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Ultimate ACL Festival Guide: Prep, Recovery & Ticket Giveaway

The music. The food. The fashion. The heat. ACL Festival is the ultimate Austin experience. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned fest veteran, a little preparation and thoughtful recovery can make all the difference.

As the official spa of the Austin City Limits Music Festival since 2008, Viva Day Spa + Med Spa has helped festival-goers stay refreshed and recharged for more than 18…

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Fall Things to Do in Austin, Texas

Fall is officially here! Now in most places, the turn of season means it’s time to bring out your flannel and sweaters for the crisp weather. Or cozy up in front of a crackling fire with a warm mug of something pumpkin spiced. Things are a little bit different down here in Austin, Texas where the seasons are more along the lines of “summer”…

List of the Best Coffee Shops in Austin, Texas by Viva Day Spa + Med Spa

The Best Coffee Shops in Austin

When it comes to coffee in Austin, there’s no shortage of excellent local coffee shops to cozy up to a cup of joe. Or as they’d say down on South Congress, a cup of “Jo’s.” Our love of lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, and nitros is so deep, we’ve brewed up a guide to the best coffee shops in Austin close to our three Viva Day…

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What to Pack for a Music Festival: Skincare Edition

Every year since 2002, the city of Austin, Texas brings together music lovers from around the world to Zilker Park for ACL Music Festival. As much fun as Austin City Limits brings in two weekends, the weather can get uncomfortably hot—even in October—which means irritated and inflamed skin without proper protection, preparation, and after-care. This year, don’t let sweat and sunburn get in the…

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Alle Juvederm Day Gift Card Offer 2026

Allergan is celebrating Juvederm Day on August 19, 2026 at 11am CST with an exclusive Buy-One-Get-One-Free (BOGO) $75 Juvederm gift card offer. On that day only, Allē Members will be able to buy a $75 Juvederm Gift Card and get a second $75 Juvederm Gift Card for free, while supplies last.
Steps To Save On Juvederm Filler Gift Cards
1. Become an Allē Member
2. Purchase your $75…

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…

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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VENN Is Now at Viva: Korean Glass Skin Facials and Premium K-Beauty Skincare

Glass skin is clear, smooth, and lit from within. It’s the specialty of VENN, the premium Korean cosmeceutical line we hand-selected to join Viva Day Spa + Med Spa’s curated lineup of skincare products and treatments this July. And it’s the inspiration for two new facials we designed around it: our Korean Glass Skin Facial and the Korean Glass Skin Sculpting Facial, featuring Ji-Ap…

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Trending Spa & Med Spa Treatments To Try Right Now

Some treatments earn their buzz. From lymphatic drainage massage to facial balancing, these aren’t just trends. They’re treatments that deliver real, visible results. The best part? You can book all of these trending treatments at Viva Day Spa + Med Spa in Austin, Round Rock, and Dallas.

Here’s your guide to what’s trending, what each treatment does, and whether it might be right for you.

 

Lymphatic…

Viva Is Officially 21 – And You’re Getting the Gifts

Twenty-one years ago, we opened our doors in Austin and hoped for the best. What happened next was you. And we have never taken that for granted.

So naturally, now that we’re officially 21, we’re doing what any self-respecting 21-year-old would do — throwing a party. For 21 days — June 15 through July 5 — we’re celebrating with 21st Anniversary spa specials across all…

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Father’s Day Ideas, Austin Edition

Father’s Day 2026 is Sunday, June 21 and dads deserve self-care too! Treat him to his favorite things for Father’s Day in Austin, Texas with these fun activities and gift ideas.
Grab A Cold One
Take Dad on a tour of the local breweries near Viva Day Spa Domain Northside in North Austin. He’ll love the beers on tap at local favorites like Hopsquad Brewing or…

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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.

 

Take a Dip in Barton Springs
💧 Take a refreshing…

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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…

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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…

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