This newly renovated loft meets Zen salon (2 floors, 4000 sq. feet!) not only has top stylists (I had a wicked blow-out from super hottie Jason) is the only salon in town to have it's own HAIR SPA LOFT!

I was dying. You float upstairs and take off all jewelry and shoes and stuff. First, Emi, the adorable woman with amazing hands, worked some divine smelling oil into my hair. Oh my god. Then I was seated in a ridiculously perfect chair that  Mr. Gavert told me took 4 years to design and cost around $12,000. It was better than any Tempurpedic or Aeron chair – ergondynamic bliss.

What happened next is basically a blur because I was high as a kite from this deep, therapeutic treatment. There was Emi and her skilled pressure point massage, gentle but firm pressure gliding from the scalp to the end of each small section of hair, there was lots of hair conditioning and washing, there was hand moisturizing massage. I only awoke to catch myself snoring. It felt like I was under anesthesia. What is so cool about this is that it's almost better than getting a full body massage as you are in and out in an hour and don't have to get all undressed and all that. It is also invigorating, because after you 'come to' the scalp was so artfully tended to you are actually energized.

It's just plain old science that 70% of the nervous system is in the head, so this uber-relaxing massage activates neural pathways to the brain, stimulating unused brain cells and awakening cellular intelligence. Um, I have a plate of that please!

The Japanese-inspired salon, all natural wood and warm tones, with specialty teas and infusions (including Mariage Freres, the haute-couture of teas) offered upon arrival make the entire experience from beginning to end a Zen-like, serenity on earth experience. Please, now, breathe with me …ahh…..!

I even left with a Omamori, A Japanese good luck charm. Sweet!

The price is totally reasonable ($95) and I think this is my new fave girlfriend birthday gift. Perfect for two peeps to chip in and buy for a friend, or anyone who deserves a little something that is extra special. Now my old 'full body massage' gift feels outdated in comparison.

Run, don't walk your head to this place now! You so deserve it!