Self-Care

The Best Day Spas and Massage Spots in Houston

These Houston-area spas offer massages, facials, saunas, and full-day escapes designed to help you truly unplug.

01/09/2026 By Uvie Bikomo, Brittany Britto Garley, and Houstonia Staff

Time to relax

The Hidden Texas Spa Less Than Two Hours from Houston

At Ottine Mineral Springs, hot and cold pools bubble up from deep within the Hill Country, offering a luxury wellness escape without the airfare.

12/01/2025 By Gabi De la Rosa

Red Hot

Infrared Saunas Are Heating Up in Houston

Where to go to work up a sweat and rev up your wellness routine.

02/15/2024 By Mellanie Perez

Unwind

Relax at Houston’s Latest Spas and Wellness Centers

Facials, massages and beauty, oh my!

07/25/2022 By Julia Davila

Stay Home, Feel Fab

10 Things You Need to Turn Your Bathtub into a Wellness Oasis

These at-home spa essentials will turn your bathroom into a relaxation hub.

07/08/2022 By Alexia Partouche

Hotel Spas

These Hotel Spas are a Must-Visit During a Houston Staycation

If you’re in need of a glorious recharge, a weekend trip to one of the city’s best hotels should do the trick.

03/25/2022 By Danielle Wright

Hou Beauty

5 Houston Beauty Brands To Support This Year

Select favorites include My Minimo, Earth's Nectar and Makeup By Mari.

01/26/2022 By Danielle Wright

Party Hearty

7 Houston Spots With The Best Hangover Cures

From hot chicken to pharmacy burgers, to Breakfast Klub delights.

12/31/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Treat yourself

7 Houston Spa Centers to Help You Unwind

Prioritize your self-care at one of these spas in the city.

09/07/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Spa day just got better

Hit the Reset Button at the Houstonian's Newly Revamped Trellis Spa

Spend an afternoon at the largest luxury spa in Texas, and you’ll never want to leave.

04/29/2021 By Gabi De la Rosa

Spa for a cause

This Texas-based Spa Chain Is Sharing the Love (and Its Profits) Next Week

Hiatus will donate a fifth of its March 30 profits to help Texas children in crisis following Winter Storm Uri.

03/25/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Judgement-free zone

Popular North Texas Self-Care Shop ‘Go Easy’ is Coming to Houston

We spoke with owner Molly Mathias about what to expect when her Dallas-based business hits the Bayou City this June.

02/25/2021 By Kaitlyn Miller

Rejuvenate the year

Pamper Yourself at Two New Spas Opening in Houston

We could all use some TLC right about now.

01/12/2021 By Raven Wuebker

Put your ‘swank stank’ on the world

Swanky Beauty Bar is Ready to Pamper Every Houstonian's Skin

The new facial bar caters to a diverse clientele.

11/11/2020 By Aarohi Sheth

Some retail therapy

Retail Roundup: What Opened This Summer and What’s Coming This Fall

Lots of shoes and lots of spas.

08/25/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Step away from the blue light

6 Screen-Free Summer Activities That Make Staying Home a Blast

Unplug during date night or quality time with family, and support local businesses in the process.

07/16/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

Skincare Lovers, Rejoice

Beloved Austin-Based Beauty Destination Opens West U Practice

Westlake Dermatology has arrived in H-Town.

02/11/2020 By Jillian Goltzman

National Day of Everything

The To-Doux List: June 7-9

This weekend brings global wellness, best friends, and rosé. Plus, lots of pretty flowers and one of our very favorite sales.

06/06/2019 By Abby Ledoux

money moves

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, March 1–3

You should really find tickets to two of these sold-out shows.

02/28/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Go Big or Go Home

The Largest Freestanding Day Spa in Texas Is in Friendswood

After a $6.5 million, post-Harvey rebuild, the 22,000-square-foot Bergamos Retreat is back, bigger and better than ever.

02/08/2019 By Abby Ledoux