With this month being Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to share some of the exceptional benefits that spa-ing can have on the mind, body and soul – no matter who you are.
Whatever our gender identity, we are all humans that need to go inwards and switch off from the outside world. Thought of as a luxury, but really more of a well-being necessity, heading to the spa every now and then is a great way for men to come back to themselves. Normalising visiting the spa as a man, helps us all to build a society where looking after mental well-being is a priority, whatever our gender.
Following the midst of the pandemic, Professional Beauty found that 22% of males now want to take better care of their well-being and 40% said being gifted a spa day would benefit them. Although, while it’s positive that more & more men are challenging the myth that spa-ing is only for women, 36% of men, and those who identify as male, still feel as though there is a social stigma that self-care and spas are feminine spaces. That’s why having an inclusive industry is so important.
Here at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel, we have seen a rise in people seeking more balance in their lives and taking better care of themselves, and that includes men. We’ve always ensured that our spa menu and overall offerings help to make men feel as though they belong. Of course, when men spa, they’ll often want something a bit different to women, so to be an inclusive industry, it’s all about understanding what it is that men want to experience. This will usually involve a more physically effective and simple approach that doesn’t incorporate anything too experimental. For example, on average, men would usually prefer a simple facial over being cocooned in a strong-smelling mud wrap!
While most of our treatments are suitable for anyone, the below experiences are perfect for males this Mental Health Awareness Month:
- Age Rebel Facial (£95 for 60 minutes): As an effective, age-defying facial, this treatment delivers immediate results. Transforming tired looking skin, this facial includes a brush cleanse, steam, enzyme peel, massage and toning mask to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
- Back, Face & Scalp Treatment with or without hot stones (from £115 for 90 minutes): A very popular choice among male visitors to our spa, this is a hero treatment. Delivering triple results targeted at three areas, this treatment features a back exfoliation and massage, a calming facial and a relaxing scalp massage
- MENS Personalise Facial, Shoulder, Neck and Scalp Massage (£85 for 60 minutes): Whether the skin needs a deep cleanse, healthy glow or ultra-hydration, we always recommend this personalised treatment for men. Combining a relaxing shoulder, neck, face and scalp massage with a double cleanse, exfoliation and steam, this treatment can be completely tailored to anyone’s skin needs
You can find the full list of men spa treatments on our website here.
Let us know which one you go for!
Until next time,
The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel Team x