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Homemade Head Spa: The Complete Scalp Ritual to Do at Home
Madame d'Alexis's 3-step at-home head spa treatment: a comprehensive scalp care routine inspired by the Japanese head spa, formulated with organic active hydrosols made in Brittany.
At-Home Head Spa: The Premium Scalp Ritual You Can Do at Home
Inspired by the Japanese head spa, this treatment transforms your hair care routine into a true pampering experience: a scalp reset, gentle cleansing, massage, overnight root treatment, and finishing care for the lengths. A sensory experience designed to make you want to take care of your hair without overcomplicating your routine.
- A at-home scalp treatment puts the scalp at the center of your routine, treating it as skin in its own right.
- The Scrub is a reset treatment: use it every 10 to 15 days, and skip shampooing on that day.
- This shampoo is for use on alternate wash days: pH 5, organic hydrosols, cationic hyaluronic acid, prebiotics, and plant-based keratin.
- Apply the Night Serum in the evening to the scalp and roots only, section by section, using just a few drops.
- When preparing for a special occasion or wedding, the Mask and the Day Serum complete the routine for the mid-lengths and ends.
Madame d’Alexis products to create your own at-home head spa
The ritual centers on three scalp treatments, with two additional steps to prepare the hair lengths before blow-drying, styling, or a special event.
The Reset Scrub
- Every 10 to 15 days
- Replaces shampoo on that day
- For saturated roots and residues
Gentle Shampoo
- Days Without a Scrub
- Free from sulfates and silicones
- pH 5, plant-based keratin
Night Serum for roots
- Scalp and roots only
- In the evening, apply section by section
- A few drops, leave-in
Lengths Mask
- Lengths and ends only
- Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes
- Does not contain keratin
The Finishing Day Serum
- Lengths and ends only
- Heat protection up to 200°C
- Shine, anti-frizz
Video: Creating a Bridal Hairstyle with Madame d’Alexis Products
A homemade head spa can also serve as a pre-styling treatment: it leaves hair more supple, gives it a glossy finish, helps control frizz, and makes it easier to style.
Madame d’Alexis’s At-Home Head Spa Treatment
The right routine isn't about doing everything every time you wash your hair. It adapts to your needs: an occasional deep cleanse, a gentle wash, root care in the evening, and then prepping the lengths when you're about to blow-dry your hair or have an event coming up.
Scalp Reset
Every 10 to 15 days, apply Le Scrub to your wet scalp. Gently massage it in with your fingertips, then rinse thoroughly. On that day, Le Scrub replaces your shampoo.
Gentle wash on other days
On days when you don't use a scrub, apply the shampoo to your scalp. Its pH 5 formula cleanses without sulfates or silicones and combines organic hydrosols, prebiotics, cationic hyaluronic acid, and plant-based keratin.
Evening Root Treatment
Apply the Night Serum only to the scalp and roots, section by section. A few drops are enough. It is not a substitute for a finishing serum for the lengths of the hair.
Styling-Ready Lengths
For blow-drying or wedding styling, apply Le Masque to the mid-lengths and ends, then use Le Sérum Jour to add a shiny, frizz-controlling finish and provide heat protection.
Scalp massage: the touch that makes the ritual truly sensory
A massage should never feel like rubbing. The correct technique involves gently massaging the scalp with your fingertips, without using your fingernails.
Nape of the neck
Start at the base of the skull, where tension often builds up.
Temples
Massage in small, slow circles to release tension along the sides.
Summit
Finish at the vertex with light, even pressure.
Tip: 3 to 5 minutes is enough. If you experience flaking, pain, scabs, or persistent irritation, avoid using the scrub and seek professional advice.
How often should you do a homemade head spa?
| Profile | Scrub Frequency | Recommended routine | To be avoided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Scalp | Every 10 to 15 days. | Mild shampoo for other washes + Night Serum if needed. | Make exfoliation a regular habit. |
| Fatty or saturated acids | Every 10 days, provided there are no adverse reactions. | Light scrub, long rinse, minimal product at the roots. | Wash at too high a temperature or scrub. |
| Sensitive scalp | Space out treatments or avoid use if active irritation is present. | Gentle shampoo, gentle washing, Night Serum—so well tolerated. | Scrub on patches of skin, pain, or redness. |
| Wedding or Event Planning | A few days beforehand—but not the day before if you have a sensitive scalp. | Hair Lengthening Mask + Day Serum as a finishing touch on the big day. | Try out a new routine today. |
Create Your Own Routine Based on Your Goal
Choose the entry point that makes the most sense for your needs. A focused routine is more likely to be followed than one that’s too long.
Scalp Reset
For roots clogged with sebum, pollution, sweat from exercise, a helmet, or styling products.
Shop Le ScrubNighttime Root Care Routine
To incorporate probiotics/postbiotics into a leave-on nighttime skincare routine.
Discover the Night SerumLight Lengths
To style your hair, apply the Mask to the lengths and finish with the Day Serum.
See Day SerumAt-home head spa or salon head spa: What are the differences?
| Criterion | Head Spa at the Salon | Madame d’Alexis’s In-House Head Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Very immersive, created by a practitioner. | More intimate, easy to do at home. |
| Frequency | Occasional. | Regular, suitable for the scalp. |
| Products | It depends on the salon. | Consistent routine: Scrub, Shampoo, Night Serum, length-enhancing treatments. |
| Objective | Relaxation and expert care. | A stable, sensory-focused routine designed to deliver cosmetic results. |
Mistakes That Ruin a DIY Head Spa
- Using the scrub every week out of habit, when the recommended frequency is every 10 to 15 days.
- Avoid systematically using a scrub followed by shampoo on the same day, as this may over-wash the scalp.
- Scrub with your fingernails instead of massaging with your fingertips.
- Apply the Night Serum to the lengths of your hair, as it is designed to target the scalp and roots.
- Apply the mask to the roots instead of leaving it on the mid-lengths and ends.
- Try out a new, complete routine the day before a wedding or an important event.
See also: How to Create Your Own Head Spa Routine
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Scalp Care and Head Spa Guides
- Exfoliate your scalp to learn the right way to reset it.
- Hair scrub before or after shampooing to use the scrub at the right time.
- Clarifying shampoo: to understand the difference from a gentle wash.
- clogged scalp if the roots become saturated quickly.
- Shampoo for itchy scalps, designed for uncomfortable scalps.
- Organic active hydrosols for hair to understand the botanical basis of the formulas.
Hair Styling and Products
- Premium scalp scrub for an occasional reset.
- A gentle, sulfate-free shampoo for wash days.
- Probiotic scalp serum for your evening root care routine.
- Moisturizing hair mask to prepare the lengths.
- Heat-protective hair serum for a shiny finish.
- Leave-in treatment for dry hair to help you choose the right finish.
FAQ - DIY Head Spa
What exactly is a DIY head spa?
This is a scalp care treatment inspired by the Japanese head spa: massage, gentle shampooing, targeted reset, root treatment, and conditioning of the lengths as needed.
What products should I use for a Madame d’Alexis at-home head spa?
The scalp care routine consists of the Scrub, the Shampoo, and the Night Serum. To prepare for styling or to treat dry hair, the Mask and the Day Serum can be added to the routine.
How often should I use Le Scrub?
Use the Scrub every 10 to 15 days, as needed. On the day you use it, it replaces shampoo.
Should The Night Serum be applied to the lengths?
No. The Night Serum should be applied only to the scalp and roots in the evening, section by section.
How should you prepare your hair before getting a bridal hairstyle?
A few days beforehand, stick to a consistent routine: a gentle wash, a mask on the mid-lengths and ends, then a daytime serum as a finishing touch or before using heat styling tools. Avoid trying out a completely new routine on the day itself.
