What to Expect During Your First Japanese Head Spa Experience
If you've booked your first Japanese Head Spa session at Hair Spa Melbourne, you're in for something truly special. This isn't your typical salon visit, it's an immersive, multi-sensory experience that blends therapeutic scalp care, ancient Japanese rituals, and modern trichology. Here's a full breakdown of what to expect so you can relax and make the most of every blissful moment.
Arrival & Consultation
Your journey begins the moment you walk through our doors. You're welcomed into a tranquil space designed to calm your senses, soft lighting, natural scents, and a warm, personalised greeting. You'll complete a brief consultation form so our team can understand your scalp concerns, lifestyle habits, and treatment goals.
Treatment Begins: Cleanse, Steam, and Detox
You’ll settle into our ergonomically designed reclined chair. The treatment begins with a gentle yet thorough scalp cleansing to remove dirt, oil, and product buildup. We use specially formulated products tailored to your scalp type, often featuring natural botanicals and actives.
Warm steam is applied to open pores and follicles, enhancing absorption and softening the scalp. This step sets the stage for the star of the show: our signature waterfall massage.
The Waterfall Massage
This is where the true magic happens. The flowing water mimics a natural cascade, rhythmically soothing the scalp while our therapist performs deep, rolling massage techniques. It's designed to:
Boost circulation
Relieve muscle tension
Stimulate hair follicles
Reduce cortisol and anxiety
Many clients drift into a meditative state during this part of the treatment.
Treatment Masks & Scalp Serums
Your indulgence continues with the application of a bespoke treatment mask and serum, expertly selected for your scalp and hair’s unique needs. Potent actives such as hyaluronic acid, restorative peptides, and soothing botanicals infuse each strand and follicle with deep hydration, strength, and balance. As these precious formulas penetrate, you’ll be treated to a slow, rhythmic massage encompassing the head, ears, and nape, enhanced with precise pressure point techniques. This elevated ritual melts away tension, stimulates microcirculation, and leaves you in a state of profound relaxation and renewal.
Blow-Dry & Styling
Once your treatment concludes, we gently towel dry your hair and move into a low-heat blow-dry. This step seals in nutrients and ensures your scalp is left dry and protected. Styling is kept simple, with the focus on health and shine.
Post-Treatment Advice
We’ll provide tailored recommendations for ongoing scalp care, including optional GORJES ME products to use at home. You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply restored.
Final Thoughts
Your first Japanese Head Spa session isn’t just a hair appointment, it’s a transformative ritual. At Hair Spa Melbourne, we guide you through it with expertise, care, and calm. Come curious, leave glowing.
About Hair Spa Melbourne
Hair Spa Melbourne is Australia’s leading Japanese Head Spa, founded by renowned trichologist and cosmetic chemist Kate Gornakova. Combining the ancient rituals of Japan with modern hair science, Hair Spa Melbourne offers luxurious treatments designed to nourish your scalp, restore hair health, and promote full-body relaxation. From therapeutic waterfall massages to science-backed scalp care, every detail is tailored to leave you glowing, inside and out.
Discover the full experience at https://hairspa.com.au or visit our tranquil Melbourne studio to begin your journey to radiant, resilient hair.