Patch Picks: 5 Places to Treat Yourself to a Spa Day

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This week's list: 5 relaxing places to treat yourself to a spa day ...

• , 5234 E. State Rd. 64, is worth the trip out east for anyone looking for it all. Blue Door offers facials, manicures and pedicures, massages, aromatherapy, waxing, makeup application, hydro treatments and haircut and styling services. The spa also features a complimentary sauna. In the five years that Blue Door has been open, it has received a number of rave reviews for excellent customer service and environment.
• , 810 53rd Ave. W., is a fantastic place to pamper oneself, offering a variety of unique services. Along with the expected skin care, body treatment, nail, massage therapy, and makeup services, the spa also specializes in Chinese medicine. Those who are truly adventurous can even try B-12 Lipo B injections for energy and weight loss. Men, listen up: SpaRenity even features a menu specially designed just for you, with masculine treatment packages such as “The Cave,” “Weekend Warrior,” and “Gentleman’s Journey.”
• , 6725 Manatee Ave. W., won the Bradenton Herald’s People’s Choice Award in 2010 for “Favorite Nail Salon”, but it offers much more than manicures and pedicures. Bella Spa’s patrons can also receive facials and waxing services, lash and brow tinting, eyelash extensions, and full nail services including CND shellac, nail extensions, and fill-ins using acrylic and gel, fiberglass, and silk wraps. The Spa offers a number of reasonably priced packages ranging from $100 to $125.
• , 4308 75th St. W., is owned and operated by Michael and Debbie Hynds, who, combined, have over 30 years of experience in the spa industry. Their aim is to provide the luxury of a European spa right at home in Bradenton. The Spa on 75^th offers a range of services, including a variety of facials and microdermabrasion; massages including deep tissue, aromatherapy, hot stone, reflexology, prenatal and more; body exfoliation and back facials; waxing, tinting, and a variety of manicures and pedicures.
• , 8415 Honore Ave.: This one is for the kids. Lil’ Divas and Dudes is a full-service day salon oriented specifically toward children and tweens. Haircuts, manicures and pedicures, makeup application and facials are available for both girls and boys in this kid-friendly salon. The brightly-decorated salon also offers birthday and spa packages for children and their friends, featuring lunch from the neighboring pizza restaurant, .