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Gift Giving Guide: Give a Little Relaxation

Relieve the extra stress of the holidays with a trip to the spa, or give the gift of relaxation to someone you love.

The holiday season is upon us and for many that means extra cooking, shopping, cleaning and family-time. All these "extras" can really take a toll on one's body and mind--leaving us feeling extra-stressed rather than extra-joyous. Give the gift of relaxation this holiday season, or give yourself a much-deserved "me" time break, with deals from local spas and salons.

Holiday Discounts

is offering 20 percent off all new customers for any service from now until the end of December. The salon and spa has also recently started offering the popular shellac manicures and pedicures (a 14-day nail polish). Go for yourself and grab a gift certificate for someone you love, the shoulder and neck massages can really help keep you going during this stress-packed season.

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Another great deal for your nails is at . Print the online coupon (at their website under the Specials tab) and receive a free manicure with the purchase of a pedicure. The offer is good all December.

Healthy Glow

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The only way to be naturally sun-kissed in the paling days of winter ahead is to fly south to the beaches, but if you don't have time or money to do that right now, just head to . The salon is extending their discounted gift certificate offerings this holiday season where the more you gift, the more money you get back. The salon is also offering the new UV-free Mystic Tan and discounted packages.

Spa-like Comfort

Take the spa home with you or give a gift of spa-like comfot. in Clifton is offering soft and cushiony spa robes for $69.99. The spa is also offering 25 percent off their jewelry and a variety of shampoo and lotions.

Not Just For Women

And don't forget men like to relax and be pampered too. Lynn Villasenora, owner of Salon Accents, said women aren't the only ones enjoying the spa services lately, either.

"We have a lot of men maniucre and mostly pedicure and then a lot for shoulder and neck massage,­" she said.

Shapes Salon & Day Spa also has an extensive list of services for men, including sports facials and sports manicures and pedicures.

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