Do I leave a head spa with wet hair?

No. Drying and styling are included at the end of every head spa service.

Is there a deposit for a head spa?

Yes, between $75 and $100 depending on the service, which is deducted from the price on the day. Head spa rooms are booked individually, so a missed appointment cannot be refilled at short notice.

Can two people have a head spa together?

Yes. The Ultimate Head Spa Journey for Two is a 70-minute side-by-side service for two guests.

Mary Margaret Hether, DNP, FNP, in the entrance of Lexel Aesthetics in Dunn, North Carolina

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Japanese Head Spa in Dunn, North Carolina

Q: What is a Japanese head spa?

A deep cleanse and treatment of the scalp performed lying down, with warm water flowing continuously over the head, followed by a massage of the scalp, neck and shoulders. It treats the skin the hair grows from, and is not a haircut or a salon wash.

Q: How long does a head spa take?

Between 60 and 120 minutes. The 60-minute Deluxe is a full treatment, the 90-minute adds extended massage, and the 120-minute includes a facial. A 70-minute journey for two is available side by side.

Q: Should I wash my hair before a head spa?

No. Arrive with your hair as it normally is, because whatever is on the scalp is what will be assessed and treated.

Q: Does a head spa help hair growth?

It cleanses the scalp, removes build-up and increases circulation, which supports a healthier environment for hair. It is not a treatment for hair loss, which is addressed separately as a medical service.

Q: Can I have a head spa with colour-treated hair, extensions or locs?

Yes. Mention it when booking so that products and approach can be planned accordingly.

A Japanese head spa is a deep cleanse and treatment of the scalp, done lying down with warm flowing water, followed by a proper massage of the scalp, neck and shoulders. It takes between 60 and 120 minutes. People book it for their hair and leave talking about how they slept — which tells you most of what you need to know.

If you have never had one

What Actually Happens in a Head Spa?

It is not a wash and blow-dry with nicer towels, and it is not a haircut. It is its own thing.

Your scalp gets looked at first

Dryness, oiliness, build-up and flaking all want different products. Starting with what your scalp is actually doing is the difference between a treatment and a nice wash.

A deep cleanse, then warm water therapy

You lie back and warm water runs continuously over your scalp — the part everyone tries to describe afterwards and cannot. Build-up from product, hard water and oil comes away properly rather than partially.

Treatment, then a long massage

A mask or serum chosen for your scalp, and then scalp, neck and shoulders worked properly. Not the thirty seconds at a salon basin. This is the part that sends people to sleep.

You leave with your hair dried and styled. You do not go back out into the car park with wet hair, which is a question we get more than any other.

Why people come

What It's Good For

Build-UpProduct, hard water and oil that shampoo is not shifting
Itchy, Flaky ScalpWhere the problem is the skin rather than the hair
StressThe honest reason most people rebook
Tension HeadachesScalp and neck tension travel together
SleepAn extremely common thing to mention at the next visit
Hair HealthHair grows out of skin. Look after the skin

Head massage during a head spa treatment

The menu

Which Length Should I Book?

The honest guidance: the 60 minute is a treatment, the 90 is an experience, and the 120 is the one people give as a gift.

	Deluxe	Treat Yourself	Platinum + Facial	Journey for Two
Length	60 minutes	90 minutes	120 minutes	70 minutes
Scalp cleanse & treatment	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Massage time	Standard	Extended	Extended	Standard
Facial included	No	No	Yes	No
Side by side	No	No	No	Yes, two guests
Best for	A first visit, or maintenance	When you want the full thing	A birthday, or a hard year	Mothers and daughters, friends, couples

Add-ons and what's included

A foot rub can be added to any service, and is bundled with the Deluxe and Treat Yourself as a set. Say yes. Nobody has ever regretted it.

Red light therapy is complimentary with your visit — not an upsell at the end.

A deposit of $75 to $100 depending on the service holds your appointment and comes off the price on the day. Head spa rooms are booked one at a time, so a no-show is an hour nobody else could have had.

Practical questions

Before You Come

Come with your normal hairDo not wash it specially. Whatever is on your scalp is what we want to see and treat.
Any hair length worksShort, long, braided, locs, extensions, colour-treated — tell us when you book and we work with it.
Wear something comfortableYou will be lying down. A gown is provided for your shoulders.
Allow a little longer than the bookingStyling at the end is included and is not rushed.
Tell us about your scalpPsoriasis, eczema, recent colour, sensitivity or anything sore — it changes the products we choose.

Gentle forehead massage during a head spa ritual

The rest of the menu

Beauty & Body at Lexel

Facials

From an express dermaplaning facial to the Lexel Signature Skin Experience, plus our stem cell facial.

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Brow & Lash

Brow shaping, tinting, lamination and the Korean lash lift. Small changes, large difference.

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Waxing

Brazilian, bikini, face, underarm and legs, done by someone who does them all day.

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Scalp & Body

Shorter scalp and neck rubs, back renewal, décolleté treatment and the foot rub.

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Before you book

Questions We Get Asked Most

What is a Japanese head spa?

A deep cleanse and treatment of the scalp, done lying down with warm water flowing continuously over your head, followed by a proper massage of the scalp, neck and shoulders. It is a treatment for the skin your hair grows out of, not a haircut and not a salon wash.

How long does a head spa take?

Between 60 and 120 minutes depending on what you book. The 60-minute Deluxe is a full treatment, the 90-minute adds extended massage, and the 120-minute includes a facial.

Do I leave with wet hair?

No. Drying and styling are included at the end, and we do not rush that part. This is the single most common question we get.

Should I wash my hair before a head spa?

No — come with your hair as it normally is. Whatever is on your scalp is what we want to assess and treat.

Does a head spa help hair growth?

It cleanses the scalp properly, removes build-up and increases circulation, which supports a healthier environment for hair. It is not a treatment for hair loss. If thinning is your concern, that is a medical conversation and we have a separate service for it.

Can I have a head spa with colour-treated hair, extensions or locs?

Yes to all of them. Tell us when you book so we can plan the products and the approach around what your hair actually is.

Is there a deposit?

Yes, $75 to $100 depending on the service, and it comes off the price on the day. Head spa rooms are booked one at a time, so an empty slot cannot be filled at short notice.

Can two of us come together?

Yes. The Ultimate Head Spa Journey for Two is 70 minutes side by side, and it is the one people book for mothers and daughters, friends and couples.

Ready when you are

Book Your Head Spa

Head spa and beauty appointments are booked through GlossGenius, where you can see live availability and secure your time with a deposit. Aesthetics and wellness appointments are booked separately.

Book on GlossGenius Call (910) 651-0061

Individual results vary. Head spa, facial, brow, lash, waxing and body treatments are cosmetic services performed by licensed cosmetology and esthetics professionals, and are not medical treatment. Booking and payment for these services are handled through GlossGenius. Information on this site is for general education. Please tell your provider about skin conditions, medications and allergies before any treatment.