Canton's Relaxation Roundup: A Little Unwinding at the Spa

If you are dying for a , but , here is an alternative for some R & R. Try getting pampered right here in Canton at one of the several spas in town. A soothing facial, a mani/pedi or a stress-busting massage anyone? Enjoy and unwind, Canton!

1. Ten X Club and Spa Offering a range of spa services including massages, manicures and hair treatments. , located in The Village Shoppes plaza, is also a full service fitness center. You can workout and then enjoy a blow-out before a big girls night out.

2. Salon Monique Day Spa This Canton salon and spa features a staff Massage Therapist sure to work through all of your knots! is located in an old victorian home on Washington Street. The luxurious day spa and salon has a full range of pampering services, including massages, waxing, facials and spa packages.

3. Elizabeth Grady The “Godmother” of Canton spas, is a New England spa tradition. Featuring facials, waxing, makeup and a full skincare line, getting pampered in the private rooms with soothing smells and music will melt away your worries.

4. Vanity Canton’s newest addition to the list of upscale spas and hairstylists. is owned and operated by graduates of the Blue Hills Regional cosmetology program. You will be guaranteed to leave with a perfectly coiffed new do.

5. Elan Day Spa Nestled in Canton Center, Elan is a great place to have a ladies outing, get manicures and then check out the hip scene downtown. Enjoy a body wrap or facial and get pretty before you head out for the evening.

6. Te Spa and Salon One of the newer spas in Canton, owner Tina Prisco opened for business in 2005 in Norwood, and recently moved to their new 630 Washington Street location in the fall. With a staff of four trained, licensed and certified professionals, Te Spa and Salon offers services from haircuts, colors and highlights, to manicures, pedicures, massage, facials and waxing.

7. Savoy Day Spa If you only have an hour to spare, head to Day Spa for a shellac manicure. in Canton is one of the only salons in the area offering this service for $30. While that is roughly twice the price of a regular manicure, it will last you more than twice as long. Ask for Cindy, Wasan or Julie at for your Shellac appointment. The best part is as soon as the last coat comes out from the UV light, they are completely dry and you can fish in your purse for your wallet and car keys without any worries of smudging and be on your way.

8. Artful Healing and Massage Therapy Aching back? Sore neck? Work out those kinks at . With a Thai, Swedish, Chinese, hot stone or deep tissue massage, you will pamper your mind and body by indulging in some much need massage therapy. Relax, unwind and get re-energized.