{"id":565,"date":"2024-07-21T04:55:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-21T04:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friscotimes.org\/?p=565"},"modified":"2024-07-21T04:55:00","modified_gmt":"2024-07-21T04:55:00","slug":"aoki_head_spa_provides_natural_skin_care_products_relaxation_in_mckinney-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friscotimes.org\/?p=565","title":{"rendered":"Aoki Head Spa provides natural skin care products, relaxation in McKinney"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\nFounder Jihee Aoki opened <a href=\"https:\/\/aokispa.com\/\">Aoki Head Spa<\/a> to help individuals experiencing itchy, oily scalps find relief using natural ingredients with products made in-house.<\/p>\n<p>Located at 3751 S. Stonebridge Drive, Ste. 300, McKinney, the spa offers <a href=\"https:\/\/aokispa.com\/our-services\/\">a range of treatments<\/a>, including deep scalp cleansing, scalp massage, neck and shoulders massage, and scalp analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Aoki said she tried countless shampoos\u2014organic, expensive and everything in between\u2014but nothing provided lasting relief for her itchy scalp. This experience inspired a deep dive into the ingredients and processes behind hair care products.<\/p>\n<p>Through her research, she discovered the scalp&#8217;s pores are significantly larger than those on other parts of the body, making them more susceptible to absorbing chemicals. She started looking for a more natural alternative and developed her own recipe for shampoo bars.<\/p>\n<p>Aoki\u2019s shampoo bars are made using organic herbs like echinacea, angelica root, spirulina, ginger and chrysanthemum. She travels to Korea every few months to hand-select the herbs she wants to use and brings them back to her spa to make the shampoo bars. The bars are crafted with just one chemical for foaming; the rest of the ingredients are so safe, they could be eaten, Aoki said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce I started using this product, I never had any more issues anymore,\u201d Aoki said. \u201cNo more itching. My teenage daughter used to have a very oily scalp, and hers is much better compared to before.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aoki Head Spa\u2019s approach is meticulous and labor-intensive, setting it apart from other salons. Clients begin with a scalp analysis using a microscope to tailor the treatment to their specific needs.<\/p>\n<p>The shampooing process itself takes 20 to 30 minutes of thorough, traditional brushing. The spa also offers red-light therapy for hair regrowth and uses a custom water circulation system infused with 12 different organic herbs.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to scalp care, the spa offers massage therapy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI hired that guy to come here to teach my employees how to give Japanese-style massages,\u201d Aoki said. \u201cOur massage is amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the technical aspects, Aoki Head Spa prides itself on fostering a sense of community and education. The founder offers DIY shampoo bar classes with recipes, encouraging clients to take control of their hair care routines.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is not just business for me,&#8221; Aoki said. &#8220;I really want to be honest, genuine and make people healthy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Her commitment to clean beauty\u2014focusing on inner health rather than just outer appearance\u2014resonates with clients who seek long-term benefits.<\/p>\n<p>For those seeking an <a href=\"https:\/\/aokispa.com\/about-us\/\">organic and natural solution<\/a> to their scalp issues, Aoki Head Spa offers an experience that is as enriching as it is restorative. To make an appointment at Aoki Head Spa or to learn more, <a href=\"https:\/\/aokispa.com\/\">visit the business\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>The above story was produced by Multi-Platform Journalist Mary Katherine Shapiro with Community Impact&#8217;s Storytelling team with information solely provided by the local business as part of their &#8220;sponsored content&#8221; purchase through our advertising team.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Founder Jihee Aoki opened Aoki Head Spa to help individuals experiencing itchy, oily scalps find relief using natural ingredients with products made in-house. Located at 3751 S. 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