Head SPA and kobido share common roots - both come from the Japanese tradition of skincare, where a treatment is not just a beauty service but a relaxing ritual. Kobido focuses on the face, while Head SPA focuses on the scalp and hair. Combined in one treatment, they offer a service that is hard to find in an average salon - and one clients are willing to pay more for.
How they differ and what they have in common
- Kobido is a manual massage of the face, neck and décolleté, performed at a fast, rhythmic pace. Clients choose it for the refreshing effect and facial relaxation.
- Head SPA is a scalp care ritual: cleansing, exfoliation, water massage, steam sauna, masks and scalp massage.
- What they have in common is the lying position, hands-on techniques, a calming atmosphere and a focus on relaxation - which makes moving from one to the other feel natural for the client.
In our Head SPA training, a relaxing facial massage with Kobido elements is one of the treatment stages - precisely because the two rituals complement each other so well.
How to structure the package - an example treatment sequence
An example of a ritual lasting about 90 minutes:
- Consultation and makeup removal - a few minutes talking about the needs of the face and scalp.
- Neck, shoulder and décolleté massage - easing tension to prepare for the facial massage.
- Kobido facial massage - the main part of the facial treatment.
- Head SPA - water massage, scalp stimulation, exfoliation, steam sauna, mask.
- Aromatherapy and hair drying - a relaxing finale that leaves the client with styled hair.
The order “face first, then head” is practical: you perform the facial massage on dry skin, and the wash and steam finish the treatment without having to remove makeup again.
What equipment to use for the package
A Head SPA bed works best for a kobido package - the client lies down throughout the treatment, while you have easy access to the face and head without changing stations. Beds with electric backrest adjustment are especially convenient, allowing you to position the client differently for the facial massage and the hair wash. See Head SPA beds.
You can also perform both treatments at a freestanding shampoo station, but then you do the facial massage on a separate treatment bed, and the client has to move over to have her hair washed - which slightly disrupts the relaxing flow.
How to price the package
The package should cost more than the Head SPA treatment alone (a 60-minute ritual usually costs PLN 300-400), but less than the combined price of two treatments bought separately. The client feels she’s getting a good deal, and you sell a longer appointment to one person - with no extra break between clients. We explain how much Head SPA can earn for a salon in our article how much it costs to introduce Head SPA to a salon.
Who to sell it to and how
- For kobido clients - if you already perform kobido, you have a ready-made group of clients who enjoy Japanese rituals. The package is a natural “next step”.
- As a gift - a 90-minute face and head ritual makes an ideal gift voucher for a birthday, the holidays, or International Women’s Day.
- Before an important event - the client leaves relaxed, with a refreshed face and styled hair.
- W social media - a short video of kobido and a water massage under the steam dome makes very appealing content for Instagram and TikTok.
Where to start
If you already perform kobido, all you need is the Head SPA technique and the equipment. If you’re starting with Head SPA, our training includes a relaxing facial massage with kobido elements, which is enough for the package - full kobido is a separate technique worth developing through a dedicated course. See our Head SPA training courses and guide to Head SPA training - in person or online.
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