How often should you have a Japanese head spa? The guide to maintaining balance and beautiful hair

A Japanese head spa is more than a luxury. It’s a rhythm of care – a way to keep your scalp balanced, your hair radiant, and your mind calm.

But one of the questions we’re most often asked is: how often should I come back?

The short answer: every 2 to 4 weeks.

The longer answer: it depends on your scalp, your stress, and your goals.

Let’s explore what that means for you.

Finding your personal rhythm

At Tokyo Headspa, we see your scalp and hair as living, breathing parts of your wellbeing. Just as your skin and body respond to the seasons, your scalp has its own cycle too.

Regular head spa treatments help maintain that natural balance – cleansing away buildup, restoring hydration, and easing tension before it turns into stress.

For most guests, a treatment every three to four weeks keeps the scalp balanced and the results long-lasting.

If you’re working on specific goals like improving hair growth for men or for women, or scalp and hair care, more frequent visits may help you reach harmony faster.

The scalp check: your first step to balance

Every visit begins with a scalp check.

The purpose of our scalp check is to ensure that the treatment can proceed safely. This quiet moment helps your therapist understand what your scalp needs before beginning your treatment.

Our purpose here is to ensure that your treatment can proceed safely.

While our therapists are not medical professionals, they are trained to recognise signs of dandruff, dryness, or irritation, and to select products that support these conditions during your session.

If your scalp is painful, bleeding, or scabbing, please do not book a head spa treatment. Instead, we recommend seeking medical advice before returning.

Your comfort and wellbeing come first.

This is what you can expect at your first Japanese Head Spa experience.

How often to have a head spa if your goal is scalp care

We have several treatments crafted for hair and scalp care.

If you’ve noticed dryness, flakes, oiliness, or sensitivity, we recommend beginning with our Himiko treatment. This treatment focuses on rebalancing and purifying the scalp, helping it to breathe again.

If your hair and scalp are very oily, our therapists recommended weekly visits for the Himiko treatment until the scalp balance improves.

For mild oiliness or occasional dandruff, our therapists recommended fortnightly visits for the Himiko treatment, transitioning to monthly maintenance once the scalp is regulated.

Frequency of a Japanese head spa if your goal is hair growth

Healthy growth begins with a healthy scalp. And consistent care improves circulation, supports follicles, and reduces the buildup that can block new growth.

• For women, explore our Hair Growth Journey for Women – designed to nourish and revitalise.
• For men, our Hair Growth Journey for Men strengthens the scalp and promotes long-term balance.

A regular schedule every 2-3 weeks can help maintain progress and support your scalp’s renewal cycle.

Our Japanese head spa therapists recommend weekly treatments, particularly if you’re not yet following a consistent at-home routine with the recommended Beets products.

For optimal results, we also encourage that you support your in-studio treatments with a nutritious diet, regular scalp massage, and healthy lifestyle habits to promote circulation and follicle health.

If your goal is relaxation and stress relief

Your head spa can be a sanctuary for your mind as much as your scalp.

When life feels heavy, the rhythmic massage and warmth of the treatment calm the nervous system, release tension, and invite deep rest.

If you’re seeking relaxation, you might enjoy:

• Tokyo Headspa Experience with Massage for complete stress relief.
• Tokyo Headspa Experience with Head Bath for full-body relaxation through warmth and stillness.
• The Relaxation Journey – a curated ritual designed to restore harmony from the top down.

When stress levels are high, weekly visits can help you reset and recharge. Once balance returns, every 3 or 4 weeks will maintain that sense of calm.

For Stress Relief & Wellbeing, our Tokyo Headspa therapists recommend you visit as often as you feel beneficial, as stress-relief treatments are highly personal.

More frequent visits are encouraged during periods of heightened stress, busy schedules, or emotional overwhelm to support overall wellbeing.

Other factors to consider

Your ideal rhythm may shift with the seasons or your lifestyle.

• Seasonal changes. In summer, treatments help manage oil and humidity. In winter, they soothe dryness and flaking. Find out more about getting your hair ready for summer.
• Product buildup. Frequent use of dry shampoo or styling products can clog follicles, calling for more regular cleansing.
• Hair type. Curly, fine, or colour-treated hair benefits from gentle but consistent scalp care to keep roots strong and lengths healthy.
• Lifestyle and stress. Travel, long work hours, or emotional stress can all affect your scalp’s balance, making regular visits more beneficial.

The art of maintenance

Think of your head spa ritual as both prevention and pleasure.

Every visit helps your scalp reset, your hair revive, and your mind return to stillness.

Whether you come monthly or more often, what matters most is consistency – creating a rhythm that supports your wellbeing.

If you’d like guidance on how often to visit or which journey to begin with, our therapists will help answer your questions.

Explore our treatment journeys and discover your perfect rhythm of renewal. Purchasing treatment journeys make sure you’re getting the best treatments for your goals, and you receive a discounted price.

Wherever you are – from our tranquil Sydney head spa experience in Bondi Junction, Surrey Hills or St Leonards, to our Brisbane head spa in Teneriffe or West End, or our Melbourne spa in Armadale – you’ll find the same attention to detail and wholehearted care that defines every Tokyo Headspa experience.