The Soak Room Head Spa

The Soak Room Head Spa is a dedicated head spa in Newcastle, focused on relaxation, scalp care and hair wellness. Each appointment begins with a personalised consultation and professional scalp analysis, helping shape the treatment around the guest’s scalp and hair needs. The rituals combine Kérastase products with dry brushing, traditional scalp tools, pressure-point massage, lymphatic drainage techniques, essential oils, steam therapy and extended massage. Depending on the service, care can also extend to the face, neck, shoulders, chest, arms and hands.

The Essential Soak is the shorter introduction to the experience, running for 45 minutes and incorporating scalp analysis, dry brushing, a double deep cleanse, a tailored Kérastase mask and scalp massage. The one-hour Immersion Ritual adds broader massage through the chest, shoulders, neck, face and scalp, along with targeted scalp tools, steam therapy and a longer treatment finish. For a relaxation-focused appointment aimed at the scalp, neck and shoulders, the Gentleman’s Reset includes cleansing, a tailored hair mask, steam therapy and hand and arm massage.

Longer appointments allow more time for exfoliation, massage and personalised care. The Bespoke Soak combines scalp work with an extended neck, shoulder and chest massage and a body scrub, while the Gentleman’s Ritual follows a similar extended format. The Tailored Ritual is the most customised option, using a high-frequency comb, scalp scrub, deep cleansing shampoo, Kérastase Fusio-Dose treatment, steam therapy and a final scalp analysis with ongoing-care recommendations. Prices and durations are listed with each service on the venue’s website.

The space is housed in Studio 7 within Self-Made Collab at 149 King Street, giving the venue a tucked-away setting in Newcastle city centre. Founder and scalp specialist Mel Wood brings more than 15 years’ experience in the hair and beauty industry. Her stated approach is calm, caring and precise, with an emphasis on intentional touch and individually designed rituals. That makes The Soak Room a natural fit for a solo visit when you want dedicated time for scalp and hair care alongside broader relaxation. The venue also offers gift vouchers, and has a 5.0 Google rating from 23 reviews.