Head and Scalp Massage

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One of the finest indicators of your well-being is lustrous, shiny, glowing hair on your head. Maintaining lustrous and healthy hair begins with nourishment of your scalp. The best way is to massage your scalp and head with heated oil mixed with beneficial herbs. 

Head and scalp massage is used in various cultures since ancient times as a treatment for hair loss and healthy hair growth. Massaging the head and scalp should be a part of everyday therapy for all persons with hair loss.

Head and scalp massage combat stress and anxiety and balance every system in the body. Stress, Tension causes tightness in scalp restricting blood flow. It restores the pliability relieves tension, and creates ideal conditions for hair growth.

Here is a one glance summary of the benefits of Head and scalp massage

• Relaxes your nervous system and mind
• Leads to increased blood circulation in the head and neck area
• Helps in conditioning, lubricating and maintaining healthy scalp
• Strengthens the roots of your hair
• Softens hair and makes it more manageable
• Promotes new hair growth
• Increases vibrancy and luster of your hair
• Protects hair from extreme climatic conditions
• Helps relieve stress from muscles, joints, tissues of your neck, face, head and shoulders

Here is a quick summary of Scalp Massage Benefits:

• Scalp massage leads to better circulation
• Reduces scalp tension.
• Loosens the dead skin cells 
• Helps equalize over production of sebum which makes the hair extremely greasy.
• Increased blood flow helps in nourishing the follicle.

You can always give yourself a good head and scalp massage at home itself.
Just slide your fingertips under your hair and onto your scalp and perform gentle circular motions to stimulate the roots of hair and your entire scalp. Use warm oils mixed with various herbs
 
Different types of massage oils are widely available in the market. You need to choose massage oils that suit your body and hair type.

• Dry Scalp: Using warm olive oil is beneficial if the scalp is tight or dry.
• Oily Scalp: Witch Hazel & mineral water, in equal parts, can be used in case scalp is oily.
• Normal Scalp: For normal scalp, equal parts of rose and mineral water are prescribed. 

Some hair-friendly herbs include Amalaki (emblica), Bramhi (Bacopa Monnieri), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Rosemary, Bhringraj(Eclipta alba), Lavender, Jasmine and so on.

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July 23, 2008 | Filed Under Massage Therapy 

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