Buff Day Spa,
52 South King Street,
(next to the Gaiety Theatre),
Dublin 2,
Co. Dublin,
Ireland
| Spa type: | Day Spa |
| Telephone: | +353-1- 6774624 |
| Fax: | +353-1- 679 8986 |
| Email: | info@thebuffdayspa.com |
| Website: | www.thebuffdayspa.com |
The Buff Day Spa located in the heart of the Dublin next door to the Gaiety Theatre, provide a whole spectrum of beauty and holistic healing therapies from Dermalogica Facials to Aromatherapy, La Stone Massage, Reflexology, Mama Mio Maternity, Manicures, Pedicures, and Spray Tanning all in a beautiful setting. There is a Sauna available to our guests for complimentary use as well as a relaxation area and a tranquility room. The Buff Day Spa is unique in Dublin City Center as it offers an opportunity not just to pop in for a quick massage or facial as in most other beauty salons but you are invited to spend longer there to completely unwind, wrap up warm in one of their luxurious bathrobes, sit and read a book in the various chill out areas whilst enjoying comp. herbal tea or ease tired muscles in the sauna. The Buff Day Spa have recently taken on Lycon Waxing, Shellac Manicures & Pedicures, Fuschia Mineral Makeup and Mama Mio Bootcamp Treatments. Shellac is a revolutionary hybrid polish, which is a cross between a gel and a polish so it lasts much longer without damaging the natural nail! Fuschia Mineral Makeup is actually good for your skin, it contains no parabens or yucky ingredients, gives a flawless finish and heals and calms your skin while you wear it! Mama Mio Bootcamp are radical hard-hitting, body treatments to make a visible lasting difference to cellulite and saggy crepey skin and helps reduce that excess wobble! Bootcamp your butt, tummy or boobs – you choose..
Spa Custom Facial 60 Minutes €77
This is a great overall facial. Customized to your skin type, it includes a skin analysis, deep cleansing, steaming, exfoliation, massage and customized face mask, leaving your face healthy and rejuvenated. Just relax, lay back and leave everything to us.
Dermalogica Ultimate Facial 75 Minutes €109
Really treat yourself with our great value Ultimate Facial, which is our Spa Custom Facial, with an additional Eye Zone Treatment, Multi-Vitamin Hand Treatment and an Eyebrow Shape.
Dermalogica Anti-Aging Facial 75 Minutes €109
Are the signs of aging on your skin becoming a concern? Dermalogica's new AGE Smart range of products are used to plump, brighten and hydrate dull and tired skin so that skin is firmer, smoother and healthier. This facial includes an Eye Zone Treatment for extra attention to the delicate eye area and a MultiVitamin Power Exfoliation to ensure a healthy glow to any dull appearance. For longer lasting results, we recommend a course of 6 facials (you only pay for 5, €545).
Skin Brightening Facial - €109 (75 mins)
Looking for a brighter, more even and luminous complexion? Dermalogica’s New ChromaWhite TRx is an entire skin health system designed to optimise results by prepping the skin, treating hyperpigmentation and protecting the skin from future pigmentation issues. Using a speciality cleanser and professional exfoliation your skin will be prepped for ultimate penetration of brightening agents in the masques and serums that will follow leaving skin smooth, bright and with enhanced skin tone. For best results for the treatment of pigmentation caused by hormones and sun exposure a course of treatments and everyday homecare is required.
Dermalogica Acne Facial 75 Minutes €109
This is the end of the line for Adult Acne! Dermalogica's new Medibac range of products uses purifying clay-based cleansers and masques and salicylic acid based specialities to really clear up oily congested skin. This facial is a deep cleansing, pore refining facial formulated specifically to treat adult acne while addressing the needs of adult skin. Please note that if you are using Roaccutane, you cannot have this acne facial.
Dermalogica La Stone Facial 65 Minutes €97
Combining all the benefits of a Spa Custom Facial with the relaxing and healing effects of hot rocks. Applied to the chakras, hot rocks re-align your body’s energy flow and help bring the body and mind back into balance. An experience you will want to re-discover again and again.
The Buff Express Facial 30 Minutes €47
A mini version of our spa custom facial, minus the fluff. (No extractions or massage).
La Stone Therapy Massage 90 Minutes €135
La Stone Therapy achieves deeper states of relaxation, health and well being than that of a typical massage. The use of heated basalt stones on the muscles helps to increase the blood flow and the use of chilled marble stones to an inflamed area facilitates the removal of toxins and inflammation, encouraging a healing response deep within the body’s systems. A Must for those who suffer re-occurring muscle tension and who enjoy a deeper massage.
Aromatherapy Massage 90 minutes €105
A treatment that is tailored to your individual needs, using selected essential oils with powerful healing properties. Combining these oils with massage enhances lymph flow, restores lost energy and creates a deep sense of relaxation.
Swedish Massage 60 minutes €77
A deeply relaxing Swedish massage that eases tired muscles, increases circulation and speeds up lymphatic drainage. Great for restoring vitality! (With Essential Oils extra €10)
Indian Head Massage 40 Minutes €55
This specialized technique incorporates massage of the neck, head, shoulders and face, focusing on pressure points to relieve headaches and reduce stress and tension. One to completely relax the mind, body and spirit.
Deep Thermal Massage Therapy with Thermal Stamp 90 €125
Inspired by the practices of 14th century Thai Therapy, this treatment utilizes a unique fabric stamp filled with skin-benefiting ingredients and the power of heat to detoxify, remineralize, de-stress, exfoliate and relax. Natural earth clays draw out impurities while Tropical Asian Ginger and White Tea stimulate circulation and smooth skin. The deep manipulations along the pressure points and the meridian of the body relieve aching muscles and work to rebalance the body.
Mud Massage Therapy 80 minutes €110
Enjoy a Swedish Full Body Massage using a concentrated blend of earth clays and natural oils, helping to cleanse and detox the body. Olive and Grape Seed oils protect, smooth and condition while fortifying skin with antioxidants, and a unique blend of Asian herbs stimulate circulation. Your skin is smooth, soothed and protected.
Back Massage 30 Minutes €47
A thirty minute back massage, a Great for easing aches and pains concentrating on those knotted shoulders and aching lower back.
Reflexology 60 minutes €65
This massage is based in the ancient belief that each organ of the body corresponds to a reflex point in the foot. Using gentle thumb and finger pressure point massage, the therapist releases blockages, re-establishes the body’s energy flow, thereby encouraging the body to heal itself at its own pace. Regular sessions work gently to bring the entire body back to a state of wellness.
Reflexology- Subsequent visits 45 minutes €55
Universal Contour Wrap 120 Minutes €95
A quick and easy way to lose inches, sculpt curves, detoxify, boost circulation and smooth the skin. Need we say more? This treatment is a must have for parties, weddings, holidays and any other time when you want to look your absolute best!
Dermalogica Beautiful Back €65
This is essentially a facial performed on the back, leaving your back looking and feeling fantastic. This treatment is great during summer for all those strappy tops or any times when you need your back to look as great as your front.
Dermalogica Mineral Salt Scrub Therapy €50
This exfoliation treatment polishes skin to a soft glow while providing critical hydration and nourishment. This treatment can be customised for sensitive skin to soothe and brighten.
To this treatment you can add - **New** Thermal Body Wraps from Dermalogica €50
Through the various benefits of heat and the undeniable power of touch, you’ll experience a results-oriented body treatment like never before. Every Dermalogica Thermal Body Wrap is customized for your skin condition, designed to target your skin’s most pressing concerns while delivering an amazing sensory experience.
Power Recovery Wrap
This is an all over body wrap treatment, which is ideal for clients with prematurely aged, or irritated, dry or peeling skin due to sunburn or environmental assault. This intense wrap feeds your skin with the nourishment it craves, whilst stimulating blood circulation to promote healthier skin, leaving your skin silky smooth to the touch.
Nourishing Sea Mud Wrap
This wrap is suitable for all skin conditions and is used as a cleansing and detoxifying treatment. Natural earth clays draw out impurities and help to remove dead skin cells, while Tropical Asian Ginger and White Tea stimulate circulation and smooth skin. Customized essential oils provide aromatherapeutic and skin benefits while Caffeine provides all-over toning. Rest in warming wrap, all while encouraging absorption of nourishing botanicals, leaving skin ultra smooth.
Shellac is a revolutionary new hybrid uv nail product that combines the ease of polish with the permanence of gels ensuring lasting colour! Shellac goes on like a polish & is cured under a uv lamp making it instantly dry. Shellac is thin & flexible like a polish, so it looks natural, yet provides strong natural nail protection with a resilient mirror finish that resists dulling and chipping even during the most rigorous activities!
Shellac does not chip or flake, it can wear flawlessly for up to 14 days of high gloss shine & removes in minutes!
Shellac All Inclusive Manicure or Pedicure - €45 (Save €18.50!)
(includes French Finish or colour, Homecare Nailtiques Cuticle Oil, Shellac Removal).
Shellac Manicure or Pedicure- €35 (30 mins)
Add Shellac French Finish - €5
Add Shellac Manicure or Pedicure Removal - €15 (15 mins)
Add Nailtiques Cuticle Oil for Homecare - €8.50
Luxury Spa Manicure
A smooth exfoliating hand treatment lifts dead skin cells. Nails and cuticles are tidied and nourished, followed by a hand massage and finished with a protective base coat and colour of your choice.
Extras: Masque €10 French Finish €5
Fabulous Feet Pedicure €65
Revitalize tired feet! The feet are first cleansed and soaked in a relaxing foot spa. Next, unwind while a scrub is performed on the feet to soften and smooth, followed by a complete pedicure that includes an invigorating foot massage and finished with the colour of your choice.
Mama Mio maternity treatments are designed to relax, comfort and nourish-all specifically designed to be totally safe and effective. They help to alleviate main discomforts in pregnancy-increase skin elasticity, nourish parched skin, relieve itchy bellies and easing tired and tense muscles
Free-Loader 45 Minutes €65
A wonderful back and upper body massage specifically designed to release tensions and muscle fatigue. This treatment focuses on the muscles that are responsible for supporting the pregnant tummy.
Maternity Massage 60 Minutes €90
A complete body massage, using specific pre-natal techniques to help relax, increase circulation, alleviate tired muscles and reduce water retention. A wonderful treatment that gives mama a chance to truly relax and a few moments to dream of baby.
Free Your Mind 45 Minutes €65
A treatment designed to ease you of the stresses associated with pregnancy. A cooling eye compress combined with pulse-point Gravida therapy initiates the relaxation. A gentle face and head massage will release cranial and jaw tension followed by a deep neck and shoulder massage.
The Yummy Tummy 45 minutes €70
This treatment begins with an application of Gravida Pulse Point Oil and gentle skin brushing to increase circulation, gently exfoliate and improve the tonicity of the skin. A concentrated serum and deep treatment mask will be applied to soothe and moisturize the abdomen. Enjoy a relaxing lower leg and foot massage as the Intensive Tummy Stretch-ease Serum and mask take effect.
Yummy Tummy with foot soak: 60 Minutes €85
Yummy Tummy with Nail File & Paint: 60 Minutes €85
The Smoothie 60 minutes €100
A gentle and effective all over exfoliation of your skin to stimulate cell regeneration - increasing skin strength and elasticity. Followed by a relaxing massage… All that and you get gorgeous glowing skin.
4th Trimester Healing Hour 60 minutes €90
Up to four months after baby, your body is still behaving as though it is pregnant - this treatment helps alleviate the issues of water retention, stimulates circulation and relaxing muscle and nerves. New motherhood can be exhausting and sometimes it is you who needs mothering.
Sun FX Spray-on Tan €35
Get an incredible natural looking tan without the harmful effects of sun damage. No odour, no mess, just a sun-kissed radiant look within 10 minutes!
2nd session within 3 days €25
Half Body Spray Tan €25
In a time where our skin is exposed to an ever increasing number of harmful chemicals & artificial additives, SunFX have created tanning solutions made from 100% all natural ingredients.
• NO ALCOHOL • NO OILS
• NO PRESERVATIVES • NO PARABANS
• NO PERFUMES • NO ODOURS
• NO FUMES • NO WORRIES
SunFX realise that Mother Nature has already provided perfect ingredients, and have simply put them together to create the highest quality all natural tanning solutions in the world.
Our solution develops a natural looking, streak free golden tan that takes 5 mins to apply lasts 7 - 10 days. Millions use it and celebrities love it.
The Buff Half Day Indulgence €230
Swedish Massage
Luxury Manicure
Fabulous Feet Pedicure
Spa Custom Facial
Complimentary use of Sauna & Tranquillity Room
(Please allow 4 hours).
The Buff Spa Diva 6 Hours €350
Aromatherapy Massage
Mineral Salt Scrub Therapy
Light Lunch
Luxury Manicure with Masque
Fabulous Feet Pedicure
Ultimate Facial
Complimentary use of Sauna and Tranquillity Room
(Please allow 6 hours).
Rose Package 3 hours €150
Luxury Spa Manicure
Fabulous Feet
Mineral Salt Scrub Therapy
Package - €150
Hen Package €495
Treat yourself and two guests to a half-day of pampering:
For everyone
Choice of Swedish Massage
or Spa Custom Facial
Luxury Spa Manicure
Fabulous Feet Pedicure
Plus just for the bride – Mineral Salt Scrub Therapy
€495
Additional guest €165 each
Velvet Package 3 hours €195
Spa Custom Facial
Luxury Spa Manicure
Swedish Massage
Rejuvenate Spa Package 80 minutes €99
Take time out and treat yourself or a loved one to an Indian Head Massage and an Express Dermalogica Facial with a Eye Zone Treatment...relax and leave everything to us...
Vitality Break 90 Minutes €130
Beat the recession blues with our brand new Vitality Break. Vitality Break includes Stressbusting Back Massage, Mineral Salt Scrub Therapy and Dermalogica Buff Express Facial.
Mum's the Word 45 Minutes €59
Treat your Mum or Wife to a Dermalogica Express Facial with a 15 minute Mini Back Rub concentrating on those aching shoulders and lower back.
Mom & Me Spa Package 90 Minutes €199
Spoil your Mother & Yourself with a Dermalogica Spa Custom Facial and a 30 minute back massage each for only €199! Relax together afterwards in our Relaxation Areas or Tranquility Room and spend some quality time together
Yummy Mummy 2 Hours €160
Designed especially for Expectant Mothers
Free Loader
Free Your Mind
Yummy Tummy
Mama Mio is a high performance bodycare and spa treatment range using facial skincare technology and ingredients to ensure every inch of you looks and feels its very best.
Bootcamp for Butts - €90 (60 mins)
Cellulite-busting Buttock, Hip and Thigh treatment to lift butt in one hour! Improve skins texture with super intense exfoliation and fruit acid peel for a smooth soft sexy rear view. Followed by deep tissue massage to reduce saddlebags and “lift the butt” and finish with a combination of intense moisturisers to hydrate and sooth the skin.
Bootcamp for Tummies - €90 (60 mins)
A waist whittling treatment to reduce cellulite and love handle trouble spots! Double exfoliation to smooth and refine skin, followed by circulation boosting treatment to help detoxify and debloat, encouraging the drainage of stagnant fluids and fight the appearance of unsightly bulges.
Bootcamp for Boobs - €90 (60 mins)
Bust and upper body treatment to lift your boobs and define your cleavage! Deep anti-aging exfoliation for goosebumps on arms, working towards a younger looking cleavage and toned batwings! Followed by strategic pressure point massage to tighten and tone whole bust area and upper arms.
A course of 6 bootcamp treatments across 8 weeks is
recommended. €450 for course of 6
All our therapists have been professionally trained in Lycon Advanced Waxing Techniques. All specialised waxing (Californian, Brazilian and Hollywood Bikini waxing) and facial waxing is performed using only Lycon hot (peel-able)wax that is made of the finest ingredients to ensure that you have the most pain-free and enjoyable specialised waxing service possible. Lycon is the professional's choice in quality wax and it gently and effectively removes hair as short as 1mm. Lycon is expertly formulated with skin nurturing & conditioning ingredients such as Azulene, Aloe Vera, Chamomile, Rose and Lavender and used at a low-temperature to maximise client comfort.
We guarantee once you’ve been waxed with Lycon, you won’t want to be waxed using any other wax!
Waxing
Please note that a patch test is required for all new clients 48 hours prior to waxing appointment.
A separate additional patch test for Lycon Wax is required for all new & existing clients 48 hours prior to waxing appointment.
Bikini - €20
Californian (Extended Bikini) - €30
Brazilian (a small strip/triangle remaining) - €52
Hollywood (totally bare) - €55
Full Leg - €45
Full Leg & Bikini - €55
Full Leg & Californian - €65
Full Leg & Brazilian - €87
Full Leg & Hollywood - €90
Half Leg - €30
Half Leg & Bikini - €40
Half Leg & Californian - €50
Half Leg & Brazilian - €72
Half Leg & Hollywood - €75
Arm - €35
Underarm - €25
Arm & Underarm - €55
Lip - €15
Chin - €15
Eyebrows - €17
Eyebrows & Lip - €24
Sides of face - €15
Full face (eyebrows, lip, chin, & sides of face) - €45
Lycon Hot Wax System is used for all Bikini, Facial & Underarm treatments.
All leg waxes include knees & toes if necessary.
All bikini waxes include tummy tidy if necessary.
Offer ends 14th February 2012
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Reviewed by MAUREEN CULLINAN on the 5th July 2011
I WAS AT THE BUFF DAY SPA RECENTLY WITH MY DAUGHTER. IT WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE, I HAD A FACIAL AND MAKE-UP DONE AFTERWARDS. MY DAUGHTER HAD A BACK AND NECK MASSAGE. IT IS SUCH A RELAXING PLACE I... more
Reviewed by Stressballmom1 on the 20th May 2011
Best day spa I have ever been to! I have just been into the Buff Day Spa and had the most wonderful back massage and facial, toped off by shellac manicure. My therapist was excellent and very... more
Reviewed by Marie on the 4th November 2009
I am ashamed to say i received a voucher for the Buff Half Day Indulgence for Christmas last year and only just got around to using it...how happy i am that i eventually did!! I can honestly say it... more