The simplest massage techniques began to be used about five millennia ago. Without a doubt, the current methods are significantly different from the past.
Massage of the scalp has been widely used since ancient times. And today, various types and techniques are already known.
Massage of the scalp and collar area. Species
Procedures are not only pleasant, but also useful. Massages of the head and neck area are useful for treating headaches, improving appearance, hair condition and more.
Main species:
- Medical.
- Cosmetic.
Each of them has dozens of different techniques.
Preparation
Before the massage of the scalp in advance, in principle, do not perform any additional actions.
It is carried out before head wrinkling or during it. If you use high-quality care cosmetics, then the massage of the scalp during washing contributes to the most favorable absorption of the beneficial properties of your shampoos, masks,balms and more.
Massaging is not prohibited on clean, freshly washed scalp and hair. However, this is not practical. After all, massage causes the production and release of sebum, which naturally leads to accelerated pollution of your luxurious mane.
It is recommended not to drink alcoholic beverages. It is advisable to limit their intake at least five hours before the treatment procedure.
In some cases, decoctions of various herbs or essential oils are applied in advance. But you should not do it yourself, it is better to consult a specialist in advance.
Scalp massage technique
There are dozens of ways to carry out this procedure. With a strong desire, everyone is able to perform it on their own at home.
First you need to relax. Put your fingers on your temples (try not to touch the skin with your nails). Gently massage with light circular motions, slowly moving over the head, without affecting the face area. Never press hard, as injury may result. Continue these light movements until the person relaxes.
After you have completed the preliminary part, you need to start the procedure itself. There are many types of massage. The technician, respectively, too.
Consider the most popular:
- Classic. The execution technique is the simplest. After the preparatory stage, neatwith stroking movements, move along the skin under the hair from the frontal part to the occipital and from the parietal towards the auricles. Massage is carried out strictly according to hair growth. Movements are not limited and may be different. The main goal is to force blood to flow to this part of the head. Rub in a circle, tap, pinch - any movement will do. However, do not forget to alternate with strokes. As an option, parting massage. Divide the hair into strands, between which there will be about two centimeters, and massage the epidermis under them. The duration of the procedure is about ten minutes.
- Massage with a brush. The execution technique is unusually simple, but no less traumatic. For the massage you will need a special hair brush. This is where the danger lies. To date, the stores offer us the widest selection. But not all of these products can be used for massage. The brush must necessarily be of good quality: made of wood, ebonite or horn bone. Other options for the procedure are not recommended in any case. Almost all specialized massage brushes come with instructions for its use. But if it is not there, then you can use the universal movements. Gently move from the temporal region to the top of the head. The movements must be circular. Then, in the same way, massage from the temporal region to the occipital and frontal. Repeat for several minutes, changing the tempo. At the end of the procedure, comb the hair along the entire length, starting from the roots.
Massage of the collar zone. A rather complicated execution technique, so in this case it is better not to engage in amateur performances. A person sits on a chair in front of the table. The specialist first performs the preparatory stage, then the classic massage. After that, it gradually moves towards the collar zone. The patient rests his head on a pillow placed in front of him on the table. The massage begins with light strokes on both sides of the spine. The movements should be from him to the trapezius muscles of the shoulders. The strength of the strokes gradually increases, turning into pressure. That is, you start massaging with your fingertips, and end with phalanges, hands clenched into fists. The next step is to warm up the shoulder muscles. This is not a very pleasant moment for the patient, so it is important to monitor his reaction. The main goal is to relax the trapezius muscle, which is almost always tense. After the specialist moves to the shoulder joints and the latissimus dorsi. They take about five minutes to warm up. It is worth noting that in no case do not try to stretch the spine. Without special skills, you will only harm the patient. In general, the procedure should last about twenty-five minutes. At the end of the massage of the collar zone, the patient should lie down on the pillow for some time
Benefit
All the positive effects of scalp massage are due to increased blood circulation, lymph flow and metabolic processes.
Effect:
- The appearance is changing. Improves nutrition of hair roots.
- Headaches are eliminated.
- Puffiness is removed from the eyes and face.
- Immunity boost.
- Relieve spasms.
- Fight against insomnia.
- Improves brain function.
- Intensifies concentration.
- Memory improves.
Indications
Massaging the head is used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes. The technique of carrying out varies depending on the priorities. However, massage of the scalp has indications and contraindications in both cases. Before starting the procedure, a person must study them without fail in order to avoid unpleasant consequences.
Massage of the scalp has the following indications:
- Frequent headache.
- Insomnia.
- Chronic sleepiness.
- Fatigue.
- A state of panic, anxiety.
- Stress.
- Unstable emotional state.
- Pain in muscles, joints.
- Convulsions.
- Hair loss.
- Dandruff.
- Dry scalp.
- Poor hair condition - dullness, brittleness, split ends.
- Seborrhea.
Contraindications
There is a small list of diseases and processes in which scalp massage is not recommended.
Contraindications are as follows:
- Various head wounds.
- Fungus on the skin.
- Eczema.
- Bald loss.
- Recently rescheduled operations.
- Blood vessels on the face that are dilated.
- Extremely oily hair.
- Chronic diseases in the acute stage.
- Oncological diseases.
- High body temperature.
- Thrombosis.
- Disorders of the heart.
Result and possible complications
Without a doubt, everyone wants to see the fastest positive changes after the procedure. If you are doing cosmetic massage, then this is exactly what will happen. After the first session, you will see positive changes. So, for example, rubbing sea s alt into the skin will immediately reduce the amount of hair falling out. If the massage is therapeutic, then such a quick effect will not work. After at least three treatments, you will feel the result.
It is worth noting that the effect will be noticeable only if the massage of the scalp is performed correctly.
With insufficient qualifications of a specialist or in the absence of it, complications are possible after the procedure. So, non-professionals sometimes ignore contraindications to massage. At the same time, mistakes in performing different types of massage can range from simple headaches to increased urination, serious injuries to the neck or shoulders.
In general, it is better, of course, to put yourself, your he alth, beauty in the hands of a professional and be one hundred percent sure of the effectivenessperformed scalp massage.
