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Barrington · Cook and Lake Counties · Kids, Tweens and Teens

Spa Days at Home for Barrington Kids, Tweens and Teens

A kids spa party in Barrington turns your family room into a calm, sparkly spa for an afternoon, with every station brought to you.

Guests from age 5 through high school get stations sized to them. Then we pack up and leave, so the house is yours again by dinner.

On the county lineBarrington straddles Cook and Lake counties, so classmates come from both sides.
School connectionsMany friendships start in District 220, then carry on at Barrington High School.
Roads to the partyLake-Cook Road, Route 59 and Northwest Highway bring guests in from nearby villages.
Esthetician giving a gentle mini-facial

What a Kids Spa Party Looks Like in Barrington


Barrington families tend to celebrate at home, and many homes have the room for it. Finished lower levels, sunrooms and big kitchens all make easy spa spaces. So hosting a dozen kids rarely means renting a hall.

Younger guests love feeling pampered, but they also like to keep busy. That's why a kids spa party in Barrington mixes calm moments with hands-on making. First, licensed estheticians, meaning licensed skincare professionals, give each child a quick, gentle mini-facial. Next, everyone builds a bath bomb or mixes a lip color to take home.

As kids grow into tweens and teens, the party grows too. Teens get a longer facial and the full perfume bar. Meanwhile, parents enjoy coffee upstairs while our hosts run every station.

Good to know. Full ingredient and allergen details arrive ahead of every party, so parents can review them.

Spa Stations for Barrington Kids


Most kids spa parties in Barrington pair a facial with one or two making stations. Of course, we tune each to the ages in the room.

Mini-Facials by Glitters and Grace
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Mini-Facials

First, quick, gentle mini-facials help little ones feel special. Teens, meanwhile, settle into a longer, more relaxing round.

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Skincare Bar by Glitters and Grace
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Skincare Bar

In the skincare bar, kids make one simple product from unscented bases our founder formulates. Then each child adds her own scent.

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Bath and Body Bar by Glitters and Grace
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Bath and Body Bar

Bath salts, botanicals and a handmade bath bomb make an easy favor. No water is needed, so even a playroom works for our bath bar.

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Luxury Lip Lab by Glitters and Grace
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Luxury Lip Lab

The Kids tier of our Lip Lab lets each guest mix a shiny gloss or a lip balm. Older girls can try a soft-matte lip cream, which is a liquid lipstick with a velvety finish.

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Custom Perfume Bar by Glitters and Grace
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Custom Perfume Bar

The Mini perfume bar offers 60+ kid-and-teen-friendly materials on one table. Each child blends an eau de parfum, which is a concentrated perfume, into a mini bottle.

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Glitter and Glow Station by Glitters and Grace
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Glitter and Glow Station

Glitter and glitter body spray add a little sparkle when the calm part ends. It's also a sweet way to close the party.

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Luxury Candy Bar by Glitters and Grace
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Luxury Candy Bar

Candy carts and glass apothecary jars match her party colors. Plus, it's our fastest station.

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Digital Photo Booth by Glitters and Grace
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Digital Photo Booth

A digital photo booth also gives each guest a picture to keep. Later, parents get to see the fun too.

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Classes and Consultations by Glitters and Grace
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Classes and Consultations

For a smaller group of older kids, a private class makes a thoughtful gift. See how it works on our teen perfume party page.

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Two studios

Where Our Studios Fit for Barrington Families

Our Mokena studio opens in January 2027. Kids and parents can walk in or book an appointment to make perfume or lip color, with appointments served first. Walk-ins join when the team can support them.

The studio's private party room fits up to 40, and its kitchen lets you bring your own food and cake. Adults may bring their own drinks too. A second studio is planned for Chicago, opening in late 2028. Because Barrington is far from both, our team usually comes to you. Details are on the studio page.

Mokena studio19060 Everett Blvd, Suite 107. Opening in January 2027, with a party room for up to 40 guests.
Chicago studioOur second studio is planned for Chicago, opening in late 2028.
Glitters and Grace studio in Mokena, Illinois

Barrington Spaces We Come To


We come to homes, clubhouses and rented rooms around the village. About 12 by 6 feet holds everything.

Family rooms and lower levels

Lower levels make natural spa rooms. Before guests arrive, our linens and decor transform them.

Sunrooms and kitchens

Bright sunrooms especially suit a daytime party for younger kids. Also, the kitchen stays free for cake.

Neighborhood clubhouses

Clubhouses help when the class list grows, too. So the glitter stays out of the house.

Park district rooms

Community rooms work for bigger groups, too. However, please check the room rules before booking.

Kids Spa Party Ideas With a Barrington Feel


These themes fit the way Barrington kids spend their time. Still, we change colors and scents to suit her.

Pony Pastures Spa Day

Horse-loving girls can celebrate with soft pinks, gingham and an apple-sweet blend. It's a nod to the horse farms just outside town.

Snow Day Sleepover

On a winter weekend, a sleepover party pairs mini-facials with bath bombs for the morning. Cozy gourmand scents keep it warm.

Tween Glow Retreat

For a tween birthday, add Glitter and Glow to the spa stations. Then finish with photos and a candy cart.

Planning Her Barrington Spa Day


Tell us about her

First, share her age, the date and the guest list. Next, we pick stations that fit.

Get the proposal

It arrives within 2 business days. Then a 50% deposit confirms everything.

We set up early

Our team arrives 1 hour ahead with linens and decor. Two 6-foot tables are needed, or we bring them for $30 each.

Pamper, create, pack out

Kids relax, make and pose. Finally, we clean up every station.

A Year of Barrington Spa Parties


School year start

September birthdays come right after summer camps. A calm spa afternoon helps everyone settle in.

Holiday season

December brings sleepovers and winter break parties. Then peppermint candy jars feel festive.

Spring

Spring break frees up daytime slots for younger kids. Meanwhile, teens plan sweet 16s.

Summer

Long days invite backyard spa parties under a tent. Then Glitter and Glow wraps up the evening.

What a Kids Spa Party in Barrington Costs


Kids and teen parties start from $475 as a base for up to 8 guests. Extra friends and stations show up on an itemized proposal within 2 business days. Your signed proposal then holds the date.

$475Kids and teen parties, base for up to 8 guests
$500Adult perfume bars, quoted per event
$650Private fragrance consultations

See every number on our pricing page.

Kids birthday party digital photo booth by Glitters and Grace

Add-On · Digital Photo Booth

Strike a Pose: Add the Digital Photo Booth

Make the party even more fun and keep every memory. Add our digital photo booth rental, and guests can snap photos all party long, fresh gloss and sparkle included.

  • Share as they snap. Kids with phones or tablets can download and post their photos the moment they take them.
  • The full gallery, sent to you. After the party, parents receive a link to every photo from the booth.
  • Memories in one place. No chasing down pictures from other parents. Every pose, group shot and silly face is saved together.

Kids Spa Party Questions From Barrington Parents


Do you come to homes in Barrington and nearby villages?

Yes. We come to Barrington, Lake Barrington, North Barrington, Deer Park and South Barrington.

What age is right for a spa party?

We welcome kids from age 5. However, younger guests get shorter facials and simpler stations.

Are the facials gentle enough for kids?

Our estheticians keep them short and gentle. Plus, you get full ingredient and allergen details before the party.

Is the Mokena studio an easy trip from Barrington?

Honestly, it's a long drive. So most Barrington families host at home.

Will there be a studio closer to the north suburbs?

Our second studio is planned for Chicago, opening in late 2028. Until then, we travel to you.

Do you do sweet 16 parties?

Yes. A sweet 16 party can use the Full perfume bar and a longer facial.

Can siblings join the party?

Yes. We size the stations so siblings of different ages can join in, even little ones.

Do parents ever book you for themselves?

Often. Adults book us for showers, birthdays and ladies' nights, and companies book us too.

More for Barrington families

Cheryl Gleason, founder of Glitters and Grace

Founded by Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer and cosmetic and skincare formulator, and the creative force behind every Glitters and Grace bar.

Plan Her Barrington Spa Party

Send her age, date and favorite colors. Then we'll design a kids spa party in Barrington just for her, or call 815.418.6740.