Originally from Japan, Japanese head spa treatments have created quite the buzz on social media, with users all over the globe documenting their time in the salon chair. “It feels like when you were little and your mom and dad would touch your head or give you hugs and kisses,” said Danielle Digou, owner of Zen & Flow Japanese Head Spa. “It’s so gentle that you can do it very often.” Zen & Flow Japanese Head Spa is the first of its kind in southwestern Ontario. “I’ve been in so many jobs in my life that have just taken a toll on my body,” said Digou. “Once I experienced it, I knew this is for me, this is what I need to do, I love helping people and I want to give them this ultimate relaxation.” Digou said the treatment has gained significant traction on social media, something she credits to the “satisfaction” and “relaxation” elements of the practice. “Especially the before and after pictures,” said Digou. “People love that.” She said she uses a “scalp analysis machine” at the start of every session. “We go to the scalp and we part the hair,” said Digou. “We are looking at the scalp environment and each follicle.” Digou said the purpose of the treatment is to ensure each piece of hair looks like it is coming out of a “cup” or “bowl” shape. “If you can’t see that, then that means there is built up oil or excess skin,” said Digou. “We want that to be free so then you have the blood flow going through there and if it’s not, that’s how hair follicles die and we don’t want that.”
