The simplest massage techniques began to be applied about five millennia ago. Without a doubt, the current methods are significantly different from the past.
Massage of the scalp was widely used in ancient times. And today, various types and techniques of execution are already known.
Massage of the scalp and collar. Kinds
Procedures are not only pleasant, but also useful. Massages of the head and collar zone are useful for treating headaches, improving the appearance, condition of the hair and much more.
The main types:
Each of them has dozens of different performance techniques.
Preparation
Prior to massage the scalp in advance, in principle, they do not perform any additional actions.
It is carried out until the head is wrinkled or during it. If you use high-quality skincare cosmetics, then the massage of the scalp during the washing process contributes to the most favorable assimilation of the beneficial properties of your shampoos, masks, balms and other things.
Massaging is not prohibited on clean, freshly washed scalp and hair. However, this is not practical. After all, massage causes the production and secretion 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 this on your own, it is better to consult with a specialist in advance.
Scalp massage technique
There are several dozen ways to carry out this procedure. With a great desire, everyone is able to fulfill it independently at home.
First you need to relax. Put your fingers on the whiskey (try not to touch the skin with your nails). Gently massage in light circular motions, slowly moving along the head, without touching the face area. In no case do not press hard, as it may cause injury. Continue these light movements until the person relaxes.
After you have completed the preliminary part, you need to start the procedure itself. Types of massage - a huge amount. Technician, respectively, too.
Consider the most popular:
- Classical. The execution technique is the simplest. After the preparatory stage, with gentle stroking movements, get over the skin under the hair from the frontal to the occipital and from the parietal to the auricles. Massage is carried out strictly on hair growth. Movements are not limited and may be different. The main goal is to make the blood flow to this part of the head. Rub in a circle, tap, pinch - any movement will do. However, do not forget to alternate with stroking. Alternatively, parting massage. Divide the hair into strands, between which there will be about two centimeters, and massage the epidermis underneath. The duration of the procedure is about ten minutes.
- Massage with a brush. The technique is unusually simple, but no less traumatic. For a massage you will need a special hair brush. Herein lies the danger. To date, the stores offer us the widest selection. But not each of these products is permissible to use for massage. The brush must be of good quality: made of wood, hard rubber or horn bone. The remaining options for the procedure are in no case recommended. Almost all specialized massage brushes come with instructions for its use. But if it is not, then you can use the universal movements. Carefully guide from the temporal region to the crown. The movements should be circular. Then in the same way massage from the temporal region to the occipital and frontal. Repeat for several minutes, changing the pace. At the end of the procedure, comb the hair along the entire length, starting from the roots.
- Collar massage. A rather complicated technique, so in this case it is better not to engage in amateur performances. A man sits on a chair that stands in front of a table. The specialist first performs the preparatory phase, then the classic massage. After gradually advancing towards the collar zone. The patient lays his head on the pillow located in front of him on the table. Massage begins with light strokes on both sides of the spine. Movement should be from him to the trapezius muscles of the shoulders. The power of stroking gradually increases, turning into pressure. That is, you start massaging with your fingertips, and end with phalanges, hands clenched into fists. The next stage is a warm-up of the muscles of the shoulders. 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 that, the specialist advances to the shoulder joints and latissimus dorsi. About five minutes are allotted for their warm-up. It is worth noting that in no case 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 collar zone massage, the patient should lie on a pillow for some time.
Benefit
All the positive effects of scalp massage are due to increased blood circulation, lymph flow and metabolic processes.
The effect:
- Appearance is changing. Nutrition of hair roots improves.
- Headaches are eliminated.
- Swelling from the eyes and face is removed.
- Increased immunity.
- Elimination of cramping.
- The fight against insomnia.
- Brain function improves.
- Increased concentration of attention.
- Memory improves.
Indications
Massaging the head is used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes. The technique varies depending on the identified priorities. However, massage of the scalp has indications and contraindications in both cases. Before starting the procedure, a person must study them in order to avoid unpleasant consequences.
Massage of the scalp indications has the following:
- Frequent headache.
- Insomnia.
- Chronic drowsiness.
- Fatigue.
- The state of panic, anxiety.
- Stress.
- Unstable emotional state.
- Pain in the muscles, joints.
- Cramps.
- 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 it is not recommended to massage the scalp.
Contraindications are as follows:
- Various wounds in the head area.
- Fungus on the skin.
- Eczema.
- Baldness.
- Not so long ago transferred operations.
- Blood vessels on the face that are dilated.
- Extreme 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 soonest positive changes after the procedure. If you carry out cosmetic massage, then all this will happen. After the first session, you will see positive changes. So, for example, rubbing sea salt 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 experience the result.
It is worth noting that the effect will be noticeable only with the correct massage of the scalp.
In case of insufficient specialist qualification or in its complete absence, complications are possible after the procedure. So, non-professionals sometimes ignore contraindications to massage. At the same time, errors in performing various types of massage can range from simple headaches to increased urination, serious neck or shoulder injuries.
In general, it is better, of course, to give yourself, your health, beauty to the hands of a professional and be one hundred percent sure of the effectiveness of the massage of the scalp.