- L’Apothiquaire Vietnam
In the midst of bustling Ho Chi Minh city, the metropolis of Vietnam, you can find a myriad of spas and beauty salons. I have frequented a multitude of these spas over the years – primarily because the services are a fraction of the costs in North America.
It’s always pleasant to stumble upon a diamond in the rough. L’Apothiquaire in Ho Chi Minh is such the jewel.
To give you some insight into the spa culture of this city, let me tell you what to expect when you venture into one of these beauty salons. Consider yourself lucky if you encounter a staff member in any spa that can communicate adequately in the English language. That being said, it is not always easy to get accurate descriptions of their services and it’s not always easy to make special requests. I’ve learned to accept this and just relax… it’s a spa nevertheless.
As you approach the front entrance of L’Apothiquaire, you are enveloped in the luxurious scents of essential oils. You are promptly greeted when you enter and invited to take a seat in one of their plush antique chairs. Hot tea is promptly served to you. If it is your first visit, they create a profile for you. The spa personnel can provide detail information on their services and can suggest services for you after performing an initial skin analysis.
Upon subsequent visits, the spa is able to accommodate to my needs because they have a detailed profile of my previous visits. Sounds like the normal operating procedures of any spa establishment? Actually, no. This is the first spa in Ho Chi Minh that I have encountered which utilizes a database system for their clients.
L’Apothiquaire markets itself as a traditional French day spa. Not only do they use their house-brand products in all their services but they also sell these products in their store front. All products are certified organic. This full service spa caters to both men and women. They offer a wide variety of services such as massages, facials, body treatments, and manicure/pedicures.
It’s always a pleasure to visit L’Apothiquaire…. where everybody knows my name… where everybody pampers me… where everybody makes an effort to make my visit more memorable than the last.
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