Heads Up! Spa Tempe

Heads Up! Spa is a women-owned and operated business with two locations in Arizona: one at South Dobson Road in Mesa and one on East Southern Avenue in the heart of Tempe. The business was founded by a team of women, and Michelle Thi Le is its founder. The Mesa location lists its hours as Monday and Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm, with Sunday from 1pm to 8pm and Tuesday closed.

The business describes its approach as combining advanced scalp therapy techniques with holistic wellness practices. It states that hair health begins at the scalp, and its menu reflects that focus, with head spa sessions at the center and facials, hair removal and massage around them.

The head spa menu has three sessions. The Essenatial Head Spa runs 60 minutes for $135 and includes a scalp analysis and consultation, a deep cleanse and exfoliation, a face cleanse and mask, a waterfall rinse, a scalp and neck massage, and a blow dry. The Signature Head Spa runs 90 minutes for $230 and adds extended massage, lymphatic drainage, a customized scalp and pressure point session, hydration therapy, a mini facial, gua sha, and foot reflexology with a hand massage; the site labels it Most Popular. The Ultimate Head Spa Ceremony runs 120 minutes for $270 and builds on the Signature with a full scalp detox, extended massage of the head, back, neck and shoulders, an intensive hydration and repair mask, and waterfall therapy. Facials range from a 30-minute Lymphatic Luminance and Prime Complex at $80 each to a 90-minute Radiance Lift Ritual at $255, which the site also labels Most Popular. Between them are the 45-minute Desert Foundation at $105, a 60-minute dermaplaning treatment called Desert Rose Glow at $155, and a 60-minute customized Heads Up! Signature facial at $165. Facial add-ons include extended anti-aging massage for $30, and dermaplane, extractions, and salicylic and glycolic acid treatments for $40 to $60 each. A premium or back facial is listed at $45. Fibroblasty Plasma is listed for skin tags and age spots and is priced after a consultation.

Hair removal covers threading for eyebrows at 10 minutes for $22, lip and brow at 15 minutes for $30, and full faces at 20 minutes for $50. Massage options include 60-minute therapeutic, Swedish and deep tissue sessions at $125 each. Free consultations for skin or scalp treatment plans are provided by licensed estheticians.

Membership is open to Arizona residents of six months or more, with ID required. The Holiday Membership is $79 for the first month and $99 per month after that, and includes one 60-minute head spa treatment per month at member pricing. Members can extend that treatment to 90 minutes for $60 more or to 120 minutes for $95 more. The membership carries a three-month minimum commitment, and cancelling requires 30 days written notice. The introductory month does not roll over, though one unused visit may roll over every three months after that. The site notes that massage and premium facials are available at the Mesa location only. Bookings can be made online or by phone at (480) 200-8101. Clients who cancel or reschedule at least 48 hours ahead avoid a fee equal to the full appointment price, while same-day changes carry a fee of 15% to 100% depending on circumstances. Gift certificates are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. The business also offers a long hair surcharge of $20 to $40 for hair past shoulder length, reflecting the extra time involved, along with services for men covering male hair loss, scalp irritation, beards and overall hair health, and customized care for clients with hair extensions.

The business also runs an in-person head spa training course. It is three days long and covers foundations and science, techniques, and business integration, ending with a final practical exam. Michelle Thi Le is listed as the instructor.

The business describes its approach as combining advanced scalp therapy with holistic wellness, and states that hair health begins at the scalp.