Sheer “Bliss.”

For my birthday (01/21…write it down) my fabulous colleagues gave me a gift certificate to Bliss Spa…which has Atlanta locations either in the W Midtown or W Downtown.
I had been saving it for a special occasion, but it was this Saturday when I finally got around to noticing how dull and tired my skin was looking after all of this running around, so I booked an appointment in Midtown for the “triple oxygen treatment™” immediately.

Y’all. Now THIS is a spa.

I walked in to their adorable reception area and my ADD kicked in at once. Their products have the cutest packaging, they really suck you in. (But bonus: they’re also amazing. I have been purchasing their skin masks for eons at Sephora. DK turned me on to them and homegirl does NOT mess around when it comes to her skin.)

The bubbly and gracious receptionist led me to their lounge area and showed me where I would wait for my esthetician – a bright, cheery, lavendar-scented room where an array of herbal teas, chilled water, and snacks (brownie bites, cucumber slices, wheat crackers, and a cheese tray!) awaited me.

She then directed me to the bathroom where I found a spacious locker in which to store my stuff and a velvety robe and “spa slippers” in my size. (The “spa slippers” were a pair of blue Havianas. I slid my silver ones off and theirs on…) She also showed me their pristine showers (complete with a eucalyptus button and a steamer) and their sauna. Oh, and the sinks are equipped with pumps with every kind of Bliss product you could ever wish for. I’d move in tomorrow.

Anyway, I sat reading all my favorite magazines (they even had Oprah!) for a few moments and then Tamiko, my esthetician, came to get me.

Then I proceeded to have THE BEST FACIAL OF MY LIFE.

Ok here’s what Bliss has to say about this facial:

the triple oxygen treatment™
Our most famous (and red-carpet-revered) facial!

Get your glow on with this perennially popular all-around complexion reviver. It includes an intensive cleansing, exfoliating fruit acid wash, pre-extraction oxygen wrap, necessary extractions, calming oxygen milk mask, hydrating enzyme pack, and vitaminized oxygen spray. It’s like a breath of fresh air for your face, literally.

I had to really try to stay awake for all of it, I was so relaxed. All of the treatments felt (and smelled!) divine, you also receive a neck and shoulder, scalp, hand, and foot massage over the 75 minute treatment.

Oh and my skin? Amazing. I’m a new woman for real.

At the end of my treatment, Tamiko discreetly mentioned that she remembered that I said I felt like my skin was dull and suffering from my stage makeup, so she suggested I try the “Steep Clean” masque once a week to combat that problem.

I decided to purchase this product, but I really appreciated the fact that my facial did not feel like a prolonged marketing presentation, as it sometimes does with other spas. I’m picky about my skincare and while I appreciate suggestions, I don’t want to come out of there feeling pressured to buy an entire new skin regimen and…I kind of don’t want to talk while I’m having my facial. Tamiko was perfect. I adored her personality and she really knew what she was doing.

It IS a little pricier than most facials around town ($160 as opposed to $130 for the custom facial at the Spa Intercontinental at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead, my other favorite, or $85 at Natural Body which is also lovely) but it really was fantastic and amazing and precisely what I needed. I recommend Bliss 110%.

Happy spahhhhhhh day! (oh, and thanks again for the gift, girls!)

xx, L

Bliss Spa Atlanta
www.blissworld.com
188 14th St NE
Atlanta, GA 30361-2003
(404) 685-3510