"Going to Shenzhen for a scalp treatment" has gone from a niche hobby to one of the weekend itineraries for visitors to Shenzhen. A scalp treatment is a wellness service focused on the scalp and head and neck: first the scalp is examined, then the hair is washed with Chinese herbal medicine or essential oils, acupressure points are worked on, and the shoulders and neck are relaxed. One session lasts 60–90 minutes, and your head feels instantly lighter afterwards. Prices range from ¥79 to ¥300, and the cheapest session costs less than a haircut in Hong Kong.
That said, scalp treatment shops have popped up all over Shenzhen, and some are upstairs units in residential buildings with inconsistent quality. Below are 8 shops with verifiable addresses, prices and metro routes, grouped into the three districts of Luohu, Futian and Nanshan, so you can pick based on which checkpoint you use.
1. What is a scalp treatment? How is it different from a regular massage?
A scalp treatment focuses on "care of the scalp and hair": it usually includes a scalp examination, a Chinese herbal medicine/essential oil hair wash, a water-circulation rinse, head acupressure massage and shoulder-neck relaxation, and some shops also offer ear cleaning, ginger therapy and anti-hair-loss care. Unlike a general full-body massage, a scalp treatment is more like "wellness plus care", and your hair feels much smoother afterwards.
2. Luohu District: do it as soon as you exit the checkpoint
Yitouxiong · Hair Wash Scalp Treatment · Massage SPA (Guomao Haiyan Branch)
An immersive scalp treatment chain with a black-and-gold entrance and a fireplace lounge area, offering free seasonal fruit, wellness tea and snacks. The packages are the same at both branches, and the Guomao branch opens earlier (10:00).
- Address: Rooms 1901-2 and 1902-1, 19th Floor, Haiyan Building, 3 Yingchun Road, Luohu District
- Transport: Guomao Station Exit E, Line 1
- Opening hours: about 10:00–00:00; booking 1 hour in advance is recommended
Shinaier (Guomao Branch)
A large scalp treatment chain claiming 12 branches, specialising in "kung fu therapy". The signature scalp treatment package is about ¥218 and includes scalp relaxation, device massage, shoulder-neck massage, hot scalp steaming and a water-circulation rinse.
- Address: 801, Dongjia Building, 2008 Jiabin Road, Luohu District
- Transport: Guomao Station, Line 1, about a 6-minute walk
- Opening hours: about 10:00–23:00
Zhouzhou Musi (Guomao Branch)
A brand near the top of the Dianping Futian District hair-care sales ranking, specialising in coconut oil massage and scalp care, with handmade sweet soup and cocktails provided, so you can sit and relax afterwards.
- Address: 202, Second Floor, Podium Building, East Block, International Commercial Building, Luohu District
- Transport: Guomao Station, Line 1, about a 5-minute walk
- Opening hours: about 10:00–22:30
3. Futian District: the most choices
Yitouxiong · Hair Wash Scalp Treatment (Futian Gangxia Branch)
The same brand as the Guomao branch, located in Gangxia Hui Garden, right by the metro exit, making it the most convenient one in Futian.
- Address: 2101, Unit 1, Building C, Gangxia Hui Garden, 333 Fuhua Road, Futian District
- Transport: Gangxia Station, Lines 1/10, Exit 8 of One Avenue Link City
- Opening hours: about 11:00–00:00; the residential building entrance is not the easiest to find, so allow extra time
Yiju Upper House (Shuiwei Qubang Branch)
Multiple branches, close to Futian Checkpoint, with the signature "Zen hair-wash scalp treatment": Chinese herbal medicine plus water impact on the head, combined with massage to boost blood circulation. Packages are about ¥298 (choose two of three) and ¥398 (scalp treatment plus full-body essential oil SPA).
- Address: 302-6, 3rd Floor, Qubang Mall Phase 2, 1013 Jintian Road, Futian District
- Transport: from Futian Checkpoint take Line 4 to Fumin Station, about 7 minutes
- Opening hours: about 12:00–01:00
Mumu Qingsi (Futian Gangxia Branch)
Also a multi-branch brand, offering ginger therapy, tendon relief and facial cleansing in addition to scalp treatments; families or groups of friends can buy a group package at about ¥150 per person.
- Address: Room 603-1, 6th Floor, Hanzhen Building, 2009 Caitian Road, Futian District
- Transport: from Futian Checkpoint take Line 10 to Gangxia Station, about 6 minutes, then about a 5-minute walk
- Opening hours: about 10:00–22:00
Yujian Scalp Treatment (Convention and Exhibition Center)
The top choice on a limited budget: the Dianping group-buy price is only about ¥79 and already includes scalp cleansing, oil control, hydration and relaxation, making it one of the cheapest scalp treatments in all of Shenzhen.
- Address: 1127, Building B, Annex, Jinzhonghuan Business Building, Futian District
- Transport: from Futian Checkpoint take Line 4 to Convention and Exhibition Center Station, about 6 minutes, then about a 3-minute walk
- Opening hours: about 10:00–24:00
4. Nanshan District: closest to Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint
Mumu Qingsi (Nanshan Houhai Branch)
The nearest branch from Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint; after your scalp treatment you can also stroll around Coastal City and Shenzhen Bay MixC for a meal.
- Location: the Houhai area of Nanshan District (about a 10-minute taxi ride from Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint)
- Transport: around Houhai Station, Lines 2/11
- Opening hours: about 10:00–22:00
5. Price and booking reference
| Shop | Price reference | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yujian Scalp Treatment | about ¥79 (group buy) | 60 minutes |
| Mumu Qingsi (group package) | about ¥150 per person | 60–90 minutes |
| Shinaier (signature scalp treatment) | about ¥218 | about 90 minutes |
| Zhouzhou Musi (basic) | about ¥238 | about 90 minutes |
| Yiju (choose two of three) | about ¥298 | about 90–120 minutes |
Prices fluctuate with packages and promotions, so before ordering, check clearly what a package includes and whether there is a minimum spend or an extra-time charge.
6. Practical tips
- Most scalp treatment shops require advance booking; find the shop on WeChat/Dianping/Meituan and then message or call directly to arrange a time.
- Scalp treatment shops are mostly on the upper floors of commercial buildings, and the entrance is not always easy to find, so allow an extra 10 minutes the first time.
- Do not wash your hair before a scalp treatment; the scalp's natural oils make the treatment more effective, and you usually do not need to wash it again straight afterwards.
- If you have scalp wounds, a skin condition or have just had a perm or colour, it is best to tell the technician clearly, as some treatments are not suitable.
- Check reviews and real photos on Dianping first to avoid choosing a "residential upstairs shop" that does not live up to its name.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a scalp treatment and a massage?
A massage focuses on muscle relaxation; a scalp treatment focuses on scalp and hair care, including scalp examination, deep cleansing, acupressure massage and shoulder-neck relaxation, leaving your hair smooth and your head feeling light.
Roughly how much does a scalp treatment in Shenzhen cost?
Generally ¥79–300: the cheapest group buys at ¥79–150 already include a basic scalp treatment; mid-range ¥200–250 mostly includes shoulder-neck massage or steaming; and ¥298 and above is mostly a package (scalp treatment plus full-body SPA).
What if I don't know how to book?
The simplest way is to search the shop name on Dianping or Meituan, choose "group buy", and after buying, book a time in the app; or find the shop's official WeChat account and message it. Some shops accept Klook bookings, which is the most convenient for visitors to Shenzhen.
Do I need cash for a scalp treatment?
No. Shops in Shenzhen generally accept WeChat Pay/Alipay, and travellers from Hong Kong can pay just as easily with WeChat Pay HK or AlipayHK linked to a Hong Kong card.
Sources
Compiled from public sources including U Beauty (May 2025), Shenzhen Cat shenzhencat (2026), HK01 (September 2025) and U Travel. Prices, opening hours and branch locations may change; please refer to the shop's official announcements before booking.
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