I went to a Japanese hair spa because TikTok told me to – here’s what happened

Head spas, also known as scalp bars, have been popping up all over TikTok, with salons in London and New York racking up month-long waitlists due to demand

"During a head spa treatment, a hair therapist will use essential oils, scalp scrubs, and deep conditioning masks to exfoliate the scalp, remove excess oils and debris, and hydrate the hair follicles."

First, what is a head spa?

Originating in Japan, head spa treatments involve a scalp massage that targets pressure points (increasing blood circulation to the scalp) along with deep conditioning, aromatherapy, and hot towel/steam treatments.