I haven't been at my laptop to download the refresh for Spa Day yet, but in theory, is it possible for a sim to run their own spa/nail salon since you can do it earning money now? It seems, somehow, this should be possible for your sim to be a masseuse and/or nail technician. I'm just thinking how to transform into your own business with a building where customers can come in. thoughts?

@aaronrulz it is possible. Check out my lot NaeNae's Nail Salon. It is a retail lot.

There is not a specific mechanic to do it per se (like buy a restaurant, for example), but it definitely looks like you can makeshift it. I can see the benefits of using a retail lot (foot traffic and selling merchandise), but I'd personally focus on a home studio sort of set up.

Sims used to give each other foot massages autonomously on retail lots before the patch. If you want to feel like you're working in a busy salon, a retail lot works great. The best part about the upgrades is that now you can basically set up shop anywhere there is an empty room. Love it so much! ?

"crocobaura;c-17973564" wrote:Sims used to give each other foot massages autonomously on retail lots before the patch. If you want to feel like you're working in a busy salon, a retail lot works great. The best part about the upgrades is that now you can basically set up shop anywhere there is an empty room. Love it so much! ?I've had sims give autonomous foot massages in a restaurant too, so that could also be worth considering.

I'm leaning towards a retail lot with space to sell spa and wellness related items. Include some of the potions from Outdoor Retreat.

Spa Day Question - Is it possible?

20 Replies

troshalom
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
@aaronrulz it is possible. Check out my lot NaeNae's Nail Salon. It is a retail lot.
Bluebell23456
4 years ago
There is not a specific mechanic to do it per se (like buy a restaurant, for example), but it definitely looks like you can makeshift it. I can see the benefits of using a retail lot (foot traffic and selling merchandise), but I'd personally focus on a home studio sort of set up.
crocobaura
Legend
4 years ago
Sims used to give each other foot massages autonomously on retail lots before the patch. If you want to feel like you're working in a busy salon, a retail lot works great. The best part about the upgrades is that now you can basically set up shop anywhere there is an empty room. Love it so much! ?
simsimsere
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
"crocobaura;c-17973564" wrote:
Sims used to give each other foot massages autonomously on retail lots before the patch. If you want to feel like you're working in a busy salon, a retail lot works great. The best part about the upgrades is that now you can basically set up shop anywhere there is an empty room. Love it so much! ?

I've had sims give autonomous foot massages in a restaurant too, so that could also be worth considering.
simgirl1010
Hero
4 years ago
I'm leaning towards a retail lot with space to sell spa and wellness related items. Include some of the potions from Outdoor Retreat.
AaronRulz78
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
thanks all! My only issue with making it a retail lot is that I wouldn't want to deal with employees and telling them to work. I want it to be a one sim show. What if i made it a "park", and just grabbed customers in that way? and thanks for the recommendation @troshalom !
crocobaura
Legend
4 years ago
"aaronrulz;c-17973683" wrote:
thanks all! My only issue with making it a retail lot is that I wouldn't want to deal with employees and telling them to work. I want it to be a one sim show. What if i made it a "park", and just grabbed customers in that way? and thanks for the recommendation @troshalom !

You don't have to hire employees or set stuff for sale. But you get traffic while you open the business.
AaronRulz78
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
"crocobaura;c-17973694" wrote:
"aaronrulz;c-17973683" wrote:
thanks all! My only issue with making it a retail lot is that I wouldn't want to deal with employees and telling them to work. I want it to be a one sim show. What if i made it a "park", and just grabbed customers in that way? and thanks for the recommendation @troshalom !

You don't have to hire employees or set stuff for sale. But you get traffic while you open the business.

oh great! Didn't even know this! ha
amapola76
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
It does seem versatile, in the sense that you can now either make money on other lots, run a home business of sorts, or purchase a retail lot to open a salon. We have lots of options now.
AaronRulz78
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
so could even have our sim work in an established spa already and grab clients that way in a spa lot? That could be useful to start out before getting their own business.