In the middle of the bustling shopping district of Orchard lies a new little retreat for those looking to improve the condition of their hair at the root. You won’t find services like haircuts, dyeing, and perms here, because Headspa by Goyo, which recently opened in late 2025, isn’t exactly a hair salon in the conventional sense; Rather, it’s a Korean scalp wellness spa that uses traditional massage techniques to improve hair health and hair growth.
First impressions? The outlet is much smaller than expected with just two parallel rows of curtained treatment rooms – basically everything you see in the establishment photo above – and I was surprised to find that it’s void of any reception counter, waiting area or consultation room. Instead, the spa piggybacks on these facilities over at Bada Hair Salon right next door, another Korean hair salon. That said, I was greeted warmly and served a cup of tea along with some Korean snacks – much welcome after a hectic day at work.
My 90-minute Ayurveda Headspa ($180) first began with a scalp analysis and scalp scan, which revealed that I had an oily scalp. We then proceeded into the treatment room for an aromatherapy session with a heated eye mask and head and shoulder massage, just what I needed to really get into the mood of relaxation. This was further enhanced by the salon’s unique woody interiors that are inspired by hanoks (traditional Korean houses).
Other steps include a thorough wash, head node combing for blood circulation, a hot steam ion treatment to open up the hair follicles, and the application of a herbal scalp mask of sorts for soothing and detoxification. Not forgetting a round of water therapy, where an arched water fountain contraption was placed over me, with gentle streams raining down on my forehead and scalp – also for circulation and relaxation. As with most hair and scalp sessions, this finished off with a blow-dry and hair serum.
There’s also a shorter and more affordable 60-minute True Care Headspa at $120, with less frills but just as much care and comfort.
According to the staff, doing regular head spas doesn’t just help improve the condition of your scalp; It can also bring about other health benefits such as better sleep quality as well as reduced head tension and less headaches. If you’re all stressed out and ready to pamper yourself, find out more about Headspa by Goyo here.