There’s nothing much better than getting a massage. A head massage might be the best form of all because of how relaxing it is.
If you’re suffering from hair loss or looking for health benefits, you’ll be interested in how a head massage can help this.
There are a lot of great benefits that come from regular massage but if you’re looking for more hair, you’ll want to look into a head massage to help with this in a natural and easy way. There are different ways you can achieve more hair growth but they can involve intense medications, surgeries, and can get expensive. As usual, if you can take a natural approach to any condition you will be better off for it.
Here’s how to perform head massage for hair growth and some other health benefits that come from it.
Using Pressure Point
There are different pressure points across your head and neck that can stimulate hair growth and this information has been around for quite a while. In ancient wisdom, these areas have been called marma points and when they’re massaged, they boost blood circulation in the scalp. This can help hair follicles to grow faster than normal and trigger new hair growth.
These pressure points also have connections to relieving stress and boosting energy in the body and even can help with depression. If you’re looking into growing more hair naturally there are certain tips that you’ll want to follow.
1. Use An Oil
You’ll want a natural oil such as coconut oil that can be kept in a small bottle. Before the head massage, you’ll want to place this oil in a bowl filled with hot water as this will indirectly heat it up. Hot oil is absorbed quicker and this benefits the scalp and hair follicles. You can also add in some rosemary essential oil which has also been seen to be good for hair growth.
2. Brush Your Hair
If you have enough hair to brush, you’ll want to do this to get rid of any tangles and allow for better application of the oil. If your hair is shorter, you can still do this to smooth out your hair as best as possible.
3. Massaging The Head
Start from the middle of your scalp and work the oil into it slowly. You want to use circular motions with your fingers and gradually work your way backward. You want to constantly be applying pressure and then releasing it but following this process over your entire head. This is going to be easier if you have someone to do it but is very manageable to do on your own.
You need some decent pressure from the fingers as this is what’s increasing the blood circulation to the hair follicles. This pressure is also rejuvenating the roots and also conditioning the scalp to encourage hair growth. The follicles in your head are made up of hyperactive stem cells and when given a boost of oxygen it promotes hair growth. The massaging sensation is what gives the follicles this boost of oxygen.
You’ll be massaging the small arteries in your scalp which also encourages hair growth. Even if you’re not losing hair, this is a good technique to use as it promotes thicker and stronger hair over time.
How Often To Do It
This is not an overnight solution and head massage for hair growth is going to take time. When you massage the head with the oil, you’ll want to do it once a week as it’s going to allow for consistent blood circulation in the scalp. But you don’t have to wait seven days to massage your head and you can still do this without the oil through the week.
Try an everyday head massage without oil to also help with hair growth. You’ll only need five minutes and you want to focus on again using your fingers and providing pressure with small circular motions and cover your whole scalp. Don’t forget to do this while in the shower and shampooing your hair as this is another great time to stimulate hair growth. Before you apply shampoo, spend a few minutes doing this massage technique after wetting it.
Other Health Benefits of Head Massage
We mentioned a few of the health benefits at the start that come from massage but it goes even further when it comes to the head and scalp. A head massage has been seen to:
- Detoxify the body by promoting lymphatic drainage.
- Relief from headache and migraine.
- May boost memory capability.
- Slows down the heart rate and reduces blood pressure.
- Promotes relaxation, fights insomnia and leads to better sleep.
- Helps with emotional stress and hormone fluctuations.
- An improved sense of well-being.
- Can make you feel more energized.
You can even experience some stress relief and an improved sense of well-being by giving someone a scalp massage. It can help release your own tension and make you feel good knowing you’re enhancing someone else’s health. A head massage can also be taken one step further with a face massage if possible. This has a similar effect by increasing blood flow to the face which can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lead to healthier looking, glowing skin.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking into head massage for hair growth, you’ll be happy to know that it can be an effective, and natural way to achieve it. Not only can it help with your appearance but there are other health benefits that will boost your wellness and make you feel better at the same time.
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