HIS & HERS TAKES A LOOK AT THE HIGHLY UNUSUAL SPA TREATMENTS THAT THE RICH AND FAMOUS CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF. INCLUDING ONE OR TWO WE COULD DEFINITELY LIVE WITHOUT!
We’re now exposed more than ever to the lives of our favourite stars, due to the rise of social media which has given us a bigger window into the lives of A–List celebs. Through platforms like Instagram and Snapchat, we’re privy to everything the A-list get up to, from sharing their premium parties and their workouts, to dress fittings and even how they stay looking so fabulous.
Kim Kardashian, a social media icon, and many other celebrities, have shared videos and snaps of their spa sessions — and it isn’t all back massages and pedicures! The A-list will go to great lengths to de-stress and refresh, giving rise to increasingly unusual spa treatments.
The Waterfront Hotel have discussed with us some of the most unique and unusual spa treatments favoured by the famous. If after reading this, you feel inspired to do some relaxation of your own, take a look at the hotel’s spa breaks in Bedfordshire to unwind in pure luxury.
Kim Kardashian’s Vampire facial
The process of a Vampire facial is believed to help with anti-aging, as the platelet plasma that is injected supposedly stimulates the surrounding cells causing them to plump up and increase in volume. The result is reduced wrinkles and fine lines.
You’d be forgiven for thinking Kim Kardashian was dressing up for Halloween or perhaps on the set of a new horror movie when she shared a photo of her blood-covered face. Unfortunately, you’d be wrong — Kim shared the snap shortly after having a vampire facial, a treatment which involves drawing the blood from elsewhere in the body, separating out the platelets and injecting it back into the face.
A Russian favourite – Banya
A Russian banya is similar to a sauna, although it is usually at a lower temperature and features a higher level of super-hot steam. This favourite emerges from Russia. The steam is created by pouring high volumes of water on cast iron that has been heated to 700°C. It causes the body to sweat and therefore supports detoxification.
But what is to love about Banya? Well, It’s far from your standard sauna visit. After you’ve sweated a lot, you’ll receive the Parenie, a treatment which uses hot venik. This fragrant bunch of birch, oak and eucalyptus twigs is used to gently hit, stroke and fan you, releasing essential oils, boosting blood circulation and reducing stress and tension.
To finish — and cool down after being exposed to all that steam — you’ll dip into an ice-cold plunge pool to close your pores. According to one Banya website, celebrities including Justin Bieber and Kate Moss are fans!
Geisha facial
Your opinion of a Geisha facial may change when you find out exactly what it involves, in contrast to it’s delicate and sophisticated name. Victoria and David Beckham are rumoured to be fans of this unusual treatment, whereby faeces from the Japanese nightingale is collected, dried under UV lights and combined with rice bran and water.
The resulting mixture is applied to the face and is said to have exfoliating and purifying qualities than can leave skin looking refreshed.
Leech therapy
A treatment which is definitely not for the squeamish is Leech therapy. Many healthcare professionals have contested the effectiveness of this treatment. Despite this, it has been used by both Demi Moore and Miranda Kerr.
Leech therapy involves applying leeches to the body and allowing them to suck the blood. It is believed that, while the leeches are sucking on your blood, they’re also injecting a number of bioactive peptides into your body which some believe can support anti-aging.
So, are you tempted by any of the above unusual spa treatments? We think we’ll stick with regular facials and massages, and leave the leeches and bird droppings for the celebs!
We’re very proud to bring you this feature in association with the Waterfront Hotel. For some slightly less out-there skincare treatments, please pay a visit to our beauty page.
