Where Skincare Meets Scalp Care—Hydration, Circulation, and Total Root Renewal
Your scalp is part of your skin. Just like your face, it mirrors your internal rhythms—stress, hormones, hydration levels, and your environment. And yet, scalp care usually lands at the bottom of our wellness checklist.
That changes now.
Introducing the Restoring Korean Scalp Treatment at Sana Skin Studio. Rooted in the skin-first philosophy of Korean beauty and backed by modern dermatology, this ritual was designed to rebalance, replenish, and reawaken your scalp’s natural rhythm.
And yes, it feels as good as it sounds.This is a treatment that respects and nourishes the elements under the surface: fascia, circulation, lymph, and energy—all flowing just beneath the roots of your hair.
Why Scalp Health Is Skin Health
At Sana, skincare is a relationship—not a routine. It grows with you. Learns with you. It honors the connection between your skin, your nervous system, your lifestyle, and your inner world.
Your scalp is an extension of your face. It contains oil glands, immune defenses, a barrier function, and a unique microbiome. When this ecosystem is disrupted—by buildup, stress, hormonal shifts, or harsh products—it shows. You might notice flakes, sensitivity, itchiness, excess oil, or even thinning.
Just like facial skin, the scalp thrives when its ecosystem is nourished, and its flow—of blood, oxygen, and lymph—is supported.
The Restoring Korean Scalp Treatment takes a skin-care approach to the scalp. It’s a ritual rooted in traditional Korean medicine, powered by modern science, and intentionally curated to support regeneration at the source. We’ve taken the best from two worlds to give you a head start on your new, more comprehensive skin care journey.
Scalp Rituals Have Always Been Sacred
While Korean scalp therapy is celebrated for blending innovation with tradition, the act of caring for the scalp runs deep across cultures.
In Ayurvedic medicine, warm oil scalp massage (shiro abhyanga) has been practiced for thousands of years to balance energy, nourish roots, and calm the nervous system. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupressure along the scalp’s meridians was used to stimulate circulation and energy flow. And in ancient Egypt, oils like castor and almond were applied to the scalp for strength and vitality—often stored in ceremonial jars as symbols of beauty and protection.
This history isn’t just fascinating—it proves what we’ve always believed at Sana: scalp care isn’t “extra.” It’s essential.
The Ritual Tools That Do More
We won’t spoil everything (some things are best left to experience), but here’s a peek at what makes this ritual actually work:
Three types of scalp massages designed to release fascia, encourage blood flow, and soften cranial tension
Gua sha combs to gently stimulate lymphatic movement and acupressure pathways.
High frequency therapy that increases oxygenation while helping reduce bacterial imbalance
Oxygen therapy to calm inflammation and restore the scalp’s barrier function
This isn’t just a head massage. It’s a cellular-level reset for your scalp.
Backed by Research, Anchored in Results
This ritual feels grounded and luxurious—but it’s also deeply intentional.
Scalp Massage: A 2016 clinical study in ePlasty found that daily scalp massage over 24 weeks increased hair thickness and stimulated gene expression changes that encourage hair growth.
Gua Sha Combing: A 2020 pilot study showed that gua sha boosts blood flow by 400% to the treated area, supporting lymphatic movement and circulation–both crucial for scalp vitality.
High Frequency Therapy: A 2023 review highlighted the antimicrobial and oxygenating benefits of high-frequency devices, commonly used to manage acne, dandruff, and promote follicle stimulation.
Oxygen Infusion: Studies in Dermatologic Therapy and PMC show that topical oxygen treatments can enhance barrier repair, calm inflammation, and support hair-regrowth regimens when used with active ingredients like minoxidil.
Tradition + Technology = True Scalp Healing
In Korea, scalp care is skincare. Treatments draw on Hanbang (traditional herbal medicine) using ingredients like ginseng, green tea, mugwort, and fermented botanicals to balance the body’s energy and nourish the scalp. These are combined with innovations in K-beauty clinics, including: oxygen infusion, high-frequency tools, and stem-cell-based serums.
This dual approach—botanical and clinical—is what makes Korean scalp care stand apart. It’s not just about product or technique; it’s about flow, function, and feeling.
Fascia, Flow, and Release: The Underrated Layers
Just beneath your scalp lies fascia, a web of connective tissue that holds tension and can restrict flow. Through targeted massage and gua sha combing, this tissue is gently released—easing restriction and enhancing nutrient delivery.
When circulation is restored, lymph moves as it should. Swelling reduces. Follicles wake up. Skin calms. This is the unspoken benefit of combining ancient bodywork with modern tools.
The Elements That Make It Transformative
This treatment blends traditional Korean wisdom with clinical-grade tools—each step is selected for how it supports skin and follicle function. Here’s a closer look at the techniques used in our Restoring Korean Scalp Treatment:
Three Types of Scalp Massage
Each massage technique is designed to serve a different function. Together, they:
Release tension held in the scalp and cranial fascia
Increase microcirculation to bring oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles
Stimulate nerve endings and energy points that influence hair growth and skin balance
In addition to deep relaxation—it’s about function and flow.
Gua Sha Combs
This isn’t your face gua sha. On the scalp it:
Gently stimulates lymphatic drainage
Encourages detoxification and reduces stagnation
Helps relieve jaw tension, sinus pressure, and puffiness around the hairline
It also supports the release of fascia, which can restrict movement and circulation when tight.
High Frequency Therapy
Used widely in Korean trichology clinics, this low-level electrical current delivers a mild thermal effect that:
Oxygenates the scalp and promotes blood flow
Reduces bacteria linked to scalp acne and dandruff
Stimulates dormant hair follicles and encourages skin cell renewal
It’s a subtle but potent reset for compromised or sluggish scalps.
Oxygen Therapy
Pressurized oxygen is delivered directly to the scalp using a specialized device. This technique:
Soothes inflammation and irritation
Reinforces the scalp’s barrier function
Delivers antioxidants and nutrients deep into the skin
It leaves the scalp feeling calm, nourished, and visibly refreshed—without any residue or heaviness.
Who This Treatment Supports
This is for anyone who:
Feels flakiness, oiliness, buildup, or dullness on the scalp
Is noticing hair thinning, stress-related shedding, or a general lack of vitality
Has been over-relying on dry shampoo or styling products
Is in a hormonal transition—postpartum, pregnancy, or stress recovery
Desires a ritual that blends purpose with peace
It’s suitable for sensitive scalps and completely safe for pregnancy and postpartum.
The Deeper Mission
At Sana, we don’t follow trends. We create rituals rooted in function and flow. This treatment is more than a scalp refresh. It’s a return to balance—of follicle health, nervous system calm, and skin integrity.
You’ll feel the difference after one session—but the real magic happens over time.
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Because your skin story doesn’t stop at the hairline—and your glow-up deserves to start at the roots. See you soon.
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