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What is a Korean head spa?

Korean head spa (KHS) is a specialised multi-step (usually 10+) scalp treatment that focuses on the head, and hair. It combines traditional Korean massage techniques with modern spa treatments to promote relaxation, improve scalp health, and enhance hair growth.

Korean head spas are rooted in their unique approach and goals:

Holistic Approach: KHS typically focus on overall well-being, combining traditional and modern scalp treatments with relaxation techniques. This holistic approach appeals to people seeking both physical and mental benefits.
Advanced Techniques for Rejuvenation & Relaxation: Incorporates massages, acupressure, and specialised treatments designed to stimulate blood flow, enhance scalp health, and promote relaxation.
Innovative Products: The use of high-quality, innovative products, like fermented ingredients, botanical extracts, and advanced formulations, makes KHS appealing.
Emphasis on Scalp Health: In Korean beauty culture, scalp care is as important as hair care. The focus on maintaining a healthy scalp recognise the importance of treating the scalp as a key component of hair health.
Self-Care and Wellness Trends: KHP fits well into self-care and wellness modern lifestyle changes. They offer a luxurious, relaxing experience that contributes to both physical and mental well-being.
Influence of Korean Beauty Culture: The global fascination with Korean beauty (K-beauty) and its innovative approaches to skincare and personal care has extended to head spas.
Social Media: Influencers flock to share their experiences, which has created buzz and attract others to try the treatment.
Personalised Experiences: KHS are often customised treatments based on individual’s specific scalp conditions or hair concerns.

What's involved?

1. Microscopic Exam + Consultation: A brief discussion with the therapist about your hair and scalp concerns.

2. Stretching + Relaxing : Gentle stretches to relax clients' body and mind. Dry comb/brushing may be used to prep scalp & hair.

3. Cleansing: Your scalp will be thoroughly cleansed to remove impurities.

4. Exfoliation: Dead skin cells and product buildup are exfoliated.

5. Massage: A relaxing scalp massage is performed to stimulate blood flow and relieve tension.

6. Treatment Application: Specialised treatments or masks are applied based on your scalp’s needs.

7. Rinsing and Conditioning: The treatments are rinsed out, and your hair is conditioned.

8. Toner and Essences: Toners and essences are applied customised to your scalp conditions

9. Cooling Treatment: Cooling devices are used to close up the pores to keep applied products in for longer.

10. Microscopic Exam + Homecare Consultation: Review of pre and post session scalp condition. Homecare advice/prescription is provided.

How is it different?

Korean head spas leverage modern scientific and clinically proven based products combined with techniques rooted in its traditional philosophies passed down centuries.

Korean head spas are also facts/results-driven and treatment based.

Detailed pre and post analysis/diagnosis often leads to customised care, and are therefore more solutions-based and results-oriented.

In comparison, other head spas tends to place most emphasis on relaxation and gentle care only.

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Why do I need it?

Did you know your scalp requires skincare just as much as your face?

It is the first place aging takes hold, and as it loses elasticity, it greatly impacts aging on your face.

The acupressure scalp massages help lift the connected fascia tissues, giving a face lift effect lasting for weeks!

Korean head spa combats this by:

Improving Scalp Health: Helps remove dead skin cells, excess oil, and product buildup.
Enhancing Hair Growth: Stimulates scalp’s blood circulation and encourage hair growth.
Stress Relief: The massage and relaxation techniques can help reduce stress and tension.
Nourishing: Deep conditioning & moisturising treatments leave hair feeling soft and healthy.
Balancing Scalp: Helps address issues like dryness, dandruff, or excessive oiliness.

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Who can benefit?

Time poor clients who wants to relax but trusts that they’re treating their scalps with beneficial products for long term results
Clients that wants to stretch their dollars and seeking holistic treatments that combine modern clinically proven products with traditional healing techniques
Clients looking for customisation and personalisations to treat their specific needs
Clients who’s looking to treat special scalp/hair concerns

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Who should start head spas?

With indepth education and training we offer, anyone can start a stand alone head spa store!

It's even better if you already have a store. With just a small space, you can expand your services to include head spas with minimal interior redesign or changes.

Head spas have the advantage of seemlessly integrating in with many of your current services.

Imagine your clients getting a head spa in your...

Hair salons / Barber shops: With the sitting techniques taught in our training, salons can utilise existing sink set ups to start head spas straight away! It's a natural and easy extension of a service you already provide, but it's now more indepth and specialised.

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Spas: Head spas are facials for scalp skin and our products and massage techniques align closely with philosophies that surround skin care. Many spas (Aesthetic/Medi/Beauty/Day Spas) can utilise their current rooms to offer head spas with facials.

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Hotels/Resorts/Retreats' Day Spas : Holidaymakers will love all aspects of head spas that involve relaxation, luxury, while treating their scalp conditions.

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Nail Salons/Teeth Whitening Shops : Head spas can be performed in tandem while clients get their nails done or teeth whitened!

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