Japanese Head Spa in London
A Japanese head spa at GYO is time set aside just for you. We use a genuine Takara Belmont Yume head spa, and our team trained in Japanese head spa. It's a slow, nine-step ritual that cares for your scalp and your lengths in one visit: a deep cleanse, a scalp treatment, a long head massage, time in our red light bath, a mask for the ends, and a finished blow-dry. You leave relaxed, with a scalp that feels clean and calm and hair that looks its best.
We're at 6a Rathbone Square, W1T 1EB, a short walk from Tottenham Court Road. If you're new to GYO, start with a free consultation and we'll help you choose the right head spa for your scalp.
Who it's for
Our head spas suit you if:
- you want a treatment that feels like a proper break
- your scalp feels heavy, oily or flaky, and your lengths need moisture too
- hard water or product build-up leaves your hair feeling dull or coated
- you simply love a head massage and want the long version
If your main goal is hair growth, our scalp treatments and microneedling are more targeted. The head spa sits happily alongside them as the relaxing part of your routine.
What happens
Every head spa follows the same nine steps. What changes is the scalp treatment and mask, chosen for your scalp.
- Cleanse and steam. An anti-metal or gentle cleanse, depending on the head spa, with warm steam to soften the scalp.
- Scalp treatment. Dermabrasion, a detox mud, prebiotics or a fruit-acid peel.
- Scalp serum or lotion. Massaged in to finish the scalp step.
- Head massage. Slow and unhurried.
- Red light bath. Time in our private booth under our CE-approved red light panel.
- Mask for the ends. A conditioning mask chosen for your lengths.
- Rainfall rinse.
- Blow-dry.
- Heat styling. You leave ready for the rest of your day.
Options and prices
All four head spas are £145 and take 85 minutes.
Anti-metal cleanse, Nioxin dermabrasion and anti-fall serum, Kevin Murphy Young.Again mask
Detox mud and a tingling energising scalp lotion, Color Wow Money Masque on the ends
MÖSS prebiotics to feed the scalp and support its barrier, Kevin Murphy hydrating mask
For flaky or irritated scalps: a fruit-acid (AHA) peel, then a soothing Neofollics scalp mask
Not sure which to pick? That's what the consultation is for. We look at your scalp first and recommend one.
Results and timeline
You'll feel the difference straight away: a scalp that feels lighter and cleaner, softer lengths and a great blow-dry. Regular scalp care may help support a healthier environment for your hair to grow from, but hair grows in slow cycles, so any change in growth takes months rather than one visit. We'll talk honestly about what to expect at your consultation.
Continue at home
Most of the products we use are in our shop, so you can continue at home.
FAQs
What is a Japanese head spa?
A head spa is a treatment for the scalp and hair, in the way a facial is for the skin. Ours is a Japanese head spa: we use a genuine Takara Belmont Yume head spa and were trained in Japanese head spa. At GYO it's a nine-step ritual: cleanse and steam, a scalp treatment, a head massage, a red light bath, a mask for the ends and a finished blow-dry.
How long does a head spa take, and how much is it?
Each of our four head spas takes 85 minutes and costs £145, including the blow-dry.
Is red light therapy included?
Yes. Time in our red light bath is one of the nine steps of every head spa. You can also add red light to other treatments for £30. See scalp treatments for more.
Which head spa should I choose?
It depends on your scalp. Scalp Peel & Hydrate is for flaky or irritated scalps, Detox & Energise suits hard-water build-up, Microbiome Reset & Hydrate focuses on the scalp's barrier, and Stimulate & Nourish pairs Nioxin dermabrasion with an anti-fall serum. We'll recommend one after looking at your scalp at your free consultation.
Can a head spa help with hair loss?
A head spa may help support a healthy scalp, which is where healthy hair starts. If thinning or shedding is your main concern, we'd usually suggest a more targeted plan, such as our scalp treatments or microneedling for hair loss. The free consultation is the place to start.
How is a head spa different from your scalp treatments?
The head spa is the full ritual, for roots and ends, with massage and a blow-dry. Our scalp treatments take 25 minutes, focus on one scalp concern and don't include a blow-dry.
Related
- Scalp treatments: targeted 25-minute treatments for scalp health and hair growth, plus red light therapy
- Microneedling for hair loss
- Hair botox
- Keratin treatment
- Free hair loss consultation
- Roots: scalp and hair loss treatments
- From the Hair Guides: GLOWWA Hair Supplements: Supporting Hair Wellness, MÖSS Rebalancing Scalp Treatment
Take an afternoon for your scalp
Book a free consultation and we'll look at your scalp, talk through what you'd like, and recommend the head spa that suits you.
GYO Hair, 6a Rathbone Square, London W1T 1EB