Facials · Sherwood Park
Japanese Head Spa
An intensive, results-driven ritual dedicated to scalp health and vitality: deep detoxification, gentle exfoliation and nourishing treatments, paired with an extended therapeutic massage to stimulate circulation and encourage stronger, healthier hair.
Personalised skin therapy that starts with your skin, not a fixed, one-size-fits-all routine.
An intensive, results-driven ritual dedicated to scalp health and vitality: deep detoxification, gentle exfoliation and nourishing treatments, paired with an extended therapeutic massage to stimulate circulation and encourage stronger, healthier hair.
This is the full ritual: sixty minutes given entirely to your scalp. It begins with a deep cleanse and gentle exfoliation, clearing away the product residue, oil and buildup that accumulate quietly at the roots, then moves into nourishing treatments worked right down to the skin. The client calls this step detoxification; you'll simply notice how much lighter your head feels once it's done.
Then comes the part people talk about afterwards: an extended therapeutic massage across the scalp, hairline, temples and the base of the skull. Fingertips move slowly and with real pressure, stimulating circulation and encouraging stronger, healthier hair while the rest of you goes quiet. Warm water, dim light, and nowhere to be.
Best suited to anyone carrying tension in their head and jaw, anyone whose scalp feels tight, flaky or heavy with product, and anyone who has been curious about head spas and wants the real thing rather than a taste of it. If you've tried our Express Japanese Ritual and wanted more, this is where to go next.
What to expect
- 1
Cleanse and detoxify
You recline into a supported basin with warm water running. Your scalp is deep-cleansed to lift away oil, product residue and buildup. The client's own term for this step is detoxification, and it's where the treatment does its groundwork.
- 2
Exfoliate and nourish
A gentle exfoliation follows, clearing dead skin from the scalp surface, then nourishing treatments are worked in section by section, right down to the skin rather than just through the lengths.
- 3
The extended massage
The longest stretch of the hour: slow, deliberate massage across the scalp, temples, hairline and nape, stimulating circulation. Most guests stop talking entirely somewhere around here.
Why guests love it
- A full 60 minutes dedicated to scalp health: the complete ritual, not an introduction
- Deep cleanse plus gentle exfoliation clears product buildup, oil and residue from the roots
- Nourishing treatments applied directly to the scalp, where hair actually grows from
- Extended therapeutic massage stimulates circulation to support stronger, healthier hair
- Releases held tension across the temples, hairline and base of the skull
Pair a facial with a massage or nails, and continue your results with professional skincare from our gift shop.
Good to know
How is this different from the Express Japanese Ritual?
The Express is a short introductory scalp purification and massage, a taste of the experience. This is the full 60-minute intensive: deeper cleansing, a proper exfoliation step, nourishing treatments and a considerably longer massage.
Will my hair be wet when I leave, and can I style it after?
Your hair is washed and treated during the ritual, so let us know when you book if you have somewhere to be afterwards. Most guests find their hair feels notably lighter and cleaner once dry.
Does it work on all hair types?
Yes. The treatment is directed at the scalp rather than the hair itself, and the products and pressure are personalised to you. Tell your therapist about colour-treated hair, extensions, or any scalp sensitivity when you arrive.
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