With dropping temperatures and the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time for some self-care. Whether that means warding off stress with a manicure or warming up with a hot yoga class, these Detroit-area spots have you covered. You can relax with a massage, freshen up with a facial, or even try out cryotherapy.

IMMERSE Spa 1777 3rd Ave., Detroit; 313-465-1656; mgmgranddetroit.mgmresorts.com/en/amenities/immerse-spa.html Located in MGM Grand Detroit, IMMERSE Spa has something for everyone. If you have limited time in the day during the busy holiday season, IMMERSE Spa has an option for express treatments that only take 25 minutes. Photo via Google Maps
Detroit Yoga Lab 69 W. Forest, Detroit; 313-831-9642; detroityogalab.com Needing to de-stress and release tension caused by the cold? The Detroit Yoga Lab welcomes people of all experience levels to practice yoga. This studio can better your mind as well as your body. Photo via Facebook / Detroit Yoga Lab
Boll Family YMCA 1401 Broadway St., Detroit; 313-309-9622; ymcadetroit.org/boll Boll Family YMCA focuses on improving the health of people of all ages. With options such as Zumba, spinning, and a family pool, everyone can get involved in the fitness experience. Photo via Google Maps
Vis-a-Vis 320 Miller Ave. #171, Ann Arbor; 734-213-7455; visa2visa.com Vis-a-Vis, meaning face-to-face in English, offers skincare, massages, waxing, and make-up. They also have a full salon, brow and lash boutiques, and a spa. These services can be purchased separately or in their spa service packages. Photo via Google Maps
The Collective at True North’s 699 16th St. #8, Detroit; www.thecollectiveattruenorth.com The Collective at True Norths believes in helping people discover their best self through yoga. This yoga studio presents opportunities for people to pick and choose yoga classes taught in a variety of styles. Photo via Facebook / The Collective at True North
Southfield Family Sauna 26900 Eight Mile Rd., Southfield; 248-350-9351; southfieldfamilysaunatub.com Southfield Family Sauna allows you to soak in some much-needed heat with its sauna and tub. The massage options here make this an especially good environment to get away from the numbing temperatures. Photo via Google Maps
Michigan Advanced Aesthetics 924 E Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak; 248-524-3700; michiganadvancedaesthetics.com From micro-needling, eyelash extensions, to derma-planning, Michigan Advanced Aesthetics can aid in numerous self-care areas. This is a fantastic place to pamper yourself while forgetting about the icy-cold weather. Photo via Google Maps
Homestead Healing Arts Studio 1337 Division St., Unit 302 Detroit; 586-944-3395; homesteadhealingarts.com Combining yoga and massages, Homestead Healing Arts Studio crafts a relaxing experience. After a group or private yoga session, guests can receive a massage with herbal oils, a perfect choice to unwinding from holiday stress. Photo via Facebook / Homestead Healing Arts Studio
Fauna Holistic Division St., Detroit; 313-771-5622; faunaholistic.com Fauna Holistic promotes physical and mental balance with its blend of different massage techniques. These massages cater to diverse needs, addressing everything from mental tension to physical pain. Photo via Facebook / Fauna Holistic
Eco Nails 2881 W Maple Rd., Troy; 248-326-6245; econailssalon.com Eco Nails is an environmentally-friendly spa offering manicure and pedicure services. The nail salon strives to use natural and organic products while keeping their prices reasonable. Photo via Google Maps
CryoSpa Detroit 32828 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-591-4418; cryospadetroit.com If you are searching to brace some more chilling temperatures, cryotherapy may be for you. CryoSpa Detroit offers cryotherapy, where you are subjected to temperatures of -238° to -274° Fahrenheit for up to three minutes. This exposure gives anti-inflammatory properties along with a multitude of other health benefits. Photo via Facebook / CryoSpa Detroit
Bikram Yoga Midtown Detroit 55 W Canfield St. #1, Detroit; 313-782-4663; bikramyogamidtowndetroit.com Detroit’s first hot yoga studio, Bikram Yoga Midtown Detroit, offers yoga classes in a heated room. In addition to various health benefits, hot yoga can also help you forget about the cold temperatures outside. Photo via Google Maps
Bare Skin Facial and Waxing 2921 E Jefferson Ave Ste. 305, Detroit; 313-326-3700; bareskindetroit.com If you are looking to improve your skin, Bare Skin Facial and Waxing may be the ideal place for you. Each facial details what skin concern it aims to fix, and experts will also advise on which facials to stay away from if you have certain skin conditions. Photo via Google Maps
Accents Cosmetic Surgery 44650 Delco Blvd #100, Sterling Heights; 866-853-5674; accentscosmeticsurgery.com Accents Cosmetic Surgery is great for anyone searching for unique facials and body treatments. Through its vampire facials, chemical peels, and cool sculpting, Accents Cosmetic Surgery gives a distinctive opportunity to practice self-care. Photo via Google Maps
Meta Physica Wellness Center 1701 Trumbull Ave #3, Detroit; 313-303-7611; metaphysicamassage.com The Meta Physica Wellness Center specializes in encouraging wellness through its large range of health services, such as massages, acupuncture, saunas, yoga, bodywork, and even their own vegan juice bar. For those seeking to try a unique massage during the winter months, the melt massage will use hot stones to relieve the pain of the cold weather. Photo via Google Maps
Woodhouse Day Spa 1447 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-965-6270; detroit.woodhousespas.com This spa offers a wide variety of services such as massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures. These services will balance your body and mind during the brutal winter weather. Photo via Google Maps
TEN Nail Bar 1215 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-315-3010; thetennailbar.com To some, hand and foot care is a necessity, especially in the winter months. The TEN Nail bar has an extensive selection of manicure and pedicure services. In the case of dry, cracked skin from the weather, the power detox treatments for hands and feet will heal your skin. Photo via Google Maps
Skinphorea Facial Bar 621 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak; 248-592-7546; skinphorea.com The Skinphorea Facial Bar has a number of facials to address a variety of skin concerns, whether it be acne or aging. If you are suffering from dry skin from the winter air, the hydrating colada facial can restore your skin’s hydration. Photo via Facebook / Skinphorea Facial Bar & Acne Clinic
Motor City Float 1203 W. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson; 248-951-2634; motorcityfloat.com Motor City Float is known for its float therapy, where guests rent a private room for a relaxing float in water. Float therapy can help alleviate stress and pain, and it may also help repair muscles after an athletic performance. Photo via Facebook / Motor City Float
SOAK Spa 712 Cass Ave, Detroit; 313-338-3222; thedetroitclub.com From massages and body wraps to waxing, facials, and nail care, the SOAK Spa is a great destination for those needing pampering. This spa also offers hair and makeup services, to provide the ultimate self-care experience. Photo via Facebook / The Detroit Club
Ocean Blue Salon and Spa 7521 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-436-4661; Ocean Blue Salon & Spa In need of a new hairstyle for the winter? Ocean Blue Salon and Spa specializes in hair services and treatment. They also offer additional spa services such as waxing and nail care. Photo via Facebook / Ocean Blue Salon & Spa
Spa Book Cadillac 1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit; 313-638-2754; spabookcadillacdetroit.com Inside the Book Cadillac Hotel, the Spa Book Cadillac offers spa treatments to take away the winter pain. If you are looking for a place to loosen up or want to treat your loved ones to a spa day for the holidays, the Spa Book Cadillac is an excellent choice. Photo via Spa Book Cadillac / Facebook

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