
The Journal
Scalp Science, Translated
We’re education-forward by design. As a clinical head spa and hair growth clinic, we share clear, evidence-informed guidance so you can understand your scalp, make confident choices, and feel empowered in your care.

The Sensory & Nervous System Reset
The Elysian Gift Card Guide: Which Treatment to Give
The Elysian Gift Card Guide: Which Treatment to Give
Every Elysian treatment matched to the person it suits, with the gift card amount that covers it.
Shannon Ratliff
Shannon Ratliff
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7 min read
7 min read
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The Science of Scalp Health
Does Your Scalp Need a Detox? What Buildup Is and What Clears It
Does Your Scalp Need a Detox? What Buildup Is and What Clears It
Your scalp doesn't store toxins, but it does collect buildup. Here's how to tell if you have it and what clears it.
Shannon Ratliff
Shannon Ratliff
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4 min read
4 min read
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Hair Growth & Clinical Tech
Can Stress Cause Hair Loss? Why It Shows Up Months Later
Can Stress Cause Hair Loss? Why It Shows Up Months Later
Stress can cause hair loss, but the shedding usually shows up months later. Here's how to connect the dots and what helps.
Shannon Ratliff
Shannon Ratliff
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4 min
4 min
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The Sensory & Nervous System Reset
7 Reasons Elysian Head Spa Makes a Great Team Gift
7 Reasons Elysian Head Spa Makes a Great Team Gift
Seven reasons a head spa gift card is the team gift people book and remember, from The Retreat to The Restoration.
Shannon Ratliff
Shannon Ratliff
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5 min
5 min
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Maintenance & the Reset
How Long Does a Blowout Last? Why a Clean Scalp Is the Secret
How Long Does a Blowout Last? Why a Clean Scalp Is the Secret
A blowout usually lasts three to five days. Here's why your scalp decides how long it holds, and five easy ways to make it last longer.
Shannon Ratliff
Shannon Ratliff
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4 min read
4 min read
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The Science of Scalp Health
What Menopause Does to Your Scalp (and What Helps)
What Menopause Does to Your Scalp (and What Helps)
Hot flashes get the attention, but your scalp goes through menopause too. Here are five changes to watch for and what helps.
Shannon Ratliff
Shannon Ratliff
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3 min read
3 min read
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Maintenance & the Reset
Your Fall Scalp Care Routine, Built for Your Scalp Type
Your Fall Scalp Care Routine, Built for Your Scalp Type
When the Austin air turns dry, your scalp feels it first. A gentle fall guide to the head spa menu, with the treatment to book for every scalp type.
Shannon Ratliff
Shannon Ratliff
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10 min read
10 min read
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New in Spa
The October Special at Elysian: A Jaw Release Series
The October Special at Elysian: A Jaw Release Series
Through October 31: three Buccal + TMJ Treatments for $480.
Connie Chang
Connie Chang
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5 min read
5 min read
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The Science of Scalp Health
What Makes Elysian Head Spa Different
What Makes Elysian Head Spa Different
Every visit starts with a trichoscopic scalp assessment. Here's how our trichologist-built protocol works.
Laura Kirby
Laura Kirby
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8 min read
8 min read
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The Sensory & Nervous System Reset
The Elysian Gift Card Guide: Which Treatment to Give
Every Elysian treatment matched to the person it suits, with the gift card amount that covers it.
Shannon Ratliff
·
7 min read
Read article

The Science of Scalp Health
Does Your Scalp Need a Detox? What Buildup Is and What Clears It
Your scalp doesn't store toxins, but it does collect buildup. Here's how to tell if you have it and what clears it.
Shannon Ratliff
·
4 min read
Read article

Hair Growth & Clinical Tech
Can Stress Cause Hair Loss? Why It Shows Up Months Later
Stress can cause hair loss, but the shedding usually shows up months later. Here's how to connect the dots and what helps.
Shannon Ratliff
·
4 min
Read article

The Sensory & Nervous System Reset
7 Reasons Elysian Head Spa Makes a Great Team Gift
Seven reasons a head spa gift card is the team gift people book and remember, from The Retreat to The Restoration.
Shannon Ratliff
·
5 min
Read article

Maintenance & the Reset
How Long Does a Blowout Last? Why a Clean Scalp Is the Secret
A blowout usually lasts three to five days. Here's why your scalp decides how long it holds, and five easy ways to make it last longer.
Shannon Ratliff
·
4 min read
Read article

The Science of Scalp Health
What Menopause Does to Your Scalp (and What Helps)
Hot flashes get the attention, but your scalp goes through menopause too. Here are five changes to watch for and what helps.
Shannon Ratliff
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3 min read
Read article