Head spa treatment with a therapist massaging a guest's temples at Rio Grande 87 Spa on the Upper East Side
Head Spa · From $48

Head Spa & Scalp Care

A slow-paced ritual that goes beyond a wash — cleansing the scalp, easing tension across the head and neck, and leaving your hair refreshed. Choose the style that fits your mood and your time.

Four Styles

Pick the ritual that suits the day

Every head spa begins with a scalp assessment and a conversation about pressure. From there, the treatment follows the style you choose.

01

Classic Head Spa

A relaxing scalp cleanse and massage, ideal as a first visit. Gentle cleansing lifts the day off your scalp while slow, rhythmic pressure works through the crown, temples, and base of the neck. The 60-minute version is our most-booked head spa.

60 min · $68
02

Herbal Head Spa

A botanical-infused treatment aimed at scalp health and deep relaxation. Warm herbal preparations are worked through the scalp section by section, finishing with a calming massage through the neck and shoulders.

$48–$68
03

Japanese Premium Head Spa

An elevated, longer ritual with added steaming and circulation techniques. The extra time is spent on layered scalp work and warmth — the option to choose when you want the most thorough version of the experience.

$48–$68
04

Carbonated Head Spa

A deep-cleansing option that uses carbonated water to lift product buildup and refresh the scalp. A good choice if you use dry shampoo or styling products often, or if your scalp feels heavy and coated.

$48–$68

Herbal, Japanese Premium and Carbonated head spa options fall within the $48–$68 head spa range, with the exact tier confirmed at check-in based on the option and length you select. All listed prices are cash prices. See the full prices & packages page.

Close-up of a scalp massage during a head spa session in New York City
What to Expect

Why a head spa feels different

Most of us carry tension above the shoulders without noticing it — screens, phone calls, the walk uptown into the wind. A head spa treats the scalp as what it is: skin, with muscle underneath and plenty of nerve endings.

  • Scalp cleansing that removes buildup rather than just rinsing it
  • Slow, sustained pressure through the crown, temples, and hairline
  • Neck and shoulder work to release what the scalp is connected to
  • Hair left refreshed and easier to manage afterwards
  • Pressure adjusted at any point — just say the word
Good to Know

Head spa questions, answered

Head spa sessions start at 40 minutes as part of a Rio Special package. The 60-minute Classic Head Spa at $68 is the most-booked stand-alone option, and shorter sessions start at $48.
The Classic Head Spa is the usual starting point. Herbal adds botanical preparations, Japanese Premium adds steaming and circulation techniques over a longer session, and Carbonated focuses on deep cleansing with carbonated water.
Head spa treatments include cleansing of the scalp and hair. Styling and blow-out are not included, and the 40-minute head spa inside the Rio Special package does not include water circulation or steaming.
Yes. The most popular combination is the $99 Rio Special: a 60-minute Back & Foot treatment followed by a 40-minute Classic Head Spa, 100 minutes in total.
163 E 87th Street

Book your head spa on the Upper East Side

Open every day from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Appointments recommended, walk-ins welcome whenever we’re open.