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— D4 Season · Seattle North, WA

Best head spa in
Seattle North, WA.

Head spa menu from $50 (30 min) to $220 (90 min) · D4 Signature Head Spa $85 (60 min)

A therapist runs a smooth scalp tool through a guest's hair at D4 Season while she rests under an eye mask
D4 Season · Shoreline & Lynnwood

— Quick facts

The essentials, at a glance.

Business name
D4 Season
Service
Head Spa & Scalp Therapy
City
Seattle North, WA
Who it's for
North-end guests with an oily, dry, flaky or tension-prone scalp, or anyone who wants a quiet hour close to home.
What happens
Scalp analysis, targeted scalp treatment, scalp-and-shoulder massage, cleansing wash, hydrotherapy (halo water) and a blow-dry.
Benefits
A deeply cleansed scalp, less product buildup and excess oil, better scalp hydration, softer hair and real stress relief.
Area served
North Seattle, Shoreline, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace & Everett
Hours
Mon–Sat 10 AM–9 PM · Sun 10 AM–8 PM
Booking
By appointment · (206) 688-9700

— Why D4 Season

The best head spa in Seattle North.

"Seattle North" covers a lot of ground. People use it for Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, the top of the city around Northgate and Lake City, and the stretch up through Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds into Lynnwood. D4 Season has a studio on Westminster Way in Shoreline and a second one in Lynnwood, right in the middle of all that. From anywhere in the north end, one of them is a short drive.

We opened in 2022 as Seattle's first specialized head spa. We didn't start as a hair salon and add a scalp wash to the menu later. The room, the water setup and the training are all built around scalp work, so each visit starts with a proper look at your scalp instead of a guess.

The room is ready before you sit down: dim light, warm towels, and a reclining wash chair instead of a bright salon sink. It sounds minor, but it changes how the hour feels, especially if you're squeezing the visit in between work and the drive home.

Both studios have the same menu and prices, so you can pick based on whichever drive is easier that day. We adjust each treatment once you're in the chair. That means booking is mostly about how much time you have, and the details get sorted out in person.

People come in for all sorts of reasons. Maybe your scalp has been oily since summer, work has been rough, it's a birthday, or a friend wouldn't stop talking about their visit. The booking works the same way for all of them. Tell us what's going on when you sit down, and we'll shape the treatment around it.

— Step by step

What happens during a head spa.

A head spa is a professional scalp-and-hair treatment that combines deep cleansing with scalp care, massage and conditioning. Much of the technique comes from Japanese scalp-care methods. Your scalp ends up clean and comfortable. On top of that, you get an hour where all you have to do is lie still.

At D4 Season, a session goes from scalp analysis to a treatment matched to your scalp type, then a cleansing wash and a long scalp-and-shoulder massage. After that comes our hydrotherapy step, with warm water running over your scalp. That's the part most people bring up afterward.

You stay reclined the whole time and the lights stay low. By the halfway point, a lot of people are somewhere between awake and asleep. Nobody needs anything from you for the hour, and that alone feels like a break for most people.

The steps, start to finish

We look at your scalp under magnification first, so we're not guessing. Then comes exfoliation, a targeted mask or serum, a double cleanse and the massage, sometimes with steam or a hair mask added in. We finish with a blow-dry, so you head back out with your hair done instead of damp.

If something specific is bothering you, like flaking, tightness or an itchy patch, mention it during the analysis and we'll focus the treatment there. We don't work from an upsell script. We want your scalp feeling better by the time you leave, and that's it.

How long to set aside

Most sessions run 45 to 90 minutes, and the menu starts with a 30-minute TCM Head Aromatherapy if you only have a short window. For a first visit, the 60-minute D4 Signature Head Spa is the best way to find out what a head spa feels like, with the cleanse and massage included.

Who it's for

Head spas work for just about anyone: oily, dry, flaky or tension-prone scalps, and every hair type from fine and straight to thick, curly, color-treated or chemically treated. Plenty of guests have no scalp complaint at all. They come for an hour of quiet, some warm water and a long massage.

— The menu

Head spa options & pricing.

Our head spa menu goes from a $50 thirty-minute session to a $220 ninety-minute treatment, and the 60-minute D4 Signature Head Spa at $85 is our everyday favorite. Shorter services focus on massage and aromatherapy. Longer ones add deep cleansing, a hair or scalp mask, and more time under the water.

Part of what you're paying for is time that isn't rushed. Independent health bodies describe relaxation practices as a low-cost, low-risk way to ease everyday stress. If you want the general background, the NCCIH's overview of relaxation techniques is a neutral place to start. A long scalp massage in a quiet room is that kind of break.

The massage matters too. A scalp massage is a form of massage therapy. We make no medical claims about ours, but the NCCIH on massage therapy describes hands-on soft-tissue work as something practiced across cultures for a very long time. Full pricing is in the table below, and it's the same at Shoreline and Lynnwood.

Not sure which service to pick? The front desk is glad to talk it through before you book. A first-timer with a normal scalp and an hour free usually goes with the D4 Signature. If your scalp runs heavy or oily, we might point you to one of the deep-cleansing options instead.

— Near you

Serving the north end.

From the Shoreline studio we're minutes from north Seattle, Lake Forest Park and Edmonds. The Lynnwood studio covers Mountlake Terrace, Mill Creek, Bothell and up toward Everett. Between the two, most of the north corridor is within a 10-to-25-minute drive.

A rough rule: from Everett, Mill Creek or north Lynnwood, the Lynnwood studio is closer. From Northgate, Green Lake, Ballard or Lake Forest Park, Shoreline is usually the faster trip. If you can't decide, book whichever time fits your schedule. The treatment and the price are the same at both.

Both studios are close to the main north–south routes. Shoreline is near Aurora and I-5, and Lynnwood is right by the Alderwood area off I-5, so the drive is rarely the hard part. Evenings and weekends fill up first. If you have a particular time in mind, try to book a few days ahead.

Plan your visit

We're open Monday–Saturday 10 AM–9 PM and Sunday 10 AM–8 PM. Call (206) 688-9700 to book, reserve online, or use the appointment page to choose a studio. Groups of 5 or more should get in touch with us directly. New to all this? Start at the head spa hub or read up on a focused deep scalp treatment.

If you're booking for someone else, gift cards are available at both studios, and we're happy to help you pick a service length that matches the occasion. For five or more guests, get in touch and we'll coordinate the schedule.

— Make a day of it

Book your head spa in Seattle North.

It's easy to build a longer visit around a head spa. North-end guests often add a massage when their neck and shoulders are tight, or a facial so their skin gets some attention too. D4 Season offers all three in one place, so you can pair yours with body therapy or a facial on the same trip.

Booking takes about a minute. Choose Shoreline or Lynnwood, pick a time, and when you arrive, tell us anything we should know about your scalp. We'll take care of the rest, starting with a close look at your scalp under magnification.

Buying a gift? We have gift cards for both studios. A head spa is a good pick for anyone who spends all day at a screen with their shoulders up around their ears.

— Inside the studio

Hands massaging a guest's wet scalp behind the ear and along the hairline
A handheld shower head rinsing a guest's hair at the wash basin
Fingertips pressing along a guest's hairline in a dim treatment room
Thick shampoo lather worked through a guest's hair at the basin

— Menu & pricing

Head spa menu & pricing

Service Duration Price
TCM Head Aromatherapy 30 min $50
Classic Head Spa (Short Hair Only) 45 min $70
D4 Signature Head Spa 60 min $85
Chinese Herb Head Spa 60 min $90
D4 Scalp Wellness Treatment 60 min $105
Aura Scalp Treatment 75 min $110
Luxury Head Spa 90 min $135
Purifying Scalp Care 90 min $168
Floral Head Spa Therapy 90 min $150
Scalp Revitalize Therapy 90 min $220
Hydra Keravive Scalp 90 min $258

Same head spa menu and pricing at both the Shoreline and Lynnwood studios. Gratuity is not included in service prices.

— Common questions

Asked & answered.

Which D4 Season studio is closest to north Seattle?

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For most of north Seattle (Northgate, Lake City, Green Lake and Lake Forest Park), the Shoreline studio on Westminster Way N is the closer of the two. If you're up near Mountlake Terrace or Lynnwood, the Lynnwood studio is quicker. The menu and pricing are the same at both.

What makes a head spa different from a salon shampoo?

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A shampoo service mainly cleans your hair. A head spa starts with a scalp analysis, then adds exfoliation, targeted treatment, a longer cleanse, a scalp-and-shoulder massage and hydrotherapy. The focus is your scalp and relaxing, and your hair gets cleaned along the way.

How much does a head spa cost at D4 Season?

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Our head spa menu runs from $50 for a 30-minute session to $220 for a 90-minute treatment, with the 60-minute D4 Signature Head Spa at $85. Prices are the same at both the Shoreline and Lynnwood studios; gratuity isn't included.

Do I need to wash my hair before my visit?

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No. It's usually better to arrive with your hair as it normally is, so we can assess your scalp in its natural state. We'll cleanse your hair thoroughly during the treatment.

How long should I plan for a first visit?

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Set aside a little over an hour. The 60-minute D4 Signature Head Spa, plus a few minutes for scalp analysis and a blow-dry, is the most popular first appointment. If you want the full experience, the 90-minute options run closer to two hours end to end.

Is a head spa safe for color-treated hair?

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Yes. Head spas can be customized for color-treated and chemically treated hair. Deep-cleansing treatments may cause a little fading over time, so let us know if your color is fresh and we'll adjust the products we use.

Can I book a head spa for two people?

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Often, yes. Call ahead so we can schedule two providers. For groups of five or more, contact us directly and we'll help plan the timing.

— Research & references

A head spa is a scalp massage and a full hour of relaxation. We make no medical claims about it. For neutral, non-promotional background on the wellness practices behind it, see the NCCIH on massage therapy , relaxation techniques , managing stress , traditional Chinese medicine and the Mayo Clinic on easing tension headaches . These are general educational references, not statements about our specific treatments. D4 Season is a relaxation and wellness spa, not a medical provider.