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Shilpi Madan rounds up six spa treatments that will leave you relaxed and rejuvenated

What: Micronized Marine Algae Treatment
Why: Aquamarine Spa uses Thalgo products to deliver a special vitamin cocktail for your body. First, sip on a special Thalgo tea that contains seaweed for good health. This is followed by an invigorating body wrap, rich in original marine algae, vital minerals and micronutrients. Watch your fatigue and aches fade away, and experience better blood circulation and increased metabolism.
Wallet Attack:Rs 2500
Time taken: 1 hour
Where: Aquamarine Day Spa, 202, Patel House, 2nd Floor, Bomanji Petit Road, Kemps Corner, Mumbai -400005.
Telephone: 022-23811118/9

What: Ocean Rainshower Body Treatment
Why: The Ocean Rainshower Body Treatment revitalises you with a heady mix of spirulina and pure sea salts. The process involves a full body exfoliation, followed by a relaxing spinal massage under the soothing water jets of the special Vichy rain shower.
Time taken: 45 minutes
Wallet Attack: Rs 2000
Where: Quan, JW MArriott, Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai.
Telephone: 022- 66933610

What: Abhyanga
Why: This is an energising full body massage administered by two therapists. The therapists use a herbal oil selected specifically for your body type. After the massage, a steam bath and a hot shower seal the goodness of the Ayurvedic treatment. You feel relaxed right down to the cells of your body.
Time taken: 45 minutes
Wallet Attack: Price on request
Where: Ananda Spa, Narendra Nagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttaranchal.
Telephone: 91-1378-227500.

What: Rudra Spa Manicure and Pedicure
Why: Pressured jets of warm and aromatic water gently massage away niggling aches and pains in your feet. A pedicurist then gives you a lower leg massage and exfoliation (includes callous-softening and removal, cuticle and nail shaping, and foot mask). Club it some pure hand-pampering where your skin is moisturised with a signature Rudra lotion and acupressure massage. Top it off with a gentle scrub mask to exfoliate the hands and arms, and the polish of your choice.
Time taken: An hour and a half
Where: Rudra Spa 1-3-5 Kemps Boulevard Kwality Hse, Kemps Corner, Mumbai 400036
Tel: 022 23872538/23875909

What: Ancient Indian Head Massage
Why: Therapists use bhringraj oil to ease sheer bliss into your scalp with their gentle fingertips. They focus on acupressure points to increase energy flow throughout the body and to provide revitalisation and detoxification. This is followed by a sandalwood oil massage; and also includes a signature Christiaan Georgio's Radiance facial and manicure.
Time taken: Three and a half hours
Wallet Attack: Rs 10,250
Where: Club Oasis, Grand Hyatt, Off Western Express Highway, Santacruz East, Mumbai 400 055.
Telephone: 022- 6676 1117/ 667 61234

What: Hair Spa from L'Oreal Professionnel
Why: Bid goodbye to bad hair days. L’Oreal’s Keratase therapy breathes new life into your hair. Especially if your locks are dry, damaged and rebellious. Relax, as the experts rejuvenate and recondition your hair and scalp.
Time taken: 1 hour
Where: Looks Unisex Salon, Shop no 10, Khan Market, New Delhi, Tel 011-41757233/ 34; Affinity Salon, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi - Tel: 011 41669596/9; b.blunt, Hughes Road, Mumbai,
Telephone: 022 55880301/ 70 and Franck Provost - Telephone: 022 67036971/72
Wallet Attack: Rs 1000 onwards