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London Hangover Spa Treatments


Friday, November 6, 2009

best-hangover-day-spas.jpgIt can be hard to pick yourself up after a hard night out, and many a London spa is hip to that. While most don't use the unseemly word "hangover" in their marketing brochures, many offer "detox" or "cleansing" treatments for all manner of poisons. And because this is London, where even your spa attendant may be nursing a rough one, they're sympathetic to your pain. We've singled out a few day spas that offer toxin extraction to get you feeling human again -- and in shape for the pub.

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WholeMan

67 New Bond St
London, Greater London, W1S 1, UK

WholeMan's motto is "body maintenance for men," and at the WholeMan store on New Bond Street, the self-grooming modern male can find a product for his every vain need. Beauty treatments include hair removal, eyebrow shaping, and Pre-Party Packages like the Bull of the Ball (60 minutes of back massage, a quick chocolate facial, and a nail shaping) to Party Animal, which includes a salt scrub, oxygen facial, eyebrow tidy, and reviving leg gel application. Come back in the morning after for Real Time Out, a "head to toe experience" that includes a de-stressing massage, plus revitalizing face and stimulating foot treatments, which promise to release muscle tension, boost circulation, and dissolve fatigue. They can also suggest a personalized Detox plan using vitamins and supplements.[link]

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The Sanctuary

12 Floral St
London, Greater London, WC2E 9, UK

Retreat from the head-pounding noise of London to the Sanctuary in Covent Garden. Here, a range of soothing spa treatments include the Marrakeshian La Sultane, where your skin will be exfoliated with exotic Black Olive Soap, which is then washed off with relaxing heated mitts, and followed by a Shea Butter massage from head to toe.[link]

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Spa NK

127 Westbourne Grove
Paddington, Greater London, W11 2, UK




At Spa NK, the world's best spa treatments are offered from the expert specialists, "personally selected for both their healing hands and their calming spirits." Start off in the candlelit relaxing area before your needs are assessed. The Essential Rose Body Coccoon (£55) is a soothing treatment in which you will be exfoliated, then rubbed all over in restorative rose creams, serums and essential oils. No cell phones or newspapers allowed in the spa.[link]

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Ironmonger Row Baths

Ironmonger Row Baths 1-11, Ironmonger Row, Islington, London EC1V, UK

Hungover and broke? We have good news for you. At the Ironmonger Turkish row baths in Islington, do your liver a favor and sweat out toxins in the dry-heat rooms. The Turkish baths also include a steam room, massage and body scrubs from qualified therapists, a plunge pool, and relaxation areas for napping. No need to book -- and prices start at just £6. Cash or local checks only.[link]

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Gentleman's Tonic

31 Bruton Pl
London, Greater London, W1J 6, UK

This boozily titled men's grooming emporium offers a spa treatment called the Hemingway, recommended for gentlemen "after a heavy night of drinking and bull fighting." This manly 135-minute treatment includes a hair of the bull Bloody Mary, aromatherapy facial, and a massage. £140.[link]

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Elemis

Lancashire Ct
London, Greater London, W1S 1, UK

The Elemis day spa in tony Mayfair doesn't use the H word, but you can discreetly check yourself in for a Complete Spa Detox, where after 2.5 hours, the "detoxifying powers of essential oils and marine extracts give your body a kick start." Let the gentle hands at Elemis exfoliate you with Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow, cocoon you in a warm Cellutox Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap, and finish you off with citrus Deep Tissue Muscle Massage for a "total body detox," all for £200. Or if that's too much for you, the Floating Ocean Riches offers a "complete face and body recharge" with the warm Cellutox Aroma Spa Ocean Float, followed by a refreshing citrus Well-Being Back Massage, and Advanced Anti-Aging or Skin Solutions Facial.[link]

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Bliss London

Sloane Ave
Kensington, Greater London, SW3 3, UK

The trademarked Hangover Herbie treatment at Bliss London is not coy about its goal to rid you of the consequences of your hard night out. Promising not to use "one bit of poking, prodding, or overly intensive pummeling," it claims to be "the perfect pick for post-reveling recuperation." This means a purifying essential oil and body wrap, cleansing and revitalizing mask for your mug, 15-minute foot massage, "skin-saving" oxygen spray, and your choice of an electrolyte and hydration boosting Fresh Frothie treatment. 105 minutes, £170.[link]

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