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The La Vela Journal

Insights on scalp care, self-care rituals, and the art of slowing down.

Close-up of wet hair resting in rippling water in a Japanese head spa basin.

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What Is a Japanese Head Spa? The Complete Guide

A Japanese head spa is a slow, multi-step scalp ritual that combines cleansing, massage and warm water therapy. Here is what happens in a session, the…

Therapist massaging a client's temples and hairline with both hands while the client rests with eyes closed.

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What a Japanese Head Spa Really Does to Your Face, Brain and Body

It isn't a hair wash. It isn't a massage. It's one of the gentlest ways to switch off a nervous system that's been running hot for…

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