Spa & Wellness Guides
Honest comparisons to help you choose the right treatment, written by the team at our Wentzville studio.
Head Spa vs. Facial: Which One Should You Book?
Book a head spa when your scalp, hair or stress level is the priority. Book a facial when your face and skin are the priority. If you want both, our head spa and facial bundle covers scalp and skin in a single visit.
Read the guideDry Head Spa vs. Wet Head Spa: How to Pick
A dry head spa uses no water and no shampoo, so you can return to work with your hair exactly as it was. A wet head spa adds warm water cleansing, a scalp treatment and conditioning, which delivers the deeper scalp reset.
Read the guideIV Therapy vs. Vitamin Injections: Which Is Right for You?
Choose IV therapy when you need fluids plus a full blend of vitamins delivered over 30 to 60 minutes. Choose a vitamin injection when you want a specific nutrient in a few minutes without the hydration component.
Read the guideCryo Body Therapy vs. CoolSculpting: What Is the Difference?
CoolSculpting is a single device applicator that freezes fat under suction. Our cryo body therapy pairs controlled cold with EMS muscle stimulation in a shorter, hands on session, and is typically done as a series every other week or monthly.
Read the guideWhich Massage Should You Book? A Simple Guide
Book relaxation massage for stress, deep tissue for chronic tight spots, prenatal for pregnancy support, and targeted recovery work when a specific area is inflamed or healing.
Read the guideIs a Spa Membership Worth It? How to Do the Math
A membership pays off when you visit at least once a month. If you book a service most months, the monthly credit plus member pricing costs less than paying per visit. If you visit a few times a year, gift cards and packages fit better.
Read the guideEsthetician vs. Cosmetologist: Who Should Perform Your Head Spa?
A true head spa is a facial for your scalp, so it belongs in the hands of a licensed esthetician. Esthetician training is built around skin: analysis, cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, masking, product chemistry and facial and scalp massage. Cosmetology training centers on hair services such as cutting, coloring and styling, with shampooing rather than skin treatment. At Centered Spa, head spa treatments are performed by licensed estheticians.
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