What is a holiday gift that also aligns with many people’s New Year’s resolutions? The gift of self-care. Whether it’s a facial, massage, or day at the spa, taking time to rest and take care of yourself is just what many of us need after a busy holiday season.
We’ve rounded up skin services and spa treatments from Birmingham’s most trusted providers. Whether for gifting or treating yourself, here’s what’s on our wishlist.
Dermatology and Laser of Alabama: JetFusion Facial
With six facials to choose from, you can’t go wrong with a gift card for a facial from DLA. However, the JetFusion facial looks particularly intriguing, offering several treatments in one facial. It uses compressed air and natural serums to gently transform your skin. This needle-free treatment infuses powerful nutrients deep into your dermis, visibly reducing fine lines and wrinkles while delivering instant radiance. Experience renewed, glowing skin with zero downtime.
Village Dermatology: Laser Hair Removal
We can attest that a HydraFacial at Village Dermatology is worth every penny. However, if you are looking for a gift that will wow your teen or early 20s daughter, a package of laser hair removal sessions can be life-changing. Eliminating ingrown hairs on the bikini line, irritation from shaving underarms, or excess hair above the lip, this gift will be appreciated for years and years to come. If someone is graduating from high school or college, this ensures big results by summer!
Cahaba Dermatology: Hot Stone Massage + Facial
Cahaba Dermatology currently offers several holiday packages, and while they all look great, the New Year’s Renewal Package, for $265, which includes a 60-minute hot stone massage and a 60-minute Hydropeptide Collagen Renew facial, stands out as one that hits all the wants!
Renew Dermatology: Platinum HydraFacial
Looking for the ultimate skin refresh? This enhanced Platinum HydraFacial starts with soothing lymphatic drainage before diving into a deeply satisfying cleanse and exfoliation. Your esthetician will customize the treatment with targeted boosters, finishing with LED therapy to combat aging. Want more? Ask about their luxurious add-on options.
Retreat Day Spa: 3-Hour Retreat Getaway Package
Give the gift of luxurious self-care at The Retreat Day Spa, a Birmingham gem offering everything from massages to organic facials. Their signature Retreat Getaway package delivers three hours of pure bliss: a hot stone massage, Eminence facial, pedicure, aromatherapy or CBD treatment, plus lunch — the ultimate spa escape at $330.
Mockingbird Day Spa: 3.5-Hour Unwind in Time Ritual Package
Escape to a 3.5-hour oasis at this luxurious Trussville spa. Mockingbird Day Spa’s Unwind in Time Ritual package begins with an infrared sauna session before pampering you with an organic body scrub and wrap. Shower and continue your journey with a customized massage and Eminence organic facial, complete with a healthy lunch — an indulgent, relaxing retreat at $400.
Birch Tree Day Spa: 90-Minute Massage
You might book a 30- or 60-minute massage for yourself, but have you ever booked a 90-minute massage? Just the time commitment alone feels decadent. This is why gifting a 90-minute massage is such a treat! Birch Tree Day Spa provides a relaxing retreat in Bluff Park and offers customized 90-minute massages for $165.
(Insider tip: while the 90-minute hot stone Massage is not listed on Birch Tree’s “Massages and Body Treatments” page, you can book a 90-minute hot stone massage for $210. Just click the “book now” button on their homepage, and then click “massages and stretching therapy” for this option.)
Escape Day Spa: Book a Spa Party
Do you have a group of girlfriends who always swap presents during the holidays? Here’s a new idea to consider: book a spa party at Escape Day Spa and give each other what you all REALLY want — the gift of time with each other! There are several spa packages to choose from. And, for that friend we all have whose birthday falls over Christmas and is forever overlooked? Pool your money and buy her SIX 60-minute massages for $550!
The Skin Studio: Gua Sha Glow Facial
Located in Vestavia Hills, The Skin Studio provides over 12 different facials and peels, including the Gua Sha Glow Facial for $100. This treatment harnesses the power of Gua Sha, an ancient practice revolutionizing modern skincare. Using cooling Xiyuan jade stones, this Gua Sha facial lifts and sculpts facial contours while melting away tension. Beyond the immediate glow, this therapeutic technique promotes lasting radiance and natural definition.
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