Head in the Clouds: Clouds Head Spa Review, Williamsburg New York
When I initially heard about this Botanical Head Spa, I immediately thought it wouldn’t be for me, being a (now) follically challenged middle-aged man - for head, my brain said “hair”. How wrong I was, and now having been for the Head in the Signature Cloud 9 Head Spa Package, I can honestly say this was one of my most unusual, but exceptionally rewarding spa experiences. I thought I had tried most spa treatments, and have experienced Indian head massage before, as well as multiple head and facial massages as part of other treatments before, but this Botanical Head Spa was definitely unique.
I’m always looking for different spa and wellness experiences, and whenever I travel to either a new area or somewhere I’ve been before, I always like to seek out something new. This location was perfect, right under the Williamsburg bridge, so easy to get to from where I was staying on part of this trip, The Penny Hotel just a walk away.
Head in the Clouds Head Spa, Williamsburg
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Clouds Head Spa, New York City |
| Contact | cloudsheadspa.com |
| Package | Cloud 9 Head Spa Package — $215, including Buccal Facial |
| Treatments | AI scalp analysis, personalised botanicals, 60-minute head spa, 30-minute buccal / sculpting facial massage, 10-minute blow-dry finish |
| Time | Approx. 100 minutes |
| Cost | $215 (inclusive of Buccal Facial) |
| Visited | October 2025 |
A transformative head spa therapy that redefines relaxation and rejuvenates the mind, scalp, and spirit.
Tucked away in the creative heart of Williamsburg, Clouds Head Spa transforms the traditional idea of a head massage into a full sensory journey — blending advanced scalp diagnostics, natural botanicals, and ancient rituals to leave you feeling completely restored.
“Transformative head spa therapy that awakens your conscious within.”
Spa treatment selection at Clouds Head Spa, Williamsburg, New York
At Clouds Head Spa, treatments blend Oriental-inspired scalp rituals, advanced skin sculpting, and deeply restorative face and hair therapies. The signature approach combines relaxation, analysis, and high-end technique — from AI scalp diagnostics to buccal facial massage — designed to rejuvenate both mind and body.
🌿 Signature Head Spa Rituals
Cloud 9 Head Spa Package – $215 (includes classic head spa with buccal facial & sculptural massage)
Classic Meditate Head Spa – cleansing, exfoliation, and scalp, shoulder and neck massage with botanical infusions
Dry Head Spa - No fuss head massage with scalp, shoulder and neck massage
💆♀️ Facials & Sculpting Therapies
Buccal Sculptural Facial – intra-oral sculptural massage to lift and release tension and facial sculptural massage
Stress Relief Facial - relaxing face massage to release tension and stress
✨ Holistic Add-Ons
AI scalp analysis with personalised product selection
Aromatherapy hair masks & conditioning treatments
Collagen face masks or specialty masks
10-minute blow-dry with no styling to complete each session
Head in the Clouds Review
The entrance is well presented, though unassuming, in a converted building (which used to be part of an industrial factory) just steps from under the Brooklyn Bridge. The minute you step through the door, it becomes a sanctuary and I received the most incredible personal welcome from Janet, the Founder, who is very active in the business, although does not perform the therapies herself.
Welcome
Stepping through the doorway, there is a seated bench so that shoes can be removed, and you will be given a pair of slippers to wear within the spa area. The building has been converted by Janet specifically for the Cloud Spa, with white and cream plastered walls, natural wooden furniture and floors, and (even despite my lack of smell post-Covid) I was immediately aware of the relaxing fragrance.
Relaxation Space
The front part of the spa has a relaxation area with sofas and tables, where you’ll be served a welcome drink - tea or mineral water. I was then invited to move into the side treatment area with chairs to complete a very quick consultation form, all electronic and quickly completed on an iPad.
There was also a list of all of the component parts of the therapy, so that if there was anything you wanted to opt out of, you just needed to check the box, and (where applicable) choosing how you wanted your hair dried afterwards. For me, I was opting into everything, but I didn’t need to choose a drying option!
This included:
Al Scalp Analysis
Tea Steam
Shampoo & Conditioning
Waterfall Therapy
Gua Sha (Gentle scraping of the scalp with a smooth edged tool to improve circulation and reduce tension)
Hand / Arm Massage
Shoulder Massage
Neck Massage
Face Massage
Buccal Massage (Massaging inside and outside of the cheeks (to relieve tense muscles, and TMJ relief)
Blow Dry
The first part of the experience was to have my scalp analysed with a small hand-held tool - Janet just located the device onto four different sections of my head, and from the iPad I had been given I could see images of my scalp ultra close up - scary!
After that, I was shown to the central table which was set up with a whole variety of ingredients for me to pick, and which would be infused as part of the tea steam. There was everything from dried roses, to koji berries, lemons, strawberries and various herbs. From having instantly received my full scalp analysis to my phone by WhatsApp, and Janet having the insight to read the results, she was on hand to give advice as to what would be the best blend for me. I also chose an essential oil, from a choice of four different options.
Janet also selected various additional items to add to my personalised treatment tray, of Oway, an Italian brand featuring a whole array of organic, biodynamic and fair-trade ingredients in sustainable packaging.
Once my tray was complete, I was taken through to one of the two double treatment rooms, and introduced to my therapist.
My Treatment Experience
There are two couples treatment suites, each with two relaxing beds where you lie flat, face up, with your head positioned on a rest in the middle of what is basically a sink where your therapist will rinse your head at various stages, and this also creates the steam treatment too.
Chromatherapy and aromatherapy is all part of the treatment, and we started off with a face cleanse before moving onto all the other parts of the treatment. The list is above, albeit not exhaustive and the 90 minute treatment was just thorough relaxation, as well as being very therapeutic, including the clay face mask, akin to what I would have in Environ facials, without the DF electrical technology.
Head in the Clouds Head Spa Williamsburg: The Highlights
There were so many good parts to this overall experience, but here are just some key highlights:
Location – so easy to get to, and as I said just a short walk from the main Williamsburg hotels. The waterfront is a minute away too, with other facilities and of course one of my favourite buildings, the old Domino factory .
Warm Welcome – Janet was an absolute delight, clearly so passionate about her new business venture and full of ideas for what’s next to give her clients just the best experiences.
Therapist - she was excellent, and the treatment just flowed. Being there alone, there was another client in the other bed on the other side of the room, but there was a full curtain in between and the one side still felt very private.
Uniqueness - so great to get the scalp analysis, and I loved the blend of new technology and AI combined with the naturalness of all of the ingredients and products, as well as both being expertly blended with ancient oriental techniques.
Treatment - I can say I enjoyed every part of the treatment, but I did especially like when a hood type cover was put over the sink area to create almost a facial steam/sauna while my arms and hands were expertly massaged.
Jaw massage - I can also genuinely say I have NEVER had this before, and some folks might find it strange, albeit I enjoyed it once I got over the request to open my mouth. If you don’t like the idea, tick the box to remove this, and it just won’t be part of your experience.
Areas for Improvement
For anyone has read my reviews before, you should know they are always honest, and will regularly pick up on any negatives - for spa reviews this can invariably be when a spa hasn’t considered the option of male disposable underwear, and a g-string type thong designed for a woman’s body is never a good look (or practical on a man - I can never work out what’s meant to be front or back). There was nothing like that here - you just remove any top clothing and rest under the blanket, as the treatment will also cover your decolletage and arms.
There is genuinely nothing negative I would add here - it really was such a positive experience from start to finish.
Final Thoughts on Head in the Clouds Head Spa Williamsburg
I cannot recommend this highly enough, both for the uniqueness of the therapy and analysis combination, but also for the relaxation effect and making me think about my scalp differently. I was very relaxed afterwards, as well as both my scalp feeling rejuvenated and the hair (what’s left) was ultra soft.
While I will spend a considerable amount of time, effort (and money) on face products (and body moisturising) other than still using some shampoo and conditioner in the shower, thinking this will be sufficient for maintaining my scalp, I’ve never thought about using head products. This treatment has now completely changed this, especially seeing the detailed analysis results, and I have now bought a moisturising and mattifying product to use going forward. While the spa does sell products, there was zero hard sell and in fact no sell at all. They’re there if you want to look and potentially buy, but definitely not one of those spas where you’re given a list of what’s been used on you, with the suggestion that you buy the whole range!
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Normally, all of my travel is fully self-funded. Whenever I do experience something on a complimentary basis, I’ll always make that transparent in my reviews. On this occasion, I was kindly hosted by Janet Yang, Founder of Head in the Clouds.
That said, every opinion shared here is entirely my own. I only ever publish reviews that reflect my genuine experience — I’d always prefer to say nothing at all than to endorse something I didn’t truly believe in.
