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Day spa offers $10 haircuts for a cause

Haircuts for first-time customers at Tranquility Day Spa and Salon will cost a mere $10 in March.

Usually haircuts at the spas at 15125 Washington St., Suite 304 in Haymarket and at 10360 Portsmouth Road in Manassas average $60.
Hair coloring for first-time customers will be $50.

All of the proceeds will go to Securing Emergency Resources through Volunteer Efforts, a local charity that serves the homeless.

Gloria Harding, co-owner of the spas, said the economy drove her to offer the deals.

“In light of the economic situation that we’re in here, I wanted to find a way that I could give back to the community and also help our business grow at the same time,” Harding said.

Harding chose to help SERVE because of what SERVE does.

“We have a personal relationship with SERVE. They have a wonderful program there and they help feed and clothe people who are here locally,” Harding said. “We’re a local business and we want to help people who are are in our neighborhood.”

The offer also gives people who can’t afford services the chance to visit the spas that have been recognized by Washingtonian and Northern Virginia magazines as two of the top spas in the area.

“There are a lot of people in the community who would love to come and have services at Tranquility, but maybe they can’t afford it,” Harding said. “People love to spend money on things that make them look and feel better and at the same time help a good cause. It’s a great combo.”

Harding has never tried anything like the $10 haircut offer before, so she doesn’t know how busy the spas will get.

“I’m stepping out on faith,” she said.

Harding also encouraged other companies in the area to remember local charities.

“I cannot say enough about how important that is. Some times I think local business owners get distracted with wanting to help lots of different organizations when really we’ve got to take care of our people right here at home first,” Harding said.

Walk-ins and appointments will be accepted.

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Spas create deals and discounts for slumping economy

With the economy slumping, facials and massages might not be a top priority for consumers on a budget.

But America’s top spas, gathered in New York recently for the annual meeting of the International Spa Association, are trying to make it as easy as possible for visitors to indulge without breaking into the piggy bank.

Heated black basalt stones and cool white marble stones are used in massage therapy at the Miraval Life in Balance Spa in Catalina, Arizona.

“You can still go and have a spa experience without spending a ton of money,” says Veronica Cole of the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa in Ojai, California. “Many spas, like ours, offer use of our facilities with one treatment, so you can come spend hours relaxing.”

In other words, if you can’t afford a weekend or overnight stay, consider booking one massage or scrub at a destination spa, which usually entitles you to use the pool, steam room and other facilities for the day.

The Ojai Valley Inn, located not far from Los Angeles, is a destination spa known for its blooming lavender gardens and an approach that draws on Native American spa traditions.

Cole said carving out an hour or two and hanging out at the spa can be relaxing enough to make you feel like you’re on a mini-vacation.

Jaime Huffman of the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville, NC, said more 50-minute massages have been made available recently instead of more expensive 80-minute massages. The Cliff House Resort & Spa in Ogunquit, Maine, offers a $99 spa sampler on Sundays.

Booking midweek is usually cheaper than weekend trips, and spa owners suggest asking about specials like a mother-daughter discount or a family discount. Many spas have them but don’t necessarily talk them up.

Spas are still growing despite the economy: 138 million people visited spas around the country last year, according to the most recent industry figures from the International Spa Association. And spa revenue in 2007 was $10 billion, the organization said, up from just over $9 billion the year before. Data for 2008 show that spas continue to grow, the association said.

Spa operators also suggest considering a spa vacation as an alternative to going to Europe or taking some other big trip. There’s rarely a need to drive once you’re at a destination spa, so you won’t be spending money on gas. And an all-inclusive booking means that lodging, food, pools, the locker room and other amenities and facilities like hot tubs and steam rooms are included in the cost.

“You can really retreat to a spa, and there are no unaccounted costs because you pay upfront,” said Lola Roeh, general manager of the Osthoff Resort, which is home to the Aspira Spa spas in Elkhart Lake, WI. “You can chose to add on costs, like additional treatments, but that’s up to you.”

Destination spas can be pricey — $500 for a weekend or more — but it’s possible to cut other costs if you decide to vacation at one. The Lodge at Woodloch, about two hours outside of New York in Hawley, Pa., is far enough away from the city that visitors can feel like they’re on a real vacation, but close enough to take a bus or train from Manhattan and save on gas. And you don’t have to stay a week or five days; many spas offer two-night stays that can still be relaxing.

Many other spas are outside of major metropolitan areas, like Kohler’s newest day spa in southwest suburban Burr Ridge. The company, known for its faucets, paired a showroom with the spa so clients can sit in whirlpools or fancy tubs and do shopping for remodeling, too.

Along with tips for spagoers on a budget, other themes emerged at the spa meeting. Here are five trends shaping today’s spa experience.

BUSY BEES: Many spas are catering to the stresses on busy workers. The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg spas in Williamsburg, Va., is offering a Wi-Fi massage geared toward the muscles you use when you’re at the computer. Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, N.Y., offers meditation to help calm nerves.

THE FIRST TIME: Ginn Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Fla., offers a clothed massage — for people who are afraid of going in the buff to a treatment. A survey of spagoers last year found 70 percent who hadn’t tried a massage were uncomfortable with being naked or partially naked. This massage eases people into the treatment — and hopefully allows them to feel more comfortable to go full Monty later on.

COUPLES TOO: Ginny Lopis of the Lodge at Woodloch says she’s seeing more and more couples booking spa getaways. At least half the guests these days are male, she says. “It’s really not just for ladies anymore,” she said. “We get husbands and boyfriends here who really enjoy it.” Other spas say they are seeing more couples, also.

GO GREEN: Spas are getting greener, from homeopathic treatments at the JW Marriott Spa Collection to an eco-friendly spa at Mohonk Mountain House that uses organic products made from locally grown ingredients. The Kohler spas are big on water conservation and use eco-friendly shower heads and toilets.

DISTINGUISH FROM THE MASSES: With more than 18,000 spas around the country, establishments are distinguishing themselves by offering unique treatments and products. The Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts spas offer a lava shell neck treatment, which uses shells, applied in the same way that heated stones are sometimes used in massage. The Lake Austin Spa Resort outside Austin, Texas, offers yoga and spa treatments for those with asthma and allergies.

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Massage, hair salon customers watching dollars

Residents are stretching out the time between massage appointments and getting creative with hair color at Ahwatukee Foothills and Tempe salons to save money in today’s sluggish economy.

Several Ahwatukee and Tempe salon and spa owners say they expect their revenue and number of customers for this year will either remain the same as in 2007 or grow at a smaller rate year over year than it has in the past. In recent months business has been slower than normal at this time of year, they said.

Many are offering specials to lure clients.

“There’s no question the economy is affecting our business,” Richard Behr, managing director of the Arizona Grand Resort, said. “People are being much more strategic in how they spend their money.”

He said revenue generated at the resort’s spa, off Baseline Road near Interstate 10, was about $3,000 less in the first 21 days of November this year compared with the same period in 2007. But he said the number of spa treatments was about the same.

The economy has also slowed growth at Massage Envy locations at 3820 E. Ray Road in Ahwatukee and 315 W. Elliot Road in Tempe, co-owner Jon Brovitz said.

Brovitz, who owns the stores with his wife Bonnie, estimates 52,625 massages will be given this year at the two stores. That’s a 2.1 percent increase over 2007, he said. The Ahwatukee and Tempe stores sold 51,531 massages in 2007, a 15.4 percent increase over 2006, he said.

“The economy has definitely had an impact on all businesses,” Brovitz said.

Still, customers are increasingly seeking stress relief and memberships continue to grow, he said.

“They want to get away . . . escape from all the things going on right now,” he said.

At Adam Pink Salon in Ahwatukee, customers are waiting longer between appointments to get haircuts and colors, co-owner Adam Pink said. Some will have their gray hair blended in to the other colors so they don’t have to get it dyed as often, Pink said.

The salon saw the same number of customers during October this year as it did in October 2007 but revenue during that period is down 5 to10 percent, he said.

“If they are laid off or slower in their business they’re not going to come in as often,” Pink said.

But he said beauty salons offer a diversion in today’s economy.

“It’s something that makes them feel good about themselves,” he said.

Business has also been slower at Belle Mélange Salon in Ahwatukee.

The salon did 10 facials or peels in November 2007, but had done none this November as of Nov. 26, owner Shaunte Fox said.

“The economy has hit everyone and though people still want to keep up their beauty regimens . . . they are finding ways to do it less expensively,” she said via e-mail.

Just For You Salon and Spa in Tempe expects to generate the same amount of revenue for this year as it did in 2007, owner Loretta Wilson said.

“We’re financially strong,” she said. “The economy will turn around pretty soon. You have to stay positive.”

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Report on Global Spa Economy Released

SRI International has released a report on behalf of the Global Spa Summit, describing the growth of the industry worldwide.

The global spa economy is estimated to be more than $250 billion, according to a major report unveiled this week at the 2008 Global Spa Summit in New York .

Prepared by SRI International on behalf of The Global Spa Summit, the first-ever Global Spa Economy Report represents the most comprehensive effort yet to quantify the rapidly expanding global spa industry. More than 220 industry leaders from around the world attended this year’s summit, which was highlighted by keynote speeches from hotelier Ian Schrager and Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States and vice chairman of Canyon Ranch.

The report’s estimate, which looked at the year 2007, includes $60.3 billion in core spa industry revenues, such as spa facilities, capital investments, education, consulting, media, associations, and events, and $194 billion in spa-related hospitality, tourism, and real estate.

When broader spa-related industries such as beauty, nutrition, and fitness were factored into the equation, last year’s global health and wellness market exceeded $1 trillion, according to the report. The one-year snapshot makes the spa sector one of the first industries to organize at a global level and analyze its own worldwide impact.

The report also found that 1.2 million workers were employed in more than 71,600 spas worldwide in 2007. During the same period, capital investment in spas approached $13 billion, with continued expansion on the horizon.

“The spa industry is growing at a breakneck pace, but its diversity and scope have always made it difficult to quantify its size and financial strength, as well as to harness the full power of its collaborative voice, For the first time ever, this report shows decision-makers from investors to policymakers to the industry’s own leaders just how big the industry is, and how integral it is to the global economy.”

In a breakdown of spa revenues by nation, the United States emerges on top, with earnings of more than $12 billion, followed by Japan at $5.7 billion and Germany at $3.8 billion. The list continues with France, Italy, the United Kingdom and China.

The report’s findings derive from interviews with over 50 high-level industry executives; 1,000 responses to a global survey of industry sources; and data collected from more than 210 countries – ten times more than in previous spa industry reviews. The study defined spas as establishments that promote wellness through the provision of therapeutic and other professional services aimed at renewing body, mind, and spirit.

The study was conducted by SRI International, a worldwide independent research firm originally founded as the Stanford Research Institute

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