Let’s be so for real right now: We are all tired, and we all need to sit down—if even just for a minute. While it may sound a little crazy to say: Sometimes when you already have a lot on your plate, having to book a spa day, then somehow transport yourself or whomever else to said spa, then get back home, it can just feel like yet another thing to do. But what if I told you you didn’t need to leave your house at all? What if I told you you could get the same feeling with only a short commute to your bathroom?
Sometimes there are few things more relaxing than creating an at-home spa day. Whether it be for yourself or a loved one, the feeling of being able to craft a tranquil vibe that taps all your senses—and puts them at ease—is unmatched.
Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to create the atmosphere of a spa at home—you’ll just need a few essential products to help you do it. To get you started, read on to discover some of the best spa-day-at-home ideas anyone can pull off, no matter the size of your space.
What do you need to have a spa day at home?
Spas are about more than just the services they offer—the ambiance is an important part of the experience as well. So when you’re putting together an at-home spa, you’ll want to keep in mind that everything from fragrance to lighting is going to matter.
To create a mellow atmosphere, you’ll either want to dim or completely turn off the regular bathroom lighting. Then—and you’re going to love what I’m going to say next—save on your next electric bill by grabbing our Temple Oud Candle. You can use anywhere from one to three depending on the size of your space. They can be placed either on a safe area of your sink or in a corner of your bath or shower where it won’t have contact with anything flammable. Light your candle(s) 10 minutes before you want your at-home spa day to begin. This will ensure Cécred’s signature Temple Oud scent has filled the room.
Next, you’ll want to have your favorite wash day products on hand. For a wash-and-go, either our Double Cleanse Kit with Moisturizing Deep Conditioner or Double Cleanse Kit with Hydrating Conditioner will give you the best home salon feel. Use the former for thicker, drier hair, while the latter is best for finer strands.
For anyone whose hair needs a little extra oomph in terms of moisture and repair, trust that the Fortifying Treatment Kit, which includes the Fermented Rice & Rose Protein Ritual, Reconstructing Treatment Mask, and Nourishing Hair Oil is exactly what the doctor ordered.
How can I make my house like a spa?
If you think about it, you can get a manicure, a massage, or a wash and blowout pretty much anywhere, but it’s not always relaxing and laid back. What makes spas so special is the sensorial touch they add to the experience. To make your home like a spa, fill it with a gorgeous scent using the Temple Oud Candle, turn your regular lights down low, and get ready to wind down and let the pampering begin.
How to Give Your Wife a Spa Day at Home
1. Lie. Yes, seriously.
In order to create a relaxing home salon environment, you’ll need to get her out and away from the bathroom. This is your time to earnestly make something up. Use your imagination! Tell her something’s broken in there and you’re going to fix it. Say you got her favorite meal and it’s waiting for her in the kitchen—you catch the drift. Feel free to make your story as dramatic as need be if that means it will buy you some extra time.
2. Set the mood
You’ll need a few products to get started. First, place one to three Temple Oud Candles around the bathroom in safe, stable spots to spark a sense of ease. Make sure to light them around 10 minutes before you bring her in to ensure the stunning fragrance fills the room—this is key, and ironically one of the most underrated home salon ideas. Next, set up her to-go wash day products, whether it be the Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub, Hydrating Conditioner, Restoring Hair & Edge Drops.
3. Invite her in to enjoy
Bring your lady to the bathroom and let her indulge in her brand new oasis. If she’s up for it, one of the best hair salon at home ideas is to actually wash your wife’s hair for her to really put her at ease. And of course, don’t forget to finish up with a scalp massage using our Nourishing Hair Oil. Then be sure to have the signature Cécred Full Zip Hoodie on deck for her to cozy up in afterwards. Bonus points for anyone who creates an at-home spa kit using Cécred's Travel Size products and Cosmetics Bag with all her favorite products in travel size, so she can take them on the go.