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Dianna GStudent Day Spa - as good as any other day spa
June 17th 2008 01:36
I had some trepidation about booking a treatment at this Student Day Spa of the Australian Academy of Beauty Therapy, after an experience in a student massage centre. Granted, my masseur was a Greek version of Sven but I didn’t relish paying $35 for an hour of bruising. But the 2-hour Ultimate Facial for only $75 was just too good to pass up and worth at least a try.
The day spa in North Strathfield (they also have one in Bella Vista) resembles any professional day spa I’ve been to – soft-coloured walls, muted lighting, beauty products on display, flowers on tables a long hall of closed doors and women in coats talking in low voices.
The Ultimate Facial treatment is their most intensive facial treatment and includes deep cleansing, exfoliation, blackhead treatment, AHA peel, gentle lymph drainage, lash tint, brow shape and tint, half-hour massage of face, neck, shoulders and upper back, collagen treatment mask, hand and foot massage, and pressure point scalp massage.
My beautician, I’ll call her P for now, led me into a cosy, dimly lit room with relaxing music playing in the background – not just a trickle of water or the whooshing of the wind, mind you (both sounds which make me want to go to the toilet) but melodious chanting that reminded me of the Gladiator soundtrack. Anyway, P appeared quite professional, unobtrusive (totally understood the need for silence) and only spoke when I needed to move, and softly at that. My only gripe was her rather boisterous slathering of a couple of products on my face that I’d get gunk in my eyes or at the corners of my lips, but hell I’ve had worse treatment and paid twice as much for half the time so I wasn’t going to complain much. Besides that, I honestly thought I struck it lucky that day and they gave me one of their trainers instead – until the trainer came in mid-way through and started quizzing P about my skin analysis and her prescribed treatment. P’s answers earned approval which made me wonder what would happen if the beautician had mis-analysed my skin and gave me the wrong treatment.
But the best thing was the massage. I’ve had beauticians who have been more concerned about preserving their Elvira-like manicure than their clients so it was pleasantly surprising to have such a firm massage that soon lulled me to sleep. Pity P had to cut it short due to my pregnancy. What was good was that they remembered that I am pregnant (unlike the previous ones I’d been to when I had to constantly remind them) and so they didn’t use any of the electrical treatments on me.
Although my face was a little oily when I came out (leading hubby to ask why my face was so sweaty), it turned soft and supple the day after and no breakouts were experienced. It’s no wonder these guys get booked out, especially on Saturdays (they’re not open on Sundays) and bookings are essential at least a month before. For the service, the treatment was definitely more than the mere $75 I paid for and I’ll definitely be going back again.
If you’re interested in becoming a beautician yourself and running your own salon, these guys obviously provide the training required with their highly qualified teachers and latest technologies. For more information, check out their website
The Ultimate Facial treatment is their most intensive facial treatment and includes deep cleansing, exfoliation, blackhead treatment, AHA peel, gentle lymph drainage, lash tint, brow shape and tint, half-hour massage of face, neck, shoulders and upper back, collagen treatment mask, hand and foot massage, and pressure point scalp massage.
My beautician, I’ll call her P for now, led me into a cosy, dimly lit room with relaxing music playing in the background – not just a trickle of water or the whooshing of the wind, mind you (both sounds which make me want to go to the toilet) but melodious chanting that reminded me of the Gladiator soundtrack. Anyway, P appeared quite professional, unobtrusive (totally understood the need for silence) and only spoke when I needed to move, and softly at that. My only gripe was her rather boisterous slathering of a couple of products on my face that I’d get gunk in my eyes or at the corners of my lips, but hell I’ve had worse treatment and paid twice as much for half the time so I wasn’t going to complain much. Besides that, I honestly thought I struck it lucky that day and they gave me one of their trainers instead – until the trainer came in mid-way through and started quizzing P about my skin analysis and her prescribed treatment. P’s answers earned approval which made me wonder what would happen if the beautician had mis-analysed my skin and gave me the wrong treatment.
But the best thing was the massage. I’ve had beauticians who have been more concerned about preserving their Elvira-like manicure than their clients so it was pleasantly surprising to have such a firm massage that soon lulled me to sleep. Pity P had to cut it short due to my pregnancy. What was good was that they remembered that I am pregnant (unlike the previous ones I’d been to when I had to constantly remind them) and so they didn’t use any of the electrical treatments on me.
Although my face was a little oily when I came out (leading hubby to ask why my face was so sweaty), it turned soft and supple the day after and no breakouts were experienced. It’s no wonder these guys get booked out, especially on Saturdays (they’re not open on Sundays) and bookings are essential at least a month before. For the service, the treatment was definitely more than the mere $75 I paid for and I’ll definitely be going back again.
If you’re interested in becoming a beautician yourself and running your own salon, these guys obviously provide the training required with their highly qualified teachers and latest technologies. For more information, check out their website
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Comment by Lara M
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Did u like the products they used?
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Kylie, I used to think people that went to these things were glorified guinea pigs but I seriously recommend this.
Comment by Mrs M
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North Strathfield isn't that far from me. I'm very excited. It sounds divine. Thanks for sharing your secrets lovely.
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Mrs M