01/05/2026
What ourHead Spa Is DoingStep-by-Step in Fairfax,Va. Breakdown 1. Warm water to wet the scalp • Softens the stratum corneum • Helps loosen mineral buildup from hard water 2. Olive oil or castor oil + steam • Oil dissolves old sebum, mineral residue, and product buildup • Steam encourages natural release from follicles instead of aggressive stripping 3. Small amount of shampoo rinse • Removes what has already been dissolved by the oil • Minimizes disruption to the scalp barrier 4. Final lemon water rinse • Neutralizes calcium and magnesium from hard water • Restores a mildly acidic scalp environment • Helps reduce dandruff-causing fungal overgrowth • Helps close the hair cuticleThis is a “repair first, cleanse second, rebalance last” approach.