1. Dress the Part
What’s the very first thing you do at a spa? Put your street
clothes in a locker and slip into the thickest, softest robe imaginable. So why
not invest in the elegant Enchante Home Turkish Cotton Bath Robe? Made of
combed cotton and available in four classic colors, the super-cozy robe
features a shawl collar, removable belt and a handy loop for hanging on the
back of a door.
2. A Bright Light (and So Much More)
Whether you’re slathering on a hydrating facial mask or tweezing your eyebrows, every good spa bath needs a lighted mirror. We’re partial to Homewerks Makeup Mirror, a multitasking dynamo that features 5x magnification and an LED light. Best of all, there’s a built-in Bluetooth speaker, so you can wirelessly stream your favorite spa playlist or meditation app while you enjoy a little pampering. And while talking on the phone is discouraged at most day spas, feel free to avail yourself of this smart mirror’s hands-free speaker and microphone should you decide to catch up with your bestie while you’re soaking your cares away.
3. Elevate Your Bath Ritual
There’s nothing quite like sinking into a luxurious bubble bath after an especially hard day. If a glass of wine and a good book elevate the experience, treat yourself to Hastings Home Bamboo Wood Bathtub Caddy. It not only expands to fit most standard bathtubs, but it includes a handy, no-tip opening for a wine glass and a waterproof, cloth-covered metal rest that prevents books and devices from slipping into the water — and interrupting your soak.
4. Take a Deep Breath
One of the first things most visitors notice when they enter a day spa is the crisp, clean fragrance in the air. To replicate this soothing olfactory sensation, take a match to one of Luma Base’s Fresh Collection Candles. A combination of paraffin and soy, the collection’s three different candles — fresh linen, relaxing spa, spring shower — come housed in glass jars with silver lids. You can expect each candle to cast a glow and a gorgeous scent for up to 55 hours.
5. Treat Yourself to Luxe Bath Towels
For a true spa experience, you’ll want to wrap yourself in something soft and cozy while you’re pampering yourself at home. The generous, 30-by-54-inch Amrapur Overseas 4-Piece White Cotton Bath Towel Set gets noticeably softer with each laundering, plus they’re made of Oeko-Tex® certified fibers, which are healthy for the environment. Though most spas favor fluffy white towels, these come in six beautiful colors, including blush and eucalyptus.
6. Enjoy a Spa Shower Every Day of the Week
For the full day-spa experience, consider swapping your old showerhead for a cascading rainfall model. And installing a fancy new fixture won’t necessarily cost a fortune: Many of the new rain showerheads will set you back less than $35, and they fit most standard shower arms. One standout is the Project Source Chrome Shower Head, a sleek, simple design that delivers a steady eight-inch-wide rainwater shower much like you’d expect to find at a fancy spa or hotel.