Head Spa Equipment: What You Need to Add Head Spa Service (2026 Guide)
Head spa service, often sold as a Japanese head spa, turns a shampoo into a treatment clients book on its own: warm water circulating over the scalp, steam, and massage while they lie back. For a salon or wellness studio adding it, the practical question is which equipment fits your room, your plumbing and your budget.
We carry six head spa beds and kits, from $732 to $2,200. This guide explains what each type of setup needs, what it costs, and which one fits your space. Prices and specs come from our catalog as of 19 September 2026.
- Plumbing decides your options. Plumbed beds give the fullest service. Without plumbing, a tank-fed kit is the workaround.
- Already own a treatment bed? An add-on kit gives you the basin, circulation and steam for $732.
- A complete plumbed station with basin, steam and stool starts at $1,280.
- Massage built in starts at $2,000. Full-body airbag massage is $2,200.
The short answer
There are three ways to add head spa service, and the right one depends mostly on plumbing:
| Your situation | Setup | Price |
|---|---|---|
| You already have a treatment bed and plumbing | SKYE plumbed head spa kit (basin and systems, no bed) | $732 |
| No plumbing in the room | JUPITER portable kit with built-in 60-liter tank | $840 |
| Steam service without a circulating basin | Kenzo steam-dome bed | $797 |
| Plumbing available, want a complete station | Metro head spa bed with basin, steam and stool | $1,280 |
| Plumbing available, want massage built in | Orion XF401 or Akira XF501 | $2,000 / $2,200 |
What a head spa station needs
Whichever model you choose, a working head spa station has the same parts:
- A basin with water circulation. This is what separates head spa from a standard shampoo. Warm water runs continuously over the scalp. On the SKYE kit and Metro bed, the circulation system is rated 800 to 1,000 watts.
- Steam. Most of our head spa models include a steam or fumigation system for scalp steam therapy, rated 1,000 watts where the spec is published.
- A bed the client can lie on comfortably. Comfort matters more here than on a shampoo chair, because the client is lying still for a long service.
- Water supply and drainage, or a tank. Plumbed models connect to hot and cold lines and a drain. Non-plumbing models carry their own water.
- Seating and storage for the technician. A stool at the head of the bed and somewhere close for towels and products.
Plumbed head spa beds
If your room already has shampoo plumbing, or you can run it, a plumbed bed gives the fullest service because water circulates continuously without refills.
Metro: the complete station, $1,280
The Metro puts everything in one purchase: a tufted bed on a metal frame, a 30-liter ceramic basin, a water circulation system (800 to 1,000 watts), a 1,000-watt steam system with a 2-liter reservoir, a technician stool that adjusts from 16.5 to 20.1 inches, and open shelving. It comes in black, khaki or grey.
Orion XF401: automatic back massage, $2,000
The Orion XF401 adds an automatic full-back massage with one-touch remote start, plus a constant-temperature water circulation ring and a pressurized shower head. Plumbing specs are stated plainly on the product page: half-inch FIP hot and cold connections, a 1.5-inch drain hose, 120V power, and UPC-certified faucet, sprayer and vacuum breaker.
The Orion drains by gravity, and a discharge pump is not included. If your drain connects in the wall above the bed's outlet, you will need a pump. Our discharge pump kit with timer control box is $250.
Akira XF501: full-body massage, $2,200
The Akira XF501 is the most complete bed we carry. Water circulates at constant temperature through 78 outlet holes in the basin, airbags massage the legs, hands and arms, and an automatic program works the full back. The vacuum breaker in the shampoo bowl is UPC certified.
Head spa without plumbing
No plumbing in the room is a common obstacle for salon suites and rented rooms. Two options avoid a circulating plumbed basin.
JUPITER portable kit, $840
The JUPITER carries its own water in a built-in 60-liter tank, enough for multiple treatments with no supply or drain connection. It includes a 1,000-watt steam system, an acrylic basin, a PU headrest and an aluminum frame, in black or white. That makes it workable for booth renters, salon suites and mobile professionals.
The JUPITER's total rated power is 3,000 watts at 110 to 120 volts. Ask your electrician whether the outlet you plan to use is on a circuit that can carry it.
Kenzo steam-dome bed, $797
The Kenzo is our most affordable head spa bed. Instead of a circulating basin, a dome surrounds the client's head with steam and aromatherapy. It has built-in storage and a control panel, in black or grey. Its product page lists no water supply or drain connection; confirm installation needs with us before ordering. It suits studios that want to test demand for head spa before committing to a plumbed station.
Adding head spa to a bed you already own
SKYE add-on kit, $732
If you already have a flat treatment bed, the SKYE kit adds the basin and systems without a new bed: a 30-liter acrylic basin on a black base, hot and cold water circulation (800 to 1,000 watts), a 1,000-watt steam system, a UPC-certified faucet, a retractable drainpipe and the hoses needed for install. The headrest adjusts to your bed's height, and at 25.6 by 24.5 inches it is designed to sit behind the head of a flat treatment table. It runs on 110 to 120 volts.
Need a bed to pair it with? See our treatment tables and facial beds.
Head spa beds compared
| Model | Price | Plumbing | Water / steam | Massage | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKYE kit | $732 | Required | 30L acrylic basin, circulation, 1,000W steam | No | Not included |
| Kenzo | $797 | None listed | Steam and aromatherapy dome | No | Yes |
| JUPITER | $840 | None (60L tank) | Acrylic basin, 1,000W steam | No | Kit |
| Metro | $1,280 | Required | 30L ceramic basin, circulation, 1,000W steam | No | Yes, plus stool |
| Orion XF401 | $2,000 | Required; pump if draining up to a wall | Circulation ring, pressurized shower head | Automatic back | Yes |
| Akira XF501 | $2,200 | Required | 78-hole constant-temperature circulation | Legs, hands, arms, back | Yes |
What else to budget for
- Plumbing and electrical. For plumbed beds, hot and cold supply and a drain at the bed, plus an outlet. Send your plumber and electrician the specs from the product page before they quote.
- A discharge pump ($250) if your bed drains by gravity and your drain is higher than its outlet.
- A towel warmer. Warm towels are part of the head spa experience. Towel warmers start at $128 for the DERMALOGIC single UV towel warmer 18L.
- A technician stool, if your bed does not include one. The Metro does.
Planning a head spa room?
Freight is calculated to your ZIP code before you pay. Tell us about your room and plumbing, and we will send an itemized quote.
Common questions
Do you need plumbing for a head spa?
Not always. Plumbed beds need hot and cold supply and a drain, but the JUPITER kit carries its water in a built-in 60-liter tank with no supply or drain connection.
How much does a head spa bed cost?
In our catalog, head spa beds and kits run from $732 for an add-on kit to $2,200 for a bed with full-body airbag massage. A complete plumbed station with basin, steam and stool, the Metro, is $1,280.
What is the cheapest way to add head spa to a salon?
If you already have a flat treatment bed and plumbing, the SKYE kit at $732 adds the basin, water circulation and steam. Without plumbing, the JUPITER portable kit at $840 carries its own water. The Kenzo steam-dome bed at $797 is the lowest-priced full bed.
Does a head spa bed need a discharge pump?
Only if it drains by gravity and your drain connection is higher than the bed's outlet. The Orion XF401, for example, drains by gravity and does not include a pump, so a wall drain needs one added.
