Most of the United States reverts to standard time this weekend, and kids are getting ready to go trick-or-treating. Believe it or not, autumn has definitely arrived—and the holidays aren’t too far off.

The V Spa at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas just rolled out its seasonal menu of fall-flavored treatments, which will be available through Nov. 30. These scents and textures may inspire your own offerings:

• Cranberry Scrub and Body Mask with Holiday Spice Massage (80 min./$195)
• Spiced Hot Stone Massage (50 or 80 min./$115 or $185): Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and pepper provide the special twist to this classic treatment.
• Cranberry Pumpkin Facial (50 min./$125): Vitamins A, C and zinc in pumpkin provide hydration, while cranberry supplies antioxidants.
• Cinnamon Apple Manicure (50 min./$50) and Pedicure (50 or 80 min./$50 or $85): Clients receive hot cider with a cinnamon stick to enjoy while their skin drinks in apple’s antiaging, brightening properties.

V Spa has also mixed up its own Homemade Pumpkin Pie Face Mask recipe so clients can keep benefiting from the gourd’s nutrients between visits:

2 tsp. canned pumpkin
½ tsp. honey
½ tsp. regular or soy milk

Combine the ingredients and apply the mixture to the client’s face. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water.

Whatever autumn themes you incorporate, remember to take the cooler weather into consideration. Provide clients with treatments and retail items that will protect delicate skin from harsh elements and see them through until spring has sprung.

Look for more seasonal treatments in the December issue of DAYSPA!

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