Besides helping to relax the head region and eliminate the tensions of daily life, the capillary massage is also a great ally of the hair health .

The technique, which can be done at home or by trichologists is gaining more and more visibility for offering benefits that go beyond wellness during and after the session.

Benefits of Hair Massage

According to trichologist Viviane Coutinho, from Rio de Janeiro, hair massage helps to promote a regenerative stimulus throughout the head region.

"The technique has the ability to increase blood flow in the scalp also increasing oxygenation and stimulating the follicles, in other words, the place where the root of the hair shaft is located", explains the professional.

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This also stimulates faster and healthier hair growth, and reduces hair loss.

The benefit, even, has been confirmed through two clinical studies done in 2019 in Japan.

In the first one, the participants were self-massaged with simple scalp techniques for about four minutes a day for 24 weeks. The observed result was the growth of noticeably thicker and stronger hair.

In the second test, the volunteers massaged their heads twice a day, in the morning and at night. 69% of the participants said that the technique had reduced their headaches. hair loss and stimulated the new hair growth .

How to do the massage

To perform a self-massage, start with a "back and forth" pressure on the head with your fingertips, moving the entire scalp.

Next, make circles around the temples (sides of the face) with moderate pressure and, finally, place your hands in a shell shape on your face. Stay in the same position for a few minutes, with your eyes closed.

The ideal is that the technique be done for five minutes, two to three times a week, preferably before washing the hair, since the massage tends to stimulate oiliness in the region.

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For patients who prefer to have the procedure done in a professional office, Viviane explains that there are four different types of hair massage: muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous system, performed on the nape of the neck, scalp, and temples.

"To get the benefits, we recommend weekly sessions, for at least a month," she advises.

It is also worth pointing out that massage is just one option among other hair therapy possibilities.

"Among other popular methods are hair detox, aromatherapy, clay therapy, high frequency, and micro-needling, each with its own specific purpose," concludes the professional.

Source: Viviane Coutinho, trichologist from Rio de Janeiro.