London's best: head massages

Struggling to get back into the work groove after a glorious bank holiday weekend? Head-banging from having to remember how to execute Excel? Then don’t let “hump day” get the better of you by booking in for a migraine minimising, stress relieving head massage this evening. Here are five of our favourites

P75 massage

8 May 2013

Indian head massage, Agua at Sanderson

Starting with a hot herbal cushion, this is designed to stimulate Marma points, an important part of Ayurvedic therapy. Price on request, 50 Berners Street, W1, sandersonlondon.com

Scalp massage, Aveda

Massages are given before all hair services. You choose from a range of scented oils, and stimulate all the pressure points on the head, relieving muscle tension and helping to promote shinier, healthier hair. From £49,

174 High Holborn, WC1, aveda.co.uk

Oriental harmony — signature, Mandarin Oriental

Two therapists work together on a simultaneous head and foot massage that lasts one hour and 50 minutes. £360, 66 Knightsbridge, SW1, mandarinoriental.com

Back, face and scalp treatment, ESPA

In this two-hour massage, hot stones are placed on your back and the masseuse works on pressure points on the head. £210, ESPA Life at Corinthia, 10 Whitehall Place, SW1, espalifeatcorinthia.com

Clarins energising back, neck and scalp massage

Delicately fragranced tonic body treatment oil is used on the back and neck. £34 for 40 minutes, Fenwick,

63 New Bond Street, W1, clarins.co.uk