A complete head spa kit is the full set of parts needed to run a Japanese-style scalp treatment: a head spa bed (or a compatible treatment bed you already own), a water-circulation basin, a shower sprayer or water-flow unit, hoses, a pump and the fittings that connect them. Salons that already own a bed buy a no-bed kit — the same water-circulation parts without the bed — while a new studio usually starts with a bed-included kit. This guide explains the difference and what to check before you order.
What Is a Complete Head Spa Kit?
A complete head spa kit bundles everything a scalp-treatment station needs in one order, so you do not have to source the bed, basin, sprayer and plumbing parts separately. The two versions salons ask for most are:
- Bed-included kit — the head spa bed plus the water-circulation system (basin, sprayer, pump and fittings). Best for new studios setting up their first head spa room.
- No-bed kit — the water-circulation system on its own, designed to drop into a bed, shampoo chair or massage table you already own. Best for salons adding scalp treatments without replacing furniture. Browse our shampoo chairs for the full range.
Bed-Included vs No-Bed Head Spa Kits
| Bed-included kit | No-bed kit | |
|---|---|---|
| What’s included | Head spa bed plus basin, sprayer, pump, hoses and fittings | Basin, sprayer, pump, hoses and fittings (no bed) |
| Best for | New studios and a first head spa room | Salons that already own a bed or shampoo unit |
| Footprint | A full station — plan the room around it | Adds one treatment zone to an existing bed |
| Upgrade path | Add-ons such as a steamer, LED or heating | Same add-ons; retrofits your current furniture |
What’s in a No-Bed Head Spa Kit
A no-bed kit still contains the parts that make a head spa treatment work. Check that your kit lists:
- Water-circulation basin — the ceramic or acrylic bowl the client’s head rests in.
- Shower sprayer or water-flow unit — the curved pipe and sprayer that carry water around the scalp.
- Pump — circulates the water, and drives a no-plumbing tank setup when there is no drain nearby.
- Hoses and fittings — sized to match your bed, so measure before you order.
- Comfort extras — a neck rest, heat, or a steamer if the treatment menu calls for them.
How to Choose a No-Bed Head Spa Kit
- Match the fittings to your bed. Compare mounting width and hose length before ordering, or the kit will not seat cleanly.
- Decide plumbed or no-plumbing. A plumbed setup needs a drain at the station; a self-contained kit with a water tank works anywhere there is a power outlet.
- Look at the basin material. Ceramic feels premium and holds heat; acrylic is lighter and cheaper to ship.
- Plan the water path. A kit is only as good as the pump and filter it ships with — ask whether spare filters are available.
- Buy factory-direct for spares. Sourcing the basin, sprayer and filters from one supplier keeps the station serviceable in year two.
FAQ
What is a complete head spa kit?
A complete head spa kit is everything needed for a scalp-treatment station in one order: a head spa bed, a water-circulation basin, a shower sprayer or water-flow unit, hoses, a pump and the fittings to connect them. A no-bed kit is the same set without the bed.
Can I use a no-bed kit on a bed I already own?
Usually yes. A no-bed head spa kit is made to retrofit an existing head spa bed, shampoo chair or treatment table, as long as the basin mounts to your table width and the hoses reach your water source or tank.
Do I need plumbing for a head spa kit?
Not necessarily. A no-plumbing kit uses a built-in water tank and a pump to circulate water, so it needs no drain line — only a standard outlet. Choose a plumbed kit when a drain is already at the station and you want continuous water.
What should a no-bed head spa kit cost?
A no-bed kit costs less than a bed-included kit because you are not paying for the bed. The final price depends on the basin material, the pump and any extras such as a steamer; buy factory-direct to avoid distributor mark-ups.
Browse our head spa bed collection to see the beds a no-bed kit fits, and read the head spa equipment guide for plumbed vs no-plumbing setups. If you are still mapping the service, our Japanese head spa bed guide walks through a full room setup. See our spa equipment supplier for specs and pricing.