Sunday Head Spa
Japanese Head Spa · San Francisco, California
4.7 / 5
A Japanese-inspired head spa in San Francisco offering specialized scalp detox and conditioning treatments within private, luxury suites.
Sunday Head Spa commands a 4.7 Atlas Score, bolstered by an exceptional 4.9 in hospitality and a 4.7 in technique. While the vast majority of guests report a restorative experience, the 1.5% safety incident rate regarding neck strain and facial skin reactions serves as a necessary caution for those with pre-existing sensitivities. Prospective clients should also note that a length-based fee is applied, which acts as a transparency caveat for those booking longer sessions.
The word among guests
Clients consistently praise the thorough scalp detox and professional, relaxing atmosphere provided by the staff. While the experience is widely considered a premium self-care splurge, a small segment of reviewers has noted concerns regarding post-treatment neck discomfort and potential reactions to facial products. The private suite environment and high-quality amenities remain the standout features for most visitors. Across 76 Google reviews (4.9), no systemic concerns surface. Three notes recur: Private Suite Sanctuary, Thorough Scalp Analysis, Professional Hospitality.
The rating, in detail
Tap a dimension to read more. The rating averages the four service dimensions; hygiene and value are reported alongside it as quality signals.
Technique 4.7
What the hands actually do. Technique reads every mention of the scalp work itself: skill, pressure, tool use, and the range of ritual on the menu. It scores how consistently guests report precise, practiced work.
Sanctuary 4.7
The setting, taken seriously. Sanctuary reads what guests say about the room itself: how quiet it stays, how carefully it is kept, and whether the calm holds for the whole visit rather than just the photos.
Efficacy 4.7
Did it work? Efficacy tracks whether guests report the result they came for after the ritual, not just during it: tension relief, better sleep, a calmer scalp, healthier hair.
Hospitality 4.9
Everything around the treatment. Hospitality scores the visit end to end: how easy it is to book, how clearly the spa communicates, and how guests are received, guided, and sent home.
Hygiene 4.8
Reported alongside the rating, never averaged into it. Hygiene reads reviews for the care of tools, linens, and practice; a complaint here surfaces as a visible flag rather than a quiet point deduction.
Value 4.5
Also reported alongside the rating. Value weighs what guests say the experience is worth against what it costs, so a fair-priced gem and a spotless but overpriced room are never smoothed into one number.
On the menu
Recommended for
The Scalp
The Comforts
- luxury & organic products
- robes & tea service
- private suite
- a blow-dry to finish
The top shelf
Practical matters
— The visit —
- Price $$$ • upscale
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Hours Mon 10 AM to 7 PM · Tue–Wed 11 AM to 5 PM · Thu–Sun 10 AM to 7 PM
Mon 10 AM to 7 PM Tue 11 AM to 5 PM Wed 11 AM to 5 PM Thu 10 AM to 7 PM Fri 10 AM to 7 PM Sat 10 AM to 7 PM Sun 10 AM to 7 PM - The finish wash & blowout included
- Access wheelchair accessible
— Reach them —
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Hours Mon 10 AM to 7 PM · Tue–Wed 11 AM to 5 PM · Thu–Sun 10 AM to 7 PM
Mon 10 AM to 7 PM Tue 11 AM to 5 PM Wed 11 AM to 5 PM Thu 10 AM to 7 PM Fri 10 AM to 7 PM Sat 10 AM to 7 PM Sun 10 AM to 7 PM - Telephone (415) 649-0888
- Online website · map
678 Haight St
San Francisco, California
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