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Why do massages cost so much??

44 replies

Poonmig · 07/09/2023 22:12

Just that really. Recently single, nearly 40, looking to treat myself to a birthday massage as I have never ever had a massage …

… and the prices are coming in at over £100 for 60 mins?!

whatttttt?! Is it worth it? Why are they so expensive?

OP posts:
OnAMidnightTrainToGeorgia · 07/09/2023 22:13

Sounds like a good deal to me!

anothertrainwreck · 07/09/2023 22:15

Because it’s a skilled job that requires training, experience, accreditation, insurance, overheads etc. Also, due to its physical nature, it’s a job that often can’t be done by people forever.

bryceQ · 07/09/2023 22:21

I live in an expensive part of London and 60 mins is £70-£80 around me.... Where I'm from in the north it's £80 for two hours. Where are you looking? What type of place? - I find hotels are stupidly expensive

Maddy70 · 07/09/2023 22:23

An hours time , rent of a salon and other costs, products used

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Poonmig · 07/09/2023 22:23

On the south coast, mainly spas in hotels tbf. Would a high street salon be as nice?

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BerthaKit · 07/09/2023 22:25

Training. Insurance. Tax. Advertising. Professional registration. Petrol. Electricity. Phone bill. Oils. Paper. Printing. card reader fees. Uniform. Laundry. Planning. Time. Equipment.

Leo227 · 07/09/2023 22:27

I had one today for £60 for the hour. Spa's are always super expensive though, just find yourself a private one.

Blessedbethefruitz · 07/09/2023 22:28

It's about £1 per minute (£25-30 for half hour including changing) in my SE coast town, at little independent places - not that I've had many! Might ask for a voucher for Christmas though...

AnxiousPangolin · 07/09/2023 22:43

anothertrainwreck · 07/09/2023 22:15

Because it’s a skilled job that requires training, experience, accreditation, insurance, overheads etc. Also, due to its physical nature, it’s a job that often can’t be done by people forever.

Very much this.

frisseaze · 07/09/2023 22:45

bryceQ · 07/09/2023 22:21

I live in an expensive part of London and 60 mins is £70-£80 around me.... Where I'm from in the north it's £80 for two hours. Where are you looking? What type of place? - I find hotels are stupidly expensive

Who has a 2 hour massage?? Sounds horrendous

ForestDad · 07/09/2023 22:48

Spa hotels are a rip off. The therapist is likely on min wage or similar. If you go independent it will be cheaper and they will make more. Mine is £45/hr. And good.

Iris1976 · 07/09/2023 22:50

I'm in South Wales and my masseuse is mobile,between £50 and £60 for an hour, she's worth every penny.

Tabitha1960 · 07/09/2023 22:50

Gosh I had no idea how lucky I was last year: I paid £40 for an hour's massage done in my own home by a gorgeous bronzed, blond New Zealander guy half my age. Sadly he went back to NZ.

defi · 07/09/2023 22:52

I'm in the north west and pay around £40 for an hour. Costs more for a sports massage ect

Namechangedforthis25 · 07/09/2023 22:52

Tabitha1960 · 07/09/2023 22:50

Gosh I had no idea how lucky I was last year: I paid £40 for an hour's massage done in my own home by a gorgeous bronzed, blond New Zealander guy half my age. Sadly he went back to NZ.

That would make me really uncomfortable 😳

Sunflowers76 · 07/09/2023 22:53

Shop around. I live in the North of England and pay 40 pounds for an hour full body massage from an independent woman who runs her own business

Sunflowers76 · 07/09/2023 22:54

Spas always cost more.

HollieHobbie · 07/09/2023 22:54

You asked who has a 2 hour massage?

An aromatherapist in my village does a holistic full body massage (1h 45) plus I'm booking in soon for her Aromaflex 3 hour massage soon. 2 hours is no time at all!

Tacocatgoatcheesepizza · 07/09/2023 22:55

I have a massage booked for next week, I haven’t been to her before but she was recommended to me by several friends. £45 for an hour.

SemperIdem · 07/09/2023 22:55

anothertrainwreck · 07/09/2023 22:15

Because it’s a skilled job that requires training, experience, accreditation, insurance, overheads etc. Also, due to its physical nature, it’s a job that often can’t be done by people forever.

Came to respond along these lines but found this post nailed it very succinctly.

But will add - a less adequately trained masseuse could leave you injured rather than relaxed. I’d rather pay the money for the skill.

NancyJoan · 07/09/2023 22:56

A hotel spa will always be more experience. A small, local salon might not have all the bells and whistles, snazzy reception area and changing rooms, but you’ll be lying down with your eyes closed, so the quality of the massage is the most important but.

Tabitha1960 · 07/09/2023 22:58

Namechangedforthis25 · 07/09/2023 22:52

That would make me really uncomfortable 😳

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Well, I wasn't. He was qualified and certificated and gave me neck/shoulder/back because I used to sit typing for many hours every day and had lots of RSI/knots/stress.

smilesup · 07/09/2023 23:00

Do not go to a spa they are always shite.

Itsalwaysthelasttime · 07/09/2023 23:04

Paying more at a spa absolutely does not mean a better massage generally the opposite. Find a home based person who doesn't rush will give you time and a lovely massage.

smashburger · 07/09/2023 23:23

My DP has a membership at bannatynes gym and every 3 months or so they send him a spa offer. He treated me last month to a Swedish massage (back/neck/shoulders/arms) with 2 extra treatments so I chose hand massage and scalp massage. It was £59 and was 75 minutes (possibly longer) with use of the gym and spa facilities until they shut

I think you can sometimes find a good deal on Wowcher too