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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 Elysian Gift Card Guide: Which Treatment to Give, beside a woman running her hand through loose, curly hair.

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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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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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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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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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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What Menopause Does to Your Scalp and What Helps, Elysian Head Spa journal cover with layered olive and warm grey bands

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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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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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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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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