For many of us, mothers are a true gift in our lives, and with Mother’s Day just a few days away, we’ve been racking our brains on how we could perfectly express the incredible amount of love and gratitude we have for the special women that go above and beyond for us at any given moment.
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It’s arguably one of the toughest jobs in the world. So to celebrate her and all she does, why not dedicate the day to spoiling her the way she deserves?
The Mother City is teeming with ways to do just that. What better way to show your appreciation than by treating them to a little one-on-one bonding time while indulging in blissful relaxation and rejuvenation together?
Her are 5 spa treatment deals around Cape Town:
‘Live it up’ with a pamper package for two
Pamper yourself and your mom with a decadent 2.5-hour Spa Retreat pamper package at La Vita Spa.
Upon arrival, sip on a welcome drink as you change into your robes. Perhaps take a selfie or two to commemorate the occasion before heading off to dive into La Vita Spa’s hydro facilities. Make use of the jacuzzi and sauna and watch your mom’s daily stresses melt away in the heat.
Whatever worries or knots may have resisted the heat, a deluxe 50-minute couple’s full-body massage will take care of that in no time.
Top off the experience by catching up on each other’s lives and reminiscing over old memories with a 50-minute lunch consisting of a main course and drink of your choice – here’s to making new memories with mom.
- Location: La Vita Spa, 273 Beach Road, Sea Point
- Cost: Price exclusive to Cape {town} Etc readers is R999 | Normal price is R1599
- Contact: 021 434 1040
Bring out that ‘momma glow’ with facial treatments
While our mothers will always remain effortlessly beautiful in our eyes, there’s no harm in a few treatments to help her look and feel her best.
Treat your mom to an AHA chemical peel from La Glace Empire in Claremont with the choice of an added facial, micro-needling treatment (with an additional cost of R100 for the needle serum) or radio frequency.
Add-on treatments include:
- A chemical peel for the neck or chest at R100 (paid directly at the spa)
- LED at R100 (paid directly at the spa)
Disclaimer: There’s a small chance you may walk in as mother and child and walk out looking like siblings.
- Location: La Glace Empire, Stadium on Main, 99 Main Road, Claremont
- Cost: Price exclusive to Cape {town} Etc readers is R399 | Normal price is R899
- Contact: 071 1704 053 | 078 378 568 | [email protected]
Give mom a bold new look with a gel mani and pedi
In the spirit of the practice of alchemy, Alchemy Atelier combines both the art and science of beauty to create some truly mystical manicures and pedicures.
Much like magic, they say a good set of gel nails does wonders for your confidence.
Considering that gel lasts much longer than regular nail polish and is a lot more durable, you’ll have your mom feeling her best without having to worry about damaging her nails while she sees to her endless list of things to do for the family.
- Location: Alchemy Atelier, inside Precision Beauty, Cnr Riebeek Street and Long Street, City Centre
- Cost: Price exclusive to Cape {town} Etc readers is R249 | Normal price is R400
- Contact: Call or WhatsApp 064 395 2515 | [email protected]
Let your mom’s hair shine with a colour, wash, blow
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, with all their sparkles and shine. But leaving a hair salon with a new shiny colour, a perfect style and a healthy bounce is almost unbeatable – your mother will thank you abundantly.
With this gift, mom will be pampered with a full colour and a professional wash and blowout, with a head and neck massage in between too.
MarAnnique Hair Salon has been deemed by many as one of the ultimate go-to hair salons in the Durbanville area, guaranteeing that your mom will walk out flaunting flowing locks.
To make her day extra special, take her out for a meal afterwards and give her an opportunity to show off her do, of course.
- Location: MarAnnique Hair Salon, 107 Panorama Drive, Stellenryk
- Cost: Price exclusive to Cape {town} Etc readers is R396 | Normal price is R720
- Contact: 072 858 3495 | [email protected]
Turn her home into a spa
From keeping the house in order to seeing to the daily needs of the whole family and being a boss lady at work, oftentimes it seems there’s hardly a moment for moms to indulge in some much-needed ‘me-time’.
If your mom has been complaining about knots, stiffness or simply overworking her body, what better way to treat her than to gift her with an hour of undiluted rejuvenation with the help of Console Mobile Spa?
Let her indulge in a 45-minute full-body massage followed by a 15-minute head massage from a qualified and experienced specialist in the comfort of her own home.
- Location: Mobile services can be offered in Cape Town CBD, Parrow, Bellville, Parklands, Goodwood, Pinelands and Woodstock
- Cost: Price exclusive to Cape {town} Etc readers is R249 | Normal price is R750
- Contact: Call 071 458 9580 | WhatsApp 076 237 0156 | [email protected]
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