Looks like this is my week of beauty. Yesterday the haircut and now a sunless tan at Artesia. I am good looking!
I stopped by the tough-to-find Artesia Spa & Salon (very end of Fifth Avenue and up the large staircase) to get a sunless tan spray. Now, I have never gotten a fake tan of any sort before, but with the threat of cancer and wrinkles nipping at my heels its time to think a little differently.
Do I want to be tan? Yes. Do I want sun damage and an early death? No. So hello Spray Sun from Artesia.
The spa’s decor is beautiful, both chic and relaxing with large windows in the hair salon and comforting darkness in the relaxation room and private rooms. Candles, paintings, swaths of fabric, incredibly lush furniture and a tame waterfall adorn the place.
It is no wonder then that, there was quite a bustle of clientele there when I arrived this afternoon with San Diegans getting highlights, massages, and haircuts. I also saw that there was an impressive manicure and pedicure room that although empty today, was quite impressive.
Since I was a virgin to this tan process I did not have a clue what to expect. I was lead to the relaxation area while Olga prepped my room. I was then instructed to loose my robe and lie down in a 5-inch deep bath to be rubbed for 15 minutes with exfoliating creams that were rough, but still left my skin feeling soft after it was washed away.
The whole tub event was both relaxing and soothing. I felt like I was being baptized and cleansed or something. It was the décor and tub. They had a spiritual tone. Got to love that.
The actual spray was detailed and effective and I felt very welcome by both women I interacted with. Also, my esthetician made me feel very at ease in general and incredibly comfortable with being nude. A+.
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