Along the self-care route are the newish to America, Japanese Head Spas. Based on their name, you might think that the Japanese head spa is a place where you can purchase relaxing experiences specific to your head; a spa for your head. And that’s almost right! Although to be specific, Japanese head spas are the actual experience themselves: massages that include the application of products and techniques to help promote scalp health.

Through the series of steps involved, patrons can expect to feel rejuvenated and relaxed, both internally and externally. Fans of the Japanese head spa have taken to social media to rave about how relaxed they felt afterward. They’ve also shared testimonials of increased hair growth. Japanese head massages address both the hair health and emotional health in this one experience made available to patrons at your local Japanese head spa. Let’s get into it!

Japanese Head Spa vs. Japanese Head Massage

To answer a couple questions before digging deeper, in this case, the Japanese head spa and Japanese head massage are the same thing. You can receive both or either at a Japanese spa. Throughout Japan (and South Korea), these spa practices have restored hair strength while providing relaxation. Those experiencing stress-related hair changes, like rashes, itching or hair loss, might consider this the perfect next step. Still, spa specialists recommend that before becoming patrons, folks pursue the opinion of their doctors. Then, a spa specialist examines the scalp. This determines what the scalp needs. From there, exfoliation, massages, masks and leave-in products treat the hair as necessary. Once you move through each step of the relaxing experience, the real rejuvenation begins.

Benefits of A Japanese Head Spa (Massage)

Fans have reported back on their experiences and said that the benefits of the method go beyond relaxation. While that is certainly a perk, the improved scalp health sets a chain of events into motion. Customers can expect to experience hair growth due to increased blood flow from stimulation. As a result, the hair follicles become stronger, dandruff is reduced, tension (like headaches) are also reduced. This is in addition to a generally cleaner scalp/head of hair. Japanese head spa customers have also shared that their hair felt softer and looked shinier afterward, which are calming in their own right!

What To Expect & Other Services Available

Like the rest of our bodies (spirits and minds), our scalps are indeed in need of tender love and care as they hold our hair and much of what we carry from stress to excess oils. And it doesn’t stop there! Japanese head spas are a spa experience for the entire head — including but not limited to the scalp. Videos of the experience show that facials and facial massages have also been included. No part of the head is left behind! And customers appear to have every type of hair texture! What might have deterred you from finding your local spa or Japanese spa and trying this out, is no longer a factor. Everyone with straight hair to box braids is getting the Japanese head spa experience, so why not look into one for yourself too? Let us know when you do! We can’t wait to hear about your experience.

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