What is a head spa? What to expect at your first visit

So, what is a head spa?

A head spa is a relaxing treatment for your scalp and hair, with a long massage built in. At Glow, it combines a scalp, neck and shoulder massage with a deep-cleansing shampoo massage, steam, a hair mask and a warm herbal rinse. Then we blow-dry and comb out your hair, so you walk out clean and dry.

Think of it as part massage and part hair wash, in a quiet private room. Many of our guests spend long days at a desk, and they book it for the neck and shoulder massage as much as anything else.

What’s included in a head spa

Most guests start with our 60-minute Signature Head Spa. Here’s what it includes:

• A long scalp, neck and shoulder massage
• An organic lavender hair steam with a nourishing hair mask
• A deep-cleansing shampoo massage with gentle exfoliation
• Scalp oil and gentle buildup removal
• A traditional Chinese herbal rinse
• A blow-dry and comb-out

You lie back and get comfortable, and your therapist does the rest.

Which head spa should you book first?

We have several, from a quick half hour to a full 90 minutes. These are the ones to know for a first visit:

• Signature Head Spa (60 min, $88). Our foundational head spa, and where most guests begin.
• Dry Head Spa with Essential Oil (30 min, $68). A scalp massage with essential oils, plus neck and shoulder work. No water and no blow-dry, so it fits into a lunch break.
• Basic Head Spa (40 min, $68). Our simplest full head spa. It works best for shorter hair.
• Luxury Head Spa (90 min, $128). Everything in the Signature, with a deeper massage that reaches your arms and hands, plus a small facial while your hair mask sets.
• Ginger Head Spa (from $108). One of our two specialties. It adds a warm ginger scalp massage, inspired by the traditional use of small yellow ginger in China. Guests often mention the fresh ginger scent first.
• Herbal Waterfall Head Spa (90 min, $168). Our most immersive head spa: a slow, flowing herbal rinse over your scalp, neck and eyes, with our deepest massage and a mini facial.

If you can’t decide, book the Signature. You can try a specialty next time.

Questions first-time guests ask

Will I leave with wet hair?

No. Every water-based head spa ends with a blow-dry and comb-out. We don’t style, so you leave with clean, full-volume hair. The Dry Head Spa uses no water at all.

Is a head spa okay for long hair?

Yes. For long hair we suggest the Signature Head Spa or longer, which leaves enough time to wash, condition and dry properly.

Can I add anything to it?

Yes. Small add-ons include an eye mask ($5), a face mask ($10) and a repair hair mask ($20). You can add one when you book, or ask when you arrive.

Can I pair a head spa with something else?

Yes. The Glow Signature Package ($288) brings together a hot stone massage, the Signature Head Spa and a facial, and several other spa packages pair a head spa with a massage or a facial.

Where to find us

Glow Day Spa is in Bellevue’s Factoria neighborhood, just off I-90, with dedicated spa parking. We’re open seven days a week. If you’re driving in from Redmond, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Kirkland or Seattle, each of those pages has the route and where to park.

Ready to try it? Book your head spa online, or see every option on our head spa page.