What should I expect at my first massage?

Booking your first massage can feel a little daunting if you’re not sure what to expect.

What should you wear? Do you have to talk during the treatment? How much clothing do you remove? What if you don’t like the pressure?

These are all completely normal questions, so here’s what you can expect when you come for a massage at HAZE Beauty.

Before your massage

When you arrive, we’ll have a chat before your treatment begins.

I’ll ask how you’re feeling, whether you have any areas of tension or discomfort, your preferred massage pressure and whether there are any areas you’d particularly like me to concentrate on or avoid.

You don’t need to know exactly what you want — that’s what I’m here for.

What should I wear?

Come in whatever you feel comfortable wearing.

Before your treatment, I’ll explain what clothing needs to be removed depending on the massage you’ve booked. You’ll then have complete privacy to get changed and get comfortable on the treatment bed.

You’ll be covered appropriately throughout your massage, with only the area I’m working on uncovered.

What if I don’t like the pressure?

Please tell me!

Massage pressure is incredibly personal. What feels perfect to one person may feel far too light or too firm to somebody else.

I’ll check the pressure with you during your treatment, but you can ask me to change it at any point.

You will never offend me by asking for something to be adjusted.

Do I have to talk?

Absolutely not.

Some clients like to chat, some fall asleep and some barely say a word for the entire appointment.

There’s no right or wrong way to have a massage.

If you want to switch off and enjoy the peace and quiet, you can.

What if I feel self-conscious?

This is something people sometimes worry about before their first massage.

Please remember that bodies come in all shapes and sizes. You don’t need to shave, lose weight, have perfect skin or do anything special before coming for your appointment.

My job is to make you feel comfortable and relaxed — not to judge you.

Your massage is tailored to you

At HAZE Beauty in BH11, Bournemouth, I offer private, one-to-one massage appointments in my ladies-only home salon.

Your treatment isn’t about following exactly the same routine for every client.

Whether you’d like to relax, concentrate on particular areas of tension or simply have some much-needed time to yourself, I’ll adapt your treatment around you.

Ready to book your first massage?

You can view all of my massage treatments and book online.

And if you’re unsure which treatment to choose, you’re always welcome to contact me first.

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