If you’ve ever treated your skin to a facial, you’ll know just how fresh and rejuvenated it feels afterwards. Now imagine that same level of care, but for your scalp. That’s exactly what you can expect at Nourish Head Spa in Umhlali.
We popped in for a luxurious Japanese head spa that goes far beyond a simple hair treatment.
Every treatment at Nourish starts with a quick form to capture your hair concerns and goals. Whether it’s dryness, flakiness, product build-up or your scalp just needs a little TLC, the team wants to know exactly what’s going on before they begin.
Getting to the root of it
Next comes the fascinating part – a scalp analysis using a special high-definition camera that magnifies your scalp and hair follicles. It’s a bit like peering into a secret world you never knew existed! From product build-up and clogged follicles to signs of inflammation or dryness, nothing hides from this clever little device. Based on what it reveals, the therapist designs a customised scalp and hair treatment suited to your specific needs.
A facial for your scalp
With the analysis complete, it’s time to unwind. The treatment begins with a blissful face, neck, shoulder and décolletage massage with Moroccan oil– the perfect way to ease into relaxation mode.
Then comes the scalp treatment itself, which the team describes as a “facial for your scalp.” It’s a three-step process designed to exfoliate, cleanse and rejuvenate.
Step one: A formula containing salicylic acid is massaged into the scalp to gently break down dead skin and impurities.
Step two: An exfoliating scrub with microbeads lifts away the loosened debris.
Step three: A gua sha stone comb is used to remove build-up and stimulate circulation, leaving your scalp feeling incredibly refreshed.
After this, the hair is thoroughly washed and rinsed to reveal a clean, healthy scalp.
Hydration, relaxation and results
To finish, a nourishing hair mask is applied and steamed in to help restore moisture and shine. And because Nourish believes in pampering from head to toe, you’ll enjoy a soothing foot massage while the mask works its magic.
Once everything is rinsed out, the therapist redoes the scalp analysis – and the difference is clear to see. The scalp looks visibly cleaner, the flakes and build-up are gone, and the overall health of the skin has improved.
The perfect ending
The experience ends on a high note with a professional blow dry, accompanied by your choice of tea, coffee or even a glass of bubbly.
Leaving Nourish Hair Spa, our hair felt lighter, softer and full of life, and our scalp had never felt so clean. It’s safe to say this is one self-care experience that truly nourishes, from root to tip.
Details: Nourish Head Spa, Sugar Village, Umhlali; 060 519 8811; IG: @nourisheadspa
