Just A Whole Bunch Of Reasons To Give Yourself A Scalp Massage Like Right Now - mindbodygreen.com

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Hair growth is the biggest benefit associated with scalp massage—but when you tell non-believers, this may solicit a raised brow or eye roll. (To which we say: Fair, without the full explanation of why, it does seem like a stretch to make the connection.) But according to research and hair care experts, the claims check out.

“Beautiful, strong hair depends on good blood circulation, proper nutrition, and a healthy and supple scalp,” says board-certified dermatologist Raechele Cochran Gathers, M.D., who specializes in hair care and founded MDHairMixtress. See, what’s theoretically happening with regular scalp massages, is that the extra attention is helping encourage blood flow to the area, bringing with it oxygen and hair-healthy nutrients. This is especially helpful for those who do have a tense scalp, as muscle tension can often inhibit proper blood flow to the area.

In fact, in a 2016 study, a small number of men received a daily 4-minute scalp massage. At the conclusion of the study, the investigators found an increase in hair thickness. A more recent 2019 study found that of the 300 or so participants who followed a specific massage regimen, nearly 70% reported improved hair thickness at the end.