Two rituals, one practice.

Wear comfortable clothes

Loose-fitting clothing around the collar and shoulders makes positioning easier. You do not need to bring anything else.

Come with clean hair, lightly

Some natural scalp oil is helpful for diagnosis. Avoid heavy styling products or a freshly coated blowout, but there is no need to shampoo immediately before arriving.

Avoid alcohol and heavy caffeine

Both can heighten scalp sensitivity and affect how you respond to pressure. A light meal beforehand is fine.

You will be greeted and offered water or tea

The intake conversation happens seated at the chair. Your therapist will ask about your scalp, your sleep, and your routine before beginning the diagnosis.

The room is warm, dim, and quiet

You recline in a purpose-built treatment chair. The room temperature is kept constant across all three locations.

Put your phone on silent

Not required, but most guests find the session easier without it. There is no music during treatment — only the sound of the work.

The treatment may feel firmer than expected

Japanese scalp massage applies more consistent pressure than a Western salon wash. This is intentional. If the pressure is uncomfortable at any point, tell your therapist.

Your therapist dries 80–90% of the hair

You leave with hair dry enough to style at home. Finishing is your own step — the location does not carry personal styling tools.

Wait 12–24 hours before shampooing if you can

The treatment products continue working on the scalp after you leave. Shampooing immediately removes them before they have finished absorbing.

Drink water

Scalp massage increases circulation and lymphatic activity. Hydration helps the body process this in the hours following the treatment.

Some tenderness at the scalp is normal

Particularly after a first visit or a longer treatment. It resolves within a day and is a sign the pressure reached the right depth.