Briar Beauty Spa

Briar Beauty Spa is located at 1429 E Valley Blvd in Alhambra and is open Monday through Sunday, 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM. The spa's website describes it as the best spa near Alhambra, which is the spa's own claim.

The core of the menu is the scalp spa. The Relaxing Scalp Spa comes in two versions, A and B, each running one hour. Version A includes an AI scalp test, essential oil scalp massage, a deep scalp cleanse, a nourishing conditioner, hydrotherapy with nano evaporation and an ultrasonic serum introduction. Version B centers on an essential oil pressure point massage across the shoulders, neck and scalp. The Luxury Scalp Spa A runs an hour and a half and adds shoulder and neck gua sha using negative pressure point equipment to the Relaxing Scalp Spa A.

Value packages pair a scalp spa with another service in a single visit, including a mini facial, a shoulder and neck massage with gua sha, or a deep cleaning facial with a mini scalp spa. A longer package combines a Premium Scalp Spa with a one-hour Swedish massage using organic essential oils and hot stone.

Several add-ons can be attached to a visit for an additional charge: negative pressure gua sha for the shoulders and neck, a light therapy hair care treatment with a hair growth essence, a herbal scalp therapy, and a deep moisturizing conditioning treatment for hair shine and smoothness.

The spa notes that listed prices are subject to change without notice and may not match the website because of technical issues, currency conversion or other factors.

The menu is built around scalp care and deep cleansing, with each session layering massage, cleansing and nourishing steps.