Issaquah, Washington
Top Rated Head Spa in Issaquah.
A scalp analysis, a deep cleanse, a long massage, and a warm-water rinse. Head spa, facials, and massage on E Sunset Way.
Every day, 9 AM – 8 PM Off I-90 Exit 18
575 E Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA 98027— 01
Three things, done slowly.
The menu is short on purpose. Sixteen treatments across head spa, facials and massage, plus seven packages that combine them inside one appointment.
From $60
Head Spa
Choose 30 minutes of dry scalp aromatherapy or 45 to 90 minutes with a shampoo wash, scalp massage and blow-dry.
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From $80
Facials
Gua sha lifting, deep hydration, and a customized gua sha facial with red light and facial massage. Choose 30, 60 or 75 minutes.
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From $60
Massage
Neck and shoulders in half an hour, or Swedish and deep tissue by the hour. The shoulder work pairs with a head spa in most of our packages.
View massage options →Want two or three treatments in one visit? Seven combined options start at $120.
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Head spa prices for 30 to 90 minutes.
Choose dry aromatherapy for a shorter visit or book 45 minutes or more for a shampoo wash and blow-dry. The table shows the length and price of each treatment.
— Head spa for 30 to 90 minutes
Eight formats, 30 to 90 minutes. All but the aromatherapy include a shampoo wash and a blow-dry finish.
| Head Spa | Minutes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| TCM Head Aromatherapy Scalp oil and massage, no shampoo wash — the shortest way in. | 30 | $60 |
| Classic Head Spa Deep cleanse, double shampoo, scalp care, shoulder massage, blow-dry. | 45 | $78 |
| Signature Head Spa & Upper Shoulder Massage Adds scalp exfoliation and a longer scalp and neck massage. | 60 | $90 |
| Chinese Herb Scalp Ritual Herbal scalp care for oily, buildup-prone scalps. | 60 | $100 |
| Signature Ginger Scalp Ritual Warming ginger treatment for tight, easily fatigued scalps. | 60 | $100 |
| Aura Scalp Treatment + Mini Facial The most-booked service: scalp detox, singing bowl, mini facial. | 75 | $120 |
| Luxury Milbon Restorative Head Spa Milbon treatment with hot steam for over-processed hair. | 90 | $150 |
| Purifying Scalp Revitalize Treatment Deep cleanse plus a revitalizing essence infusion. | 90 | $150 |
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What does scalp analysis tell us before a head spa?
Every head spa opens with a look at your scalp on a monitor. A camera magnifies one patch many times over, and you see it at the same moment the therapist does — the oil sitting between follicles, the flaking at a part line, the residue a home wash never shifted. It decides what the next hour does, and a Redmond studio charges $30 extra for the same step.
Which head spa treatment gives you more massage time?
Choose the 60-minute Signature at $90 for more neck and shoulder massage and scalp exfoliation than the 45-minute Classic at $78. The two 90-minute treatments at $150 spend their extra half hour on scalp care. The Milbon ritual uses hot steam and care for over-processed hair. The Purifying treatment adds a deeper cleanse and an essence infusion.
Why does the water matter here?
Issaquah blends water from four of its own wells with Cascade surface supply, and it tests at 69.5 ppm against Seattle's 22.9 and Bellevue's 24.6 — about three times harder, though still moderate by national standards. Mineral in the water is one more thing a home wash leaves behind, which is part of why the second shampoo exists.
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New to this? Start here.
Most people booking a first head spa have the same handful of questions, and the answers are longer than a FAQ line.
What is a head spa?
The full explainer — what happens, who it suits, what it costs.
Your first visit
What to wear, whether to wash first, and how to find the building.
What a head spa costs
Real numbers, what moves them, and how the packages compare.
Scalp analysis explained
What the camera shows, and what it honestly cannot tell you.
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How far is it from the rest of the Eastside?
Off-peak driving times from the studio's own coordinates. Anything arriving eastbound on I-90 needs eight to twelve minutes more between three and seven in the afternoon.
Finding us
Find Aura on E Sunset Way
Open every day, 9 AM to 8 PM — a lunch hour, an evening after work, or a weekend morning all fit.
- Come off I-90 at Exit 18 and follow E Sunset Way east. We are about a third of a mile past Front Street, on a block of converted houses.
- Watch the curb for a dark monument sign reading House of Layo and Aura Beauty. We share the site with the salon, so that sign is the landmark.
- Come a few minutes early on a first visit — there is tea by the fireplace, and your head spa starts with a look at your scalp on the monitor.
— Questions
Before you book.
What is a head spa?
How much does a head spa cost in Issaquah?
Do I need to wash my hair before my appointment?
Does every head spa include a shampoo wash?
What happens in the scalp analysis?
Where is Aura on E Sunset Way?
— Research & references
NCCIH — Massage Therapy: What You Need To Know
Lists massage among the approaches studied for stress and muscle tension, and calls it generally safe in the hands of a trained practitioner.
Mayo Clinic — Relaxation techniques: Try these steps to lower stress
Groups hands-on approaches with breathing and meditation as practices that bring everyday stress down.
NCCIH — Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know
A neutral overview of the tradition the Chinese herb and ginger scalp rituals take their technique from.
Citations are summarized — please read the original sources. Aura is a beauty and relaxation studio: nothing here diagnoses, treats or cures anything, and hair loss, a sore scalp or flaking that will not settle is a question for a dermatologist. See one first, then book — the two go together well.