I spent $200 on the viral ‘Japanese head spa' treatment for hair health — but does it actually work?
Hi, it's me. I'm that person. And for months and months I've been ignoring the videos of people trying out those viral Japanese head spa treatments spammed in my feed on TikTok and Instagram.
But then I caved.
Toyko Headspa — the Japanese treatment that has content creators frothing
I noticed a newish salon was offering the viral treatment that so many people have been raving about online, so of course I had to give it a try.
Tokyo Headspa offered at Salon Lane in Sydney, Australia boasts an impressive menu for anyone who just wants to bliss out. Each treatment offers different solutions to boost hair and scalp health, reduce stress and 'leave you feeling like you're floating in a dream…'
They're not my words, that's what it promises on the website. But think… the super relaxing head massage you get before your haircut at your local hairdresser, but add another WHOLE HOUR to it. It's that — no matter what treatment you get.
I schlepped my tired self and neglected mane to the Bondi Junction salon and opted for the Sakuya Hime treatment. The whole treatment goes for one hour and 40 minutes and is said to encourage hair regrowth — and after two kids and a decent amount of postpartum hair loss, I figured I'd lean in to some benefits as well as much-needed relaxation.
Japanese head spa treatments have gone viral for supposedly helping hair and scalp health.
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I'll forewarn you… the treatment is $194. I know…
Once you settle in to your quiet room, the treatment begins with your therapist selecting which scalp serum and shampoo is best for you. Mine chose something moisturizing and off we went.
The experience begins with a relaxing head massage using the selected serum, and it's followed up with a shampoo and detoxifying massage to help cleanse and invigorate the scalp.
Prepare for the Japanese Waterfall!
Another treatment is applied, followed by some hair and scalp brushing before you're then prepared for the warm and nourishing head bath. This is where the viral Japanese waterfall is applied. If you get the targeted content on social media too, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about!
When the waterfall was applied, I thought I had gone to heaven. The warm water gently rinses your hair while encouraging a calm relaxation. It worked. I think I fell asleep.
The treatment involves a relaxing 'Japanese waterfall' over the client's head.
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The treatment ends with another head, shoulder and neck massage and then your hair is dried off to prepare you to continue on with your day with complete zen.
I was warned multiple times that the treatment does NOT include any styling, so I got a sense that this is something they really needed their clients to understand. And I did… until I caught a glimpse of my extremely curly and frizzy hair in a mirror while walking back to the lift post treatment. It wasn't pretty.
So does this viral beauty treatment live up to the hype?
Now, here's where I get really honest…
If you're thinking '$194 for a glorified hair wash, YOU'RE CRAZY!' I hear you loud and clear!
This is an experience that is completely indulgent, and if you have a mortgage like me, the price tag stings.
But there's no doubt this is a treatment that any tired mum would enjoy. It would make a perfect gift for someone who needs some 'me time' and there are other treatments you can choose that are a little more justifiable.
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