Head Massage
History of Head Massage
Indian head massage originated in the East over a thousand years ago. Head massage, in those days was used by women to strengthen hair and give full bouncy hair. The pressure points on the scalp were stimulated to give strong hair with added bounciness. Fashionable women popularly used the Indian head massage to enhance their looks. This technique was increasingly used in everyday life and became a sort of a tradition handed over the years for the young and old alike for several generations.
The benefits of head massage explain why this therapy is enjoyed and increasingly the choice of preference. The head massage technique benefits the head and scalp;
it not only promotes hair growth besides making hair stronger but also slows down hair graying especially premature graying of hair. Head massage has been extended to include the face, neck, shoulders, arms and back. Focusing on specific body areas tends to release stress and tension. This form of gentle massage offers immense physical and mental benefits.
The head is heavier and larger than any other organ. A head massage during the initial years of life – infancy – are excellent for brain and eyesight development. In adult life, regular head massage helps to relax tense nerves, stimulate hair follicles and induce total relaxation.
Head Massage Therapy
How to give a massage is a technique that well trained massage therapists deliver using soothing oils so that the individual can derive maximum health benefit and get stress relief.
Common Massage Oils used are –
Almond Oil: Almond oil relieves aches, pains, stiffness and promotes good hair health.
Coconut Oil:
Coconut oil moisturizes your skin and encourages hair growth and balances the body with its cooling properties. Coconut oil is recommended during summer season.
Mustard Oil:
Mustard oil relieves aches, pains and stiffness, similar to almond oil. It also reduces swelling and a good blood purifier as it opens pores. It also brings warmth to the skin and so it is recommended in cold season.
Olive Oil:
Olive oil is similar in properties to mustard oil, but has no pungent smell.
Sesame Oil:
This oil is most commonly used especially to relieve stiffness, pains and aches. It benefits hair growth, reduces graying of hair and gives a natural shine to your hair.
Besides these massage oils, essential oil blends can also be massaged into the scalp. Most popular essential oil blends are – Rosemary and Lavender. Lavender calms and relaxes while Rosemary relieves pains, aches and stress, elevates mood and boosts energy levels.
