Express
45 minA scalp check, a cleanse, a shorter massage, a rinse and a dry. Fits a lunch hour or the evening before something.
Short visit
Book: ExpressHead spa in Milpitas, California
An hour for your scalp
A scalp check, a cleanse, a long massage, a rinse and a dry, in a quiet studio on South Main Street. Sessions run 45 to 90 minutes, and every hair type is welcome.
The ritual
Six steps, in order
This is the Signature session, with the time each step takes. Express runs 45 minutes and Long runs 90; the extra time goes to the massage and the dry.
- 015 min
Step 1: Scalp check
We part your hair in a few places and look at your scalp, then ask about your hair, what you use on it and anything that bothers you.
- 0210 min
Step 2: Cleanse
A gentle scrub and a shampoo at the basin in warm water, with a comb worked through to the ends.
- 0325 min
Step 3: Massage
Slow, steady pressure with the fingertips across the scalp, behind the ears and down the neck. Say lighter or firmer whenever you like.
- 048 min
Step 4: Rinse
A long, unhurried rinse with the chair reclined and a warm towel under your neck, until the water runs clear.
- 057 min
Step 5: Dry
A towel dry, then a blow dry with your hair parted the way you wear it. If you would rather air dry, say so.
- 065 min
Step 6: Rest
A cup of tea and a few minutes in the chair before you sit up and go back to your day.
Sessions
Choose by the time you have
Every session follows the ritual above. Pick the length that suits your hair and your evening.
Sessions
Every session follows the same six steps. A longer session gives the extra time to the massage and the dry.
Signature
60 minThe full ritual with a long massage. A good place to start if you have never had a head spa.
New clientsBook: SignatureLong
90 minThe full ritual with the longest massage, neck and shoulders included, and time for a slow rinse and dry.
Long or thick hairBook: Long
Add-ons
Ask when you book, or tell us on the day and we will add one if the schedule allows.
Neck and shoulders
15 minA massage of the neck and the tops of the shoulders after the rinse, under a warm towel.
Add-onBook: Neck and shouldersHair mask
15 minA conditioning mask on the lengths, left under a warm towel before the rinse.
Add-onBook: Hair maskHand and forearm massage
10 minDone while your mask sets or your hair dries.
Add-onBook: Hand and forearm massage
Prices are set by the studio and shown when you book. Hair length and thickness, or an add-on, can change the time and the price; the booking page shows both before you confirm.
Every hair type
Straight, wavy, curly, coily, braided or locked
We work with the hair you have: long or short, fine or thick, natural or colored. Tell us how you wear it and we plan the comb, the water and the dry around it.
A wide-tooth comb and slow detangling for curls and coils
Braids, locs and twists are cleansed in place, never taken down
Long and thick hair gets more time to rinse and dry
Colored hair is washed gently, with the water as warm or as cool as you like
Before you come
Nothing to prepare
Come as you are. These three things make the hour easier.
Come with your hair as it is
No need to wash or style it first. If you have product in it, we wash it out.
Wear a top that can get damp
We give you a cape and towels, but a wide or open neckline is easier to work around than a high collar.
Tell us what helps
Say if you prefer lighter pressure, quiet, or a cooler rinse. You can change your mind during the session.
The team
Who you will meet
Book with the person whose days suit you.
Nhu Ta
Owner and head spa practitioner
- Cosmetology License · CA Lic. 000000
Nhu opened Fingertip to give scalp care the time it needs, and she still does most sessions. She starts every visit with a slow look at your scalp and a talk about your hair. She speaks English and Vietnamese, and is in Tuesday to Saturday.
Maxine Samuels
Head spa practitioner
- Cosmetology License · CA Lic. 000000
Maxine works with every hair texture and is the one to book for coils, braids, locs and twists. She takes her time with the comb and the rinse, and is in Thursday to Saturday.
Questions before you book
Do I need to wash my hair first?
No. Come with your hair as it is. The first step is a scalp check, and the cleanse comes after it.
What is a head spa?
A session of scalp care: a scalp check, a cleanse at the basin, a long massage, a rinse and a dry. It is for rest and for looking after your scalp, not a treatment for a condition.
Is my hair type welcome?
Yes: straight, wavy, curly, coily, braided, locked or twisted, long or short. Tell us how you wear it when you book and we plan the time around it.
I have a sensitive or irritated scalp. Can I book?
Tell us when you book. If we see something at the scalp check that we can't speak to, we will suggest you see your doctor or a dermatologist before we go on.
Can I choose the pressure?
Yes. Say lighter or firmer at any point, and we will change it. You can also ask us to stop.
How do I move or cancel a session?
Tell us at least 24 hours ahead and we will move it without any trouble. The policies page says what happens with shorter notice.
Gift cards
A session makes a good gift
A gift card works for any amount and for any session. Send one by email or collect it at the studio.
