From a snakeskin pedicure to a facial made with bird droppings, these spa services might make you go "ew" as opposed to "ah."
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Japan:
Nibbling-Fish Pedicure
These tiny fish act as pumice stones, which is a nice change from any feet dust flying around the spa. These swimmers don't have teeth so there' no pain involved, but patrons have commented that it does tickle!
These tiny fish act as pumice stones, which is a nice change from any feet dust flying around the spa. These swimmers don't have teeth so there' no pain involved, but patrons have commented that it does tickle!
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California:
Snakeskin Pedicure
For $300, you can have real snakeskin applied to your toenails at Euphoria Lounge and Spa in Monterey, CA. Personally, we'll stick with the design on a nail appliqué instead.
For $300, you can have real snakeskin applied to your toenails at Euphoria Lounge and Spa in Monterey, CA. Personally, we'll stick with the design on a nail appliqué instead.
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Czech
Republic: Beer Bath
This treatment gives a new meaning to "sudsing up." The brew contains hops, which are a natural exfoliant and yeast, which is chock full of vitamins. And as you take a soak in a tub full of beer raised to jacuzzi temps, you'll sweat out skin-clogging toxins. We just wonder if the post-bath smell is as bad as beer breath.
This treatment gives a new meaning to "sudsing up." The brew contains hops, which are a natural exfoliant and yeast, which is chock full of vitamins. And as you take a soak in a tub full of beer raised to jacuzzi temps, you'll sweat out skin-clogging toxins. We just wonder if the post-bath smell is as bad as beer breath.
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Hawaii:
Bird-Poo Facial
Nightengale droppings have had their praises sung in Japan by geishas and Kabuki actors for their brightening and skin-reparative abilities. Don't worry—the poo is UV treated to kill any bacteria before it gets slathered onto your face. Clean poop? Now that's an oxymoron.
Nightengale droppings have had their praises sung in Japan by geishas and Kabuki actors for their brightening and skin-reparative abilities. Don't worry—the poo is UV treated to kill any bacteria before it gets slathered onto your face. Clean poop? Now that's an oxymoron.
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China:
Cupping Massage
This ancient Chinese practice involves placing heated cups that act as vacuums along your spine to rebalance your inner energy. Gwyneth Paltrow is said to be a fan, and although the procedure looks painful, the temporary red welts are the only cringe-worthy side effect.
This ancient Chinese practice involves placing heated cups that act as vacuums along your spine to rebalance your inner energy. Gwyneth Paltrow is said to be a fan, and although the procedure looks painful, the temporary red welts are the only cringe-worthy side effect.
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Pennsylvania:
Chocolate Massage
We're very thankful that chocolate has antioxidants, which in turn, makes us feel better about chowing down on the sweet. It makes sense that The Spa at the Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA offers a full-body chocolate wrap so your skin can reap those benefits too. We have to admit, there's something about being covered in the delectable sauce from head to toe that reminds us of Augustus Gloop from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
We're very thankful that chocolate has antioxidants, which in turn, makes us feel better about chowing down on the sweet. It makes sense that The Spa at the Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA offers a full-body chocolate wrap so your skin can reap those benefits too. We have to admit, there's something about being covered in the delectable sauce from head to toe that reminds us of Augustus Gloop from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
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Russia:
Platza Treatment
Your bare back being thwarted with brooms made of oak-leaf branches gives new meaning to, "Your skin has taken a beating!" The action is said to stimulate blood flow to muscles all while exfoliating your skin. And as the whacks come to an end, a bucket of cold water is poured over you to seal in everything and invigorate your senses, as if you weren't already alert post-experience.
Your bare back being thwarted with brooms made of oak-leaf branches gives new meaning to, "Your skin has taken a beating!" The action is said to stimulate blood flow to muscles all while exfoliating your skin. And as the whacks come to an end, a bucket of cold water is poured over you to seal in everything and invigorate your senses, as if you weren't already alert post-experience.
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For
Purchase: Snail Slime Cream
The secretions from these lackadaisical crawlers are said to be packed with antioxidants and skin-benefiting properties ranging from treating acne to fighting fine lines. The Chilean beauty company Arensburg uses real snail slime in their Arenscaracol skin-care products.
The secretions from these lackadaisical crawlers are said to be packed with antioxidants and skin-benefiting properties ranging from treating acne to fighting fine lines. The Chilean beauty company Arensburg uses real snail slime in their Arenscaracol skin-care products.
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London:
Bull-Semen Facial
Hari's Salon in London no longer offers this treatment, but we think it's far too unique to not mention. A few years ago, those who were in desperate need of hair rehab were waiting for the cows to come home. Hari's Salon would mix bull semen with their special Katera formula to create a rich, protein-packed hair mask that had frizzy-haired clients flocking to the chair.
Hari's Salon in London no longer offers this treatment, but we think it's far too unique to not mention. A few years ago, those who were in desperate need of hair rehab were waiting for the cows to come home. Hari's Salon would mix bull semen with their special Katera formula to create a rich, protein-packed hair mask that had frizzy-haired clients flocking to the chair.
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