Many men live firsthand the fastidious hair loss on their head. For this situation is still a taboo theme and becomes a big problem that is reserved, as a lot of this hair that ends in fall does not come out again. There are various treatments for this type of problem and hair massage is included within this therapy. This technique is millennial and is still used today thanks to its great benefits.
Hair massage is a simple method that consists of massaging the scalp in order to activate circulation and thus among many functions eliminate hair loss. If you accompany this technique any treatment, the penetration of that product can be much more effective and thus give more vitality to your hair.
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What does a hair massage give us?
A hair massage shares along with physiotherapy the benefit of relieving an area thanks to the movements and pressures of the hands. Therefore, this type of massage leads to muscle relaxation which is at the same time turns out to be very beneficial for the bones.
Hair massage apart from being a great benefit for its relaxing purpose also serves as a great potential to slow down hair loss. The gentle pressures that are carried out with your hands on the scalp activate blood supply or what is the same, its circulation.
This massage activates the oxygenation of the hair follicles and that is a good fact, because it will increase your blood circulation making your hair look much more vigorous and healthy.
This technique is a great ally to prevent androgenetic alopecia. This type of alopecia is hereditary as it is transmitted for several generations in the family, but not for this reason you have to feel resignation to stay bald, but they can do this treatment and wait to see its results.
It is also very beneficial if combined with other treatments against baldness, such as oral drugs, gels or laser for prevention. The two combinations help to enhance each other, favoring their results, becoming more receptive.
Benefits of a hair massage
Hair massage dates from 2000 BC and was used in India. Her beauty routine consisted in giving greater vigor to the hair and making it grow strong and with shine. As a result of these benefits we can bring others who shake hands:
- Helps its vascularization. Massaging the scalp increases the microcirculation of the tissues by increasing their vascularity, or what is the same dilates the blood vessels and that is equivalent to more blood circulating through the hair follicle and more oxygen. How a consequence of all that is the stimulation of hair growth.
- It prevents the formation of inflammations and can even be beneficial for the appearance of edema. It concludes in a positive result for our immune system.
- Beautify our hair. Friction of hands on the head helps to remove toxins and dead cells, this helps to clean any blockages of hair follicles and that means health for the hair. As a result it will make it brighter and more resistant.
- Helps to slow down hair loss As the pores are not plugged, the hair stays freer and without loads and that is equivalent to less stress. A large tamponade of sebum in the porous follicles reports to suffer this fall and it must be helped to avoid it.
- Mitigate headaches. The relaxing effect of the massage also helps to further relax the body and mind, helps a lot to feel well-being and is the best conclusion to improve the quality of life and raise the mood.
Ways to do hair massages
With rubs: It is the most traditional massage. After washing the hair and even being wet we can apply some treatment and start massaging. We will start using the thumbs from the nape towards the back of the ears, with the rest of the fingers we go up to the crown making circles or spirals.
With friction: this type of massage is done in a circular way with the peculiarity of moving your hands always in the same direction, smoothly, slowly and evenly.
With pressure: It is done on the basis of pressures with the fingertips, or the palms of the hands or the hand closed.
With percussions: with an open or concave hand, quick and small taps are given. These little touches can also be given with your fingertips.
With vibrations: with your fingertips or with the palms of your hands become small and you continue to press on the skin, simulating a vibration
Frequency and contraindication of hair massages
If you frequently perform these hair massages the results jump into sight. You have to be reiterative in doing so and constant, an example of this would be 2 to 3 times a week to benefit from its results.
As a contraindication it is important to know that this treatment should not be performed when there is evidence of inflammation or when there are possible cracks, wounds, moles or rashes.
