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Beyond the rice terraces and temple tours lies Bali’s thriving yet underrated beauty and wellness scene. From Seminyak’s luxury spas to Ubud’s healing sanctuaries, these treatments are what you need for a dose of tropical-themed wellness
Bali isn’t just about sunsets and surf—it’s also a beauty playground that has yet to be discovered by many. It’s where tradition meets inventive treatments that invite beauty enthusiasts to unwind, rejuvenate or flick the switch on a new look.
The beauty scene on the Indonesian “Island of Gods” is an alluring mix of island heritage and modern innovation. Over the years, it has evolved into a sophisticated beauty destination where one can choose from a variety of experiences that are trendy and up-to-date without compromising on Indonesian traditions.
From rejuvenating facials to glossy blow‑outs, here’s a guide to 12 essential treatments that make up Bali’s beauty landscape.
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Facials
Above Fields of Yarrow offers facial treatments in Uluwatu, Canggu and Nusa Dua
Fields of Yarrow offers facial treatments in Uluwatu, Canggu and Nusa Dua
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Fields of Yarrow
With salons in both Canggu and Uluwatu as well as treatment rooms in Nusa Dua’s Revivo Wellness Retreat, Fields of Yarrow offers facials that feel less like a routine appointment and more like a conversation between your skin and the island. Using its own range of vegan, natural skincare, this French-owned and Balinese-inspired beauty brand focuses on slow, attentive techniques—facial massage, lymphatic drainage, and skin‑responsive mask layering—that bring out the best in tired complexions. It’s the antithesis of rushed, fluorescent‑lit skincare.
Alam Farma by Alam Wellness
Sitting above a concept store in Umalas, this discreet space offers a considered menu of clean facials that offer a modern take on using Indonesian ingredients. Think papaya enzymes, cucumber essence, and natural clays—used not just for their efficacy but for how they feel on the skin. The treatments are simple but thoughtful, with results that linger.
The Apurva Spa at Kempinski
Not just a resort spa. This beachfront sanctuary in Nusa Dua includes one of the better facial menus in Bali, particularly for those looking for something more corrective. The Anti‑Ageing Facial uses Swiss peptide‑based formulas by NIANCE and is delivered with precision by therapists trained to balance firm application with a surprisingly intuitive touch.
Body treatments
Above Anantara Spa Ubud Bali offers a variety of relaxing treatments for healing and rejuvenating purposes
Anantara Spa Ubud Bali offers a variety of relaxing treatments for healing and rejuvenating purposes
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Aman Spa
Expect discreet luxury of the Aman kind, whether you’re staying at Amandari, Amankila, or Aman Villas. The spa menus vary slightly across each property but share a similar philosophy: to draw from Balinese traditions without over‑romanticising them. Their body scrubs, full‑body massages, and tension‑clearing therapies are deeply restorative without tipping into performance. Pro tip: you can’t go wrong with one of Aman’s signature spa treatments.
Anantara Spa
One of the few spas in Bali to offer a full‑length Javanese lulur in its traditional format: exfoliation with rice powder and turmeric, followed by a yoghurt rub, floral bath, and oil massage. It’s indulgent, yes, but also beautiful in how it’s paced and performed. Choose the 60-minute Javanese Lulur to experience an ancient beauty ritual once enjoyed by Javanese royals. The therapist will exfoliate your skin with a powder made of rice flour, turmeric and ground sandalwood to promote cellular turnover and brighten the skin. A deeply nourishing, hydrating and calming treatment.
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The Apurva Spa at Kempinski
Their body menu deserves mention too. Alongside the lulur scrubs (bengkoang, mangir, charcoal) you’ll find algae, herbal and water‑lily wraps designed to cool sun‑exposed skin. The space is vast and breezy, yet the service is personal, intimate and grounded.
Manicures and pedicures
House of Orange
Equal parts design studio and nail salon, this Canggu favourite approaches manicures the way a good barista approaches coffee: with consistency, attention to detail, and no unnecessary chatter. BiAB (builder in a bottle), gel polish, and artful linework are all on the menu, as are the classic nude shades Bali’s well‑groomed residents seem to favour. It books up quickly for a reason.
Two Dimples Nail House
A quiet spot in Seminyak that takes its time with prep and shaping—an often‑skipped step in beachside salons. Here, it’s done carefully and precisely, followed by clean colour application and optional embellishment. The atmosphere is calm, and the playlist won’t wear you out.
Nails Story Studio
With salons in various cities all over Indonesia including one in Bali’s Samasta Lifestyle Village, Nails Story Studio is the best spot for the sort of delicate nail art you’d screenshot from Instagram and actually wear. It offers finely detailed work with immaculate results. Their finishes are smooth, lasting and consistently well reviewed.
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Hair care
Above Blow Bar Bali is more of a social salon than a quiet treatment room
Blow Bar Bali is more of a social salon than a quiet treatment room
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Glo Day Spa & Salon
Reliable, well‑trained and familiar with the kind of frizz that tropical weather likes to impose, Glo is a favourite among residents and in‑the‑know visitors. Their keratin treatments are among the best on the island, and they’re particularly strong when it comes to colour correction and glossy, non‑brassy highlights. Expect a proper consultation before any treatment, and stylists who are honest about what works.
The Shampoo Lounge
A long‑standing salon that’s built its name on quality blow‑outs and fuss‑free colour. It’s not fancy but the results are consistent and the service is warm without being pushy. The Seminyak location has a slightly more relaxed vibe, while Nusa Dua leans more resort‑polished.
Blow Bar Bali
More of a social salon than a quiet treatment room, Blow Bar is part cocktail lounge, part blow‑dry bar. It’s the place to go if you want a voluminous wave before dinner or a slick ponytail for the evening, complete with Aperol spritz in hand. The stylists work quickly but don’t rush, and the results usually hold until the next day—even with humidity.
Andrea Saadan is the Senior Digital Editor of Tatler Singapore. She oversees all digital content for the website and currently leads the Beauty and Lifestyle verticals. As a child, she had always enjoyed reading and writing but it was only after she joined her college newspaper, The Spectrum, in Buffalo, New York, that she considered a career in journalism. Her love for all things beauty started from the age of two—when she was caught playing with (and damaging) her mother’s YSL lipstick. On top of her day job, she is also an unpaid beauty consultant for friends and family. Besides make-up, her obsessions include the wizarding world of Harry Potter, podcasts, ice-cream, her walking pad and watching endless re-runs of The Office (US).
