Japanese Head Spa in Colchester is a beacon of relaxation

The Japanese head spa combines spa-like rituals with a deep cleanse of the scalp and has taken the internet by storm. 

Earlier this year, an award-winning beauty clinic in Colchester added the service, making it one of the first ones in Essex. 

I have never considered myself to be a huge fan of fancy-sounding spa treatments and massages, but I wanted to see if the hype is worth it. 

Winner - Award-winning beautician Evie Davis runs the salon (Image: Evie Davies)

Evie Davies Aesthetics and Beauty Academy is nestled on the outskirts of Colchester, in Dudley Road, and I was welcomed by a lovely member of her staff ahead of my treatment. 

The first step, after you have made yourself comfortable, is a scalp analysis. 

With a magnifying camera, my beauty expert took a look at my head, not your everyday sight, but fascinating, nonetheless. 

She talked to me through what we saw on a monitor, and what to expect to see after the treatment. 

Then it was time to relax. 

Setting - The treatment took place in a special room at the beauty clinic (Image: Newsquest)

In an extra room, the beauty clinic has a designated spa with a comfortable lounger, which has a sink on the head end. 

I got comfortable, closed my eyes and listened to calming music, ready to relax after a long day of work. 

The staff started with a gentle head massage using her fingers and combs, going over to gently pulling my hair. 

In my opinion, the water had a perfect temperature, not too warm, not too cold, as she continued to wash my hair. 

Halo - The metal halo releases gentle water jets that massage the scalp (Image: Newsquest)

A mint scrub was a very nice touch throughout the massage, as she continued with different massage tools. 

The highlight of the whole treatment, only because that was the one thing I had wondered about, was the water massage, where small water jets move up and down your scalp, led by a special metal construct that looks like a halo. 

Throughout the treatment, gentle steam was added, which I would say smelled like eucalyptus, but added to the cosiness and comfort. 

Treatment - The viral Japanese head spa has arrived in Colchester, offering a luxurious scalp treatment (Image: Evie Davies)

Following the treatment, another scalp analysis showed the effects, with a much clearer and much better blood flow. 

The whole treatment worked miracles and might even turn me into a more frequent spa visitor. 

It is a great idea for everyone who wants to treat themselves or others to a moment of relaxation.