Tomoko Shima — Local services in New York

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a Japanese scalp treatment while I was visiting New York City, and I have to say, it was an incredibly calming and relaxing experience from start to finish. After seeing so many rave reviews on TikTok, I knew I had to try this treatment out for myself.

Upon walking into the salon, I could tell that this was going to be a beautiful experience. And from the moment I sat down, I was blown away by the level of care and attention the masseuse provided. They began by analyzing my scalp before proceeding with a 30-minute massage, shampooing, and an invigorating steam treatment. I was amazed at how effective this simple yet luxurious process was at easing all of my tension and helping me unwind.

After the steam treatment, my masseuse applied a variety of oils and serums to my scalp, which felt amazing. And best of all, after rinsing out the products, my masseuse continued to massage and blow dry my hair to perfection. I felt rejuvenated, and my hair looked amazing!

In all honesty, my head felt a little sore in the hours following the treatment due to the pressure of the massage. But I wouldn't consider it a negative because it was such a positive experience, and ultimately, it proved just how effective and thorough the scalp treatment was. I even fell asleep twice during the process, which is a clear testament to how relaxing and enjoyable the experience truly was.

Overall, I would highly recommend a Japanese scalp treatment to anyone in search of a rejuvenating and utterly calming spa experience. At $118, you really...

Mara is fantastic! My first several appointments were for haircuts. Mara talked to me about my expectations and made sure that she knew exactly what I wanted before starting to cut. The results were terrific: perfect length and the perfect amount of long layering. Once I developed trust, I confided in Mara that I was eager to have highlights done, but reluctant because of two negative experiences at other salons in recent years. She patiently looked at the photos I showed her and explained in detail how she would do highlights differently to achieve the results I wanted. In order to reassure me, she described every step and technique of the highlighting process from lightener to toner. I felt completely confident and calm as Mara started the process, and the results were amazing! Natural, subtle, and the perfect shade of blonde. I am so grateful, and I look forward to my next hair...

Do NOT book in for the headspa with Mara! I don’t ever write reviews but we were so disappointed in this experience and would like to forewarn others before booking.

Had been anticipating a headspa experience for months with my mother visiting the city.

I was lucky to have Masaki and you can tell he’s very skilled. However, my mother was booked in with Mara and I felt so so badly.

No deep or skilled massage whatsoever, used an electric massager instead of hands, no neck rub. Truly was just an over priced shampoo. Did not feel like any care was put into the service. She left feeling so disappointed after 6 months of anticipating her first headspa experience.

If you’re going to invest the money and time to do this, make sure to go somewhere else with more experienced...