Provided is a massaging appliance comprising: a body which has drive means, at least one type of massaging head which comprises at least two massaging elements, a transmission mechanism which allows the massaging elements to be activated under the action of the drive means, fitting means which are designed to fit at least one type of massaging head in a removable manner on the body, distinguishing means for distinguishing the type of massaging head fitted on the body and control means for controlling said massaging appliance which, depending on which type of massaging head is distinguished, are designed to act on the drive means so as to control the movement of at least two elements of the massaging head.
