For Eye Strain — The Secret Premium Head Spa
30min¥10,500
Recommended for eye strain and insomnia. A head spa to rest the brain and relieve mental fatigue.
HEAD SPA
What Is a Dry Head Spa?
A scalp relaxation treatment performed with the fingertips, without water. Here, we also introduce its origins.
onsenSPA's dry head spa is available as a standalone 30-minute course.
PRICE
Pricing
TECHNIQUE
Technique
In a dry head spa (no water used), the therapist works the whole scalp — temples, back of the head, hairline — using the pads of the fingers. The scalp is connected to the muscles of the face and neck, and the treatment slowly loosens it with sustained, gentle pressure.
- Temples
- Crown
- Back of head & hairline
- Neck & shoulders
HISTORY
Head Care Traditions & the Origin of the Name
India
In India's Ayurvedic tradition, head treatment is said to have long been practiced as part of the tradition.
China
Traditional Chinese medicine is also said to have its own, separate tradition of head treatment.
Japan
In Japan, "kamiyui" hairdressers of the Edo period cared for the scalp and hair — a culture said to have some connection to later hairdressing and hair care.
2002
As for the name "head spa" itself, beauty equipment maker Takara Belmont Corporation has publicly stated that it developed and coined the term in 2002 as one of its own salon menu offerings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the treatment involve?
- Using the pads of the fingers, the therapist works the whole scalp — temples, crown, back of the head, hairline — applying sustained pressure while moving between areas.
- How is this different from a head spa that uses water?
- The name "head spa" alone doesn't tell you whether water is used. The treatment offered at onsenSPA is a dry head spa, performed without water.
- Where does the name "head spa" come from?
- Beauty equipment maker Takara Belmont Corporation has publicly stated that it developed and coined the term "head spa" in 2002 as one of its own salon menu offerings. Head treatment itself has long traditions in various cultures, but the name "head spa" is said to originate from this naming by the company.
- Can I ask for a specific amount of pressure during the treatment?
- If you have a preference for the strength of pressure, please feel free to let the staff know before or during the treatment.
ONSEN
A moment to soak in, like onsen therapy
onsenSPA positions the space itself as "a hot-spring retreat you soak into without submerging your whole body." We offer this treatment alongside an onsen footbath, letting your head rest as you unwind (availability may vary by location and course). We offer it at onsenSPA locations, including fully private rooms available into the late-night hours.
ABOUT
onsenSPA: A Massage & Relaxation Salon
onsenSPA offers massage and relaxation treatments in Azabu-Juban, Kichijoji, and Niseko. Our Azabu-Juban, Azabu-Juban Annex, and Kichijoji salons offer treatments in fully private rooms and are open from 10 a.m. until 6 a.m. the following morning, with the last appointment at 5 a.m. In Niseko, we provide outcall treatments at your accommodation, with the visit and treatment time arranged when booking.