Scalp Massage Techniques

If you are working on your car or bike, don't you make sure every part of it is well lubricated, so that it doesn't rust or create friction? Well, that's exactly how our body works as well. The blood in our body has to reach each and every cell in the body so that these cells function properly and have a longer life. As we all know, massaging any part of our body is extremely helpful for the blood circulation of that part and it evens the blood flow to tighten the skin and nourish the cells.

This is applicable to our head and scalp as well, as scalp massages are very effective in many ways. Massaging the scalp for hours is beneficial for the skin as well as a hair growth. Gradually massaging the roots of the hair and the scalp, leads the blood flow to reach the hair follicles and stimulates the hair growth, producing thick and strong hair. This is because the cells are provided with the nourishment through the blood flow. There are a few scalp massage techniques for this purpose, which are put together in the paragraphs below. Take a look and use them for your benefits.

How to Do a Scalp Massage

There are many ways in which one can give an excellent and relaxing scalp or head massage. You will need a scalp massage oil, such as essential oils or olive oil, as these natural oils act as lubricants and make the blood flow easy, resulting in effective circulation. While you use oils, you will need certain scalp massage techniques, where you can move your hands and fingers in specific ways, so that the blood flow is evenly distributed all over the scalp nourishing each part. To give you a small example, we have mentioned two self massage techniques for scalp and how to use them in the points below.

Kneading Scalp Technique

• The kneading is a very typical massaging technique which is used on other body parts as well. The way you knead a piece of dough to distribute the flavors evenly and give it an equal consistency, you have to use your hands for the massage as well.
• Pour some oil in your palm and rub it with both hands so that both your hands are oiled well. Then with the balls of your 10 fingers, which are not the fingertips, spread the oil over the entire scalp.
• Apply pressure on the points you have held with your hands and rotate the skin under them gradually in the same place. Don't move your fingers as this will break your hair roots. After you are done with one point, pick your fingers and move to the next point and do the same.
• Knead the skin and hair roots gently yet firmly, so that the oil penetrates and the blood flow is simulated. Cover up the entire scalp in this way and while rotating your fingers, move them in one direction (either clockwise or anticlockwise), as changing the direction could lead to breakage.

Creating Friction Technique

• This is also another very commonly used and extremely effective massaging technique. In this massage, there is heat that is created because of the friction of the two surfaces (scalp and hand), and this heat along with the oil stimulates the blood flow around the scalp.
• You have to use the balls of your fingers here as well, and create friction on the scalp by vigorously moving them on the skin. Like the kneading technique, you have to use only one direction to avoid breakage, since the friction can cause immense hair loss.
• Move your fingers in the rotating manner throughout the scalp and bring the fingers to the forehead and then move back to the neck. One of the massage tips, is make sure you cover the whole scalp so the oil is evenly distributed and the heat relaxes you. This is a very effective way of scalp massage for hair growth

Benefits of Scalp Massage

Other than the blood circulation, there are other benefits of getting a scalp massage. As mentioned above, the oil that is used acts as lubricant, therefore, with the massage, the scalp is lubricated and conditioned so that flakes and dry scalp is prevented. The hair roots and shafts are strengthened, so that hair loss is prevented, and your hair becomes thick. The conditioning due to the oil, softens the hair and makes them manageable, so you can let your hair down whenever you want! Oil massage techniques for scalp, adds luster and vibrancy to the hair, while protecting it with harmful weather and sun. Damaged and dry hair is rejuvenated and the split-ends are decreased. The most important benefit of scalp massages is that the rotation provides relaxation and provides a sound sleep.

With these great scalp massage techniques, I hope you have learned them and are ready to use them! Well, make the most out of it and have healthy, long and lustrous hair.