Hot on the hair most-wanted list is probably thick, luxurious locks. Whether we have opted for the fashionista bob of 2023 or are keeping our hair below our shoulders, most of us dream of our hair being thicker. The more hair we have, the bouncier it appears.
Did you know that a scalp massage can be the key to unlocking those follicles and stimulating hair growth. Here, at Tangle Teezer, we don’t like to keep secrets to ourselves, so we wanted to dive in and share our top tips on how to incorporate a scalp massage into your hair care routine.
What is a Scalp Massage?
A scalp massage is a way of exfoliating your scalp. When we lust after healthy, happy hair the last thing we probably think of is the scalp. Well, the scalp is key to healthy hair. It all starts at the roots.
In the same way that exfoliating our skin can leave us with that coveted glow, exfoliating our scalp can make our hair extra glossy and healthy.
What Are The Different Types of a Scalp Massage?
There are a few types of a scalp massage that can help keep your scalp in tip-top condition.
1. Gently massage your scalp with your fingertips, start at the front of your head and gradually move back towards your crown and then the nape of your neck.
2. You can use an actual scalp scrub. This is a type of physical exfoliation, meaning it contains small beads to mechanically remove dead skin cells and gently clean the scalp. Thinking of investing in a scalp scrub? Get into how you can use one here.
3. A Scalp Exfoliator and Massage brush. At Tangle Teezer we’ve developed the Queen of all scalp massagers – we think so anyway. The Scalp Exfoliator and Massager is an award winning multi-tasking marvel with dual teeth that help to detox the scalp & clear product build-up, all while giving you massage-based TLC too. Use alone or with a hair treatment, the winged design uniquely fits all hand sizes without slipping – even in water.
What Are The Benefits of a Scalp Massage?
A scalp massage is perfect for removing product build-up, exfoliating away dead skin cells, helping with problems like dandruff and improving the overall thickness and health of our hair. It also helps to nourish your hair by stimulating the production of your natural hair oils. That sounds like something you want to incorporate into your hair routine, right?
If you do suffer from hair loss, a scalp massage might be that perfect treatment. As well as all the above, using a scalp massage for hair growth is a major benefit. It helps to stimulate and strengthen the hair follicles, reducing hair breakage and improving blood circulation.
And finally, a scalp massage can help lower blood pressure, reduce stress, reduce muscle tension and improve your overall mood. Here’s to healthy hair and a happy heart! Why not check out our top benefits for a scalp massage here.
Hair Loss and a Scalp Massage
Some people find that when they get stressed, their hair falls out, this is due to hormone levels fluctuating in the bloodstream. If you’re feeling stressed, it’s important to take regular breaks from doing your normal activities, participating in light exercise, and getting enough sleep as well as speaking to your doctor if necessary.
Hair loss when stressed is very similar to what happens after giving birth, which is as common as up to 1 in 5 women.
Postpartum hair loss can be very worrying. After the first three months of giving birth, the levels of oestrogen in your system plummet and as oestrogen is closely linked to hair growth and hair loss, you may notice clumps of hair falling out. Although postpartum hair loss is very common it can also be daunting, the amount of hair loss varies significantly from person to person.
One way to help stimulate hair growth is to use regular scalp massage. Use a hair thickening conditioner and take two to three minutes to gradually massage this into your scalp and hair follicles using the Tangle Teezer Scalp Exfoliator and Massager. Not only does this stimulate the hair follicles it also helps to release endorphins, those happy hormones too!
Salicylic Acid and a Scalp Massage
Salicylic Acid is a game changer when it comes to scalp health. It’s able to dive deep into your pores, clearing away debris build-up which can be from pollution all the way to excess hair products building-up around the hair follicles.
It also helps to soothe inflammation and controls sebum production which helps to fight off scalp issues.
When pairing this with our Scalp Exfoliator and Massager, it’s able to supercharge those exfoliation benefits. Working in harmony with salicylic acid to remove buildup and unclog hair follicles. Plus, it stimulates blood circulation to your scalp, promoting healthier, faster hair growth. Learn more on the wonders of Salicylic Acid for scalp health here.
The Healthy Scalp Round-Up
There we have it, your top tips for a healthy scalp and how a scalp massage can increase hair growth. Not only is this technique important to gently clean and exfoliate the scalp, but it might also help to improve your mood too. Taking five minutes at least once a week for some ‘me’ time might be just what the hair doctor ordered.
It feels so good, you might find it becomes a permanent fixture in your haircare routine, we promise you won’t regret it!
