Traditional Japanese Head Spa Rituals

At ESPA, we believe that true luxury lies in authenticity. To bring the most refined Japanese Head Spa experience to our community, our team traveled to Japan,the birthplace of this centuries-old ritual, to study directly with masters of the craft. Immersed in the culture, we explored the philosophy and principles that guide the art of Japanese wellness. Our training combined both modern scalp therapy techniques and old traditions, ensuring every ESPA ritual is not only relaxing, but also deeply restorative. Working with Japanese educators and spa specialists, we received customized, hands-on education that went far beyond textbook learning.  The result: Exclusive ESPA Head Spa Rituals that cannot be replicated elsewhere – treatments designed to honor ancient Japanese practices while integrating ESPA’s wellness treatments in a luxurious athmosphere.


Each ritual is custom-tailored and includes dry comb and tease, deep cleanse of the hair and scalp, vitamin scalp treatment, oil head massage, waterfall halo hydrotherapy, neck and shoulder massage.
Blowdry NOT INCLUDED.

*not suitable for pregnant women and people with serious health conditions.

Shinrin-yoku (森林浴)
“Forest bathing” -Immersion in nature for inner calm and restoration.

$240

Inspired by the Japanese practice of forest bathing, this ritual immerses your senses in deep calm. Begin your treatment with our oxygen bar and a cup of herbal tea to open up your sinuses and bring in mental clarity. Then, enjoy fresh green aromatherapy with sounds of nature to restore clarity, while a grounding scalp treatment and hydrotherapy mimics the serenity of walking among ancient trees and mountain springs. Your ritual includes an oxygen infusion facial and invigorating facelift massage to awaken your senses and improve your skin’s complexion. This immersive head spa reduces stress, soothes the nervous system, and leaves you feeling deeply connected to nature. 

Nagomi (和み)
The feeling of deep peace, harmony and warmth.

$180

Nagomi represents peace, harmony, and gentle warmth. This luxurious head spa begins with a nourishing scalp cleanse and vitamin infusion, followed by an indulgent scalp massage, steam treatment, and warming eye mask to melt away tension. As the ritual unfolds, gentle arm and leg massage and hot towel treatment eases the body into harmony, leaving you weightless, serene, and restored.

Enso (円相)
Zen circle, symbolizing wholeness and balance.

$160

The Enso circle symbolizes harmony and completion. This head spa ritual blends cleansing water therapy with a restorative scalp treatment and traditional dry brushing that restores balance and stimulates renewal and purification. As warm streams cascade across the crown, arms and legs are gently brushed, promoting relaxation and detoxification from head to toe. 

Akari (灯り)
Gentle glow, light and brightness.

$120

Akari means “soft light”- the glow of a lantern. It carries positive connotations of purity and enlightenment, and is associated with the symbolic importance of light in Japanese culture. This shorter yet powerful ritual focuses on the combined benefits of Red light therapy with a cleansing water and scalp massage that improves circulation, boosts collagen, and awakens the senses. Perfect for those seeking a moment of renewal during a busy day – it leaves you feeling refreshed, radiant, and renewed.