Massage and Hair Loss

Hair growth can be stimulated by massage, in minor cases of temporary hair loss. Massaging the scalp in general for a couple of minutes a day can stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles and stimulate some hair growth, since blood and oxygen flow to the scalp must be healthy in order for hair to grow.

Of course, one must be careful to be gentle when massaging and not tug at the hair or use the fingernails when massaging the scalp. If one is concerned about fingernails getting in the way due to extra long fingernails, there are several options:

• One is a flat-handed massage, which while not as effective as the finger massage can provide some circulatory benefits and results.

• There are several electric massagers on the market that have an attachment for scalp massaging as well.

An oriental method called Qi Gong (pronounced Chi Kung) has been used to increase circulation to the scalp and face, which can assist in growing healthy hair:

• The fingers should be placed at the center of the skull base and then begin to tap approximately 30 times.
• Work your way outward toward the ears continuing to tap gently.
• After reaching the ears go back to the center of the skull a little higher up and work your way around to the ear region.
• Keep going up about eight levels, each time repeating the process.