“It’s been in Japan for many decades. It’s taken that long to get here but it’s here. To stay. I say it works”

“Just ask Bridgette Hill, also known as The Scalp Therapist, a trichologist and colorist at Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa.”

“So when I heard about a treatment from Japan known as “head spa,” I had to try it. It’s a facial for the scalp and hair, and it’s making its way to the United States.”

Scalp health starts with hair washing, which should be done once or twice a week. More than that will strip the natural oils and barrier, which can lead to inflammation.

The benefits of Head Spa extend beyond cosmetics. Yes, shiny strands and a fuller mane are nothing to sneeze at, but she is much more interested in the stress relief and sleep aid side effects.

My hair was shiny and bouncy and, true to Mannelly’s promise, I didn’t need to wash my hair for many days after, a novelty to me.

Head spas are a popular new trend in the spa and wellness space. The ancient Japanese and Chinese therapy includes a scalp analysis followed by head and neck massages and repeated deep cleanses, per the LA Times.

Scalp treatments have been an integral part of wellness culture for centuries in many parts of Asia, including in China, Japan, Vietnam and Korea. In China, head spas are so common that “there’s one on every street,” Chen said.

‘New discoveries in wellness have uncovered that balancing the body’s microbiome is key to overall wellbeing,’ explains Judy Nguyen, a chemist at Living Proof. ‘It’s not just about your gut—the same is true for your skin, including your scalp.