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And What Makes It So Special?
These days, many of us are letting our normal beauty and wellness routines slide — our roots are growing out, and our favorite yoga pants have become our at-home uniform. Amid the pandemic, we’re not seeing many faces or going out much. But during these days of isolation, it’s more important than ever to focus on what makes us…

Given the option, there’s a good chance that — regardless of gender — most of us would choose to have a chiseled jawline. But other than runway supermodels and statues of Greek gods, the majority of us have softer jawlines. As we age or gain weight, that roundness becomes fuller, and before we know it, we’ve developed a bit of a double chin that…

Viva just turned Sweet 16! June marks our 16th Anniversary of taking care of Austin. To celebrate, we’re offering specially priced 16th Anniversary Spa treatments, med spa specials, product specials, and giveaways over the next three weeks, June 28 – July 16, 2021. It’s a small token of appreciation for the incredible support that our loyal guests have shown us since we first opened…

Eminence Vitamin C special offer? Kale Yeah! 🥗  Buy any two of the following organic Vitamin C products — Eminence Organics’s Citrus & Kale C+E Serum, Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Masque, or Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil, and receive their Lime Refresh Tonique for free. Offer available through June 13, 2021,  or while supplies last!

Shop this amazing organic skin care special online (your…

It’s finally here! Skinceuticals Silymarin CF is brand new a vitamin C serum specifically formulated for oily and acne prone skin. It delivers advanced environmental protection from free radicals, reduces oiliness, refines skin texture, and visibly improves skin clarity and fine lines.

Limited-Time Special:
Buy A Silymarin CF, Get A Free Sunscreen
Did you know it took six years to develop this serum? To celebrate this long…

“Skin tightening” might sound kind of scary. But we’ve got good news — tightening your skin in areas that have seen the effects of aging and gravity doesn’t have to be scary. And it doesn’t have to involve drastic measures.

That’s because there’s a new skin tightening technology in Austin — say hello to Forma Skin Tightening by InMode. It tightens target areas in a…

Update: May 22, 2020
We are slowly and very cautiously reopening Viva. The first step in our phased approach was to open our retail areas at all Viva locations for gift certificate and product purchases, with curbside pickup as an option. We have also soft reopened med spa services with a very limited menu of treatments. Spa + med spa services will resume on June…

A Note From Our Owners
One of the guiding principals at Viva is “always do the right thing.” That’s why we’ve made the heart-wrenching decision to temporarily close all Viva Day Spa locations effective today thru May 1 — or as soon as it is safe and socially responsible to re-open.

The well-being and livelihoods of our staff of caregivers, amazing & loyal guests, and our…

As a leading wellness spa in Austin, the well-being of our guests, staff and community is always top priority. In fact, we founded Viva Day Spa + Med Spa with the clear intention of helping our guests take care of themselves with treatments that positively impact overall health — mind, body and spirit.

Like you, we are closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact…

There’s nothing like treating yourself to a massage or a facial, where you’re focused on nothing else but melting into a blissful puddle of relaxation. But that hour usually goes by lightning fast and it always ends with you wishing that, well, it wasn’t over yet.

Considering how much time we all spend hunched over computers, waiting in lines and traffic, and tending to the…

If you’re like us, you put a major priority on your skincare. After all, it’s no fun to face the world with a face full of fine lines, oversized pores, or discoloration. And while beauty products like leopard print sheet masks and pore strips sure are fun with a glass of wine and Netflix on binge-mode, sometimes you need to break out the big…

Laser Hair Removal for Darker Skin: Is it Safe?
When it comes to beauty products, not all work the same for everyone. From foundations and hair colors to moisturizers and lipsticks, we know that looking and feeling our very best means finding what works best for the specific needs of our skin. What you might not know is that this also applies to certain med…

Maybe it was the first time you saw Angelina Jolie’s pillowy lips on the big screen. Or perhaps you like your lips the way they are, but just want a little added definition to your Cupid’s bow. Or maybe you found out the hard way that plumping gloss just doesn’t work after all. (If only!)

Regardless of what brought you here, we’re glad you’ve come….

With an annual average of 228 days of sunshine, Austinites spend the majority of our year in bathing suits — or shorts and short sleeves at the very least. That means that if we want to keep our skin looking as smooth and silky as possible, we have to do a lot of upkeep. If you’re looking for an alternative to tedious shaving and…

If you’re a skin care addict like us, you’re always looking for the latest fix — and the HydraFacial is it! This treatment basically takes a lot of traditional facial services, like peels, microdermabrasion, cleansing, and moisturizing, and packs them all into one gentler mega-treatment in just 30 minutes! And if you’ve ever seen someone who just got a HydraFacial in Austin, you know…