Amelia Cosgrove continues her series of features looking at how football widows (or widowers) can treat themselves while the big match is on at this ProAmpac Stadium.
Whether you are visiting Lincoln with an away fan or are the better-half of an Imps season-ticket holder, the city offers a huge range of possibilities from history walks to art workshops and, of course, shopping and entertainment.
However, in this article Amelia continues where she left off with her Match Day v Spa Day feature and that’s with a bit of pampering.
The Scalp Reset: Japanese Head Spa at Dan Taylor's Hair Studio
Dan Taylor, the hair wizard you are.
Tucked away in Suite 3 at The Lawn, Dan Taylor Hair Studio occupies a space in one of Lincoln most renowned historic buildings. Originally the 19th Century Lincoln Lunatic Asylum turned beautifully restored landmark, The Lawn is now home to independent businesses, with its peaceful greens and flourishing flora.
Arrive and start with a conversation and a consultation using Kérastase K-Scan, a handheld microscope that projects a magnified portrait of my own scalp onto a screen. It is diagnostic beauty at its most theatrical, and I could not look away. The analysis of your scalp and hair is to provide haircare recommendations – think a personalised scalp wellness index.
What followed next in that spa room was pure and utter bliss.
Using Kérastase products throughout, the treatment began with a thorough scalp exfoliation before moving into a sequence of techniques and tools designed to relax both the scalp and my nervous system.
There were cooling stainless steel globes gliding across my face and jaw to ease tension, a wire scalp massager sending tingles from the crown of my head down my spine, and an electric scalp massage device that gently kneaded and lifted the scalp.
Combined with expert hands, brushes and rhythmic massage techniques, every step was euphoric.
A deep cleanse washed away the impurities lifted during the treatment before a final rinse beneath the Japanese rain, finishing with a blow-dry, sealing the experience.
I've had my fair share of blow-dries, but my hair has genuinely never had so much TLC.
Days later, it still felt lighter, looked noticeably glossier, and smelled so incredible that I've spent the last few days shamelessly whipping it around anyone who'll come near me.
Now let’s talk prices: The Japanese Head Spa experience at Dan Taylor Hair Studio starts from £33 for 30 minutes, £44 for 45 minutes, or £55 for a 60-minute treatment.
And I promise its worth every penny.
The Philosophy Behind the Ritual
If you’re wondering what it really is and why you should do it, continue to read on.
The Japanese Head Spa reflects a much broader shift in modern wellness: moving beyond aesthetics alone and embracing rituals. As nervous system regulation becomes one of the industry's biggest wellness conversations, treatments are progressively being designed to calm the mind as much as they care for the body – which is exactly why the Japanese Head Spa has become Dan Taylor's most sought-after treatment.
As the desire to properly switch off grows, rituals centred on grounding elements such as water, warmth and therapeutic touch are becoming increasingly sought after, helping to regulate the nervous system and bring both body and mind back into balance.
In turn, our definition of beauty is evolving - rather than treating hair as an isolated concern, more people are recognising the scalp as an extension of the skin, understanding that healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp.
So, at its core, a Japanese Head Spa is a holistic treatment centred around this often-overlooked foundation of hair health.
Yet the real magic lies in the massage itself - designed to stimulate circulation and encourage lymphatic drainage, it helps release tension stored in the scalp, neck and shoulders while gently guiding the body into a deeply restorative state.
While the immediate benefits typically last for two weeks, salon and scalp specialists, like Dan Taylor, recommend experiencing a Japanese Head Spa every four to six weeks, in line with the scalp's natural 28-day renewal cycle. However, those managing concerns such as excess oil, dandruff or thinning hair may benefit from more frequent visits initially before settling into a monthly maintenance ritual.
In the end, it's a treatment that offers far more than healthier hair - expect to leave feeling grounded, rebalanced and mentally refreshed, with silk hair strands full of renewed vitality.
Dan Taylor Hair Studio is a member of Visit Lincoln, the organisation working to raise the city’s profile nationally, internationally and among its own residents.
If your business is a member and offers services, experiences or products that will enhance a trip to Lincoln get in touch through the Visit Lincoln website.
If you are not already a member, simply sign up using this link Visit Lincoln Partners and click on Register Your Business.
