As the School Year Starts, Here Are Four Spa Specials to Chill Out, Glow Up

As the School Year Starts, Here Are Four Spa Specials to Chill Out, Glow Up

The Post Oak Hotel pool

SAY GOODBYE TO sun-damaged, parched skin and revive your natural glow during the dog days of summer. August is National Wellness Month, so hop on these beauty specials for a little Me Time.


The Post Oak Hotel

Vitality Lounge at the Post Oak Hotel Spa

Through August, couples are invited to experience the rooftop helipad (really!) with the Mind & Unwind Package, which includes a calming meditation and soothing massage. Additionally, every Wednesday this month, the hotel’s spa offers both a 50-minute stone massage for $195 and a 50-minute, deep-cleansing facial for $195, along with a specially priced Dermaplane enhancement for $55.

Milk & Honey

Milk & Honey

Freshen up for the school year with a brow lamination and tint and a lash lift and tint. Students enjoy 15 percent off these services and more Monday through Thursday during August with a student ID. Sisters and moms should go along and try it, too! Another promo: Refer a friend and get 500 bonus points, and your friend gets $25 off their first treatment.

Thompson Hotel Houston

Known as one of the top hotels for wellness recovery, Thompson Houston has tapped Los Angeles-based MedSpa Dripology for a collab in honor of National Wellness Month. At the Dripology IV pop-up this month, guests can give the signature treatments a whirl. Each Friday through Sunday, Thompson Houston will also offer wellness-focused events, classes and lectures including meditation and yoga. Nutritionists, sex therapists and financial wellness experts are all a part of the special lineup.

Trellis Spa at the Houstonian

Trellis Spa soaking pools and cabanas

With a spa appointment, guests can also indulge in the ultimate outdoor hideaway — but don’t worry, you’ll stay cool as a cucumber. The backyard soaking pools include single and double cabanas that can be reserved for before or after your treatment. Semi-private shaded spaces feature ceiling fans, privacy curtains and cushy lounge seating. Included is a bottle of Prosecco, water, a shared appetizer plate and convenient food and beverage service. Don’t forget to try or take home the travel sized Coola organic sunscreen and Natura Bissé C+C Vitamin Splash Spray!

And book now for a Labor Day getaway — a package includes two free cocktails and free self-parking, plus late checkout, available Aug. 30-Sept. 3.

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