This is my second time coming here but I am a long time Korean spa lover, I have even visited a few in Korea. the Aunties at this spa go above and beyond to take care of you and I am leaving here feeling fresh and new for the second time around. I highly recommend the 2hr treatment, it is absolutely bliss. Definitely get here at least an hour before you treatment to enjoy the spas and saunas!!! Thank you again I will be back soon! read more

My therapist recommended this place for some self care and it exceeded my expectations. At first I felt weird being naked but that got easier. It was so relaxing to go between the hot and cold pools, the 4 different saunas, and my scrub treatment was unreal - so relaxing and I left feeling like a new woman. I think this will become a monthly indulgence for me. It was more than worth the money. I loved everything about this place. Next time I will order food! read more

So sissy and I are into taking our parents for new experiences as their gifts. My mother, being a Korean Drama addict, had mentioned the Korean spas in the shows, and surprisingly, my sister found one right here in Kalihi! Made our reservation for 3 for Mother's Day, and went in! First walking in, they'll give you your locker assignment, rubber slippers, towels, and your wrap thing. I don't know what the purpose of the wrap is since you're naked the whole time in the bath area (where all the services take place). And yes, it is full nudity, but it's women only. I personally don't have a problem with that, but it took my mom some convincing. Being new to this, I didn't know what to expect, but there was a lady in there (customer) who told us what the steps were. First thing, shower. Once you're good and clean, go ahead and enjoy the hot/cold pools, the sauna, and the steam room. I noticed some of the women kept going from the hot to the cold pools. Tried, gave a big nope, and settled for the steam room, which smells nice since they put some type of leaves in there for aromatics. They'll call you for the scrub... which is interesting. I don't know how to explain it, but I can tell you my skin felt so smooth after, so no regrets at all. They go directly into the massage after. It can be a bit sore, and they use this hard plastic tool, which hurt, but afterwards, my body felt so weak and relaxed that it was worth it. All in all, the ladies were very nice. They don't speak a lot of English, so if you're chatty, be prepared to be silent. I would definitely come again to have that baby soft skin. read more

First time i attended.. the sauna rooms themselves were great. The receptionists were friendly and helpful. Sarah with the facial was awesome, great and friendly. The body scrub itself was great for my body, but the lady who did it was just awful. Just awful!!! She was very, very rough, lacked any bedside manners, she rudely would shove, push, pull body parts without care or concern. she nearly broke my neck pulling on it to pull me up higher on the table for the shampoo. I literally felt like an animal being prepared for slaughter. I did let the receptionist know and she said the lady i had was new and had similar complaints from other customers. I wasn't going to leave her a tip, but the the owner/manager (?) actually questioned me on it when she rang me up. She said your tip is supposed to be for two people. I was embarrassed by her questioning, so rather than explain to her with other people around, I just increased/doubled my tip. I will look for a different Korean spa or just go there strictly for the sauna read more

This is my 2nd time doing a body scrub, and I love it! I came to Loess to compare it to Aloha. I had great experiences at both, but I think Loess will be my go to spot from now on. Location: Don't judge a book by it's cover or location. Loess has ample parking and the inside is very clean. It's a lot bigger than Aloha, but the hot tub, sauna and scrub room is about the same size. Customer service:. They are very friendly! I was greeted immediately when I walked in. When I got to the locker room, someone came to show me where was locker was, gave me rubber slip on slippers and instructed me to shower, but no shampoo. Scrub and Aroma oil massage - $120: My scrubber/masseuse was Choi. She is amazing, sweet and friendly! I felt like I got a better scrub here. She scrubbed every inch of me, toes and face! After the scrub, she got on the table, straddled me (did not sit on me) and worked on my back. It was painful, but towards the end, my body felt good. My cucumber facial was similar to Aloha - fresh cucumber mush. My treatment ended with shampoo and warm oil poured over me. She gave a quick rub down, asked me to sit up so she could rinse me off. She guided me to the wet sauna and recommended I lay down in resting room after. I'm very glad I came here, can't wait for my next appointment! read more

Minorities of color are not welcome here. Do not come here if you are Black, Indian, or Mexican. We were told to shower repeatedly before entering each room or each pool something we have not encountered at any other Korean spa or Japanese Onsen. No other patrons were asked to shower after the original shower to enter the pool area. Patrons were telling us our skin was dirty and we were contaminating the pools with our brown despite showering multiple times.The technician who was doing massage/scrub treatments refused to touch us for the treatment. Owner ate food off our plate. It was beyond surreal and a truly awful experience. read more

What a fabulous gift for myself on my birthday. Highly recommend this spa. The owner is lovely & so helpful!

I downloaded yelp specifically to leave this review. My sister went to this spa and was treated TERRIBLY by front desk staff. She paid at the front after her service and they harassed her to leave a bigger tip! She gave all the cash she had and tipping is not obligatory! She is also an Black American and noted that her local presenting friends were NOT treated the same way. I wouldn't recommend this place as you can get a massage at many other places and scrub yourself down with a loofah. If I could leave 0 stars, I would. read more

Love this place!!! My friend told me about it and said it's the "next best thing if you can't travel to Korea" and I've been addicted ever since. read more

Loess Spa - I love it here - Reflexology Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I will MOST DEFINITELY be returning and make this my go to spa! I highly recommend this spa. I was Very nervous at first but it didn't take long to get comfortable considering it wasn't very busy when I got there. Chong did an amazing job and made this a wonderful experience for me. I decided to get the $140 scrub, oil massage and herbal package which altogether took about 3 hours. I got there at 10 a.m. and was out of there by 1 p.m. As I checked into my appointment, the lady at the front desk gave me my towel, cloth, a key for my locker and a cover up (like a robe). The lady assumed that I knew what to do because she said go ahead and get started.. so I let her know that it was my first time there. Another lady quickly showed me the way to the locker area where I'd undress from head-to-toe and put away my personal belongings. She then showed me the way to the spa room where there 2 saunas (dry & steam), a hot pool and a cold water pool, along with 4 showers along with the massage tables on one sides of the large room. I began by taking a shower (as told) then I could choose to relax in either the pools or the sauna BUT if I went into the sauna, I HAD TO take a shower prior to entering any of the pools again. **I'd like to mention that this place is VERY VERY clean! the lady's do such an awesome job with the upkeep and sanitation of their spa** I must've taken about 15 showers in the 3 hours I was there :) (Nothing wrong with that) About 30 minutes into my relaxation, Chong came to grab me to begin my scrub, massage, and herbal treatment. BEST THING EVER!!!! I never would've imagined how much dead skin came off of my body during and after that scrub down! My skin was the softest it's ever been. The facial left my skin completely moisturized and shrunk my pores leaving my skin looking better than I've seen it in years! I highly recommend this spa and everything it has to offer. read more

First time I had a scrub and it was awesome. Great, friendly service!! I felt so relax but fully of energy. Can't wait to go back again

The absolute best body scrub ever!!! I travel from long was just to get a treatment here. These ladies are truly amazing! Place is clean and it's priced well. read more

I've been curious about going to a Korean spa so I finally got the courage to go. I called first to see if I needed an appointment but the lady who answered said that they weren't busy so I could just walk in. The parking lot was pretty empty and when I entered I was immediately greeted by the friendly receptionist. I told her it was my first time so she showed me the menu of services and I decided to get the scrub and grape seed oil massage package. She then gave me two towels, one bath and one hand towel. Then she walked me to the locker room, handed me a key on a tie for the locker, and told me to take off my slippers and clothing and put them on the shelves in the locker. After that, she walked me into the spa area where there were two ladies getting massages or scrubs. She then showed me the hot and cold pools and the steam room and dry sauna. She instructed me to shower before using them. I wasn't sure of what order to use them in so I just sat in the hot pool for a bit and then went into the steam room and dry sauna followed by the cold pool. After relaxing for about 20 minutes, the receptionist came back and told me to go into the hot pool to make my skin soft for the scrub. She told me that the scrub lady would call me in a bit. The scrub was very thorough. The scrubber, Lee, was very nice but spoke very little English. That's fine with me. I could understand her turn, over, and side instructions. I'm grossed out to say that there was so much dead skin that came off but after that horror, my skin felt super fresh, clean and felt so smooth. I also enjoyed the eclectic mix of music that played during the entire experience. While I had my services I listened to Like A Virgin, Under the Sea (from Little Mermaid), Let Me Be There (Olivia Newton John), and Circus by Britney Spears, just to name a few songs. It helped take my mind off the fact that I was completely naked and being scrubbed ALL OVER. After it was done, she showed me to the shower and gave me a silicone scrubby thing with cleanser and showed me how to wash my face with it. Then it was time for the massage which was the best I've ever had in my life! I've had Swedish, Lomi Lomi, sports, hot stone, shiatsu, and most recently, Thai deep tissue. Her massage techniques were fabulous and got out the soreness in my shoulder that I had and tried to work out with the Thai deep tissue. Totally worth every penny! She put a cold mask on my face and after that, washed and conditioned my hair. After the massage, Lee told me to shower again but to not take off too much of the oil because she said it's good for the skin. As I hate the slippery feeling, I did shower again when I got home. I walked back to the locker room in a haze of relaxation and got my stuff and went to pay. The receptionist asked if I was relaxed. Was I ever! I say it was the best $120 that I ever spent! Completely worth the money. I enthusiastically recommend friendly Loess Spa and Lee. I felt pretty comfortable with the whole experience and when I walked to my car I realized that I had been there for 2.5 hours! I was so relaxed that I had to really concentrate driving home. Thanks to those who wrote reviews for this place because it really helped me to know what to expect and made want to have the Korean spa experience. Thanks Lee and Loess Spa! I'll be back for sure! read more

First time ever at a Korean Spa and I give Loess Spa a thumbs up! What a great experience! Body scrub and body massage felt soooo good and looking forward to going there again! Clean, great staff, love the facility warm and inviting and so worth it! read more

Me and my boyfriend came here for deep tissue massages for our anniversary and we had a great experience. The owner was very nice and inviting. The complimentary beverages were a delightful treat. This was our first time really getting massages and the ladies made us feel very comfortable and did a wonderful job. We both left feeling very relaxed and rejuvenated from our experience. We will definitely be coming back. read more

You ever need a minute to rest, rejuvenate and come back feeling like a new woman in your new skin and as if everything from the past is securely behind you now? This is it. I was incredibly impressed with the customer service here, the woman at the front desk made a point of remembering my name. She was also culturally aware that I wouldn't be interested in a shampoo (curly girl hair problems). I was spoiling myself for Valentine's Day and bought a spa package. I spent some time in each of the rooms. Also braved the cold bath after the hot tub. The entire place is very sanitary. The woman assigned to scrub me was thorough while also being gentle. She made me feel pampered and like a queen. She was efficient (while making me feel like there was no rush) and laughed along with me anytime I was nervous. I mean, the woman now knows me in ways only my mother has and now I feel bonded. There's something to be said about being scrubbed down, washed and oiled like a big baby. It's healing to say the least. I left feeling properly spoiled and am now trying to reorganize my life to create a whole budget surrounding this. The only downside is that at some point you have to return to the real world. read more

I had a great experience! The staff is helpful and welcoming and there have a great variety of treatments to choose from. I went for the first time and everyone was very kind. I left with smooth, hydrated, glowing skin. Needless to say I will be coming back! The charcoal and clay rooms are a great place to relax after your treatment. I would highly recommend this to any woman who is comfortable in their own skin! read more

So my experience at a jjimjilbang was actually very liberating granted I saw all shapes and sizes, hair/no hair, and age. It wasn't as bad as I thought! Soaked in a hot pool for 20/30 min then dry sauna for 5 before I got out cuz I felt like dying lol The scrub down and oil massage was the package I got and it came with a facial and fresh cucumber mask...they also washed my hair. Ahjuma was no joke tho! She was blessed with her hands! Down/right side fetal position/left side fetal position/up just remember this positions. I honestly felt like a little girl being scrubbed as a child lol. The scrubbing tho...she got into everything seriously just imagine...if your not comfortable with being scrubbed in all areas....Then I don't recommend it lol! She scrubbed into almost every crack and crease. I for one know I will be coming back! Every month if possible! And price wise it's worth it and some for the price you are paying. And expect to be there for about 2-3 hours. English is very limited but their all so sweet! I highly recommend this place if you want to come out feeling rejuvenated and with the softest skin ever! I can't stop rubbing myself. read more

Loess spa saved my birthday!! I went to another Korean spa before this one the same day. They messed up my appointment, but Loess Spa took me in last minute. I was hesitant at first coming here, but I loved it!! It was very clean, have a nice little sitting area outside, and good Korean coffee drinks. The lady at the front was friendly . I got the ultimate package which was a deal. The spa area was very clean. The Korean aunty really scrubbed me and the massage was amazing!! She is one strong Korean aunty. I left feeling refreshed, clean and rejuvenated. I also got a gingseng coffee to go. One of the best experiences at a Korean spa I've had in a long time. I'll definitely be back! Lots of free parking too! read more

OMG today I had the best scrub and massage. Entire body scrubbed, every muscle massaged, every knot released, every facia busted and I feel every tension gone! I love how my skin feels so soft and supple! She even gave me a face massage that felt so good! Experience that makes you go AHH! Now I'm ready for a good night sleep and awesome week! read more

No better place to spend your birthday than in your birthday suit here! Love this place! Treated myself to a scrub and massage. If you're looking for a fancy, schmancy candlelit place with essential oils and and flute music, this is not the place for you. This place is no frills, but awesome, affordable and worth it. I'm going to make it a goal to come here more often! read more

Completely agree with other Yelp user's recent 3 star review. Wish the service at the front desk and dressing area was better. Abrubt, condescending and unfriendly. I gave it 3 stars because Jessica gave a great scrub. I won't be going back. read more

I recently went to Loess and it was one of the coolest, most unexpected cultural experiences I've had in a LONG time! How did I end up here? I've been hearing rave reviews about Korean bath houses ever since I lived in LA. There, the Korean women who run the bath houses are known for the hardcore scrubbing they give. Who doesn't love extreme exfoliation? Sign me up! I checked out Loess' website and when I saw the photos of how they bend you in to pretzels for the massage, I knew I had to give it a try. I showed up at Loess on Saturday at 8 am and the spa was buzzing with activity. I was, in all honesty, the ONLY non-Korean here. I don't speak a word of Korean, which was lovely because the ladies here didn't really speak much English. ;o) People always find a way to communicate though - I loved it! Upon entering the spa, you select the services you want done (eventually I just said I wanted it all because again, the language barrier...) then you're given a key to a locker and two towels and a little robe to change into. Just before you enter the hub of all the activity, and especially if you're not Korean, be sure to check your modesty at the door. Seriously. For a girl who grew up going to strict Catholic schools, I was at first a bit unsettled by the stark naked women scrubbing and washing every bit of themselves in plain view. Never in my life have I had so many eyes on me as I showered! I had every woman in the place intent on ensuring I was properly clean before I got into the hot or cold water pools. I didn't mind, but it really was just a totally new experience for me. In fact, it was really sweet - the ladies all wanted to weigh in and tell me what they thought was the proper order to enjoy the amenities. I loved the steam room and the sauna - heaven! When it was time for my full body scrub, facial and massage, I was shown to a table (in plain view of all the bathers) where I was lubed up, scrubbed down, massaged, oiled, stretched, and battered for a full hour...or maybe longer. I was pleasantly surprised when a fresh cucumber was grated and slathered all over my face - pretty cool! I've been getting massages for years and the therapists are always so careful to "drape" you properly so that your modesty may be preserved. Consider yourself warned that nothing even close to that happens here. ;o) My experience at Loess was surprising, but so wonderful. I highly recommend it! I felt soooo good afterward, and totally rejuvenated. Everyone was very friendly and kind, plus it's an incredible value - your money really goes a long way here! Oh, and yes...the hardcore exfoliation is everything I dreamed it would be! read more

This was a amazing experience. I never got a scrub before and I coupled it with a massage and spent the best 2.5 hours of my life. The cost was minimal compared to what I got. Kay worked me over and I felt like a brand new baby when I left. It was kinda shocking being naked in front of everyone, but I it was a slow night and only a few other women. I plan to go every month! read more

Clean and cozy place. Service is 5 stars. Body scrub and body massage is available. Also delicious noodles available.

Amazing. Addicting. I can't wait to go back. I've experienced several different bathhouse/spa day excursions, but the Koreans' twist always jumps ahead of the pack. And this day at Loess was the icing on the cake. I got the whole shebang (scrub, mud wrap aka herbal pack, massage, shampoo) gladly handing over every penny and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. My moms has never been to a Korean spa and I decided to treat her to the experience during my most recent visit. Plus, I wanted to see the Korean-Hawaiians' spin on it. My mom is a massage junkie, so I had no doubt she'd love it, but I was still nervous since I have only had experience with the Korean spas in LA and yelp recommendations were all I had to go on for the Loess decision. Plus, some people are uncomfortable with the "room full of naked ladies thing" and even though I'm cool with it and I was counting on my mom being cool with it, the experience can still vary widely from place to place. I'm happy to report, I couldn't have been more satisfied at Loess. The place isn't too huge, but I found myself short on time during the hours that I was there since I was trying to spend enough time in each of their sauna rooms. They've got a total of four saunas but I couldn't tell you which was which since all the signs were in Korean. My favorite by far was the Yellow Mud sauna (I think that's what it's called and it had the aroma of Mugwort... love it!!!) I could have stayed in there all day. When I made the reservations, we were told to show up 30 min before our appointment time, but do as I say... get there at least 1 hour before. It'd be a shame to not have enough time to explore the spa before a scrub. After showering, hitting all four saunas rooms, and doing a few dips in the cold & hot tubs, we headed over for our scrub down. The full scrub service was won-der-ful. Everything was similar to what I am used to back home, but at Loess after they finish the scrub and before the massage, they put a mud masque all over your body, cover you in plastic, and leave you to lie there for 15 min while it works it's magic. I'm guessing it was the Loess "yellow mud" but I didn't think to ask. I was incredibly relaxed, feeling smooth, and smelling fresh after the spa. I'm worried that I may have given my mom a very expensive addiction since she is only a short drive away from this place, but she deserved it and I'm thankful Loess provided such a great experience for us. I will definitely be back! Open every day until 1am EXCEPT Sunday! read more

Loess Spa - Reflexology Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Loess spa is much closer to me than Aloha and Herbal so I finally came to give it a try. First off, hours were awesome! Open until 1am with last call for appointments at 10pm. Also they have huge lot to park in! Prices were comparable to Aloha and Herbal. They had their special combo package for also around $100. Space wise they are more like Herbal, on the smaller side. 1 wet sauna, 1 dry sauna, hot tub, cold tub. (Aloha has 3 saunas and much bigger hot/cold tubs). Came because they have 'mud' wrap which came with a facial as well! The $140 package was good since they worked on me for SOO LONG. The ahjuma was also so pleasant and nice. The staff worked to be very accommodating and did their best to communicate to my friend and I. Seems like they might be quieter on the weekends, so drop by if the other two are too busy for your liking. read more

* Hot pools, cold pools * Body scrubs * Aromatic massages * Facials * Herbal steam bath All for like $150 or so and I was there all night!!!! What a great deal if you want to pamper yourself. All the Korean ladies are walking around naked, so you either better be ok with that or have a thing for middle aged Korean moms. : ) read more

I was nervous about this spa experience but Lee was soooo wonderful for me. She scrubbed me in places I never imagined and my skin is sooooo soft. Gave me a Masque, scrubbed me again, massaged my aching feet, washed my hair, massaged my body, and on and on. This will be a regular trip for me. All of the ladies were incredible!!! Thank you ladies. read more

WOMEN ONLY (sorry guys). $20 to get in & use the facilities (sauna, steam sauna, cold/hot water pool). for more $$$, you can get facial/foot scrub/body massage. many naked korean "ah-ju-mahs"... everyone was naked so i don't even know if you're allowed to wear a swim suit. read more

Amazing place ever. They charge $60 for spa access and a full body scrub massage facial and massage your hair. It's so worth the price and leaves you feeling awesome when you leave. read more

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It's not great(the facility), but it'll do because I'm in Hawaii. There's just not enough people who go here, so it's not as nice as the ones in Korea or even LA. I only go because my therapist ajuma is awesome. She scrubs and rubs me down very well. It's not a relaxing massage. It's like a massage that gets rid offcellulite. She rubs you hard and fast, circulating all the fat on your body. You feel like a tenderized meat after. It's really refreshing. Not for everyone. The cost: $100 if you pay cash. I think if you use a credit card, they add tax. I give the ajuma $20-25 tip. She puts cold cucumber (grinded) on your face. Washes your hair. Rinses your body in yogurt in the end. It's really worth the money. read more

If you want to be taken back to your childhood bathtime plus a massage, this is your place. The women are friendly but English is limited and most signs are in Korean. I'm sure if I did something wrong someone would have told me. You will be naked, spread eagle, boobs out and hooha out but nobody cares. I made an appointment for 8:30 pm and they couldn't take me until 9 pm. I wanted to try all the different rooms and stuff so I didnt mind. I explained to the woman at that front desk that I've never done this before so I'm not really sure what the proper etiquette is here and she said go do whatever. Ok. By the time my turn came I was a prune but I did enjoy the spa. I bought the package with the scrub, aromatherapy, facial, massage and added foot reflexology. $160 and gave a $30 tip. The service should have been 2 hrs and 30 mins. It was 1 hr and 45 mins. What I got was great though. The scrub felt awesome and the massage was very relaxing. They don't skimp on the hot oil. I gave 4 stars bc my time was cut short. If I go back, I'll just get the scrub and oil massage for $100. Loved the scrub! There's one thing thats bugging me. The scrub mitts they use...are they new? They sell them at the front desk which I didn't notice until I left. Was I supposed to buy a new pair in advance or do they always start with new ones or was I just scrubbed with someone else's mitts? read more

Kong was AMAZING! I felt so relaxed and bright and clean after. Best massage I've ever had. Very worth it! Full body scrub, facial, full body massage, access to sauna/hot pool/cold pool all for $140. Really welcoming and clean environment. Spent 3 hours there. Staff is so friendly. Will definitely return !! read more

This was my mom and I's first Korean spa experience--and we couldn't have had a better! With attention to detail and caring for customers--Loess' spa staff led us through the different amenities they offer, how to use them, and made us feel so comfortable and at-home. The technicians were efficient and professional, taking the time to be thorough and creating a luxurious and carefree experience. Thank you Loess Spa! read more

I have been back to Loess Spa everytime I come to Oahu..its been now 5 times. Chong is my girl and she is amazing. I cannot tell you how amazing this experience is with Korean skin care and massage. Once you come here, you will never go back to the over high priced spa's...this is truely a cleansing of the body and mind. I recommend everyone who enjoys taking care of yourself to come and be part of this asian culture. These women know the body and they work very hard to keep your skin healthy and body relaxed. A true 2 hours of bliss, buy the max package $160.00 plus a nice tip for the girls. Its worth all the money and time you have to treat oneself to this divine experience. read more

This is my favorite place to go for scrub, massage, & facials! The ladies work do hard on you and they put so much effort to make you feel relax and feeling brand new. I've always try to request for young (therapist) she's awesome! read more

I love this place! If I could, I'd go every week. The women are who work here are lovely and helpful. This is not a luxurious looking place, but it leaves you feeling luxurious for the very affordable prices that are charged. Kong is my favorite, but whoever you get, you won't be disappointed. This review will be long, but if you're a first-timer, it'll be very helpful. :) **If you have sensitive skin or cannot handle a being scrubbed by exfoliating mitt all over your body, then this might not be for you.** Here's what I do: I usually like to call ahead and make an appointment (since I always request for Kong), if not, I know they take walk-ins, however, if you want a particular person, chances are, you'll have to wait awhile, or won't be able to receive services from them. Upon arrival, you are required to pay in order to enter. They'll give you a key to a locker, two towels (hand and body) and a velcro body wrap. I like to bring my own towel for afterwards and you'll know why. After so, you'll walk past the receiving desk and go down the hall passing a common area where you can lay down and rest before or after whatever service you've requested. The lockers are at the end. There, you will undress completely and put your belongings in the locker. Remember this spa is strictly women only. Sometimes there are women already there naked/half-naked. My first time, I was very self-conscious to strip down and that will probably be the hardest part. It gets easier every time you go. After getting undressed, you'll take your towels with you through the white swinging door that leads to the spa area. You'll see that the women working are wearing a bra and underwear as their uniform. Before getting into the pools or saunas, you'll need to shower and scrub down a little. If you do not bring your own bar of soap, they have some their right in the shower area. This is a bathhouse, so other people have used the soap as well. They also provide shampoo and conditioner if you decide that you want to wash you hair as well. I usually don't because the scrub includes a hair wash, which is AMAZEBALLS! Seriously! After showering, you can choose where to start. The hot pool and saunas are great for relaxation and softening of your skin if you are getting a scrub. I usually like to start in the dry sauna and then move to the steam sauna. I'll take either my hand towel or regular towel given at the beginning to sit on in the saunas. You're naked and for me, I would prefer not to sit down bare butt, but you can. If you sit bare butt in the steam sauna, be sure to scoop up some water from the little well looking tub between the saunas with one of those pink buckets and just throw water over the spot you were sitting. Be sure to fully close the doors of the saunas upon entering or exiting, as to not let the heat escape. :) After enjoying the saunas (be sure to drink plenty water before going to the spa and know your limits of how long you can sit in the heat), you need to wash down before entering any of the pools. The easiest is to just take a quick rinse at the showers. If you want to do what those who frequent the place do, you could scoop water from the tub between the saunas (cold water) or the long tub (warm water) with a pink bucket and pour it all over. Be sure to stand clear from the tubs, so that the water coming off your body doesn't contaminate the clean water that everybody uses to wash off. The hot water pool is good for relaxing tense muscles and another way to soften your skin. The longer you can sit in their, the easier it will be to scrub off the dead skin. Some will soak a little in the hot pool and then jump into the cold pool and just alternate until they are called up for their scrub. With all of this, if you set an appointment, it's ideal come 30 minutes before your scrub to check in, sit in the saunas, and soak. The scrub area is separated by 5 foot walls from the soaking area, but it is still visible. When called, they'll have you lie face down on plastic covered tables and will instruct you step by step what to do. English is their second language, but they communicate clear enough for you to understand if they want you to lie on your side, or back. Be warned, you will be scrubbed and they will graze your private area, but they WILL NOT scrub you in an inappropriate way. This is a service that the Korean people do on a daily and is a healthy way to keep the skin clean and smooth. The women will take great care of you. Not only will you feel the dead skin come off your body, the scrub will leave your skin feeling soft and luxurious. If you have some money, I would suggest trying the different massages and other body treatments they offer. After the scrub, you'll go and rinse off once more and then you're done! This whole spa is quite the experience and I love it! It has also helped me be more accepting of my body. #bodypositivity THE END (LOL!) read more

Love it. Adored it. Needed it. I got #5 and it was glorious. All the employees were friendly and helpful, and everyone attending were extremely friendly as well. I'm on vacation and went with my family and friends and we all had so much fun. We agreed we feel closer after bathing naked together.. 10/10 would go again. Much thought has gone into this place and they did not cheap out on anything. read more

Came here with my mom. Great facilities, very clean and everyone was really kind/friendly!