Separate the areas clearly
Facial massage and scalp massage are related choices but not automatically the same service. You may want a dry scalp session with no face contact, or light facial touch while keeping the hair untouched. Explain that before products or movements are chosen.
Japanese-inspired facial massage is a broad description. Kobido is a specific company and lineage, not a synonym for every facial session. No affiliation with that name is claimed here. Ask the available practitioner to describe their actual training and approach.
How to keep it comfortable
Mention skin sensitivities, scalp concerns, a protective hairstyle or recent procedures. Ask which products are proposed and whether an unscented or dry option is available. Natural ingredients are not automatically suitable, and a slow movement can still cause unwanted friction.
You can request no hair pulling, no jaw work and no forceful neck movement. Permission for one area does not cover the rest. If the touch becomes irritating or too concentrated, ask for a change or a pause.
When and how to enquire
Seek appropriate advice before massage over a recently treated or irritated area. A new severe headache or symptoms after an injury need assessment. There is no mandatory relaxation schedule and no reason to look for redness or soreness as evidence of a good facial session.
At 100 Peter Street, ask what face or scalp option is available and whether your product preferences can be accommodated. Confirm the scope, practitioner, length, price and exact entry instructions through WhatsApp before travelling.