls in the middle of a therapeutic experience such as this. Our spas would agree: relax, turn off your phone, and never get your girlfriend a paperweight.

PS. Remind your massage-loving man friends that they can avoid being the caboose of an awkward bro-massage train by signing up for Spa Week.

PPS. There’s a prequel. It’s called “Guy Spa”.