Renew Head Spa

Renew Head Spa in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is known for Japanese-style head spa treatments with a deep scalp cleanse and a long, relaxing massage.

A visit starts with a scalp analysis, often using a magnifying camera, so the treatment can be matched to your scalp. Each session begins with a blend of essential oils. Your therapist then cleanses and massages the scalp, followed by a steam cap, a conditioning treatment under a hot towel, and a nourishing tonic or serum. The menu runs from the one-hour Refresh to longer sessions that add extended massage, facials and foot massage, and it starts at $100 for a shorter session with a junior therapist. Facials, including LED and hydrodermabrasion options, are also offered on their own.

Reviewers describe the massage as thorough and unhurried, the space as calm and clean, and their scalp as feeling fresh afterward. Some noted that the staff were experienced with textured hair. The founder trained in several Asian countries, and the spa calls itself Philadelphia's first authentic head spa.

It suits first-timers and returning guests looking for stress relief and a deeper scalp cleanse. Semi-private and private rooms, including a couple suite, can host groups of up to 7.