Vichy Shower

If you’re not a regular spa goer, the term “Vichy shower” could throw you for a loop. There aren’t many other contexts where you would find a Vichy shower, so it’s understandable that the phrase could be confusing. Really, there’s only one thing to know about Vichy showers. Simply put, Vichy shower spells luxury.

What is a Vichy Shower?

A Vichy shower is an alternative to a traditional shower like you have in your home. It’s an overhead installation that spews five to seven streams of water on your body at one time as you lie on a wet table. Not all spas are equipped with Vichy showers; they’re expensive and aren’t a necessary component to any treatment. But the addition of a Vichy shower to a body treatment can change it from good to outstanding. Discerning spa patrons know that Vichy showers can help set the best spas apart from the rest.

If a spa does have a Vichy shower, it will be part of a wet room. This room is specially made to withstand the constant flow of water that is released when the shower is used. There’s usually a drain in the floor, and the table used for treatments is made for getting wet.

How can I experience a Vichy shower?

Most spas don’t offer treatments that are solely spent under the shower. Instead, the Vichy shower is part of many body treatments offered at the spa. It usually begins and ends treatments like salt glows and body wraps. With both treatments, you lay on the wet table as the shower rains multiple streams of hot water up and down your body. The feeling is blissful! Usually, your therapist will allow the water to rinse away any products on its own, although she may gently rub your body to remove any soap of scrub residue too.

Some people fall in love with Vichy showers at the spa and want to experience them at home. You can purchase your own shower, but it will be very expensive. The average cost of a Vichy is about $5,000, not including installation. Also, added expenses include buying a wet table and installing an in-floor drain in your bathroom. If you want to add a Vichy shower to an existing house, you will probably have to remodel to accommodate it. Since the cost of purchasing and setting up a Vichy shower is so high, most people just get regular spa treatments to fulfill their Vichy shower cravings.

Who should get body treatments that include Vichy showers?

Anyone can benefit from a Vichy shower. Ask your therapist which body treatment would be right for you and enjoy! Some people may not like a Vichy shower at a spa as much as others, however. If you are concerned with nudity at the spa, this isn’t the service for you. You will be naked on the wet table during your salt glow or body wrap service, although towels will cover most of your body. But wet towels under multiple streams of water is not conducive to complete modesty. If you don’t want to appear nude in front of your therapist, forgo Vichy showers. Try getting a spa treatment that involves more concealed nudity, like a massage, at first. If this goes well, you could move up to body treatments with Vichy showers, which are more revealing.

How do I know if my spa has a Vichy Shower?

Not every spa will be equipped with a Vichy shower, so if you’re set on trying one, always ask. Most high-end day spas and resort spas will have them, but since they’re not required for any treatment, there’s no guarantee. Small spas will likely not be equipped with Vichy showers due to their cost and the space needed to accommodate them.

How much Vichy Shower Cost?

If a spa has a Vichy shower, it shouldn’t cost any extra to use it. The price of the shower will be included in your treatment. Services that include Vichy shower components vary from reasonable (salt glows) to very expensive (body wraps). Expect to pay at least $50 for a treatment that includes a Vichy shower.

Take-away tips:

A Vichy shower allows you to remain lying on your stomach or back while you bathe under five to seven streams of water. It’s ultra luxurious!

You probably won’t be able to purchase time under a Vichy shower without buying some other sort of service. A salt glow is the most inexpensive treatment available that could include a Vichy shower. Order this treatment if you’re more concerned with the shower component than with any other spa services.

Patrons concerned about nudity shouldn’t try treatments that include Vichy showers. Although every attempt will be made to keep you covered, the nature of the service means you’ll probably be exposed.