Massage and Stimulate Your Scalp for Hair Growth

Massage is a lovely way to relax, unwind and treat muscles and nerves to an invigorating and stimulating time. An age old practice, scalp massage has been used in Ayurveda Medicine for centuries to help gain better focus and even prevent disease. 

Why massage?

Ayurveda is an ancient natural medical practice in India, which uses herbal remedies, meditation, yoga, and massage to treat and care for the body. A holistic means to health improvement, Ayurveda practices centers the spirit within and brings about overall balance. 

Massage involves using finger tips to apply pressure on to skin, to rub and knead tissue and muscle. A simple and efficient way to relieve the mind and body of the stresses of the day, a regular scalp massage has much more than just the calming factor that makes it a beneficial practice. 

Advantages of scalp massage

The effects of regular scalp massages are manifold and enhance several other physical factors too. Here are a few benefits routine scalp massages deliver. 

• As easy as taking a few minutes out of your day to treat yourself to some pamper time, scalp massage is perhaps one of the best ways to boost circulation and increase blood flow in the body. 
• Scalp stimulation through massage actively releases serotonin and endorphins in the body which brings a positive change in mind and body. 
• Feel happier, more focused and clam after a scalp massage, you can increase beneficial effects by massaging a bit of warm oil into your scalp frequently as well. 
• Notice immediate effects like reduced hair loss, and healthier, shiner and thicker growth with frequent scalp oil massages. Use oils like coconut, olive, almond, sesame, and lavender to better nourish and rejuvenate hair follicles. 

How to massage

Use the tips of your fingers and work them in a circular motion is the best way to rid of strain and boost blood flow. 

If using warm hair massage oils then dip the tip of your fingers in the oil and gently press down on your scalp and work your fingers in a circular motion over the head with both hands. Regulate pressure to suit your tastes and also widen the circular motions made with fingers from time to time. 

Remember to massage your lower neck, temples and shoulders; it’s where we carry tension in the body. 

A gentle scalp massage, sometimes with soothing natural products, is the best way to stimulate both mind and body.