Popular Head Spa Options in Tokyo!

Types of Head Spas

Fir Oil Treatment

Fir oil is a popular choice for aromatherapy, with its crisp, woody scent. It also has a load of benefits like boosting metabolism, detoxifying the skin, and also an overall relaxing effect, and is often used with other natural oils during treatments. It loosens and revitalizes your scalp, so your new hair can grow easily and healthily. This method was inspired by European treatments and is very popular in Japan right now. Not every salon offers this option, so make sure to do your research beforehand.

Ayurvedic Treatment

The Ayurvedic System comes from India, and has been practiced as a way of healing for a long time. This is actually where Yoga comes from, and it focuses on balancing inner energies to increase your body’s function and overall health. In terms of a head spa, this treatment utilizes different oils on different locations on the body, to try and effectively balance your energy, focusing on the head. If you’re into a holistic approach to medicine this is for you, however this treatment is offered at only select places, so make sure to look around and weigh your options!

Cream Bath

By using a whipped moisturizing cream, this gentle massage treatment is great for people with naturally oily skin and hair where using oil directly on the scalp is too heavy. This method comes from Indonesia, and has been refined by the Japanese. Usually many natural ingredients from plants and fruits are used to nourish the scalp, and unlike some treatments this also focuses on the hair as well as the scalp. This is a common treatment in many salons, give it a shot!

Cleansing Spa

Cleansing treatments do just that. This is great for people with dandruff, or feel they have a lot of built up oils or sebum in the scalp. Clearing out your pores of your scalp can seriously help your hair grow quicker and healthier. Make sure you tell your specialist your natural oil and dryness problems before hand so that they can chose the best option for you, cleansing spas shouldn’t be done too often.

Carbonated Spa

Carbonated spas are the most popular option among younger people these days. Using hot carbonated water with treatments serums together, the active water helps cleanse the scalp, and the weak carbonic acid that comes from carbonated water also acts as a natural cleanser and is said to increase blood circulation in the body as well. This option seems to be good for anyone, and is the one-fits-all option for an array of hair and scalp issues. This is a highly recommended option.

Who should try a head spa out?

I recommend trying out a spa if you’ve been feeling tired and need a pick-me-up. Treating yourself with a little luxury is important every now and then. It’s also a great option if you’ve been experiencing an itchy scalp or dry skin as well. Lastly if you’re worried about the condition of your hair, or feel your hair has been growing slowly this is also a good option. Making sure your scalp is healthy by getting a head spa every few months can really help. Talk with your salon expert and figure out what options they offer are best for you!

Now let’s check out some hot spots for head spas in Tokyo, looking area by area in 3 main beauty salon battle grounds.

Harajuku!

gokan OMOTESANDO

With a lovely head massage, you can experience a great a cream bath style head spa here. With the dense foam, packed with oils and natural cleansers, you’ll find your scalp and hair cleaner, and nourished, leaving a shiny and smooth feeling. The 30 minute spa will take care of hair issues and leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.

SOZO

This cleansing spa at SOZO is top notch. Designed to remove lipid peroxide build up coming from common hair products, shampoos and conditioners, while leaving your scalp and hair feeling smooth and fresh. This spa is also excellent at combating itchiness and dandruff, with hyaluronic acid added as well.

RHYTHM

This female stylist-only salon has a gentile atmosphere, and a gentle spa menu. There are many options here for spas, but we recommend a a 25 minute option with a head and shoulder massage, and a blow out afterwards. The products use focus on the scalp and the existing hair as well, and the blow out will leave you feeling special and relaxed even after heading out.

Aoyama!

ANTI

This famous salon uses special oils and Ayurvedic techniques to balance the relationship between the hair, scalp and mind. Your body responds to the constant changes of every day life, relationships, season, and your mental and physical conditions. It’s important to balance yourself and your body. Let ANTI put your worries to rest.

studio TEO

This salon is on the up and up. Their most popular spa option includes and oil cleansing treatment matched with a carbonic mist. Washing away impurities, and adding nutrient to the hair, the carbonic mist really helps all of those nutrients absorb into the scalp, stimulating new hair growth.

unsarto

This cleansing spa is great for getting rid of build up from products and cheap shampoos. We don’t realize but over time this build up can really clog pores and inhibit healthy hair growth. During your consultation, the specialist will help cater your spa to your individual hair needs. This relaxing spa is a great option, so please give it a try.

Kichijoji!

Anpians

This head spa uses a whipped product mixed with oils, proteins and lots of water to loosen up the scalp and promote blood circulation. This cream bath spa here is very satisfying and each unit for the head spa only costs 2500 yen, although we recommend doing a double unit for 4000 yen. Whether you’re concerned about skin, scalp, hair, moisture dryness…there’s a great option here for you. Give it a shot!

NiCHE

This salon offers an amazing cleansing spa, with an oil cleansing foam that removes dirt and impurities that normal shampoo just misses. There’s also a special moisturizing treatment that’s added and gently massaged into the scalp. This spa is offered all year round but we also recommend the seasonal options, like that “Sherbet head spa,” if you’re looking for something more special!

BIRTH

This salon is known by customers to feel like a mini face lift. At first oil is used to loosen up the scalp and after penetrating the skin, dirt is lifted and scrubbed away. Since the treatment utilizes oil, it strips away dirt and dandruff but doesn’t strip too much natural oils of the body. Then focusing on the lymphnodes and side muscles of the face during the massage, this is their secret to the mini lift. This is a quick and cheap option at 1080 yen, so we think it’s a great option after a haircut.

Dejavu

Dejavu specializes in offered different head spas, so depending on what effects you’re looking for they’ve got a lot of options. We recommend these three: the herb detox, petit cream bath, and the bicarbonate head spa. All of them are quick and well prices, and you will definitely experience the positive effects right away.

lieu de PARTIL

We recommend lieu de PARTIL’s carbonated spa. First dirt and impurities are washed away with the power of carbonated shampoo. This is arguably the best way to really clean and reset the scalp. Using the now clean base, oils packed with nutrients and other treatments are added to really stimulate and nourish the scalp. It’s a great treatment and way to end the day at the salon.