Guest resting under the waterfall rinse halo with an eye mask
Signature service · 55 min · $145

The Alter Escape.

A private suite. A slower pace. Fifty-five minutes where the only thing on your list is to breathe.

More than a treatment

This is your permission to slow down.

From the moment you arrive, our goal is simple: help you leave the outside world behind. You'll settle onto a lay-flat bed in one of ten private suites and let the next hour belong entirely to you.

Unlike a salon visit, there are no rushed appointments and no pressure to chat. Many guests close their eyes, take a deep breath and simply enjoy being cared for.

★★★★★ Over 120 five-star guest reviews

A guest resting beneath the golden waterfall halo, seen from above
The experience

Five stages, one continuous hour.

Arrival ritual at Alter Scalp Spa
i.

Arrival ritual

Settle into your private suite and a lay-flat bed as the outside world fades. No small talk required.

Dry scalp massage at Alter Scalp Spa
ii.

Dry scalp massage

Nourishing scalp oils and slow, intentional pressure release built-up tension before a drop of water touches you.

Double cleanse & condition at Alter Scalp Spa
iii.

Double cleanse & condition

Deeply cleansing shampoos and restorative conditioning lift scalp buildup while soothing massage continues.

Waterfall rinse at Alter Scalp Spa
iv.

Waterfall rinse

A gentle stream of warm water flows over the scalp, a rhythmic sensation designed to melt away tension.

Reset & return at Alter Scalp Spa
v.

Reset & return

Hair is towel-dried and finished with a leave-in treatment. No heat styling, so you leave in that slower state of mind.

Before you book

The Escape at a glance

Duration55 min treatment + 5 min welcome
Price$145 · or $125/month as a member
Best forStress relief, scalp health, tension release, nervous system reset
Suitable forMost hair types & textures
What to bringYourself. We handle everything else.
ExtensionsPlease remove before your visit
Cancellation24 hours' notice required. Cancellations within 24 hours are charged in full.
An Alter specialist working a leave-in conditioning treatment through a guest's hair
A common question

Why don't we offer blowouts?

It's intentional. Our focus is scalp health, hair wellness and relaxation. We finish by towel-drying your hair in sections, combing through a nourishing leave-in treatment and letting your hair air-dry naturally.

Leaving the treatment in extends its benefits beyond your appointment. Instead of a styled look, you leave with something better: a healthier scalp, nourished hair and a quieter mind.

Guest words

In their words.

★★★★★

"Absolutely loved my first head spa experience! Felt so pampered."

Elsa G.
★★★★★

"The best customer service. I left feeling completely relaxed."

Leslie A.
★★★★★

"A wonderfully relaxing experience! It was the nicest spa experience I have ever had and I can’t wait to come back."

S. Pierson
Other ways in

Not ready for 55 minutes?

The Reset (30 min) and the Ritual (45 min) are shorter versions of the same calm. The Ultimate adds three finishing enhancements.

Ready when you are.

Choose a treatment and a time in under a minute.

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