The Journal

Gifts and events · Paris 10 min read

Luxury experience gift in Paris: Sezame, Staycation, Smartbox and Wonderbox compared on venues, validity and prices.

Spa guides 8 min read

First time at a spa: booking, dress code, typical schedule, budget and etiquette to make your first visit stress free.

Gifts and events · Paris 7 min read

Hen party at a spa in Paris: group packages, private hire, budget per person, schedule and pitfalls to avoid for a successful celebration.

Spa guides 3 min read

Hammam vs spa vs sauna: heat, humidity, treatments, prices and tips to choose the right experience in Paris.

Spa guides · Paris 3 min read

How to choose a spa in Paris: type of venue, budget, facilities, location and reviews. The criteria to find the right address.

Spa guides · Paris 3 min read

Couples spa in Paris: double treatment room, private jacuzzi, private hammam. Selection criteria, budgets for two and booking tips.

Gifts and events · Paris 3 min read

Spa day gift in Paris: gift card, gift box or direct booking, budgets, validity period and tips to choose well.

Beauty and waxing 2 min read

Spa manicure and pedicure: treatment steps, cosmetic vs medical pedicure, gel polish, durations and prices in Paris.

Beauty and waxing 2 min read

Oriental sugar waxing: ingredients, how a session works, pain level, how long results last and prices in Paris institutes and hammams.

Facial treatments 2 min read

How often to get a professional facial: every 4 to 6 weeks depending on age and skin type, with the right routine between sessions.

Facial treatments 3 min read

Facial treatment by skin type: hydrating, purifying, soothing or anti-ageing. Protocols, durations and prices in Paris beauty institutes.

Massages · Paris 2 min read

At-home massage in Paris: booking, how the session works, equipment, average prices and tips to prepare your space.