I can’t put into words how important it is to have a healthy scalp. It’s what your hair grows out of and it’s what keeps your hair healthy. If your scalp is unhealthy, you could have issues like itching and irritation, dandruff, thinning hair, and even see clumps of hair falling out. One of the best ways to keep your scalp in tip top shape is to get a scalp massage (or give yourself a scalp massage)!
Who doesn’t like a good massage? They relieve muscle aches, tension, and knots. A massage relaxes the body and gives you a restart from all the standing, sitting, walking, running, working out, or just plain working that you’ve done over the past however many months. It really is a rejuvenation of the body, and it’s a healthy, natural way to reset. But what about a scalp massage? Massaging the scalp and hair with warm oil infused with hair-friendly herbs is a great way to nourish the scalp. It also relaxes your mind and nervous system, promotes sound sleep and may help your memory too. A warm oil massage once a week conditions the scalp, helping to prevent flakes, dryness, and itchiness. It also helps enhance blood circulation in the head and neck. Stress can cause your scalp to be tight (or at least feel that way, and circulation is imperative to help relax the head. A scalp massage also helps strengthen the roots of the hair and nourishes the hair-shafts and follicles, promoting new hair growth and strengthening existing hair.
Some of the different types of oils you can use a base for your scalp massage are:
- Coconut oil
- Jojoba oil
- Almond oil
- Avocado oil
- Olive oil
It may sound a little weird to put things like olive oil on your hair and scalp, but it’s a replenishing, healthy oil that can relax the scalp and make your hair shiny and beautiful.
Not only does a scalp massage promote healthy hair and hair growth, it can relieve headaches and muscle tension. These massages can take as little as 15 minutes or up to an hour. You can do it on the go or in the relaxation of your own bathtub. It’s a versatile way to keep healthy hair and a stress- and headache-free day.
Keep in mind that scalp massages shouldn’t be aggressive pushing like a deep-tissue massage, but more of a gentle touch with a very little amount of pressure. If you’re using oils during your scalp massage, be sure to cover your entire scalp with the oils, and get past just the hair. You want it on the scalp before you start your therapeutic rubbing. You can let the oils rest for up to an hour to promote healthy, shiny hair!
Are you seeing your hair become thinner, patchy, or unhealthy? Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth can help you discover the best way to regain hair health and promote growth! Call us today for your free hair consultation, so you can get your hair back, and get your life back!
