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HydraFacial Keravive — your scalp is skin. Treat it that way.

Looking for professional scalp treatment in San Diego? Keravive is clinical scalp therapy for buildup, flaking, dandruff, and the hard water mineral residue that accumulates on San Diego scalps. Performed at KIAMO SKIN in Mission Hills, serving clients from Pacific Beach to Carlsbad.

HydraFacial Keravive deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the scalp while removing buildup that contributes to dryness, flaking, and irritation. The Keravive Peptide Complex nourishes sebaceous glands and supports a healthier environment for hair growth. In San Diego, hard water — averaging 16 grains per gallon — makes scalp buildup especially common. From La Jolla ocean swimmers dealing with daily salt water exposure to Encinitas surfers facing wind and UV damage, scalp conditions here are shaped by year-round outdoor living. Inland clients from Chula Vista and La Mesa book Keravive for hard water mineral deposits that shampoo cannot clear. Every treatment includes a take-home peptide spray to continue supporting scalp health between visits.

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Licensed Esthetician · Licensed Esthetician · 7+ years experience · One-to-one, private studio

Licensed esthetician performing Keravive scalp therapy on a client at KIAMO Skin San Diego — clinical scalp treatment for buildup, flaking, and hair-thinning support
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KIAMO Skin is equipped with HydraFacial Syndeo (the latest generation HydraFacial device with AI-powered skin analysis), Procell Therapies microchanneling system, DMK enzyme protocols developed by Danné Montague-King, LIRA Clinical professional-grade chemical peels, and Keravive scalp therapy using HydraFacial's proprietary peptide complex. These are not consumer devices adapted for professional use — they are clinical-grade systems designed for corrective outcomes.

Kiki is a California licensed esthetician (Board of Barbering & Cosmetology) with 7+ years of experience. Training certifications include HydraFacial Syndeo advanced protocols, Procell Therapies microchanneling, DMK enzyme therapy Level 1-3, LIRA Clinical professional peels, and Keravive scalp therapy. Every treatment is performed by Kiki — not delegated to junior staff or rotating providers.

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HydraFacial Keravive is performed at the Mission Hills studio. Clients travel from across San Diego County — from nearby neighborhoods like North Park and Hillcrest to coastal areas including La Jolla, Pacific Beach and Encinitas, and inland communities like Chula Vista and La Mesa.

What happens in the room

  1. 01

    Cleanse

    Gently removes oil, dead skin, product buildup, and mineral buildup from the scalp.

  2. 02

    Nourish

    A concentrated peptide complex nourishes the scalp to support a healthier environment for healthy hair growth.

  3. 03

    Continue at home

    Your take-home peptide spray helps nourish the scalp between treatments to extend and support your results.

Ideal for

  • Flaking, itching, or scalp tightness
  • Product buildup and hard water mineral deposits
  • Shedding accompanied by visible scalp buildup or irritation
  • Anyone who invests in their skincare but has never treated their scalp

Before you book

HydraFacial Keravive questions

How much does a Keravive scalp treatment cost in San Diego?
A single Keravive scalp treatment at KIAMO SKIN is $599. The series of three is $1,499 in total, which is the format most scalp concerns are treated in.
Where can I get Keravive scalp treatment in San Diego?
KIAMO SKIN offers Keravive scalp treatment at the Mission Hills studio, centrally located and easy to reach from Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad, North Park, Hillcrest, and Mission Valley. The studio is fifteen minutes from Pacific Beach, twenty minutes from La Jolla, and thirty minutes from Encinitas. Parking is available near the studio.
How long does Keravive take if coming from Pacific Beach?
Keravive takes forty-five minutes for the treatment itself. If driving from Pacific Beach, the studio in Mission Hills is fifteen minutes away, so plan for ninety minutes total including travel. Clients from La Jolla, Del Mar, and Encinitas typically block off two hours to account for the drive and treatment time.
What is the best treatment for a flaking, itchy scalp?
The right treatment for a flaking, itchy scalp depends on whether the cause is buildup or a medical condition. Keravive treats buildup — oil, dead skin, product residue and hard water minerals — by cleansing, exfoliating and hydrating the scalp, then feeding it a concentrated peptide complex. San Diego water runs around sixteen grains per gallon, hard enough that mineral residue on the scalp is a routine finding here. If the flaking is scaly, patchy or painful rather than dry, that belongs with a dermatologist first.
Does ocean water affect Keravive results?
Ocean water does not reduce Keravive effectiveness, but salt spray and chlorine from pools can accelerate buildup between treatments. For Pacific Beach, La Jolla, and Del Mar residents who swim or surf regularly, the take-home peptide spray is especially important for maintaining results. The treatment itself removes ocean salt deposits along with hard water minerals and product buildup.
Is a scalp treatment worth it?
A scalp treatment is worth it when the scalp is genuinely congested, flaking or tight — it is not a cure for hair loss. Keravive treats the scalp as skin, which is the one area most people skip entirely while spending on everything above it. A healthier scalp is a better environment for hair to grow in, but no scalp treatment regrows hair that has stopped for medical or genetic reasons. That distinction is made at consultation, not after a series has been paid for.
What does a Japanese scalp treatment do?
A Japanese head spa is a water-based cleansing and massage ritual built around relaxation, lymphatic massage and a deep rinse. KIAMO SKIN does not offer Japanese or Korean method scalp treatments. The difference is intent — a head spa is primarily an experience, while Keravive is a clinical protocol aimed at buildup, scalp health and the environment hair grows in, with a take-home peptide spray to continue between visits. Both feel good; only one is corrective.
What do dermatologists recommend for scalp problems?
Scalp problems split into two groups, and the right recommendation depends on which one you are in. Medicated shampoos and prescription treatments are the medical route for conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and those belong with a dermatologist. Buildup, hard water residue, product congestion and general scalp dryness are cosmetic, and that is what Keravive is built for. If a scalp has been treated cosmetically with no change at all, the next step is medical rather than another treatment.

Clients from across San Diego

HydraFacial Keravive is performed at the Mission Hills studio. Clients travel from these areas across San Diego County:

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