Mastering the Perfect Scalp Massage

Why Scalp Massage?
Just as your body needs a workout, your scalp muscles need one too! A healthy scalp needs a constant supply of blood circulation. Hair follicles with a constant supply of blood will remain healthy and active. Scalp massages help bring these much needed nutrients from the blood to the scalp.

Scalp massages can double as both stress relievers and scalp stimulants. These scalp massages help redistribute your own special scalp oil, sebum, to protect and nourish your scalp and help fight dryness and flaking. By redirecting blood flow to needy areas, scalp massages can help fill in thinning areas or speed up sluggish hair growth. If you are experiencing thinning in a certain area or just want to help nourish and invigorate your scalp, scalp massaging may be right for you.

Mastering the perfect scalp massage
A well executed scalp massage is beneficial to any healthy hair care regimen. A quality massage will leave your entire scalp with a warm tingly feeling for several minutes after you've removed your hands. It is best to do scalp massages with essential oils before a wash, or after you've moisturized and sealed your hair for the day. This way, helpful natural oils and moisturizers are inadvertently touched to the scalp without you actively going through and coating the scalp with a heavy oil layer. This also keeps your scalp clean and clog free. Essential oils provide a tingle for your scalp that will help increase the blood circulation on top of the manual scalp stimulation you are providing with your fingers. I will describe a 5-10 minute scalp massage technique that you can use to promote a healthier scalp environment.