My obsession with head spas started with ASMR videos. I would spend hours, mesmerised, watching videos featuring head spa content where the customer would get their scalps thoroughly cleaned and their temples thoroughly massaged.
I got my first taste of it in person last year, and you can read all about my glorious experience here. It was so good that I went again earlier this year as a birthday treat.
As of late, it seems like many others have also joined me on this head spa craze, with more and more businesses starting to offer it. Instead of just content from Japan, nowadays, I get videos from KL-based brands offering head spa services on my For You page.
Good things shouldn’t be kept to oneself, so here’s a list of head spas in the Klang Valley area for you to get all your relaxation needs.
1. PAUSE Head Spa
Of course, we’re starting with the head spa I visited last year—PAUSE. Tucked within Society in Mont Kiara, it was founded by Lex Low, who is also the man behind OTHRS. Barbers & School, which ceased its operations last December.
Both times I’ve visited, I’ve been welcomed with a tea as well as some snacks, creating a hospitable experience from the get-go.
They offer an Ayurvedic Head Spa, a Re:Juvenate Head Spa, a Cream Bath, and a Signature Head Spa.
I would say that the experience at PAUSE is more focused on providing a very relaxing experience, rather than being very treatment-based.
That said, they do actually incorporate nourishing products in their service, and I left both times feeling like my scalp is much cleaner and my hair more luscious, but it’s just not the central focus of their offerings.
Price: Starts at RM180
Location: 4, Jalan Kiara 1, Society, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Where to book: Website, WhatsApp
Contact: +6010-881 5407
2. Walking on Sunshine
Also in Mont Kiara is Walking on Sunshine, a garden-themed salon in 163 Retail Park.
Walking on Sunshine is from Singapore, founded by serial entrepreneur Luke Yi who is also behind a Korean fried chicken chain, Chicken Up.
At its Malaysian location, Walking on Sunshine offers typical salon services such haircuts, treatments, and colouring services.
The Premium Headspa they offer (RM150) features extra frills such as a headlift, and hand and shoulder massage. It also makes use of unique concepts like head-node combing and sensual therapy claw.
There’s also something called the hot steam ion treatment, which is said to improve circulation, loosen congestion, and promote relaxation.
Price: Starts at RM80
Location: 1F-01, 8, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Where to book: WhatsApp
Contact: +6018-669 2000
3. Headspa by One Hair
One Hair is a formidable name in the salon scene in the Klang Valley, with three locations and four different sister brands—one of which is Headspa by One Hair.
With a location in Puchong as well as an outlet in Bukit Jalil, Headspa by One Hair specialises in addressing scalp issues. It offers services that target deep repair, detoxification, and nourishing for the scalp, alongside professional scalp analysis to evaluate your scalp’s health.
Private rooms are available here, making it comfortable for Muslimah customers.
Their Instagram claims that they do not engage in aggressive sales tactics, only recommendations tailored to your needs. So if you’re someone who feels anxious about things like that, fret not.
Price: Starts at RM188
Location:
- 16-1, Jalan Puteri 2/6, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong, Selangor
- J-10-01, Pusat Perdagangan Bandar Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
Where to book: WhatsApp
Contact: +60122746211
4. Urban Retreat Spa
Urban Retreat is a pretty well-known spa brand in Malaysia, with multiple outlets in Mont Kiara, The Curve, and Bukit Jalil. They offer all sorts of massages, from a deep tissue one to a lymphatic detox experience.
Exclusive to their KL East Mall outlet, though, is the Cream Bath Head Spa.
The cream bath also comes bundled with other Urban Retreat offerings such as a 90-minute or 120-minute massage, so if you’re looking for a whole package, look no further.
Price: Starts at RM209
Location: East Mall, Unit 30, Level G2, 823, Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2, KL Timur, 53100 Kuala Lumpur
Where to book: WhatsApp
Contact: +6012-348 8139
5. TTElephant Headspa
A very new addition to Mid Valley Megamall, the TTElephant brand aims to create “third spaces”, which are areas that transcend the boundaries of home and work.
According to their website, TTElephant has also broadened its scope to encompass sleep therapy and advanced scalp care.
Aside from its Signature Scalp & Head Therapy, it also offers a unique flower bath head therapy.
Price: Starts at RM288
Location: No. 9-6, The Boulevard Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Utara, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Where to book: Website
Contact: +6016-206 6916
6. Bora Bora Head Spa
Bora Bora Head Spa has a rather strong TikTok presence, with many relaxing videos showcasing the kind of services they provide.
Based on those videos, it seems like their sessions involve various equipment such as scalp massagers, eye masks, and even… peacock feathers?
They even offer kid’s head spas, so if you have a little one, maybe this can be a fun and relaxing bonding activity.
For RM49, the kid’s head spa makes use of the sensual therapy claw, head gua sha, head massage, herbal shampoo, premium conditioner, and the herbal water head spa.
Price: Starts at RM188
Location: G1-069, Galaxy Ampang Mall, Jalan Dagang 5, Taman Dagang, 68000, Ampang, Selangor
Where to book: WhatsApp
Contact: +60 10-200 2989
7. Beaulax
Located in Shah Alam, Beaulax offers an assortment of beauty services such as nails and waxing. However, its head spa service is what we want to focus on today.
There’s actually quite an assortment of head spa offerings on the menu here. Namely, they are the Ayurrelax, Aura Bunga, Growth Ritual, Scalp Fix, Mind Reset, Head & Body, Scalp Cleanse, Herbal Retreat, and Repair & Relax. These all have different focuses with different price points and durations, so there’s something for everyone.
Beaulax offers various couple packages as well, making it a great place to relax with a significant other, or maybe a friend.
Price: Starts at RM199
Location: UG-D13B, Utropolis Marketplace, Utropolis, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor
Where to book: WhatsApp
Contact: +60 16-554 2471
Rest is to prepare for a longer journey
And before you forget, Mother’s Day is actually coming up soon (May 12, mark your calendars everyone). So, why not book a relaxing head spa for you and your mum?
But you don’t have to wait for a special occasion to pamper yourself either. A little self-care now and again might do wonders in keeping you refreshed and ready to tackle the next challenge.
- Read other lifestyle articles we’ve written here.
Featured Image Credit: PAUSE Head Spa / Urban Retreat Spa / TTElephant Head Spa
