INTENTIONAL INDULGENCE

Focus on wellness with these 6 indulgent Houston spa experiences

Houston’s spa scene offers elevated ways to reset, recharge, and step into 2026 feeling refreshed and restored.

Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Houston

The start of the new year is an excellent time for a clean slate, especially after months of nonstop schedules and go-go-go energy. In 2026, many Houstonians are looking for more than just tired resolutions. They are craving resets that actually slow the pace, clear mental fog, and put wellness back at the forefront.

Houston’s spa scene is leaning all the way into wellness-forward experiences that go beyond a typical spa day. From French-inspired hydrotherapy and old-world Moroccan bathing traditions to CBD cocooning, high-tech facials, and better-sleep programs, we've curated the best unique treatments offering a chance to unplug, recharge, and step into the new year feeling refreshed, restored, and ready for whatever 2026 has in store.

Escape Spa
Worth the drive to Cypress, Escape Spa may be the only spot delivering a truly authentic Vichy experience, which uses both pressure and temperature to induce relaxation. Invented in France and part of Escape Spa's hydrotherapy menu, a Pure Vichy treatment takes place under a Vichy shower where warm water steams, exfoliates, and hydrates, leaving skin intensely polished, soft, and fully refreshed. Afterward, the spa’s no-phone policy encourages guests to unplug in the hot tub and tranquility room.

Milk + Honey Spa River Oaks
At this River Oaks mainstay, unwind, rejuvenate, and rediscover inner balance with a Lux CBD Body Wrap. Reset with this full-body service, including body brushing and a Signature Massage with Vital Body CBD cream. Finally, while nestled in a warm cocoon of blankets, enjoy a face and scalp massage with CBD facial oil.

Oasis Moroccan Bath
At one of Houston's only luxury Moroccan spas, clients can indulge in a variety of relaxing services, including the Radiant Refresh, which promises to purify the body and heal the mind. Spa-goers will be covered in Moroccan black olive soap before being treated to a steam-filled exfoliation and a warm-water pour. Next up is a body mask and hair wash. The Radiant Refresh is an ultimate "everything shower" where the only job is to lie back and let the ritual do the work.

The Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel Houston
This facial will transport spa-goers from downtown Houston to an English rose-scented garden. This limited-edition Elemis Pro-Glow Rose facial uses advanced, clinically proven formulas and expert lifting massage techniques to improve skin firmness and visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Even with one treatment, skin looks deeply hydrated, lifted, and ready for the new year.

The Spa at The Post Oak Hotel
At the Post Oak Hotel’s spa, the Ultimate in Biohacking Rejuvenation Facial begins with a consultation and ends with skin that looks noticeably refreshed, lifted, and glowing. Described as "biohacking for your face," this next-level facial pulls out all the stops where seven non-invasive energy modalities work together to exfoliate, brighten, smooth, tighten, and deeply nourish skin in one luxurious power session. Backed by award-winning cosmeceuticals and cutting-edge technology, results are instant and photo-ready.

Tulum Wellness Spa
The Sleep Club is a 30-day program that's designed for those who treat sleep like the nonnegotiable it should be. The month-long plan includes four signature head massages to help calm the nervous system, a take-home sleep support kit, and a bonus month of unlimited access to the salt room and infrared sauna. The goal of the Sleep Club is deeper rest, better recovery, and long-term vitality.

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VAULT VIBES

Houston fashion star Chloe Dao marks 25 years with epic clean-out sale

Photo courtesy of Chloe Dao

From January 24- 31 Chloe Dao will open her personal design archives to mark 25 years with a rare boutique vault sale.

For Houston fashion devotees, this is the kind of news that prompts a calendar alert and a group chat with the besties. Chloe Dao is celebrating 25 years in fashion by doing something she has never done before: opening the vault.

From January 24 through January 31, the Chloe Dao boutique will host a 25-Year Anniversary Clean-Out Vault Event, releasing pieces from Dao’s personal design archives alongside curated boutique items that have been held back for years. Once they are gone, they are gone for good.

“This is not a typical sale; this is an anniversary moment,” Dao says. “It’s an intentional release, a moment of reflection and gratitude, and a way to make space for what’s next. Once these pieces are gone, they’re truly gone."

For the first time ever, shoppers will be able to snag select designs from past collections and limited production runs, and Dao has confirmed she will be parting with some of her couture designs. Shoppers can expect more than 300 items, with more than half of the boutique included in the sale event.

Chloe Dao design Select runway couture and past collection pieces headline Chloe Dao’s 25-Year Anniversary Clean-Out Event.Photo courtesy of Chloe Dao

Everything in the anniversary sale will be discounted 65 percent or more. Fan favorites, including the Houston T-shirt and Aya scarf, will be priced at $15 to $20, down from $42 to $68. None of the released pieces will be reproduced or restocked.

There is also a very personal moment behind this big event. Dao shared that she is planning for the future, including her eventual retirement in about 5 years, making this the right time for a shift.

“It is bittersweet, and I’m still torn about letting go of some of my archive pieces. But a close friend stopped by the boutique this past Saturday and reminded me that I can always create more. That really stayed with me. I’ve missed designing for my store, and this sale feels like a reset — a chance to return to what I love most: designing eveningwear," Dao tells CultureMap. "The past six years, especially post-COVID, were very much about survival mode. Now, if I’m going to truly survive and thrive in today’s retail landscape, my focus is shifting back to my own line and less on curation.”

Following her Project Runway Season Two win and decades of success, Dao says the milestone is also about gratitude for the city that supported her from the start.

“Think of it as an archive release and a chance to own a piece of my history as I celebrate 25 years in fashion. Thank you for being part of this journey with me. I’m so excited to share this moment, and this milestone, with you."

25-Year Anniversary Clean-Out Vault Event, January 24 - January 31, Chloe Dao Boutique, 600 N Shepherd Dr #115, in M-K-T Heights.

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