| The scalp basically refers to the skin and hair on the | | | | essential oil.o Next is to brush your hair. This is to |
| top of the head. Learning how to give a scalp | | | | de-tangle the hair and remove loose flakes of the |
| massage may be one of the best things you could | | | | skin. If comfortable, bend from the waist and brush |
| ever do for the top of your head! Sounds like a | | | | your hair upside-down to increase circulation to the |
| strange thing to say, but actually it's true. A great | | | | scalp.o Now you're ready to begin. It's beneficial to |
| number of people have problems with their scalp and | | | | massage the scalp while upside-down to increase |
| learning to be a great scalp massager is a positive | | | | blood flow to the scalp. This can be done by bending |
| step toward alleviating those problems. | | | | at the waist if comfortable, or lying face up on the |
| Of course an additional benefit is that scalp massage | | | | bed with your head over the edge and pointing to |
| can be intensely soothing and pleasurable. In this | | | | the floor.o Dip your finger tips into the oil and begin |
| article we'll discuss some scalp massage techniques as | | | | at the hairline, massaging with small circular motions, |
| well as some other scalp massage tips for getting | | | | slowly working your way back over the entire scalp. |
| the most out it. | | | | Add more oil to your finger tips when necessary.o |
| Common Scalp Problemso Various skin problems | | | | You can do this for as long as you are comfortable |
| resulting in itchy, dry, flaky, and possibly inflamed | | | | to continue. Be sure to apply enough pressure so you |
| skin.o Various hair problems resulting in dry, thinning, | | | | feel the skin moving over the skull, and not just glide |
| or falling out hair. | | | | your fingertips over your skin.o When finished, warm |
| Naturally for any serious issue, particularly skin issues, | | | | a dry towel in the microwave and place it on your |
| you need to consult a health care professional, but | | | | head. Let the oil set and absorb into the scalp for ten |
| here we will discuss scalp massage techniques that | | | | minutes or more.o Finally, shampoo and condition. Get |
| can be done for the maintenance of scalp health, and | | | | in the habit of giving a good scalp massage while |
| techniques that may relieve or assist in the | | | | shampooing and conditioning as well.o If your scalp is |
| treatment of various scalp problems. | | | | extremely dry, you can leave the oil in overnight and |
| For the best results you should have your scalp | | | | wash out the next morning. |
| massaged regularly, even daily, which is why | | | | Make a habit of applying these scalp massage |
| everyone should learn how to give a great effective | | | | techniques once per week. You will notice you hair |
| self administered scalp massage. It not only feels | | | | grow healthier over time and your scalp will 'feel' |
| great, it enhances scalp health by improving circulation | | | | rejuvenated. Vary the essential oils you use to see |
| to the scalp area. This will eventually lead to shinier, | | | | which gives you the best results and experience. Be |
| healthier hair. You can also incorporate scalp massage | | | | cautious of possible allergic reactions to some |
| oil which can benefit both your hair and skin. | | | | essential oils, and check with a professional massage |
| Scalp Massage Techniques so YOU Can Become a | | | | therapist or aromatherapist to see if a particular oil is |
| Great Scalp Massagero First decide if you want to | | | | appropriate if you are pregnant or nursing. |
| use a scalp massage oil. Choose an oil such as sweet | | | | To supplement your weekly 'full' scalp massage |
| almond oil, olive oil, or jojoba oil as a base. Then, | | | | incorporating the use of scalp massage oil, get in a |
| select an appropriate essential oil for its therapeutic | | | | daily habit of massaging your scalp while in the |
| benefit. For example, lavender and tea tree oil for | | | | shower, watching TV, or even walking around. You |
| dandruff, peppermint and rosemary oil for hair loss, | | | | will become a skilled scalp massager and reap the |
| and rose and chamomile oil for excessive dryness. | | | | benefits of a rejuvenated and healthy scalp. |
| For each tablespoon of base oil, add two drops of | | | | |