The first massage appointment can come with surprisingly practical questions. What should you wear? Will you need to change? What should remain covered? Is it acceptable to keep some clothing on?
These are reasonable questions, and a professional spa should answer them without making you feel awkward. If you are preparing for a massage appointment in Ikeja, here is what you need to know.
Wear Something Comfortable to the Spa
Choose loose, simple clothing that is easy to remove and put back on. A relaxed dress, T-shirt and trousers, tracksuit or other comfortable outfit can make preparation easier.
Avoid complicated clothing, excessive jewelry or anything you would worry about wrinkling. You may also want to remove valuable accessories before leaving home rather than storing several items during the treatment.
Your arrival outfit does not usually determine the massage technique. It simply helps you feel comfortable before and after the session.
Will You Need to Undress?
This depends on the type of massage and your comfort level. Oil-based table massage is often performed directly on the skin, but professional draping should protect your privacy throughout the session. Only the area being worked on should be uncovered.
Some massage styles may be performed through clothing or require less changing. Ask the spa what applies to the treatment you selected.
You should never feel pressured to remove more clothing than you are comfortable removing. Tell the therapist your boundaries before the session begins so the treatment can be adjusted where possible.
What Does Professional Draping Mean?
Draping refers to using sheets or towels to keep the client appropriately covered during massage. The therapist adjusts the covering only around the area being treated and replaces it before moving elsewhere.
A professional treatment should maintain privacy when you are changing and throughout the massage. The therapist should knock or otherwise confirm before re-entering the room.
If anything about the setup makes you uncomfortable, speak up immediately. You can request an adjustment, decline work on a particular area or end the session.
Think About What Happens Afterwards
Massage oils or lotions may remain lightly on the skin after treatment, so choose clothing that is comfortable and easy to wash. If your appointment is part of a spa package, ask whether you will change again between services.
Avoid planning an outfit that requires lengthy styling immediately afterwards. Give yourself a few extra minutes to dress, check your belongings and leave without rushing.
Other Things to Bring
You generally need only your phone, payment method and relevant appointment information. The spa should provide the basic towels, sheets and treatment materials needed for the service.
Before massage, share relevant health information, preferred pressure and areas you do not want treated. What you communicate is more important than what you wear.
Book Your Massage With Confidence
A professional massage appointment should feel clear, respectful and comfortable from arrival to departure. Ask questions before booking if you are uncertain about clothing, draping or treatment procedures.
Sweet Brook Massage Spa provides professional massage treatments in a calm and private environment in Ikeja, Lagos.
Choose your preferred massage and book an appointment with Sweet Brook when you are ready to relax
