3 Benefits of Scalp Massages

Scalp massages are wonderful. They feel great. But they have more than just feeling good going for them. Here are three known benefits to getting a scalp massage:

Hair Growth

A good scalp massage can help to increase circulation to the area. This helps to make hair grow faster. This is because it helps to strengthen the roots of a person's hair. The scalp will be nourished in order to help the healthy growth of new strands. Massage may also make hair softer as if it were a natural conditioner. This is because the scalp, receiving additional blood flow, will be able to absorb all of the nutrients inside of the sebum (scalp oils). 

Scalp massage also helps to distribute the scalps natural oils throughout the hair. If you have dry hair, then there is a good chance that you also have dry scalp.

If you are prone to dry scalp, then it might be a good idea to have a scalp massage at least once a week to stimulate the scalp and aid healing. 

It can also help to control an oily scalp, again, by distributing those oils from the scalp out to the hair (adding shine and luster). 

Circulation

The second benefit is that scalp massage can enhance the circulation of the blood throughout the body. As the person gives the massage, blood flow is stimulated and moves toward the brain, the neck, and shoulders — some of the areas where we normally hold tension and which are often tight. Stimulating blood flow in these areas can help to encourage greater freedom of movement in these areas as well.

Relaxation

The third benefit is that the scalp massage is very relaxing. Scalp massage is a great way to calm your spirit down and relax your body. Relaxation and stress reduction can help to promote better sleep, reduce brain fog during waking hours, and even boost happiness. 

Often, people falls asleep during professional scalp massage precisely because it is so relaxing. But when we think of massage, we often leave out this part of the body and many people are unaware that they can go to a massage place just for this or even add this on to a whole-body massage as a treatment. So consider how this beneficial, but little talked about treatment might help you with your own body challenges.