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A head massage is massage only, usually a few minutes added to another service. A head spa is its own treatment that cleanses the scalp as well as relaxes it. At DASA Spa on the Riverwalk, the Signature Head Spa is 45 minutes: a gentle scalp cleanse, slow massage through the scalp, neck and shoulders, and warm botanical oils, inside the Hyatt Regency in downtown San Antonio.
Looking for a head spa in San Antonio? Head spas are all over social media right now, and the word gets used for almost anything that involves someone touching your scalp. So it's fair to wonder: is this a real head spa, or a head massage with a new name? Here's how to tell the difference, and what you get at DASA Spa on the San Antonio Riverwalk, our day spa inside the Hyatt Regency.
If you're new to the trend, start with our guide to what a head spa is and why it's trending. This post goes one step further: what separates a true head spa from a scalp massage, and which of our head and feet rituals to book.
A head massage is just that: massage on the scalp, sometimes with the temples and neck. It feels wonderful and it's a lovely finish to a haircut, facial or massage.
A head spa treats the scalp the way a facial treats the skin. The ritual became popular in Japan and brings three things into one session:
The head is the whole treatment, not the finishing touch. That's why a head spa takes longer than a scalp add-on, and why guests who carry stress in the base of the skull, temples and shoulders often prefer it.
DASA offers head spa time in three ways, each booked as its own treatment. See them all on our head & feet spa rituals page.
Our dedicated head spa. Your therapist asks where you carry tension and adjusts pressure to your preference, then begins with a gentle scalp cleanse that refreshes buildup and supports a balanced scalp. Next comes slow, focused massage through the scalp, temples, base of the skull, neck and shoulders, with warm aromatic botanical oils and comforting warmth to help your body settle.
Our head and feet ritual combines head spa and sole therapy in one session, easing tension from above and grounding the body from below. Here's why we pair the head and feet.
Short on time? This ritual on our Rituals menu uses botanical oils and intentional massage to quiet the mind. A good first taste, or a reset between meetings.
Ready to feel the difference?
Book your Signature Head Spa or call (210) 224-4340.
Not sure? Call us and we'll help you choose. Many guests also pair the head spa with a massage or a Spa Journey.
Many of San Antonio's head spas are in neighborhoods outside downtown, such as Stone Oak, Alamo Ranch and the Medical Center. If you're staying downtown, attending a conference or exploring the Riverwalk, DASA's head spa is close by: on the Riverwalk level of the Hyatt Regency at 123 Losoya Street, two minutes from the Alamo and a short walk from the Henry B. González Convention Center. Here's how to find us.
No. A head massage is massage only, often a few minutes added to another service. A head spa is its own treatment that also cleanses the scalp. At DASA, the 45-minute Signature Head Spa includes a gentle scalp cleanse, slow massage through the scalp, neck and shoulders, and warm botanical oils.
The Signature Head Spa is 45 minutes. The Texas Two Step, which adds sole therapy, is 90 minutes. The Scalp Renewal Ritual on the Rituals menu is 30 minutes.
Yes. DASA Spa offers a dedicated head spa on the Riverwalk level of the Hyatt Regency at 123 Losoya Street, steps from the Alamo.
Yes. Many guests pair the head spa with a massage, a facial or a Spa Journey for a more complete, head-to-toe visit.
Book your head spa on the Riverwalk
Inside the Hyatt Regency at 123 Losoya Street, open daily 10 AM to 8 PM. Book online or call (210) 224-4340.
About DASA Spa on the Riverwalk
DASA Spa is a family-owned day spa in downtown San Antonio that has cared for guests for more than 25 years. Find us on the Riverwalk level of the Hyatt Regency, steps from the Alamo, with massage, facials, Spa Journeys, rituals and our head and feet spa.
