Japanese Head Spa Therapy

combining traditional technique with clean, high-quality products and meticulous hygiene.

What is a head spa?

A head spa is a relaxing, scalp-focused service designed to cleanse, rejuvenate, and nourish your scalp while helping you completely unwind. By combining professional scalp cleansing, exfoliation, hydration, and therapeutic massage, the treatment offers a luxurious approach to scalp- and self-care. A traditional salon appointment may focus primarily on cutting, coloring, or styling, whereas a head spa puts on your head and hair at the center of the experience. The result is an experience that feels indulgent and promotes the care of healthy hair and its foundation. A head spa offers the opportunity to step away from the noise of everyday life and give your scalp the spa day it deserves.

Whether you’re dealing with product build-up, dryness, excessive oil, or simply need time away from the demands of daily life, a head spa can be a beautiful addition to your wellness regimen.

Our Services

Classic Reset

$95 / 45 minutes

This introductory experience gently removes build up, replenishes moisture, and nourishes both the scalp and hair with botanical-rich products. A deep cleaning and soothing 15-minute scalp massage encourages circulation while relieving everyday tension, leaving your scalp refreshed and your hair soft, healthy, and revitalized.

  • Double cleansing customized shampoo and conditioning treatment

  • 15-minute therapeutic scalp massage

Calming Recharge

$125 / 75 minutes

Indulge in an experience beginning with a personalized scalp analysis to assess your scalp and tailor the treatment to your needs, followed by a soothing combination of scalp cleansing, massage, and nourishing care designed to release tension and promote deep relaxation.

  • Massage of the head, neck, arms, and hands

  • Invigorating steam and aromatherapy meant to soothe you and your hair

NYAH Signature

$247 - 280 / 90 - 120 minutes

A deeply restorative 90- or 120-minute experience designed to quiet the mind, release built-up tension, and bring the body into a state of complete relaxation. Personalized care helps ease facial and scalp tension, encourage circulation, and leave you feeling refreshed, balanced, and renewed. Take a pause from the outside world and emerge feeling lighter, calmer, and deeply restored.

  • In-depth scalp analysis, complete with before and after images, care recommendations and alterations to fit your needs

  • Extended massage of the head, neck, arms, hands, calves, and feet

  • 15-minute facial service with gua sha practices and clarifying products

  • Organic tea rinse and tone of the face and hair

Which for you?

Choosing your first head spa treatment can feel a little overwhelming, especially when each experience sounds equally relaxing. The biggest difference comes down to what you’re seeking out of your visit.

All of our experiences are Japanese-inspired treatments designed around deep relaxation, scalp care, and restorative techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A head spa is designed to welcome a wide range of hair types, textures, and densities. The focus isn’t on the shape, length, or pattern of your hair. What matters most is having safe, direct access to the scalp so your specialist can provide the full experience.

    Unfortunately, due to this, certain styles are not as compatible with the head spa. Guests with dreadlocks or sewn-in/bonded hair extensions cannot receive full treatment because of how the obstruct access to the head.

    If you wear a protective hair style, hair system, or extensions and are not sure if your current style is suitable, please reach out before booking. We would rather help you find the right answer ahead of time than have you accidentally decide on the wrong treatment.

    If you currently have any open wounds, an active infection, or severe scalp irritation, you may want to wait before booking with us. This includes dandruff and any active flare of a scalp condition such as psoriasis. A head spa is not a substitute for any medical treatment of a diagnosed condition.

  • Yes. Water is a vital aspect of many head spa treatments due to how professional cleansing and rinsing are central to the scalp-care experience.

    Your hair may be thoroughly cleansed, conditioned, and dried depending on your chosen treatment. The service differs from traditional salon offerings, with an emphasis on clean, nourished hair rather than a stylized finish.

  • There is no universal schedule.

    Some people enjoy a head spa occasionally when they need a reset, while others incorporate one as a regular part of their self-care routine. Your ideal frequency is dependent on your scalp, lifestyle, preferences, and goals. With consistent attention to your scalp and at-home care routine, it can become a meaningful part of your overall wellness ritual.

  • The experience is intentionally slow. You may notice the sensation of warm water flowing over your hair, gentle pressure from a massage, the freshness of a detoxifying cleanse, and the gradual release of tension from your head, neck, and shoulders. As the treatment continues, your breathing may naturally slow and your mind may become quieter.

  • One of the best things about a head spa is that preparation is simple. You do not need to arrive with freshly cleaned hair. Your scalp will be professionally cleaned.

    For the most optimal experience, you can wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict your neck and shoulders, arrive a few minutes early to enjoy a complimentary drink, let your specialist know about any sensitivities or concerns, and silence your phone to disconnect.

  • After your head spa, your scalp should feel refreshed and your hair clean and cared for. You might notice a lighter or softer feel to your hair. The most noticeable change will simply be how relaxed you feel.

    If possible, avoid immediately rushing into a busy schedule. Give yourself a moment to enjoy the calm you have created.