Lighter Roots and Softer Ends at Akoya Spa in Ubud
Bali’s sun, salt, and humidity are genuinely tough on hair. Days of equatorial heat, salt water, and outdoor exploration leave even well-maintained hair feeling dry, weighed down, and stripped of its natural shine. At Akoya Spa in Ubud, three dedicated hair treatments address exactly this: a deep, nourishing cleanse, a luxurious creambath, and a professional cut and blow that bring everything back into order.
The Hair Creambath
The Hair Creambath is the most indulgent of the three treatments and the one most worth making time for during a stay in Ubud. Running for 60 minutes, it uses an exclusive nourishing mask by Makarizo, a professional hair care brand known for its deeply conditioning formulations, combined with 45 minutes of head massage.
The benefits work on two levels simultaneously. The Makarizo mask penetrates the hair shaft to restore moisture, smooth the cuticle, and rebuild the protein bonds that sun and heat exposure break down over time. The result is visibly softer, shinier hair with a healthier texture that lasts well beyond the treatment itself.
The 45-minute head massage that accompanies the mask is not incidental. Scalp massage stimulates blood circulation to the hair follicles, promoting healthier hair growth and relieving tension that accumulates in the scalp, neck, and temples during a busy day of travel or exploration. For guests who carry stress in the head and neck, the creambath delivers relief that no standard hair treatment can match.
The Wash and Nourishing Treatment
The Wash and Nourishing Treatment lasts 20 minutes and is the most accessible entry point to Akoya Spa’s hair care menu. Using high-quality professional products, the treatment deeply cleanses the scalp, removing buildup that daily shampooing alone cannot fully address, then nourishes and revitalises the hair from root to tip.
The scalp is where hair health begins. Buildup of product residue, environmental pollutants, and excess sebum on the scalp creates conditions that cause hair to feel greasy too quickly, lack volume, and grow more slowly than it should. A professional scalp cleanse resets these conditions, leaving the hair feeling lighter, fresher, and noticeably healthier from the roots up.
For guests with limited time, the Wash and Nourishing Treatment delivers genuine results in a format that fits naturally into a fuller spa day at Akoya Spa without requiring a dedicated appointment.
The Cut and Blow
The Cut and Blow is available by advance booking only and runs for 60 minutes. It is the treatment for guests who want more than conditioning, who want to leave Akoya Spa with their hair genuinely restyled and refreshed.
A professional cut removes split ends and damaged lengths that tropical conditions accelerate, while the blow-dry finishes the hair with the volume, shape, and shine that are difficult to achieve without professional tools and techniques. For guests preparing for a special evening, celebrating a milestone, or simply wanting to feel their best before heading home, the Cut and Blow is the most comprehensive hair-finishing experience on the menu.
Advance booking is required for the Cut and Blow treatment.
Hair Care as Part of a Complete Spa Day
The hair treatments at Akoya Spa sit naturally within a longer wellness day. Guests who begin with a body treatment, whether the Ladies of Leisure, Gentlemen’s Recharge, or a standalone massage and scrub, can extend their experience with a hair treatment that brings the same level of care and attention to the head that the earlier treatments brought to the body.
Recognised as the best spa in Ubud, Akoya Spa is one of the few wellness destinations in the region that offers a truly complete head-to-toe experience under one roof, with an unhurried atmosphere that defines every visit.
Akoya Spa is ready when you are. To reserve your hair treatment, please email spa@viceroybali.com
