What to know about the Japanese-style scalp massages catching on in the US

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Head spa specialist Ha Truong, right, uses a Red and Blue light brush on Liz Evans to help with hair growth and reduce bacteria while massaging the scalp to help the scalp serum absorb during a treatment at Sunday Headspa Thursday, April 16, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)