Scalp Reset Head Spa
Best for First-Time Guests
An introductory scalp experience designed to support balance and ease tension. Ideal if you’re starting your head spa journey.
Glow Head Spa
Best for visible scalp balance
A personalized scalp wellness experience focused on hydration, exfoliation, and restoring a healthy scalp environment. Glow is ideal if you struggle with oil, flakes, or sensitivity and want your scalp to look and feel noticeably better.
If stress and mental overload are also affecting your body, Sensory offers a deeper reset.
Sensory Head Spa
Best for stress, burnout, and nervous system overload
Most immersive scalp experience, combining advanced scalp care with nervous-system–calming techniques to release tension and restore balance from the inside out. Sensory is for those who feel mentally overstimulated, physically tight, or emotionally drained.
For full head-to-toe relaxation, Sensory Detox takes this experience even further.
Sensory Detox Head Spa
Best for full-body restoration
Head-to-toe sensory ritual that blends scalp detox care with soothing foot treatments for complete relaxation. Sensory Detox is ideal when you want everything—scalp renewal, body relaxation, and a true escape from daily stress.
Our most indulgent experience for guests who want the ultimate reset.
Japanese Inspired Head Spa
The Sensory Protocol™ is our signature head spa ritual that transforms scalp therapy into a full-body escape. Designed to restore balance, calm the nervous system, and rejuvenate from head to toe, it’s more than a treatment — it’s a luxurious experience.
Discover mad•headspa, Japanese-inspired head spa treatments. Our signature head spa treatments combine scalp detox, lymphatic massage, and Japanese inspired rituals to promote pH balance, relieve neck tension, and promote the look of fuller hair.
From ASMR Calm to Real-World Healing
After connecting with over 3 million people online through ASMR, I saw something bigger:
so many of us are carrying stress we don’t talk about. I wanted to create a space where that stress could soften—where calm wasn’t just a video, but something you could actually feel.
That’s why we built mad•headspa.
A place where real, sensory care begins at the scalp—and gives your whole system permission to slow down.
This isn’t just a treatment. It’s your reset.
— Mad, Founder of mad•headspa
Your Scalp Thrives When Your Nervous System Finally Relaxes
Clean & Non-toxic
Free from harsh sulfates, silicones, parabens, and artificial fragrances
Scalp Nourishing
Infused with anti-oxidants, peptides, and amino acids to balance oil production, detoxify, and promote the look of fuller hair
Cruelty-Free
Ethical care, tested with love, not animals.
Hydrating & Strengthening
Designed to repair, protect, and deeply nourish hair fibers, leaving strands soft, shiny, and resilient
Clean & Non-toxic
Free from harsh sulfates, silicones, parabens, and artificial fragrances
Scalp Nourishing
Infused with anti-oxidants, peptides, and amino acids to balance oil production, detoxify, and promote the look of fuller hair
Cruelty-Free
Ethical care, tested with love, not animals.
Hydrating & Strengthening
Designed to repair, protect, and deeply nourish hair fibers, leaving strands soft, shiny, and resilient
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Why Scalp Care Is One of 2026’s Biggest Beauty Trends
Scalp care is no longer an afterthought in beauty routines. As more people begin to treat the scalp like skin, head spas and scalp-focused rituals are becoming an essential part of modern self-care and hair wellness.
The Science Behind Head Treatments: Relaxation and Nervous System Support
At Mad Head Spa, we know how deeply a head treatment can help you feel calm, grounded, and refreshed. But beyond the soothing experience, there’s research exploring what actually happens in the body during a head treatment — especially when it’s performed with intention and professional care.
A scientific study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine investigated the physical and psychological effects of a head treatment using specialized techniques similar to traditional Indian head massage. The goal was to understand whether these treatments do more than feel nice — and the results are meaningful.
What the Study Found
In the study, participants received a structured head treatment while lying in a comfortable position. Researchers tracked both physiological responses (like heart rate patterns) and psychological markers (such as feelings of freshness and anxiety).
Here’s what the research revealed:
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Parasympathetic activity increased right after treatment. This is the branch of the nervous system involved in relaxation and restoration.
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Participants reported feeling more refreshed and less anxious after the session.
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These effects continued — showing that the calming benefits aren’t just immediate, but may help with overall comfort and stress regulation.
In simple terms, this study suggests that a well-executed head treatment can activate the body’s natural relaxation response and help your mind feel more at ease.
Why This Matters for Scalp and Head Spa Care
We often talk about head treatments as a way to support scalp balance, circulation, and stress relief, and this research gives context to those claims:
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Relaxation isn’t just subjective — there’s a measurable response in the nervous system.
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Practices that engage the scalp and surrounding tissues can help prompt a shift toward calm.
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Feeling refreshed and less anxious supports your overall spa experience and well-being.
This doesn’t mean that head treatments are a medical treatment — but it does show that they can offer real, measurable comfort and relaxation effects, which many clients describe as a key part of feeling healthier and more centered.
In Summary
Head spa treatments do more than feel luxurious. Research shows they may:
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Promote nervous system relaxation
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Increase feelings of refreshment and calm
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Support your overall sense of comfort and well-being
At Mad Head Spa, we blend ritual, touch, and intention to create experiences that are both deeply soothing and thoughtfully crafted for your scalp and mind.
References
Study cited:
Murota M, Iwawaki Y, Uebaba K, et al. Physical and Psychological Effects of Head Treatment in the Supine Position Using Specialized Ayurveda-Based Techniques. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2016. Available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4939366/