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For Christmas, I was gifted the "Pamper Me" Package, which included a 30 minute relaxation massage, hour long dermalogica facial, and manicure/pedicure. Despite visiting Aroma many times for waxing, I was somewhat hesitant about their spa services. I won't be again.
I was welcomed upstairs (which is far more quiet and serene than the main floor), by my esthetician, or "skin therapist", whose name I cannot remember but started with a T. I wish I could because she was fantastic.
The first service was the massage. At first I was nervous. I'm used to RMT massages with someone's elbow squeezing the air out of me and relieving my overworked muscles. This was completely different, and unbelievably relaxing. After thirty minutes being rubbed by oily baby hands I was putty.
Next up: the facial. I have to admit, this was only my second facial ever, but it was truly fantastic. "T" went through step by step explaining the products she used, what she saw under the super bright light she used, and explained some at-home treatments I should try (without once trying to sell me any product).
After the facial came a spa manicure and pedicure. Usually I go to the cheep and cheerful Korean-run salons on Bloor street when my toes and fingers need some love, and while I often have a great polish it never comes with the patience, time, parafin wax, or conversation that these did. She spent at least 45 minutes on both my hands and feet, and, nearly 2 weeks later my toes still look amazing.
All in all this was an amazing experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to pamper themselves or a loved on.
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