The 5 Most Outdated Spa “Trends” of 2016 Spa Week All Stories, Spa 128 Comments Today, we stumbled across a recent report on the 2016 spa trends to look out for. Naturally, we were super excited to see what other industry experts were projecting. “New year, new spa trends,” we thought. Although we are still obsessed with traditional massages, mani-pedis, and facials, it is always exciting to see which new and interesting treatments will hit the spa scene each year. But, once we laid eyes on the list, we were a little disappointed. These “trends” were hardly new and impressive. Even though this list contained some of the things that we already know and love, they were just that…things we already know. Nonetheless, we are excited for another awesome year of wellness, and can’t wait to keep up with some of our favorite activities, beauty products, and more. Check out the “trends” we debunked below! Surfing Thought that surfing was only for cool dudes splashing around in the Pacific Ocean? Think again! Fortunately, even those who can’t swim are able to hop on a board at a surf simulation fitness class. SurfSet started out as a Shark Tank success story in 2012 and has been a workout staple ever since. New? Nope! Fun? Absolutely! Sexual Wellbeing From vagina steams to pole dancing classes, unleashing your inner sexy and taking care of your sexual health has been in for years, not days. We celebrated 2015 by climbing up some silk cloths to feel totally empowered and beautiful, and we can’t wait to do it again this year. Well-Fests Meet ups for like-minded people have been hitting the wellness scene for some time now. From SUP yoga retreats, to Lole’s massive White Tour, getting together with people who share your fitness interests can lead to lifelong friendships and new workout pals. It’s like Coachella, but with spa water! On-Demand – Uberization of Spa & Wellness We’ve seen on-the-go beauty and wellness services being forecasted in multiple 2016 trends lists this January. However, we’ve been singing the praises of apps like Glamsquad for months. Makeup, hair services, manis, and more straight to your door? Why would you ever leave home again. Korean Beauty Korean beauty is amazing, don’t get us wrong. There is a reason that people have been obsessing over the awesome products that come out of this great country. But new? Hardly. Last March, Sephora opened it’s arms to major K beauty brand, belif. Plus, Tony Moly’s adorable products have been a staple in American beauty arsenals for years. Workplace Wellness Thankfully, workplace wellness has been gaining major traction for a while now. Making sure that you are happy and healthy in the place that you spend over eight hours a day is key, and employers have been ensuring that this happens. When you’re feeling well, your work will definitely reflect it! From bellbottom jeans to blue eye shadow, which outdated “trends” are you still obsessed with? Congratulations! You found one of the secret questions for our Wellness From the Inside Out giveaway! Answer in the comments section below for one entry to win this week’s prize. Then, make sure to keep searching our latest stories for more chances to win. 128 Responses Gaye McGill January 25, 2016 Still love my old bell bottom jeans! Reply Alison K January 24, 2016 I’m still obsessed with bell-bottom jeans and barrettes Reply michelle January 24, 2016 leggings and big sweaters..yes! Reply Sharon cubic January 24, 2016 I am stuck in the 90’s forever. I still love flannels, Dr Martin’s and colored eye liner. Reply Carolsue January 22, 2016 I am obsessed with empire waisted dresses and glittery eye shadow Reply Tamme Booth January 22, 2016 Matching shoes and purse….old school! Reply Dunia Goncalves January 22, 2016 I never know when something is in or out but my little black dress is timeless Reply sandy weinstein January 22, 2016 i still think suits are appropriate for work, funerals and sundays at church, etc. i still like to match things, shoes, purses, etc. Reply Christina C. January 21, 2016 I still love my leg warmers! Reply Dorothea Collington January 21, 2016 Bell Bottoms and Platform shoes. Reply adrienne z January 21, 2016 I still wear leg warmers!!! Reply adrienne z January 21, 2016 I still wear leg warmers! Reply Jennifer Lawrence January 21, 2016 Jean jackets! 🙂 Reply Jennifer Lawrence January 21, 2016 Jean jackets! 😉 Reply James Miller January 21, 2016 Flannel – nice, warm flannel! Reply Peggy Miller January 21, 2016 Wide legged jeans. Although I think they’re back in style, they just look so much better on me than skinny leg jeans. Reply Jean F January 21, 2016 I still perm my hair and wear it really curly. Reply Joanne R. January 21, 2016 Still occasionally get jonesing for some boho beads or crystal necklaces. Reply vianetia jimenez January 21, 2016 I still use a fanny pack when I go hiking. how those bad boys ever went out of style is beyond me. Reply Lori R January 20, 2016 Can’t think of any in particular as trends are outdated one day and back in fashion the next, but I have a couple outfits from years ago that might not be in style right now, but I’m *certain* they’ll be in style again and I’ll give them to a niece, or maybe great-niece! Reply Nicole Margrif January 20, 2016 I love wearing jean jacket. Reply Robert Tschinkel January 20, 2016 the outdated trend I still love is bright colored sports jackets, I still think they’re cool Reply CHARITY JAMES January 20, 2016 Bohemian/1970 style dresses! Reply Kat January 20, 2016 I’m still obsessed with wearing warm, over-sized flannel shirts that started when the “grunge” look became popular in the 90s. Reply Angela L. January 20, 2016 I like purple eyeliner once in awhile with the right outfit…. Reply Jackie rivera January 20, 2016 I still wear jean jackets. 🙂 Reply karen January 20, 2016 I still wear flared jeans – they looked better than straight legs on me Reply Heidi January 20, 2016 I think I’m two seasons behind, but I’m still wearing sweaters with tribal/ikat prints. Reply Diana Smith Hill January 19, 2016 High waist elephant jeans! (To the belly button) I had a white pair, they were semi- elephant pants, larger than bell bottoms, not quite elephant but a sleek look from your thigh to your toe. Great look for people with thick thighs. Yes I would love them to make a come back. Next on my list would of course be the suits with the couture look on the behind. I loved those. They use to come with puffed sleeves (that I don’t want back) shoulder pads – maybe they can come back but not overdone like they use to be and of course the Midi and maxi skirts. Reply Karen Kerr January 19, 2016 I still love my old bell bottoms and acid wash jeans jackets. Reply Leah Allen January 19, 2016 I still like the Big hair style. I think when my hair is flat it makes my face look fatter. Also, I like skinny jeans that do not flare out because they make my legs look skinnier. Reply Connie Yeh January 19, 2016 Overalls!! Reply Daniela Plume January 19, 2016 i still love hippy dresses Reply Randi C. January 19, 2016 I still like oversized sweaters when I want to really comfortable. Reply Leanne January 19, 2016 I still love skorts and clogs 😄 Reply David January 19, 2016 Sweaters if the style is in or not, I don’t care. Reply Julie January 19, 2016 Skinny jeans! I’m short, and it’s way easier to find a pair that fits and doesn’t need hemming. Reply Stephanie Parker January 19, 2016 I love skinny jeans, leggings, and glitter nail polish. Reply Jairo Garcia January 19, 2016 I’m still obsessed with jean jackets… Reply Marlene V. January 19, 2016 I still listen to 80s music! Reply Jacqueline Graves January 19, 2016 I think I’ll always love a good facial, no matter what is trendy and I’ll always love big hair even if it’s out of style. I was a teen when the original Charlie’s Angels were on TV and they were so tough, yet feminine! ha Reply MIchaela January 19, 2016 I still rock the crimpy hair every now and then! 🙂 Reply Deb January 19, 2016 I still love dramatic nails! Reply Charu January 19, 2016 I still have my long skirts an plain tops from the 90’s. Is that coming back any time? Reply Jane January 19, 2016 I’m so not afflicted by FOMO when it comes to trends! Too bad that the fashion, makeup and even spa worlds’ needs to stay “trendy” results in favorite products or services being discontinued. Still, I’ll try new stuff, especially to find subs for discontinued ones. Reply Brianna Beers January 19, 2016 I love large hoop earrings! 🙂 Reply Staci Z. January 19, 2016 I do still like a bootcut or flare jean, I’m not sure if that is grouped with bellbottoms or not. I’m definitely not the most fashion forward. Reply Kim B January 19, 2016 According to my teen daughter, all of my fashion, hair and makeup is outdated – LOL Reply kathleen keleher January 19, 2016 I am still obsessed with red lipstick even though I’m getting older. Reply Nicole January 19, 2016 I’m still obsessed with the neon colors from the 80’s, especially the hot pink. Reply Britney Kluhsman January 19, 2016 I still love wearing anything with glitter on my eyes or body. Reply Cathy Tate January 19, 2016 I still wear blue eye shadow Reply Lourdes January 19, 2016 I am still crazy about blue eye shadow I love it Reply Marsha January 19, 2016 Farrah Fawcett hair. Reply Kouture January 19, 2016 Fanny packs. I never thought I’d say this but it’s true. Hehe! Reply Marsha January 19, 2016 I still use blue eye shadow but a very light blue. I have green eyes and the blue seems to bring out the color 🙂 Reply Joyce January 19, 2016 Going braless Reply Audrey January 19, 2016 Short hair, don’t care! Reply Linda January 19, 2016 High waisted pants Reply Liz C. January 19, 2016 I still like chevron patterns Reply Sharday L. January 19, 2016 The outdated trend I’m still obsessed with are jean jackets and anything glittery <3 Reply Nicole Nigro Speyer January 19, 2016 I still love oversized sunglasses. The kind celebrities wear when they are pretending to be incognito. You can have have them when you pry them from my cold, dead hands. Reply Carrie January 19, 2016 The older I get, the more off the pulse of trendy and cool I find myself. Reply Lindsay January 19, 2016 Bell bottom jeans! 👌🏼👖 Reply jaclyne L. January 19, 2016 I love flannel and always will! I don’t care if it goes out of style 🙂 Reply Laurie W. January 19, 2016 I’m not stuck on any outdated trends really…but I do like the way bellbottoms balance your curves. 🙂 Reply HM Wince January 19, 2016 I still *heart* the bell bottoms! It’s so girly! Reply Mary Kathryn Apholt January 19, 2016 Orange as the new pink Reply Ora January 19, 2016 Bellbottom Jeans WILL NEVER go out of style! LOL Reply Pam Flynn January 19, 2016 I love my baby blue eye shadow but only as a highlight now, not the entire eyelid. Reply Kirsten C January 19, 2016 I still love skinny jeans and I hope they never go out of style!!! Reply Teresa January 19, 2016 trends always come back…I love polka dots! Reply San January 19, 2016 I love 90s big hoop earrings!! Reply Shirley January 19, 2016 Me, too. Bree P January 19, 2016 I need more corduroy in my winter life! Reply Alana January 19, 2016 I still love my flannels. Reply Deb Ford January 19, 2016 I need the 80’s scrunci to come back in style!!! Thanks for the chance. Reply HAYDEE DELGADO January 19, 2016 I hate to admit this!!! However, I am still into big hair!!! LOL My BF loves my hair, big & crazy!:-) Reply katie January 19, 2016 Anything Aerial Reply Ellie January 19, 2016 Tie dye!!! Reply Janee Denney January 19, 2016 I still like the 90’s grunge look if it is done right. I still have to wash my hair though lol Reply Megan January 19, 2016 I’ve heard that Ombre hair color is on its way out, but I love the look! I think there are ways to make it look more updated, like using different colors (red!) as lowlights, and making the highlights more subtle and natural. Reply Tamara Zeller January 19, 2016 Not sure if it is outdated yet but I love Zumba! Reply Kelly January 19, 2016 I’m not a huge fan of change so I tend to stick with trends past the time they aren’t cool anymore! If it works, why switch?! That being said, I did just try a photo facial laser recently but did not see any change whatsoever. It just gives more validity to my statement, ha! 🙂 Reply Sarah S January 19, 2016 White eyeshadow! Reply Ruth Weaver January 19, 2016 I am still loving the bob! Reply Ashley B. January 19, 2016 I still own my conair hair crimper from middle school, and yes I do use it occasionally! haha Reply Sylvana B January 19, 2016 I’d like to say none, lol, but I still love blue eyeshadow! Reply Sherry Lesher January 19, 2016 I have never been to a spa, but would love the opportunity while wearing my blue jean bell bottoms. Reply Jennifer P January 19, 2016 Flare jeans or hiphuggers are those names showing my age? lol Reply Elsie January 19, 2016 Sometimes, I think “matching” is a trend I’m still in like with!! Reply Jessica January 19, 2016 I haven’t been able to keep up with any trends. 🙁 I feel so out of date and frumpy! Reply latanya January 19, 2016 I still like blue jean jackets and crocs. Reply Brittany January 19, 2016 Always love blue eye shadow! Make my blue eyes really stand out! Reply evans s January 19, 2016 rainbow colored hair pieces / dyeing your own hair weird colors Reply Michele Mitchell January 19, 2016 Bell bottoms Reply Diane Franchek January 19, 2016 Tube tops, flare leg jeans Reply Alysha M. January 19, 2016 I still like to wear flare jeans sometimes. Reply deborah b January 19, 2016 haha, would going braless fit under an outdated trend? If so-GUILTY!! 🙂 Reply Dana January 19, 2016 I still occasionally wear my hair in a side ponytail. It sounds silly but if you add some curls it could be a really cute look. Reply Colette P. January 19, 2016 I still like bell bottoms and peasant tops! 🙂 Reply LDC January 19, 2016 Would love to try pole dancing or belly dancing still! Reply Heather Oswald January 19, 2016 Big hair. 🙂 I’m obviously Texan and I did let it go but I still love a good foofy hair style. #passtheaquanet Reply Patricia January 19, 2016 I love doing step aerobics. They are so great for my legs and metabolism! Reply Aleixa January 19, 2016 I am still obsessed with “baking” my makeup. =) Reply Angie W January 18, 2016 Blue eyeshadow 🙂 Reply Mi Webber January 18, 2016 Wearing high waisted pants. Reply lisa mcfarland January 18, 2016 high waisted jeans – i do not like low rise Reply brenda disimone January 18, 2016 denim skirts and stacked bracelets Reply Barbara B January 18, 2016 I still like capris which I used to call clam diggers Reply Nancy H January 18, 2016 “Trends”…not so much. Classics. Reply Florence January 18, 2016 Still working up the nerve to try pole dancing, 🙂 Reply Chelsea January 18, 2016 Psssh, vintage everything for me! High-waisted jeans, stacked bracelets, dark lipliner (done correctly) and hoop earrings >.< Reply Tracy S January 18, 2016 i’m not excited about either, but I’ll take bellbottoms over blue eyeshadow Reply sana January 18, 2016 I still love blue eye shadow lol Reply Lucy January 16, 2016 overalls, stacked hemp bracelets, tiedye shirts, and wearing your jacket around your waist! Reply Marie Byrne January 16, 2016 I can’t say that I am particularly interested in any outdated trends Reply Patty January 15, 2016 None, hopefully. 🙂 Reply Amy Z. January 15, 2016 I think denim skirts can still look cute! Reply Kathleen Gereg January 14, 2016 Still rockin’ the bell-bottoms-occasionally… Reply Lynn January 14, 2016 Awesome look withBlue eye Shadow your eyes will pop Reply Susan P. January 14, 2016 I am not obsessed with any out dated trends except maybe going braless! Reply patricia January 14, 2016 I still like wearing skorts to exercise in! Reply Jane Smith January 14, 2016 Nice article.! Reply Irene January 14, 2016 I still like to juice once in a while Reply amy stonger January 13, 2016 I am a huge fan of blue eye shadow and crimped hair. Reply Amy Bielawski January 13, 2016 All that are mentioned above I am still interested in, as well as botox, floatation tanks, massages, barre classes, etc. Reply Linda Peters January 13, 2016 I’m still loving blue eye shadow, but done correctly! Reply Start a Conversation Cancel a Conversation Connect with Enter your WordPress.com blog URL http://.wordpress.com Proceed Your email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email.
Sharon cubic January 24, 2016 I am stuck in the 90’s forever. I still love flannels, Dr Martin’s and colored eye liner. Reply
Dunia Goncalves January 22, 2016 I never know when something is in or out but my little black dress is timeless Reply
sandy weinstein January 22, 2016 i still think suits are appropriate for work, funerals and sundays at church, etc. i still like to match things, shoes, purses, etc. Reply
Peggy Miller January 21, 2016 Wide legged jeans. Although I think they’re back in style, they just look so much better on me than skinny leg jeans. Reply
Joanne R. January 21, 2016 Still occasionally get jonesing for some boho beads or crystal necklaces. Reply
vianetia jimenez January 21, 2016 I still use a fanny pack when I go hiking. how those bad boys ever went out of style is beyond me. Reply
Lori R January 20, 2016 Can’t think of any in particular as trends are outdated one day and back in fashion the next, but I have a couple outfits from years ago that might not be in style right now, but I’m *certain* they’ll be in style again and I’ll give them to a niece, or maybe great-niece! Reply
Robert Tschinkel January 20, 2016 the outdated trend I still love is bright colored sports jackets, I still think they’re cool Reply
Kat January 20, 2016 I’m still obsessed with wearing warm, over-sized flannel shirts that started when the “grunge” look became popular in the 90s. Reply
Heidi January 20, 2016 I think I’m two seasons behind, but I’m still wearing sweaters with tribal/ikat prints. Reply
Diana Smith Hill January 19, 2016 High waist elephant jeans! (To the belly button) I had a white pair, they were semi- elephant pants, larger than bell bottoms, not quite elephant but a sleek look from your thigh to your toe. Great look for people with thick thighs. Yes I would love them to make a come back. Next on my list would of course be the suits with the couture look on the behind. I loved those. They use to come with puffed sleeves (that I don’t want back) shoulder pads – maybe they can come back but not overdone like they use to be and of course the Midi and maxi skirts. Reply
Leah Allen January 19, 2016 I still like the Big hair style. I think when my hair is flat it makes my face look fatter. Also, I like skinny jeans that do not flare out because they make my legs look skinnier. Reply
Julie January 19, 2016 Skinny jeans! I’m short, and it’s way easier to find a pair that fits and doesn’t need hemming. Reply
Jacqueline Graves January 19, 2016 I think I’ll always love a good facial, no matter what is trendy and I’ll always love big hair even if it’s out of style. I was a teen when the original Charlie’s Angels were on TV and they were so tough, yet feminine! ha Reply
Charu January 19, 2016 I still have my long skirts an plain tops from the 90’s. Is that coming back any time? Reply
Jane January 19, 2016 I’m so not afflicted by FOMO when it comes to trends! Too bad that the fashion, makeup and even spa worlds’ needs to stay “trendy” results in favorite products or services being discontinued. Still, I’ll try new stuff, especially to find subs for discontinued ones. Reply
Staci Z. January 19, 2016 I do still like a bootcut or flare jean, I’m not sure if that is grouped with bellbottoms or not. I’m definitely not the most fashion forward. Reply
Kim B January 19, 2016 According to my teen daughter, all of my fashion, hair and makeup is outdated – LOL Reply
kathleen keleher January 19, 2016 I am still obsessed with red lipstick even though I’m getting older. Reply
Nicole January 19, 2016 I’m still obsessed with the neon colors from the 80’s, especially the hot pink. Reply
Britney Kluhsman January 19, 2016 I still love wearing anything with glitter on my eyes or body. Reply
Marsha January 19, 2016 I still use blue eye shadow but a very light blue. I have green eyes and the blue seems to bring out the color 🙂 Reply
Sharday L. January 19, 2016 The outdated trend I’m still obsessed with are jean jackets and anything glittery <3 Reply
Nicole Nigro Speyer January 19, 2016 I still love oversized sunglasses. The kind celebrities wear when they are pretending to be incognito. You can have have them when you pry them from my cold, dead hands. Reply
Carrie January 19, 2016 The older I get, the more off the pulse of trendy and cool I find myself. Reply
jaclyne L. January 19, 2016 I love flannel and always will! I don’t care if it goes out of style 🙂 Reply
Laurie W. January 19, 2016 I’m not stuck on any outdated trends really…but I do like the way bellbottoms balance your curves. 🙂 Reply
Pam Flynn January 19, 2016 I love my baby blue eye shadow but only as a highlight now, not the entire eyelid. Reply
Deb Ford January 19, 2016 I need the 80’s scrunci to come back in style!!! Thanks for the chance. Reply
HAYDEE DELGADO January 19, 2016 I hate to admit this!!! However, I am still into big hair!!! LOL My BF loves my hair, big & crazy!:-) Reply
Janee Denney January 19, 2016 I still like the 90’s grunge look if it is done right. I still have to wash my hair though lol Reply
Megan January 19, 2016 I’ve heard that Ombre hair color is on its way out, but I love the look! I think there are ways to make it look more updated, like using different colors (red!) as lowlights, and making the highlights more subtle and natural. Reply
Kelly January 19, 2016 I’m not a huge fan of change so I tend to stick with trends past the time they aren’t cool anymore! If it works, why switch?! That being said, I did just try a photo facial laser recently but did not see any change whatsoever. It just gives more validity to my statement, ha! 🙂 Reply
Ashley B. January 19, 2016 I still own my conair hair crimper from middle school, and yes I do use it occasionally! haha Reply
Sherry Lesher January 19, 2016 I have never been to a spa, but would love the opportunity while wearing my blue jean bell bottoms. Reply
Jessica January 19, 2016 I haven’t been able to keep up with any trends. 🙁 I feel so out of date and frumpy! Reply
deborah b January 19, 2016 haha, would going braless fit under an outdated trend? If so-GUILTY!! 🙂 Reply
Dana January 19, 2016 I still occasionally wear my hair in a side ponytail. It sounds silly but if you add some curls it could be a really cute look. Reply
Heather Oswald January 19, 2016 Big hair. 🙂 I’m obviously Texan and I did let it go but I still love a good foofy hair style. #passtheaquanet Reply
Patricia January 19, 2016 I love doing step aerobics. They are so great for my legs and metabolism! Reply
Chelsea January 18, 2016 Psssh, vintage everything for me! High-waisted jeans, stacked bracelets, dark lipliner (done correctly) and hoop earrings >.< Reply
Tracy S January 18, 2016 i’m not excited about either, but I’ll take bellbottoms over blue eyeshadow Reply
Lucy January 16, 2016 overalls, stacked hemp bracelets, tiedye shirts, and wearing your jacket around your waist! Reply
Marie Byrne January 16, 2016 I can’t say that I am particularly interested in any outdated trends Reply
Susan P. January 14, 2016 I am not obsessed with any out dated trends except maybe going braless! Reply
Amy Bielawski January 13, 2016 All that are mentioned above I am still interested in, as well as botox, floatation tanks, massages, barre classes, etc. Reply