Treatments
Japanese Head Spa near Tucson
A deep scalp cleanse, warm steam and a slow, rhythmic head massage: sixty quiet minutes for your mind and your hair. A head spa inside a day spa with a full massage menu is rare on the north side of Tucson.
What a Japanese head spa is
A Japanese head spa is a scalp and head treatment that grew out of Japanese hair salons. Instead of a quick shampoo, the scalp is cleansed slowly and thoroughly, then massaged with a patient rhythm across the scalp, temples, neck and shoulders. Warm steam and warm water keep the experience soft and enveloping.
Guests usually describe it as a mix of facial, scalp care and massage, all while lying back with their eyes closed. It is not a haircut or a hair color service, and there is nothing to prepare.
What happens in the hour
- Settle in. You recline comfortably and we talk about your scalp, your hair and what you would like from the hour.
- Deep scalp cleanse. A careful cleanse of the scalp and hair, with warm water and steam.
- Slow head massage. Rhythmic movements over the scalp, temples, neck and shoulders. The pressure is yours to set.
- Rest. A few quiet minutes before you sit up. You can leave the way you came in.
Who enjoys it
- People who carry tension in the neck, head and shoulders and want a gentler alternative to a full body massage.
- Anyone who wants an hour of quiet that is truly different from the usual spa visit.
- Gift givers looking for something memorable. The head spa is available on a gift card.
It may leave the scalp feeling clean and refreshed, and many guests feel relaxed afterward. Please tell us about scalp sensitivities or allergies when you book.
Make it a spa visit
Our booking box lets you add a second service in the same visit: for example a Signature Focused Massage (30 minutes) after the head spa, or a foot reflexology. Coming from Oro Valley, SaddleBrooke or North Tucson? See the drive times on our area pages.
Questions
What is a Japanese head spa?
A scalp and head treatment with a deep scalp cleanse, warm steam and a slow, rhythmic head massage.
How long is a head spa at Desert Zen?
The Japanese Head Spa is a 60 minute treatment.
Where can I find a head spa near Tucson?
Desert Zen offers a Japanese Head Spa at 15920 N Oracle Rd, Suite 170, Catalina, AZ 85739, about 20 minutes north of Oracle and Ina in Tucson and about 10 minutes from Oro Valley.
Is it a hair salon service?
No. It is a scalp and head spa treatment, not a haircut or hair color.
Ready when you are
Choose a time online in a few taps, or call the front desk at (520) 344-3005 and we will find the right one.
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15920 N Oracle Rd, Suite 170, Catalina, AZ 85739 · Open daily 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM