Reduce Hair Loss With A Thorough Head Massage

Hair loss got you down? With all the miracle creams, medications, surgical procedures and other remedies available, scalp massage or head massage is the most overlooked source of hair restoration. A thorough head and scalp massage improves the blood circulation to the scalp. By massaging the scalp the hair follicles are stimulated and the texture of the hair is also enhanced. Massaging activates the nerves and a sense of calmness in the mind ensues. This therapy is useful for people who have routine stress.

A head massage can easily be self-applied. Everyday spend about 5-10 minutes massaging your scalp and hair area with your fingers. Move your fingers circularly all over the head starting from the temporal parts to the occipital area. Apply the necessary pressure to the areas. Even Yoga exercises such as the headstand arerecommended for proper circulation to all the parts, especially the hair follicles to stimulate growth.

There are various types of scalp massaging techniques, which can be followed. Indonesian style is best suited for relieving mental tension and improving the quality of the hair. The scalp massaging steps are given below in detail:

1) Stand with your feet apart and start breathing in and out

2) Bend from the waist till the level of your head falls below the waist area.

3) Bring your feet close to each other and start massaging and rubbing your scalp with your knuckles all over your head for about half a minute.

4) Slowly start bringing your body to the normal level and continue massaging the head.

Be careful that when you are massaging your scalp, do not massage roughly. The hair fibers may split causing you pain and damage to the hair. So be sure to massage hair gently and thoroughly.