Aromatherapy and Hair loss

Massage and aromatherapy have been used with some success in reducing hair loss. In minor cases of temporary hair loss, hair growth can be stimulated by massage, since blood and oxygen flow to the scalp must be healthy in order for hair to grow.

A blend of six drops each of lavender and bay essential oils in a base of four ounces of either almond, soybean or sesame oil massaged into the scalp and allowed to sit for 20 minutes has been used by aroma therapists to stimulate the scalp. Once the mixture is in the scalp for 20 minutes, wash your hair and scalp with your normal shampoo mixed with three drops of bay essential oil.

Massaging the scalp in general for a couple of minutes a day can stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles and in mild cases stimulate some hair growth. 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.