Head spa treatments first became widely popular in Japan, but now this procedure can also be found in some salons in London. For example, the wellness club Cloud Twelve in Notting Hill has recently introduced a similar treatment that combines not only Japanese traditions but also elements of naturopathy (a form of alternative medicine based on natural remedies). Of course, London Cult had to try this procedure and absolutely swayed by its amazing properties. But let’s start from the beginning.

 Why do we need head spa? Besides being very pleasant and allowing you to relax and relieve accumulated stress, a head spa can help cleanse pores and stimulate healthy hair growth. Such procedures can be considered a deep cleanse for the scalp, removing dead skin cells and product buildup. The steam and herbs with healing properties also help to detoxify the scalp, which promotes collagen production and improves blood circulation in this area.

 It used to be thought that targeted scalp care was only necessary for those with scalp problems. However, it is now clear: everyone can benefit from paying a little more attention to their scalp, and a head spa is one way to do this. The lightness experienced after the procedure also contributes to real mental health improvement, which is often neglected in the hectic pace of big city life.

It’s worth mentioning that Cloud Twelve has a unique approach to head spa treatments, which they are able to achieve by creating an individualised program for each client. To do this, Cloud Twelve practitioners use an app created by the Italian company Davines, which specialises in hair care products. With the help of this app, a unique scalp health program is developed, taking into accountall of the client’s requirements and features.

My procedure began with a survey about the condition of my scalp and hair, and the desired results from the treatment. After this, my specialist Dorota took detailed photographs of my scalp using a microscopic camera called a dermatoscope. This way, she could obtain more accurate information about the  scalp condition.After that, the standard preparation for the spa procedure followed — lying under a towel in a room with dim lighting and pleasant, relaxing music, I almost forgot that this was a head spa. And then the wonders began! Dorota applied a special Brazilian clay mask on my hair, and surprisingly, I immediately felt my head becoming lighter as if a all the weight I was unknowingly carrying with me had disappeared.

The clay mask was followed by a sensory massage, which allowed me to feel not only the physical lightness caused by the cleansing properties of the mask, but also mental relaxation: my mood, my sense of well-being – all changed instantly. To achieve this effect, Dorota used specialized massagers. She rinsed off the mask with an illuminating shampoo, and put a “waterfall” around my head — a special water releasing frame. Thus, the wellness procedures alternated with sensory ones, providing the maximum pleasant effect from the spa.

Then came the key stage — the steam treatment for the head. This important step is aimed at opening the hair cuticles. At Cloud Twelve, this procedure includes steam treatment with an herbal infusion, one of the ingredients of which is horsetail, known for its powerful healing properties. It feels somewhat different from a regular sauna visit — the steam temperature is not too high, but thanks to the opening of the hair cuticles, a deep inner cleansing sensation begins. After the procedure – a “refreshing” massage to reseal the cuticles.

But this not the end of the spa session: almost weightless oils, specially recommended by the application after the survey, are applied to the hair. And … the massage continues but now for the face and décolleté. This is a very important detail in the head spa concept, as our nerve endings in the scalp are also connected to the face and neck, so they should not be neglected to achieve the best hair health results.

The spa session concludes with a few minutes under the “waterfall,” allowing one to return to reality in complete tranquility after such a relaxing procedure. The incredible lightness and freshness of the head – is what you notice in the first moments after the spa. Not just on a physical level but also as psychological uplift. It’s impossible to say when I last felt this way, as this state is utterly unique.

The final part of the procedure is a horsetail tea. Cloud Twelve specialists recommend horsetail both as a beverage and as a hair care product.

Visually, the result is noticeable immediately — the hair becomes more voluminous and lightened, as if all the toxins and product residues from the last decade have been washed away. The hair remains like this for two weeks (from experience!), after which the procedure can be repeated. 

Another amazing quality of the head spa at Cloud Twelve is that after it, the hair can be blow-dried, styled, and curled, thanks to the plant-based hair products used during the session. Therefore, to give the hair an even more luxurious look after the spa, we also highly recommend the services of Cloud Twelve’s expert stylists.

 In conclusion, it is worth adding that after visiting Cloud Twelve, my hair has become a constant topic of discussion among my friends. It is impossible not to notice the amazing effect!