ABOUT THE JAPANESE HEAD SPA
Questions we often get asked
1. What is a Japanese Head Spa?
A Japanese Head Spa is a 90-minute therapeutic ritual that treats your scalp, hair, face, and nervous system through traditional Japanese techniques combined with advanced skincare. It includes personalized scalp analysis, aromatic immersion in warm water, professional head and facial massage, luxury masks, LED light therapy, detox scalp serums, and a closing tea ceremony. This is not a typical spa treatment — it’s a complete sensory and restorative experience designed to relieve stress, improve circulation, restore scalp health, and bring profound relaxation to both body and mind.
2. Is this the only authentic Japanese Head Spa in Spain?
Yes. Queen of Beauty Marbella is the first and only official Japanese Head Spa in Spain. Our techniques are taught directly by certified masters from Japan and Asia — not approximated or westernized. This is the genuine ritual, unchanged from its traditional origins, combined with the most advanced skincare science available today.
3. What happens during the 90-minute ritual?
Your ritual includes 13 professional steps:
- Scalp consultation and Element selection
- Aromatic immersion — warm water basin ritual with essential oils
- Facial, neck, and shoulder massage
- Elemental facial mask application (chosen for your skin)
- Detox scalp serum application
- Traditional Japanese head massage (cat, bone, stylist, pressure techniques)
- Scalp tools therapy (comb brushes for healthy hair growth)
- Scalp and shoulder exfoliation cleanse
- Facial steaming and mask renewal
- LED light therapy (personalized to your Element)
- Nourishing hair mask
- Rainbow rinse (symbolic purification ritual)
- Tea ceremony by Element
4. How is this different from a regular head massage or facial?
The Japanese Head Spa works on two levels — physical and emotional. Physically, it treats your scalp health, stimulates hair growth, improves circulation, deeply hydrates skin, and provides advanced anti-aging benefits through LED therapy and luxury masks. Emotionally, it activates the vagus nerve, soothes neural pathways, and creates profound stress relief and mental clarity. This is a complete system — not just a massage, and not just skincare. It’s a therapeutic ritual that restores balance to your entire being.
THE FIVE ELEMENTS
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5. How is my Element chosen?
Your Element is selected through a personalized consultation with your therapist at the beginning of your ritual. We assess your scalp condition, skin type, current stress levels, and treatment goals. Based on this analysis, we connect you with the Element that best matches your needs:
- Fire — Vitality & Radiance (dull skin, fatigue, lost glow)
- Water — Hydration & Renewal (dryness, dehydration, sensitivity)
- Air — Clarity & Lightness (inflammation, uneven tone, mental fog)
- Earth — Rejuvenation & Stability (stress, burnout, mature skin)
- Love — Harmony & Connection (couples ritual)
6. Can I choose my own Element, or does the therapist decide?
Your therapist will recommend an Element based on their professional assessment, but the final choice is always yours. Many guests prefer to trust the expert recommendation, while others have a strong intuitive sense of which Element they need. We honor both approaches — this is your ritual, designed for you.
7. Can I experience different Elements on different visits?
Absolutely. Your needs change with seasons, stress levels, and life circumstances. You might need Fire in winter for radiance, Water in summer for hydration, or Earth during particularly stressful periods. Many of our regular guests rotate through Elements based on what their body and mind need at that moment.
PACKAGES & PRICING
Questions we often get asked
8. What's the difference between Essential Spa and LUX Package?
Essential Spa (€250) includes the complete 90-minute Japanese Head Spa ritual with all 13 professional steps — Element selection, aromatic immersion, massage, luxury mask, LED therapy, and tea ceremony.
LUX Package (€290) elevates the ritual with two premium additions:
- Exosome Facial Therapy — the world’s most advanced skin rejuvenation treatment, working at a cellular level to stimulate collagen, repair damage, and restore youthful firmness
- VOLMIU Professional Hair Care — featured in Vogue, used in 5-star hotels worldwide
LUX is ideal for those seeking maximum anti-aging results, hair restoration, or preparing for special events.
9. What is Exosome Facial Therapy?
Exosomes are the world’s most advanced skincare breakthrough — celebrated by dermatologists, leading clinics, and celebrities globally. They work at a cellular level to stimulate collagen and elastin production, repair sun damage and fine lines, smooth skin texture, and restore natural firmness and radiant glow. Exosomes deliver transformation you can see — not just temporary results, but real cellular renewal.
10. Is the Couples & Friends Spa different from the regular ritual?
The Couples & Friends Spa (€260 per person) is the same complete 90-minute Japanese Head Spa ritual, but experienced side by side in one private suite with two therapists. Each person receives their own personalized Element selection, mask, LED therapy, and tea ceremony. It’s a shared experience where both guests are individually cared for — perfect for anniversaries, reconnection, or meaningful bonding.
RESULTS & FREQUENCY
Questions we often get asked
11. What results will I see immediately after my ritual?
Skin: Visibly brighter, more radiant complexion; plumper, hydrated skin; reduced puffiness; calmer, more even tone
Scalp & Hair: Deeply cleansed scalp; improved circulation; hair feels silky, light, and luminous (not over-styled)
Mind & Body: Profoundly relaxed; mental clarity; released tension in jaw, temples, shoulders; deep sense of renewal
12. How long do the results last?
The immediate glow and relaxation last 3-5 days. The deeper benefits — improved scalp health, collagen stimulation from LED therapy, hair strength from nourishing masks — continue to build over 1-2 weeks. For sustained results, we recommend rituals every 4-6 weeks, allowing your skin and scalp to integrate the treatment while maintaining consistent wellness.
13. How often should I book a Japanese Head Spa ritual?
For optimal results:
- Monthly (every 4-6 weeks) — ideal for regular maintenance, stress management, and cumulative benefits
- Seasonal (every 3 months) — good for general wellness and treating yourself
- Before special events — 2-3 days prior for maximum glow
Many of our Marbella clients book monthly rituals as part of their wellness routine, treating it like a facial or massage — essential self-care, not a luxury.