Don't let your neck and shoulders get cold!

This winter in New York has been especially cold—how have you been keeping warm?

Today, I’d like to write about what happens to the body when it gets cold.

When the weather first started to turn chilly, my grandmother would always wrap a scarf or handkerchief around her neck. She used to tell me, “Never let your neck or ankles get cold.”

At the time, I was young and always felt warm, so I didn’t think much of it. But now, I find myself doing exactly the same thing she did.

Many of my clients have very tight, stiff shoulders and necks. Even when I try to loosen the tension, my fingers often can’t sink in easily.

So many people spend their days sitting in front of a computer in the same position, deeply focused, often with their shoulders unconsciously raised.

The softness you feel in your shoulders after a head spa treatment—that is actually your body’s natural, healthy state.

What I often tell clients who work in offices is this: please try not to let your neck get cold. Whether it’s a scarf or a light shawl, gently covering your neck and shoulders while you work can make a big difference.

Just one layer of fabric over your shoulders can bring an immediate sense of warmth and relaxation.

The idea of not cooling the neck and ankles comes from Eastern medicine. These areas are especially sensitive to cold, which can lead to imbalances and discomfort in the body. In particular, there are many pressure points around the ankles related to women’s health.

Fashion is important, of course, but finding the right balance between style and protecting your body is essential.

Borrowing a little wisdom from my grandmother, I share these thoughts with my clients every day.

Thank you so much to everyone who visited us throughout 2025. We truly appreciate your continued support.

We will continue to grow and level up even more in the coming year, so please keep supporting L’espoir.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!

The Connection Between the Head and the Heart

How do you take care of yourself when your heart feels tired?

• Taking time to rest.

• Meeting friends or family and sharing your feelings.

• Refreshing yourself with good food.

• Creating alone time to organize your thoughts (even writing them down in a notebook).

• Relaxing while listening to music.

• Spending time with a pet.

Everyone has their own way of finding balance.

It’s often said that the head and the heart are connected. When I perform head spa treatments, I always believe that they are one of the most effective ways to ease emotional fatigue. By loosening the muscles of the head and softening the tension, the stiffness in the heart gradually begins to release as well.

When you experience l’espoir head spa, I hope you’ll notice this connection, too.

How to Shampoo Your Hair

This is the first topic I want to start with, and one of the biggest reasons why I decided to begin this blog.

During consultations, when I examine my clients’ scalp and hair, one of the first questions I ask is: How do you shampoo your hair? What kind of shampoo do you use? How much do you use at a time?

These questions are especially important for those who struggle with scalp issues. I realized that many people actually don’t know the correct way to shampoo.

In my consultations, I check with my own eyes and hands. As a trichologist, what I can do is explain what’s happening on the scalp and share improvements within my expertise.

For example, sometimes I find that a client’s scalp is dry, but the client themselves feels that their scalp is oily and that their hair feels rough and never gets clean. When I touch their scalp, my fingers feel slippery, but the scalp is actually dry. Why is this happening?

That’s why I ask those earlier questions.

A common answer I hear is: I quickly wet my hair with the shower, apply shampoo, and since it doesn’t lather, I add more shampoo. I wash with poor foam and then rinse.

This doesn’t truly cleanse the scalp or hair.

So then, what is the right way to shampoo?

Step by Step Guide

1. Pre-rinse: Take 2–3 minutes to slowly rinse your scalp and hair with water, running your fingers through your hair to remove dust and dirt. About 80% of impurities are removed in this step. For short hair, 1-2 minutes is usually enough. The pre-rinse is the key!!

2. Apply shampoo: Use about a quarter-sized amount (just enough to fit in the hollow of your palm). Spread it between both palms, then gently work it into your scalp, adding a little water to create a soft lather.

3. Massage gently: Use the pads of your fingers (not your nails) to wash the entire scalp evenly. Remember: shampoo is for the scalp, not the hair.

4. Rinse thoroughly: Use good water pressure and rinse until your scalp and hair feel completely clean.

5. Apply conditioner: Conditioner provides needed moisture for your hair. Apply it from the mid-lengths to the ends, then run your fingers through from roots to ends. Many people mistakenly apply conditioner directly to the scalp—avoid this! THen make sure rinse it all out.

At L’espoir Head Spa, we use scalp detox treatments with micro mist to deeply cleanse the pores of your scalp. The reason I go into so much detail about how to shampoo is to help you maintain clean and healthy scalp care at home for lasting results.

Are you shampooing the right way?

I started a blog here!

Thank you so much to everyone who always visits us, and to those I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting yet—hello from here for the first time! I’ve decided to start writing a new blog on our website.

The title, “biji-log” comes from a coined word meaning Biji 美事 (beauty) and “log” signifying beautiful things. In this blog, I’ll be sharing ways and ideas on how to maintain beauty and health in daily life, as well as thoughts and experiences from my work. I’ll also reflect on the wisdom passed down from my grandmother—something deeply connected to who I am—and on precious memories of her that continue to guide me today.

And of course, I’ll be introducing new products along the way, so please look forward to that too. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy following along!