Our opinion on Daphné Narcy Hair Spa

Why massage your scalp?

We take care of our skin, we pamper our microbiome, but all too often we forget the area that influences everything: the scalp. And yet, just a few minutes are all it takes to boost growth, soothe tension and transform the health of your lengths. And you've no doubt noticed it when your brush brushes over your roots, or when you're in the shower, when your hands linger to massage your scalp in depth... Ultimate relaxation sets in, silencing all the tensions and thoughts of the day. Scalp massage is not a superfluous ritual: it's a powerful, deeply sensorial gesture with clinically proven benefits.

How exactly does it work?

First and foremost, massage helps to soften the skin of the scalp. It promotes microcirculation to improve the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles. Massage exerts a mechanical stimulation that sends a signal to the follicles, which respond by strengthening their structure (supporting hair growth). This mechanical stimulation also targets the sebaceous glands which, by being "woken up" regularly, produce more evenly distributed sebum rather than too much or too little. Finally, by locally increasing blood circulation and temperature, it optimizes the absorption of applied skin care products and boosts their effectiveness. But the benefits of massage go far beyond capillary health: they also affect our physical and mental health.

Scalp Massage, benefits beyond the capillary

While the effects of touch on physical and mental health are well known, they are all the more powerful when the skull is the object of massage. In fact, several studies* have demonstrated that skull massage reduces cortisol levels, slows heart rate and increases the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system (the one that promotes deep relaxation).

In fact, by stimulating sensory receptors associated with touch, scalp massage activates areas of the brain involved in emotions and stress regulation. The results? An immediate feeling of calm, reduced anxiety and improved sleep quality. And by improving local microcirculation, scalp massage also helps release cranial tension and reduce mental fatigue. In short, a simple yet powerful gesture that directly influences the brain and body, restoring a state of calm, clarity and overall well-being.

Massaging your scalp: our tips

When : on dry or slightly damp hair, possibly with a few drops of oil or serum such as theMoska Aceite Scalp Remedy Oil Ceremonia or Hair Serums Flora Lab Paris.

How: with the fingertips without pressing on the nails or with a brush with natural bristles to stimulate without irritating, such as Brosse N°03 l'Indispensable Scalp Sensitive La Bonne Brosse, or a brush with soft but firm bristles like the Massaging Scalp Brush Oh My Cream Skincare.

Steps : Start at the roots, on the forehead or nape of the neck and work in small circular or gentle back-and-forth strokes, following the shape of the skull. Be careful not to pull the hair. Vary the pressure: light to relax, firmer to stimulate circulation. Finish by lightly tapping or stroking the scalp.

Duration: 2 to 5 minutes are sufficient for effective stimulation.

Benefits: stimulates microcirculation, strengthens follicles, balances sebum production, reduces stress and cranial tension. The massaging brush distributes sebum evenly along the hair shaft, leaving hair shinier and less dry.

Ideal frequency: daily or at least three times a week to stimulate circulation and growth. And once a month, you can put your trust in professionals like Daphné Narcy, the goddess of scalp massages in Paris.

Who is Daphné Narcy?

Daphné Narcy is one of those rare enthusiasts who dare to answer the call of their true vocation. After studying business to become an auctioneer in the art world, Daphné, who has always been passionate about hairdressing, finally listened to herself and embarked on this career to get closer to her dream. With 15 years' experience in hairdressing, Daphné is now known and celebrated for her incredible expertise in hair and hair massage. In her light-filled cocoon in the heart of Paris, she takes care of tired hair, lengths in search of glow and tense scalps. In fact, she has devised her own signature protocol, Holistic Hair Grow, a treatment designed as a true moment of well-being for hair, body and mind.

Holistic Hair Grow: regenerating hair care

Convinced of the benefits of massage on hair health and stress regulation, she set out to create acomplete treatment that notonly brings an immediate feeling of well-being, but above all strengthens hair to reveal its full beauty. Because what really drives Daphné's massage technique is to go beyond relaxation, to nourish hair from within. She combines various techniques(acupressure points, circular pressure, neck and trapezius massages) and tools (wooden comb, hairbrush) to drain, stimulate the area and create the right conditions for better growth. A treatment designed not only for the scalp, but also for the lengths, thanks to natural oils that sheath and discipline the hair, strengthen the capillary fiber and reduce breakage, while improving shine and elasticity.

Key active ingredients for the scalp

Daphné Narcy's approach is based on the exclusive use ofnatural oils, which she adapts according to the nature of the hair and the problems of each scalp. To maximize the effectiveness of the massage, she has developed her own formula: L'Huile Universelle. An ultra-sensorial oil with a sun-kissed fragrance, it targets both scalp and lengths. Its flagship active ingredients includelinseed oil, renowned for its moisturizing properties and rich lipid content , beet root, fortifying, and sea buckthorn, a powerful antioxidant providing shine and softness. For more specific needs, such as color-treated hair, she can complement this formula with an oil such as sweet almond, adapting the distribution and quantity according to hair type.

What we thought of the Daphné Narcy spa treatment

"Exceptional" is the first word that comes to mind when I'm asked to sum up my experience at the Daphné Narcy Hair Spa. As soon as you enter this luminous setting a stone's throw from the Parc des Tuileries, time seems suspended in such a gentle atmosphere. Daphné Narcy offers an incomparable approach to scalp massage, a deeply sensorial interlude. Here, you're prepared to fall into the arms of Morpheus, wrapped in the warmth of a comforter and lying on your side to give Daphné free rein. Faced with the precision of her massage, the mind is calmed almost immediately, tensions are released and we're off for 1 hour of complete serenity. By the end of the treatment, the head is still far away and the hair is bathed in the intoxicating fragrance. On Daphné's advice, I waited until the evening to wash my hair, to allow the oil's active ingredients to fully penetrate. In the shower, the oil rinses off easily. And once it's dried, my hair has a rare shine and softness. I'm blown away!" - Elsa, Editorial Content Manager.

Rates & information

The 40-minute Holistic Hair Grow treatment costs €105, while the 1-hour treatment costs €155.

The treatment is also available in a version adapted for pregnant and nursing women (Mama Moon).

Daphné Narcy, Hair Spa

156 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris

Book here

*Kim, In-Hong / Kim, Tae-Young / Ko, Young-Wan (2016) - J Phys Ther Sci and Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan (2013) - "Effects of Scalp Massage on Physiological and Psychological Indices."

Hair selection

Vendor

Product title

Vendor

Product title

Vendor

Product title

Vendor

Product title

Vendor

Product title

Vendor

Product title

Vendor

Product title

Vendor

Product title

Vendor

Product title

Vendor