The Au 2e Wellness Ritual
There's that moment at the shampoo bowl when your eyes close, everything slows down, and you wish the massage would go on.
At Au 2e, we've made it an experience of its own. Our head spa extends the pleasure of the scalp massage into an appointment designed around your well-being. The quality of touch, the comfort of the setting and the attention paid to your preferences invite you to let go, for a pause in the heart of Montreal.
Enjoy it on its own or add it to your hair treatment.
Italian Comfort by Maletti
To welcome you, Au 2e chose Maletti equipment, imported from Italy. A specialist in professional salon furniture, Maletti designs its equipment around ergonomics: the Shirobody treatment bed fully supports the body from the neck to the legs, allowing deep, uninterrupted relaxation. Enjoying the massage starts with being comfortably settled.
The Ritual
What Happens During a Head Spa?
After a conversation about your expectations and comfort, the ritual unfolds gently:
- a shampoo and conditioner;
- a rinse under an arch of soothing water jets;
- an extended massage of the scalp, shoulders and upper body;
- scalp stimulation, with aromatherapy;
- relaxing steam.
The ritual is adapted to the treatment you choose. The pressure is adjusted to your preferences throughout the session, so you leave as relaxed as you are cared for.
The Head Spa
Is It Right for You?
The head spa is for anyone who enjoys the massage during a shampoo and wishes it lasted longer. A break in a busy day, an occasion to celebrate, or simply some time for yourself: no particular hair concern is needed, just the wish to relax. You leave feeling deeply relaxed, with a freshly washed scalp and a calmer mind.
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Frequently asked questions
The head spa originated in Japan in the late 1990s, in hair salons. Japanese hairstylists wanted to bring two needs together in a single moment: caring for the hair and scalp, and offering true relaxation. They extended the treatment at the shampoo bowl with massage techniques inspired by older traditions, such as shiatsu. The ritual then spread around the world, keeping its original spirit: a sensory experience centerd on the balance of body and mind.
They differ mainly in their intent. The Japanese approach focuses on relaxation and the sensory experience, led by hands-on technique. The Korean approach generally places more emphasis on scalp analysis, sometimes using a camera, and on targeted treatments. In practice, many salons combine the two. The Au 2e ritual follows the Japanese tradition of relaxation.
Yes, the head spa can be enjoyed on its own or combined with a hair treatment chosen after an assessment of your hair.
The head spa waterfall is an arch of water jets that releases a warm, steady, even rain over the entire scalp. Its touch and gentle sound encourage relaxation, while ensuring a thorough, gentle rinse without rubbing.
A few things make the difference:
- Length: a real relaxation session takes time. Check how many minutes are devoted to the massage itself.
- Setting: a private room offers a calm that a salon station can't.
- Comfort: the chair and shampoo bowl should support your body so you can truly relax.
- What's included: aromatherapy, steam, shoulder massage, styling at the end.
- Your actual need: a head spa is a relaxation ritual. If your scalp has a specific issue (persistent itching, heavy dandruff, hair loss), it should be assessed by a trichologist or dermatologist, the scalp specialists.
At Au 2e, the ritual takes place in a private space, on Maletti equipment, and can be finished with a blowout at the salon.