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Our Complete Spa Guide for Hot Mamas-To-Be

As much talk as there is of the “glow” of pregnancy, the truth is that you’re probably not feeling your best these days. With a baby bump that’s more of a baby watermelon, swollen feet, morning sickness, back aches, and a surprise sprinkling of new hair cropping up in unwanted places, you probably feel more in need of a visit to the spa than…

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Our Austin Summer Bucket List

Staying in Austin for the summer? ☀️ Make it your summer of self-care with our favorite ways to cool off. Whether it’s taking a dip in the lake, getting pampered with a special Summer Spa Package, or finding your new favorite ice cream obsession, you can’t go wrong with our team’s favorite go to summer spots.

 

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Viva’s Top 5 Spa Treatments for Summer!

At Viva, we offer a number of spa services designed with Austin’s sizzling summer heat and humidity in mind. Check out our Top 5 Treatments for Summer that will have you swimsuit season ready and leave your skin looking smooth and radiant!
1) Laser Hair Removal: No More Shaving or Waxing!

Smooth and silky skin, yes please! Laser hair removal offers several benefits over other hair…

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The Ultimate Sunscreen Guide: Austin, Texas Edition

Is your skin screaming for some serious SPF this summer? Even if you don’t realize it, the answer is yes. As a top day spa and med spa, we are experts when it comes to all things skin care. And as an Austin, Texas company, we like to think we know a thing or two about sun exposure. Living in Texas keeps us in a…

Viva’s Ultimate Summer Skin Care Guide

Summer is officially here! Time for lazy days at the pool, grilling for dinner, and frosé with (almost) every meal. In other words, total paradise, right?

Well, for the most part. With summer comes heat, and it’s especially fierce here in Austin where temperatures can spike to triple digits for months on end. All that heat and sun isn’t quite paradise for your skin. It’s…

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Introducing SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Cream: Glass Skin, Elevated

SkinCeuticals has done it again. Following the breakout success of the revolutionary P-TIOX Serum, SkinCeuticals is now introducing a P-TIOX Cream that takes your glass skin routine to the next level. This potent, texture-correcting moisturizer powered by a patent-pending formula including 10% Myrixin™ and 2% Tripeptide technology is the next evolution in wrinkle modulation.

Now available at Viva Day Spa + Med Spa locations in…

2026 Allē Mother's Day special offer: Purchase a $150 Allē Gift Card for just $100 on May 6, 2026, for use on Botox and Juvederm at Viva Day Spa + Med Spa in Austin, Round Rock, and Dallas

2026 Alle Mother’s Day Special: $150 Alle Gift Card for $100

Allergan is offering a one-day-only Mother’s Day Alle Gift Card offer on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11am CT to its Allē rewards members. Save $50 when you schedule your next injectables treatment at Viva Day Spa + Med Spa. An Alle gift card can be used for a variety of treatments including Botox, Juvederm filler, SkinVive, and Kybella double chin treatment.

Not an Allē…

Our Favorite Austin Mother’s Day Gifts

Nobody works harder than moms. Not only do they literally give us life, but they’re our biggest supporters, tirelessly working to make our lives better. Whether it’s tucking the kids in at night or doling out sage life advice, moms are essentially the superheroes of the world. But all that superhero-ing gets tiring sometimes. Every once in a while, Mom needs to hang up…

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Austin’s Favorite Memorial Day Weekend Ideas

Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, 2026. A three-day holiday means it’s time to relax indoors or get out and enjoy some fun in the sun. We’ve put together some festive summer kick-off ideas for your Memorial Day in Austin, Texas.
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It’s no secret that things get a little HOT around Memorial Day in Austin. Local wisdom says that water is the answer!…

The Ultimate Austin Gift Guide for Birthdays, Graduations, and More

When we think of gift-giving, the big holidays like Christmas, Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day usually steal the spotlight. But they’re hardly the only reasons to wrap something up with a bow. Birthdays, graduations, and anniversaries are gift-giving gold standards for good reason. And then there are the quieter heroes of the calendar that don’t come with twinkle lights or months of planning —…

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Viva Dallas: The Best Spa in Dallas

After twenty years as Austin’s leading destination for self-care, Viva Day Spa + Med Spa has brought our award-winning experience to Dallas. Our new flagship location is now open at The Plaza at Preston Center, offering a fully integrated menu of spa and med spa treatments in a beautifully designed space dedicated to calm, wellness, and results

It’s the next chapter for Viva — and…

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Surviving SXSW: Your Ultimate Self-Care Guide in Austin

Every March in Austin, Texas, we anticipate the arrival of SXSW, a whirlwind of a week that brings together the best in music, technology, film & TV, and more. During this highly-anticipated week of shows and events, Austin serves as a hub for SXSW regulars and also sees an influx of new-to-town guests. (Welcome to Austin!) Between panel-hopping, networking happy hours, the late-night shows,…

Viva x Van Zandt Valentine’s Giveaway

Love is in the air! We’re here to spread the love this Valentine’s Day by partnering with our fabulous friends at Hotel Van Zandt to treat you and your boo, your BFF—or even your pampered pup—to the ultimate romantic staycation in Austin, Texas.

 

Austin Staycation Giveaway for Valentine’s Day
Enjoy the high life with a 1-night stay in a swanky Spa King Junior Suite at Hotel Van…

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Valentine’s Spa Gift Ideas For Her, Him, & Couples

Need ideas for the best sweets for your sweetie this year? We’ve done the thinking for you. Here’s your stress-free selection of our best Valentine’s Day gift ideas for a relaxing spa escape at the best spa in . All of these goodies are healthy, calorie-free, and 100% guaranteed to melt your honey’s heart without melting your wallet.

 
2026 Bonus Offer: Give $300…

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Best Austin Couples Valentine’s Day Ideas

Valentine’s Day in Austin, Texas. Is there a better city to be in love or single and loving it? We don’t think so.❤️ Whether you’re planning a romantic couples date night or want to celebrate Gal-entine’s style with your bestie, we’ve put together some of our favorite Austin Valentine’s Day couples ideas featuring local businesses. Because time together with the people you love most…

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