Head Spa in Switzerland: who may practise?

Updated 26 October 2026 · status: Open
In brief

No federal diploma, devices regulated. Neither hairdressing nor wellness massage is on the federal list of regulated professions (only beauty therapy in Ticino is): a manual head spa is open to anyone.

Proceed with care

Since 1 June 2024, a certificate of competence has been required for treatments using non-ionising radiation or ultrasound (LED, some devices). Cantonal rules may also apply.

Prohibited or restricted

Using LED or ultrasound without a certificate, and any medical promise.

Best practice

If your ritual includes LED light, obtain the certificate of competence.

Head Spa training in Switzerland

Head Spa · In person

Formation Head Spa (académie)

Price€2,140
Duration1 d · 11 h
LevelBeginner

Intensive day in Pully, two participants maximum, a full 90-minute treatment practised on each other, then digital marketing basics.

Kit includedTaught in French
Official check in progress
See the syllabus on the provider's website →
Head Spa · In person

IDZUMI Akademie – Basic

IDZUMI Head Spa · Zurich
Price€738
Duration1 d · 7 h
LevelBeginner

One-day introduction at the Gessnerallee salon, 4 participants maximum, tool set provided.

Kit includedTaught in German
Official check in progress
See the syllabus on the provider's website →
Head Spa · In person

Formation Head Spa japonais & coréen

Price€1,273
Duration2 d · 14 h
LevelBeginner

Same two-day programme as in the network's other cities, with practice on models and WhatsApp follow-up.

Practice on a modelKit includedTaught in German
Official check in progress
See the syllabus on the provider's website →

Frequently asked questions

Can you practise Head Spa in Switzerland without a qualification?

Neither hairdressing nor wellness massage is on the federal list of regulated professions (only beauty therapy in Ticino is): a manual head spa is open to anyone. Since 1 June 2024, a certificate of competence has been required for treatments using non-ionising radiation or ultrasound (LED, some devices). Cantonal rules may also apply.

What is prohibited in Switzerland?

Using LED or ultrasound without a certificate, and any medical promise.

What should you do before getting started?

If your ritual includes LED light, obtain the certificate of competence.

Sources

Summary of the rules as at the date shown, not legal advice.