The time has come, you’ve finally got your long awaited spa days booked and are excitedly packing your bag ready to hit the road. Whether you are heading off for your very first spa break or are just double checking that you haven’t forgotten to pack the essentials, we’ve created a checklist so you don’t get caught short!
Swimwear
This may seem like a given when you’re wondering what to bring to a spa day but often it is the simplest of things that get forgotten! If you are looking to make use of the spa facilities, relaxing in the saunas and unwinding in the Jacuzzi, make sure to pack your favourite comfortable swimwear. You will see spa goers in a range of bikinis and swimsuits so pick out the option that you feel the most comfortable in for the day.
Pool side flip flops
Although some spas will provide you with your very own flip flops to wear, this isn’t always the case. If you are unsure of whether they will be given to you, it is always worth tucking a pair into your bag just in case. Not everybody chooses to walk around in flip flips but it can be more pleasant than being bare foot on slippery tiles and when heading to and from the changing rooms.
Hair ties
When you are thinking of what to bring to a spa day, this is arguably one of the easiest to forget. Keeping your hair out of your face with hair bands, hair clips or headbands is likely to become a welcome addition that will help you fully relax. There’s nothing pleasant about wet hair on your face in the steam room or your hair getting in the way mid treatment!
Cosy clothing
Once you have finished up at the spa, make sure to pack your comfies for the journey home. After a relaxing day of letting your skin breathe, allow any products to soak into your skin with loose fitting clothes and your cosiest loungewear. After drying off after the pool, you’ll be wishing you better considered what to bring to a spa day rather than squeezing into those tight jeans.
Minimal toiletries
Although many people prefer to attend in their makeup, the combination of heavy makeup and spa facilities is not the best. If you feel more confident in makeup during your spa day, opt for waterproof cosmetics and minimal skin products to allow your skin to breathe. When you are ready to leave, having your daily essentials such as moisturiser and deodorant on hand will mean you can head off having reapplied your favourite toiletries.
Your own towel
Again, what to bring to a spa day depends on the location you are heading to as some spas provide you with towels to use for your visit, but definitely make sure to check this out beforehand. Many people carry their towel around the spa facilities with them so they can dry off after jumping out of the pool or leaving the steam room. Top tip: choose a towel which is easy to identify next to others so you can grab yours with ease.