Our Story

Born from a
Personal Journey

Hana was founded by someone who spent years searching for a head spa that actually understood her scalp. When she couldn't find one, she built it.

Founder's Note

A Sanctuary Built
With Purpose

My name is Yuki Tanaka. I grew up watching my grandmother perform a weekly head massage ritual every Sunday evening in Kyoto. It was never just about hair — it was about setting down the weight of the week.

When I moved to Houston, I spent years looking for that same experience. What I found were rushed services that treated the scalp as an afterthought. So in 2019, I opened Hana — named for the Japanese word for flower — with a single vision: to give Houston a true head spa experience rooted in the traditions I grew up with.

Today, Hana is a team of eight trained scalp therapists, and we are still as intentional about every detail as we were on day one.

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Yuki Tanaka
Founder & Lead Therapist
Yuki Tanaka, founder of Hana Head Spa
Studio Since
2019
Houston, TX
Our Philosophy

Three Principles
That Guide Everything

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Rooted in Tradition

Our rituals draw from Japanese onsui head spa culture — a practice of hot water therapy and deliberate scalp care that dates back centuries. We carry that depth of intention into every treatment.

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Guided by Science

Every product in our treatment library is chosen based on clinical evidence of scalp efficacy. We work with a board-certified dermatologist to review our protocols annually and update our formulas as the science evolves.

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Committed to Purity

We use zero synthetic fragrances, no sulfates, and no silicones. Every ingredient is disclosed. Every supplier is vetted. If we would not put it on our own scalp, it does not enter our studio.

Our Journey

Milestones

2019

Hana opens its doors in Houston with two treatment chairs and a waitlist from day one.

2020

Expanded to a full five-chair studio. Added the postpartum hair care specialty program.

2022

Partnered with a board-certified dermatologist to develop our proprietary treatment protocols.

2024

Welcomed our 500th unique client. Launched the Hana home care product line.

2026

Opening second Houston location and training the next generation of scalp therapists.

What We Use

Ingredients We Stand Behind

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Organic Argan Oil
Morocco
Deep follicle nourishment
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Japanese Camellia
Kyushu, Japan
Scalp repair & elasticity
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Hyaluronic Serum
Biofermentation
Cellular moisture retention
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Peppermint Extract
Pacific Northwest
Microcirculation & clarity
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Hibiscus Peptides
Thailand
Strengthens hair shaft
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Rosehip Oil
Chile
Antioxidant scalp protection

Come Experience It Yourself

Words can only go so far. The best way to understand what we do is to lie back and let us show you.

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